2007 News

September 19 , 2007

Bucks County Correctional Facility Receives 100 Percent State Compliance Report
Commissioners Applaud Second Consecutive Perfect Score

During early July, a pair of inspectors from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections toured the Bucks County Correctional Facility (BCCF), thoroughly analyzing its operation for state compliance. In addition to an analysis of physical conditions and security/administrative policies, the inspectors interviewed inmates and administrators.

The result was a carbon-copy repeat of the 100-percent compliance score the BCCF received back in 2005, at which time it was one of only two county-operated corrections facilities to receive the coveted 100-percent inspection distinction.

This morning, during the bi-monthly meeting of the Board of Bucks County Commissioners in Feasterville, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections representative Tom Schlager recognized the commissioners, Chief Operating Officer David M. Sanko, Director of Corrections Harris Gubernick and the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board for their commitment to excellence at the BCCF. Under Gubernick’s direction, Bucks County’s state compliance score has risen consistently from 84 percent in 2002 to two consecutive perfect scores in 2005 and 2007.

“This is a wonderful achievement, and we applaud Director Gubernick and his staff for their performance and commitment to ensuring the safety of all Bucks Countians,” Commissioner Chairman Charles H. Martin said.

“We are proud of the systems we have put in place, all of which represent a larger, comprehensive vision that is shared by the county commissioners, Prison Oversight Board members, and judicial staff,” Gubernick noted.

“As the last two state inspection reports have confirmed, conditions at the Bucks County’s Corrections facilities are among the best in the commonwealth,” said Commissioner Sandra A. Miller, who chairs the Prison Oversight Board.

Bucks County President Judge David Heckler added his praise, observing, “The administration and hard-working staff of the BCCF have maintained a high standard of excellence that includes state-of-the-art training and public safety awareness.”

Commissioner James F. Cawley, Esq. chairs the Prison Oversight Board Inspection Committee. “We are extremely pleased that the BCCF continues to be a model for corrections personnel throughout the commonwealth,” Commissioner Cawley said.