SCI Rockview is officially being recommended for closure. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently submitted its final report to the Governor’s Office recommending the closure of the prison in Centre County, along with Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. In a previous report, the DOC said both facilities require upgrades that are “not financially feasible.” The department said the closures could save the state up to 100-million-dollars. Centre County State Representative Paul Takac called the closure recommendation a disappointment made by “out-of-touch bureaucrats in Harrisburg.” As for current employees, officials say they would be guaranteed a job at any other SCI facility. A final decision on the closings is expected to be made by Governor Shapiro by the end of this week.
Menu
