Terminal Island Prison Closes Due to Safety Concerns

Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island in Los Angeles is temporarily closing due to safety concerns with its underground steam heating system. The decision comes as the Bureau of Prisons faces a three billion dollar repair backlog and staff shortages. Inmates will be relocated to other prisons, and the facilitys future will be decided after a safety assessment. This closure highlights broader issues within the agency, including criminal activity by employees, numerous escapes, and sexual abuse. The Bureau of Prisons is also building a new prison in Kentucky and exploring the possibility of reopening Alcatraz, while grappling with severe staffing shortages. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.