'There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes,' said one resident.
approved a $94,000 contract with TranSystems to design security upgrades to the prison, including enclosing the yard that was where Cavalcante's escape began., including closing off the area above the entrance doors to the prison yard with a security metal soffit, removing basketball hoops, and adding correctional officers to the prison yards to supplement the supervision from the guard tower.
There are still concerns about the inspection process and how the Chester County prison, a site that passed all the necessary requirements in September of 2022, resulted in an escape less than a year later. "There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said Claudia Steinmuller from Pocopson Township. "We're really hoping the change comes about how it should."
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