Normal operations have been restored at both of the state's prison facilities in Salt Lake City and Gunnison, according to an Oct. 29 statement from the Utah Department of Corrections. The full lifting of the lockdown follows the enactment of restrictions on Sept. 24.
The Utah Department of Corrections initiated the lockdown and an investigation after an inmate reportedly attacked an official at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. While the lockdown was partially lifted in selected housing units during most of October as the investigation continued, all restrictions have now been removed.
Restored features at the facilities include education, religious services, recreation, visitation, and programming. Commissioner Jared Garcia stated that the priority remains the safety of staff, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals. Garcia described the September attack as violent and egregious, noting that such attacks and threats will not be tolerated.
The Utah Department of Corrections statement did not provide information regarding the current condition of the official who was reportedly assaulted or any investigative findings related to the case.
