• Officials expect they’ll likely ask lawmakers for additional appropriations once plans and costs are finalized
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Department of Corrections is working on plans to completely revamp the antiquated security technology in all of its correctional facilities in an effort to improve safety behind bars for inmates and correctional employees.
Kay Thompson, a spokesperson for the agency, said the planned changes will include new perimeter fencing, security cameras and other components that will improve the entire system. As it builds a new security plan, the agency is looking at best practices adopted in other states while focusing on increasing staffing.
“We are going to do a massive revamp of...
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