Detention Center Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - July 21, 2026

The Richland County Detention Center Ad Hoc Committee met on July 21, 2026, to discuss ongoing infrastructure renovations and security upgrades at the Alvin Glenn Detention Center. The committee reviewed the progress of multiple housing unit renovations, including complete floor-to-ceiling upgrades and installation of modern water management and security systems. Funding for these projects, including a $40 million bond approved by the full county council, was confirmed. The committee also discussed the construction of a new jail tower to address increasing inmate population and the phased renovation of open bay dormitories, with about two-thirds of the dorm renovations completed. Additionally, the meeting covered population statistics highlighting the length of inmate stays and the proportion charged with violent crimes, underscoring the need for expanded and modernized detention facilities. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but the discussion emphasized capital improvement projects funded through bonds and ongoing construction solicitations.