On February 10, 2006, the Colorado Department of Corrections sent two representatives from the Private Prisons Monitoring Unit to the Park County Jail for a routine facility visit. The Unit's supervisor and monitor spent eight hours in and around the jail reviewing conditions and operations with Undersheriff Monte Gore and Jail Lieutenant Dan Muldoon.
In a report on the visit submitted by Supervisor Chris Hassler and Monitor Anthony Wiseman, the living units at the jail were described as "clean and quiet". The report goes on to say, "Dayrooms are kept clean and free from debris as well. The boot camp pod is kept very clean and tidy. We did find some fresh graffiti on a couple of the bunks, however. Lieutenant Muldoon assembled the boot camp inmates and directed them to clean the graffiti immediately."
The monitors also visited the food services section and described it as small, but secure. All kitchen utensils are kept in a locked steel vault, the memorandum states, and a blue strobe light is activated anytime the vault is opened.
A case manager at the jail met with Hassler and Wiseman and explained the classes and activities offered for inmates. Class subjects include social skills and anger management along with Greek and Roman history. The Jail has converted the old exercise room into a multi-purpose classroom that is used for other programs in the evening.
The one area of concern mentioned in the report is the medical facility because of its small size. Plans are underway to move the medical operation into larger space.
The report concludes with favorable comments on the morale of both the inmates and Jail staff. The monitors report that the inmates seemed content, with some sleeping while others were reading, writing, or watching television. "Fantastic" was the word used to describe staff morale. The report says, "They are helpful, knowledgeable and generally excited about their facility."
The report was filed with Chief Alison Morgan of the Private Prisons Monitoring Unit on February 14, 2006.