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MONTANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY - HELENA, MT

The Montana Law Enforcement Academy is a historic campus set in the pristine surroundings of the Helena Valley. In 2006, Cullen Architecture & Design assisted the academy to increase the energy efficiency and ADA accessibility to four of their six buildings. The Administration's boiler was replaced, and ADA requirements were added in the kitchen, bath and living spaces of the Aspen Cottage Dormitory. Further energy efficiency was accomplished by upgrading the windows to thermal and low-e glass. These were carefully selected to maintain the historic character.

LAW & JUSTICE CENTER - YAKIMA, WA

Located on the fringe of an old residential neighborhood, the Law and Justice Center of Yakima, WA has a low visual profile that reflects the brick and roof lines of the surrounding community. At 95,000 sq. ft., it contains a police station, a jail house, training facilities, county court rooms, the judge's chambers, city records, and the city attorney's office. It was built for $7.4 million in 1996.

PRERELEASE - HELENA, MT

The Helena Prerelease Center is a secure transition home for inmates returning to the community. Originally designed with 40 beds in 2001, this residential atmosphere received an additional 20 beds in 2004 and 38 in 2005. In total, it had a capacity of 98 occupants. The facility also included training rooms, councilor's offices, a dining room with a full kitchen, and recreational areas.

PRERELEASE - YAKIMA & SPOKANE, WA

Yakima:

As a 130 bed facility, the Ahtanum View Corrections Center is Washington's first prerelease dedicated to the aged, medically challenged and disabled offenders. Remodeled from an old poor house, this facility provided a healthy environment and educational opportunities that encouraged transitioning into the community. The design included a cafeteria with a full kitchen, classrooms, computer labs, outdoor activities area, counseling and administrative offices, and a master plan for future expansion.

Spokane:

This 16 bed, all male prerelease center was redesigned from an existing structure. The services included the evaluation of the building and the design of living and educational spaces.

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