HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Rockview and the Quehanna Motivational Boot Camp will begin the process to close, which is expected to happen over the next four months.

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) announced the final decision Friday after months of uncertainty surrounding the facilities. Staff members affected by the closures are guaranteed a job offer at existing pay and classification for nearby correctional facilities, according to the DOC.

The boot camp and other programs and housing units will continue on but are expected to be moved to other facilities.

“Today’s announcement comes after a thorough review of stakeholder input and analysis of the impact of closure on staff, department operations, the community, and the incarc

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