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This type of reinforced window is standard on all four Maximum Detention Buildings. Notice the exposed metal bars on the bottom right, usually concealed by the window slats.

With the recent reorganization, patients from Unit IV are living in the Allan and Saunders buildings. The remaining security ward in Unit IV is discontinued.

After a major reorganization of the hospital, patients are now in units based on their home regions or specialized needs. Unit IV patients live in Allan and Saunders. The security ward for females in Saunders is discontinued, but a security ward for…

The Cooper Building has received a major security upgrade, and all Forensic Services are now consolidated in Cooper.

Both forensic psychiatrists left for other jobs, but the hospital has replaced them and is looking for a third. To cut down on admissions, the hospital is starting a pre-screening program.

Forensic evaluations now take fifteen days instead of thirty. Forensic patients must be evaluated and then released or put into regular treatment wards. They cannot stay in maximum security wards indefinitely. The changes are in compliance with a…

The Board of Regents reports an influx of forensic admissions. A change in state law allows judges to send defendants to the hospital for thirty days' observation and competency evaluation. The hospital lacks separate facilities for these patients.…

The Board of Regents reiterates Babcock's concern about admitting patients accused of crimes on an indefinite basis. The Board also calls for moving all high risk patients to separate wards.

The commission summarizes the major building program of the past six years. Includes an unidentified photo of a Maximum Detention Buildling. Based on the longer rear wings, it must be Saunders, Cooper, Davis, or Shand.

The commission reports the completion of the two Maximum Detention Buildings at State Park, as well as the impending demolition of the Taylor Building.