The GEO Group was proud to participate in the recent American Correctional Association (ACA) Conference, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The conference brought together correctional professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts from across the nation to exchange best practices, discuss emerging trends, and explore innovative approaches to advancing correctional operations.
Attendance in the ACA Conference provides significant value to GEO personnel by offering opportunities for professional development, networking with peers, and exposure to evolving standards, technologies, and operational strategies impacting the corrections industry. Through educational workshops, panel discussions, accreditation hearings, and
collaborative forums, attendees gained valuable insights that can be applied to enhance safety, security, compliance, and operational effectiveness across GEO facilities
A key highlight of the conference was the ACA accreditation process, which serves as the gold standard for correctional excellence. During the accreditation hearings, several GEO facilities successfully demonstrated compliance with ACA's rigorous standards and were awarded accreditation, reaffirming their commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the delivery of high-quality services.
The following GEO facilities were recognized through the ACA accreditation process, with all facilities receiving an average ACA Score of 99.7%:
· Brooks County Detention Center – 99.6%
· Broward Transitional Center – 100%
· Coastal Bend Detention Center – 99.69%
· Eagle Pass Detention Facility – 100%
· East Hidalgo Detention Center – 99.1%
· Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility – 98.9%
· Las Vegas Community Correctional Center – 100%
· Montgomery Processing Center – 100%
· North Lake Processing Center – 99.37%
· Taylor Street Center – 100%
· The Harbor – 100%
· Tully House – 100%
These accomplishments reflect the dedication and professionalism of our facility staff, whose hard work and commitment ensure that GEO continues to meet and exceed nationally recognized standards. We congratulate all accredited facilities and thank the employees who contributed to this significant achievement.
