ACJ Marks One Year of TAILS Program Published on June 11, 2026 The TAILS program began a year ago on June 11, 2025, when Ethel arrived from Animal Friends. It was a program debut that culminated after months of planning and forethought.
ACJ Hosts Commissary Cookoff Published on June 08, 2026 Several weeks ago, an individual who recently moved from a juvenile housing unit to an adult pod, approached ACJ Educational Services Manager Garrett Besonson with an idea: to hold a cookoff with commissary items in the jail’s education area. The education department successfully held its first Commissary Cookoff on Thursday, May 28 in various classrooms inside the education area.
Ten Incarcerated Individuals Earn Diplomas at ACJ Graduation Published on June 04, 2026 Family members, educators, members of ACJ staff and special guests were in attendance during the graduation ceremony for incarcerated individuals who earned high school or Pennsylvania Secondary Education diplomas. A total of 13 individuals graduated this semester, but three did not walk during the event.
ACJ Holds Cadet Graduation Published on June 01, 2026 The ACJ Correctional Officer corps grew May 29, 2026 as 15 cadets completed their training and were recognized during a graduation ceremony in the jail's Contact Visits Room.
Country Roads Take Raj Home as Chloe Arrives at the Jail Published on May 20, 2026 Chloe became the latest dog to join the ACJ TAILS Program. Meanwhile, Raj was adopted by ACJ Director of Nursing Holly Hall.
ACJ Holds Election Day at the Jail Published on May 19, 2026 The jail held its twice-yearly election day May 14. The ACJ facilitates voting for incarcerated individuals during each special, primary and general election cycle.
Correctional Week Continues as Retirees Return for Memorial Published on May 07, 2026 Held in conjunction with Correctional Employees Week, steady rain forced Wednesday’s service inside as Innamorato and County Manager John Fournier joined ACJ administrators, staff and retirees to pay tribute to former colleagues who have passed away.
ACJ Kicks Off Correctional Employees Week Published on May 04, 2026 Then-President Ronald Reagan acknowledged that correctional professionals deserve praise for their “courage, dedication and professionalism.” The Allegheny County Jail is celebrating the efforts of its dedicated staff during the facility’s annual Correctional Employees Week celebration this week.
ACJ Celebrates Two Foundation of HOPE Graduations Published on April 30, 2026 Men’s graduation took place on Tuesday, April 28, on 2C. A total of 27 men graduated from the program, and HOPE staff member Rodger Jay gave the featured speech. Graduates also had the opportunity to share reflections with the group. Women’s graduation occurred on Wednesday, April 29, on 6D. Eight women graduated from the program and also had the opportunity to share their experiences. Judy Olive
Volunteers Honored at Second Annual Appreciation Dinner Published on April 27, 2026 On the evening of April 21, jail leadership hosted its second annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to honor all of those who give of themselves to provide services to those who are housed inside the facility.