South Carolina
HENRY McMASTER, Governor
TGRYAN F STIRLING, Destor
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(ete May 8, 2023
Ms. Leonardo Brown, Ceunty Administrator
Richland County Government
2020 Hampton Steet, Suite 4069
Post Office Box 192
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Re: Richland County (Alvin $. Glenn) Detention Center
Dear Mr. Brovi:
‘Thank you forthe Remedial Action Plan dated April 14, 2023, in response to our Inspection
Report on the Richland County (Alvin S. Glenn) Detention Center. That was then followed by your
Supplemental Information dated April 17, 2023. We have been conducting a thorough review of
all the input you provided on behalf of Richland County Council, of yourself, and of the Detention
Center. We also received from your Architect on April 18, 2023, a set of updated drawings which
were labelled as “Richland County ASG Visitation Center Conversion” pertaining to the proposed
Visitation Building that would be created. We replied to the Architect on April 27, 2023 (see
attachment), Our reactor to all pertinent input is detailed below.
Willow Wedge Locking System
1t-was indicated that a purchase order has been issued for the acquisition and installation of
‘anew locking system to"... address the challenges with the older locks currently atthe detention
center...” Both the vendor and the locking system were identified. Supplemental information was
provided upon our request. All responses were deemed adequate, including confirmation that there
‘will be manual, key-operation override at the doors. We are concerned about the amount of time
(essentially a full ear) that will be required to complete the project. However, we understand that
it will presumably take that long to acquire the materials and perform all of the work. We accept
‘the plan on its merits butequest additional information about how scheduling wil be prioritized for
the various pods and whether intensified staffing will be provided in the meantime to reduce the
potential for inmates to open cell doors without permission,
Other Changes That May Require Review Under the Provisions of Standard 201 1(b) and ()
In proposing that an existing building (Tango Unit) be remodeled to establish an Attorney
Client Visitation Center, it was acknowledged that some previously authorized bedspace would be
PO, Box 21787 - 44 Broad River Road - Colunbi 1787 Telephone (803) 856-8555
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Re: Detention Center Progress Update
May 8, 2023
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