How many inmates will live and work there?
Eighty work crew and five camp-support inmates will live and work in the camp. Where will the camp be located? The camp will be located in the Deschutes National Forest, about 30 miles from Bend. We are not publicizing the exact location of the camp for security concerns. These concerns include unauthorized visitors, the introduction of contraband, and curiosity seekers. How will forest visitors identify the location of the camp and where inmates are working? The camp will be posted as an inmate work camp and will be off-limits to visitors unless approved in advance by the camp commander. Work sites also will be marked. Inmates will be clearly identifiable by their blue-denim clothing stamped “INMATE” in orange. Can we go see the camp site? The selected site is currently inaccessible because of snow. We plan to invite reporters and community leaders to tour the camp in early June. At this time members of the media will be allowed to interview partnership participants – including inmate
