MEDIA ADVISORY: Ribbon-Cutting for the New Correctional Facility

Escambia County will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Escambia County Correctional Facility on Monday, March 29 at 1 p.m. The media are asked to meet outside the new facility entrance, located at 3080 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola at least 15 minutes prior to the event with their media credentials.

Speakers will include:
Escambia County Chairman and District 4 County Commissioner Robert Bender
Escambia County District 3 County Commissioner Lumon May
Escambia County Corrections Chief Rich Powell
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons
County Administrator Janice Gilley
Chaplain William Leggett
Chaplain Reginald Benjamin  
*One or more county commissioners may be in attendance.

Media members are asked to email the Escambia County Communications team or call (850) 595-1647 to RSVP by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 26. The public is asked to RSVP online by March 22 for planning purposes. COVID-19 precautions will be taken. The event is expected to take place outside, and in the event of inclement weather, the event can be moved inside to a large space. The event will also be streamed live on the Escambia County Facebook page.

Details and renderings about the new correctional facility can be found at New Correctional Facility (myescambia.com). Corrections is hiring! Visit the corrections website to learn more about the job opportunities.