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 inmates – and to see areas where work is being done. How visible will the camp be from the road? The camp will not be visible from any primary road. Someone approaching the camp will see signs that a correctional facility is ahead and be warned not to enter. Who is in charge of the camp? Captain Jeff Forbes will serve as camp commander. Capt. Forbes has a 23-year history with the Department of Corrections, and will be in charge of all camp and security operations. A
