Brockbridge Correctional Facility Explained

Prison Name:Brockbridge Correctional Facility
Location:7930 Brock Bridge Road
Jessup, Maryland
Status:Closed
Classification:Minimum Security
Opened:1966
Managed By:Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Warden:Michele Jones

Brockbridge Correctional Facility was a minimum security prison operated by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in Jessup, Maryland. The facility closed in 2019.

Prisoners

Prisoners at Brockbridge have done beach cleanup after storms hit Maryland.[1] In 2011, Brockbridge had a comedy night for the facility's talent night.[2] Ministers from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton, Maryland visit Brockbridge.[3] [4]

Security

In 2009, Brockbridge began using the BOSS, or Body Orifice Security Scanner, chair to find contraband.[5]

Notable incidents

In 2010, a fight broke out that injured several inmates.[6] In 2012, a Brockbridge Officer was accused of living a double life.[7] In 2007, an inmate was assaulted by an officer at Brockbridge.[8]

Notable inmates

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Handel. Sarah. Prison Work, Way Beyond License Plates And Rocks. NPR. 4 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Appleton. Andrea. A comedy workshop prepares inmates for standup at the Brockbridge Correctional Facility's "talent night". City Paper. 4 August 2015.
  3. Web site: Prison Ministry. 4 August 2015.
  4. Web site: Volunteers Live Gospel Message. vincentbaltimore.org. 4 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100718130947/http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/pdfs/Catholic%20Review%201.31.08%20-%20Visiting%20prisons.pdf. 18 July 2010.
  5. News: Morse. Dan. Maryland using body scanner to find contraband in prisons. Washington Post. 4 August 2015.
  6. Web site: Capps. Kriston. Prison Fight Breaks Out in Jessup. 21 August 2010 . NBC Washington. 4 August 2015.
  7. Web site: McCabe. Scott. Maryland corrections officer accused of leading double life. Washington Examiner. 4 August 2015.
  8. Web site: Board Approves $40K Settlement For Beaten Inmate. 2 May 2013 . CBS Baltimore. 4 August 2015.
  9. Web site: Schlabach. Mark. Todd Gurley: UGA's reluctant star. ESPN. 11 September 2014 . 4 August 2015.