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Bernalillo County Makes Progress Toward Resolving McClendon Lawsuit

02/03/2020

Bernalillo County is closer than ever to resolving the requirements of the 1995 McClendon v. City of Albuquerque lawsuit, reaching 62% compliance with all rated requirements.

The McClendon v. City of Albuquerque lawsuit was filed in regards to conditi... Read More

PREA Staff Thanked and Recognized by County Commission

12/11/2019

At its Dec. 11 administrative meeting the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners recognized the Metropolitan Detention Center Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) staff for reaching full compliance under PREA. This is a tremendous accomplishment for ... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center Reaches Full Compliance under Prison Rape Elimination Act

11/21/2019

The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has reached full compliance with federal standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

The Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in 2003 and is the first federal law of its kind, intended to deter the... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center Launches New Inmate Phone System

10/30/2019

The Metropolitan Detention Center is upgrading its inmate phone system.

As of Nov. 1, Bernalillo County’s inmate phone service contract will switch over from its current provider, Securus, to the new provider, GTL. GTL provides communication ser... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center Launches New Video Visitation System

10/18/2019

Beginning today, Oct. 18, 2019, inmates and their family and friends have a new way to conduct video visitation at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The entire facility has undergone an upgrade to the visitation system, installing new tablet m... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center Celebrates Completion of Energy Savings Project

05/23/2019

Bernalillo County – Today the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, and Yearout Energy, unveiled the results of a comprehensive energy project at the facility.

“Bernalillo County is pleased with the outcome of this energy projec... Read More

Bernalillo County Makes Progress Toward Resolving McClendon Lawsuit

02/18/2019

Bernalillo County officials are excited to announce significant progress in the county’s efforts to resolve the requirements of the 1995 McClendon vs. City of Albuquerque lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed in regards to conditions at the former Be... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center to Hold First Responders Hiring Event

02/07/2019

On Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) will partner with NM Workforce Connection to hold a first responders job fair, with nearly a dozen other public safety, law enforcement and military agencies.

Saturda... Read More

MDC Hiring Fair is Feb. 9, 2019

01/25/2019

On February 9, 2019, the Metropolitan Detention Center Recruiting Team along with New Mexico Workforce Connection is hosting a public safety-oriented career fair at New Mexico Workforce Connection, 501 Mountain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 from ... Read More

New Technology to Improve County Detention Operations

01/25/2019

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the first phase of funding for a new jail management system for the Metropolitan Detention Center and Youth Services Center.

Commissioners greenlighted approximately $2.2 million toward the purchase and op... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center to Hold Holiday Party for Children of Inmates

12/14/2018

On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) will hold a holiday party for the children of the inmates currently housed at the facility. The event will be held at the South Valley Multi-Purpose Center.

This is ... Read More

Hiring Heroes Hiring Event Set for Dec. 11

11/15/2018

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) will hold a job fair, with nearly two dozen other public safety, law enforcement and military agencies.

The event will be held at the Paradise Hills Community Center,... Read More

New Chief Named to Take Over at the Metropolitan Detention Center Following Current Chief’s Retirement

09/26/2018

Deputy Chief of Security, Ralph Fernandez, will become the new chief of the Metropolitan Detention Center when Chief Greg Rees retires on Nov. 2, 2018 -- a move the county believes will continue the stability and progress made under Chief Rees’... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center Scheduled Maintenance to Impact Inmate Visits and Phone Systems

08/27/2018

An ongoing maintenance project at the Metropolitan Detention Center will impact inmate visits and phone systems intermittently during the week of Aug. 27, 2018.

Intermittent power outages will occur throughout MDC beginning in the mid-afternoon Tuesda... Read More

Metropolitan Detention Center to Hold Corrections Officers Graduation Ceremony

08/01/2018

On Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) will hold a graduation ceremony for the 211th cadet class.

Fifteen cadets have passed MDC’s rigorous corrections officer academy and will be sworn in to begin t... Read More

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