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Friday, July 17, 2020

Escambia County's New Jail



I was recently given the opportunity to tour our new jail--currently under construction but behind schedule due to a number of factors.

According to the foreman who escorted me on the tour--factors leading to the delays include a shortage of workers due to COVID-19, a lack of specific materials needed that are not being delivered due to supply chain issues for these specialty projects, and the actual work itself is now exceedingly difficult as workers inside the jail must be masked-up at all times while working.

"The masking has slowed the productivity of the workers" said the foreman.

Once the jail is completed, however, it will be impressive.  It is massive, four floors, and lots of high-tech features that will keep the facility secure and the guards safe. Originally slated for a summer, 2020, completion--the current estimate is that completion will be December 2020 or January 2021. Below are some pictures I took during the tour.






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