ACJ Wraps Up Correctional Employees Week with BBQ and Therapy Dogs

Published on May 15, 2025

Annabelle visited the ACJ on Friday, May 9.

Friday, May 9, marked the final weekday of Correctional Employees Week, which ran from May 4-10. The ACJ had some special guests like therapy dogs Bertie, Boudica, Annabelle, Mopsy, Summer and Finn who visited the facility to hang out with staff members.

Jail employees also enjoyed an outdoor picnic for all three shifts. Staff members also participated in a dunk tank.

Correctional Employees Week is always held the first full week of May. The ACJ hosts multiple events, including the annual Memorial Service that took place this year on May 7.

Annabelle visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025.

Annabelle visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025.

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Capt. Mat Olean dunks correctional officer Brian Englert at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

Capt. Mat Olean dunks Correctional Officer Brian Englert at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

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Boudica visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025

Boudica visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025.

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Deputy Health Services Administrator Karen Kollar gets an ice cream sundae at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

Deputy Health Services Administrator Karen Kollar gets an ice cream sundae at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

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Mopsy visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025.

Mopsy visits the ACJ on May 9, 2025.

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From left-Major Dwight Edwards Deputy Warden Fred Young and Major Jack Vanchieri serve food at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

From left, Maj. Dwight Edwards, Deputy Warden Fred Young, and Maj. Jack Vanchieri serve food at the ACJ picnic on May 9, 2025.

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Summer, who belongs to former ACJ Chaplain Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe, visited the jail on May 9, 2025.

Summer, who, belongs to former ACJ Chaplain Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe, visited the jail on May 9, 2025.

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Ice cream sundaes and root beer floats were popular items at the ACJ picnic.

Ice cream sundaes and root beer floats were popular items at the ACJ picnic.

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Media inquiries may be directed to Jesse Geleynse, Public Information Officer for the Allegheny County Jail
jesse.geleynse@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-350-1267 or 412-760-4760 (cell).

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