County prison gets high grades in state inspection

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Clinton County Commissioners on Thursday recognized the management and staff at the Clinton County Correctional Facility, approving a proclamation denoting May 7-13 as National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week.

Warden Angela Hoover and multiple staff members were present to receive the citation. Board chairman Miles Kessinger reported that the prison did so well in its February inspection from the state Department of Inspections that it will not have to undergo another inspection until 2025, instead of the normal yearly inspection cycle.

Kessinger said no deficiencies were found in the inspection and lauded the warden and staff for their efforts. The CCCF currently has 57 full-time and 14 part-time employees. According to Chief Clerk Jann Meyers, there are presently some 10 vacancies at the Wayne Township facility, and anyone interested should apply.

The proclamation:

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week was first proclaimed on May 5, 1984, by President Ronald Reagan when he signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week,” to recognize the men and women who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections across the country; and

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week became the official name the first week in May when, in 1986, the U.S. Senate officially changed the name from “National Correctional Officers’ Week”; and

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week has been designated as the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons; and

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week honors the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel for their service with honor, respect, and integrity; and

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week raises the awareness of the duties, hazards, and sacrifices made by the Correctional Workers; and

WHEREAS, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Clinton County recognizes the more than 65 employees of the Clinton County Correctional Facility for their role in safeguarding the citizens of Clinton County by providing safe, secure, and humane incarceration of offenders within their custody;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners of Clinton County duly convened and acting in its capacity as the governing body of Clinton County, does hereby proclaim the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, as “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.” All Clinton County citizens are encouraged to pay tribute to the many Correctional Workers of the Clinton County Correctional Facility for the vital public service they provide.

Adopted by the Commissioners of Clinton County at their regular meeting of May 4, 2023.