2,000 inmates transferred from Ely State Prison to High Desert State Prison, redesignating Ely as medium-security and High Desert as maximum-security.
The Nevada Department of Corrections has transferred nearly 2,000 inmates from Ely State Prison to High Desert State Prison, redesignating Ely as a medium-security facility and High Desert as maximum-security. This change addresses increased gang violence and enhances security with improved staffing and facilities. Death row inmates will be housed at High Desert, while executions will continue at Ely. The operation was executed with care to ensure inmate safety during transit.
September 11, 2024
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