在新任惩教主任Eric Strauss的领导下,蒙大拿正在以7亿美元的费用将其国家监狱扩建1 200个床位。 Montana is expanding its state prison by 1,200 beds at a $700 million cost, led by new Corrections Director Eric Strauss.

2026年2月初任命的蒙大拿新任惩教主任埃里克·斯特劳斯(Eric Strauss)正在领导一项耗资7亿美元的扩大计划,通过在Deer Lodge的蒙大纳州监狱增加1 200张床位来增加监狱容量。 Montana’s new Corrections Director Eric Strauss, appointed in early February 2026, is leading a $700 million expansion to increase prison capacity by adding 1,200 beds at the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. 他强调了战略规划、改善沟通和业务效率,同时指出,尽管过去曾使用私人合同,但该部并未推行私有化。 He emphasized strategic planning, improved communication, and operational efficiency, while stating the department is not pursuing privatization despite past use of private contracts. 扩建的目的是使设施现代化,加强安全,以及支助工作人员和囚犯,预计不久将开始施工。 The expansion aims to modernize facilities, enhance safety, and support staff and inmates, with construction expected to begin soon.