There's been a media frenzy over the past few days about a current hunger strike happening at the Utah State Prison. UPAN organizers have been hard at work fielding questions and interviews with reporters on the matter as well as gathering the facts. On Friday, July 31st a group of 42 inmates housed at the maximum-security Uinta 2 facility at the Utah State Prison refused … [Read more...]
Pepper Spray, Beating Led to Prisoner’s Death – KUTV 2 News
Interview with UPAN's Molly Prince about a terrible inmate death at Utah State Prison. According to the medical examiner, a large amount of pepper spray used on two fighting inmates at the Utah State Prison contributed to the death of one of them. Advocates for prison safety say policies need to be changed. Source: Pepper spray, beating led to prisoner's death - KUTV … [Read more...]
Information About the Freeway and Road Construction by Draper Prison
Here's an update from USP about the road construction that is staring by the Draper Prison. You can see more at www.corrections.utah.gov With this information you can plan accordingly when you visit and we really appreciate that the DOC posted this on their website to help visitors, staff and volunteers. Freeway and Road Construction at Point of the Mountain The Utah … [Read more...]