The Seattle Times reports that Sen. Jim Hargrove, chair of the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee, says the Senate is considering closing McNeil Island Corrections Center.
But, says DSHS, not so fast. That action by the Department of Corrections could adversely affect the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, which is run by DSHS.
The Special Commitment Center houses 280 of the state’s most dangerous sex offenders and employs more than 400 DSHS workers.
A DSHS spokesman said DOC is the “lifeline” for the Special Commitment Center, operating the passenger ferry from Steilacoom to McNeil Island, the fire department and emergency response team.
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