Juvenile detention day room safety improvements

Hennepin County file 26-0371, before the Hennepin County Board. Passed as of 2026-09-29.

Latest action: Approved

What it does

Safer conditions for detained young people The county will spend $1.21 million on safety upgrades to the day room at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, reducing injury risks and creating a more secure environment for youth in custody.

The bigger picture

Better working conditions for detention staff Improved day room safety features reduce stress and injury risk for the staff who supervise youth daily, potentially lowering staff turnover and improving supervision quality.

Read the official record for 26-0371

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