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Chester County Prison reports lower inmate population, program participation and ongoing security projects
Summary
The Warden reported Sept. 2025 average daily inmate population of 695 (down from 731 in Sept. 2024), medical and mental-health caseloads, institutional program participation (332), and two remaining 2025 capital/security projects. Video conference hearings saved an estimated $20,200.
The Warden presented the Chester County Prison’s September 2025 operational report at the Oct. 22 Board of Inspectors meeting, saying the average daily population for the month was 695, down from 731 in September 2024, and the total population on Sept. 30 was 697. The Warden reported zero juveniles housed during the month.
Central booking year-to-date figures were 1,284 arrestees, of which 629 may bail and 654 were committed. The Warden reported 47 medical transports for the month and 87 disciplinary hearings for major misconduct. The meeting transcript records an estimated savings of about $20,200 from holding 202 video conference hearings rather than in-person appearances.
Mental-health caseloads and medication figures were described: 60 percent of inmates were on medical medications, 48 percent on psychiatric medications, and 12 percent were on suicide watch. The Warden reported 62 mentally ill male inmates and 19 mentally ill female inmates (total 81); 14 inmates were at Norristown State Hospital and one inmate was awaiting a Norristown bed.
Institutional programming reported 332 participants across offerings including Alcoholics Anonymous, anger-management and victim services, financial literacy, GED, narcotics anonymous, oral hygiene, question-persuade-refer suicide-prevention training, Stable Pathways, Thinking for a Change, and other reentry and recovery supports.
On capital projects and security, the Warden said approximately 38 projects were underway or completed in 2025 with two outstanding items (enclosures and demolition of abandoned houses on prison property). The Department of Corrections conducted a four-day threat assessment with a multi-person team; the Warden said a report with recommendations was expected soon.
