SCI Smithfield hosted a legislative tour on May 17. Representative Kammy Irvin and other local community leaders, including county jail wardens, local police chief and a township supervisor, met with Superintendent Jamey Luther and prison leadership for a presentation and tour.
The event began with a brief history of the facility, then highlighted various programs that Smithfield is implementing. Positive discussion was held prior to touring the facility.
During the tour, visitors had the opportunity to learn about the body scanner capabilities. Corrections Officer Force and Lt. Harper gave an in-depth presentation and explained the advantages to this security asset. Later along the tour, local leaders meet with inmates in our puppy program and Certified Peer Specialist program, who gave first-hand accounts of the benefits of these programs.
Finishing out the tour, the group made their rounds to the education department where Principal Laird spoke about various programs and certificates that Smithfield offers to inmates to help better prepare them for jobs when they get out. Concluding the tour, the visitors thanked and praised Smithfield staff for coordinating and hosting such a visit.