Lackawanna County Prison Board 9-16-26

The Lackawanna County Prison Board held a meeting on September 16, 2026, where they approved payables totaling $63,042 and reviewed financial reports including inmate and canteen account reconciliations, which showed no discrepancies. The board received updates on community corrections, inmate population, staffing, and medical services, including discussions about detox and medically assisted treatment programs. Concerns were raised by public speakers regarding the work release program, inmate medical care, food quality, and voting assistance for inmates. Additionally, union representatives highlighted ongoing security and staffing issues such as the need for a locking mechanism at the prison entrance, window tinting for control areas, single-man posts posing safety risks, camera system malfunctions, and classification committee staffing changes. The board agreed to hold an executive session on personnel matters but took no formal votes during that session.