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Acting warden reports rising jail population, staffing shortfalls and training; roof work to finish soon
Summary
Acting warden presented the April operations report: correction center population is up year-over-year, several staff changes (three new officers started April 20; five promotions to sergeant; eight officers left, net minus five), staff openings listed at 90, medical transports and video-conferencing savings reported, and a roof project nearing completion.
The acting warden told the Chester County Prison Board on April 29 that inmate population and some service demands have risen since last year while staffing remains stretched.
The acting warden reported central booking and correction-center statistics, noting the correction-center population rose (45, up from 25 in February 2025) and…
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