Status of Shuman Center unclear as plywood covered entrance on scheduled reopening date WPXI [Video]

PITTSBURGH — On Monday, officials told Channel 11 News that the new Highland Shuman Juvenile Detention Center was not only ready, but that it would re-open on Tuesday morning. But when Channel 11 News arrived, crews found a makeshift wooden door and plywood covering the main entrance.

Upon checking closer, crews realized the front door was unlocked, reporter Talia Kirkland walked inside without stopping at any security checkpoint, raising immediate security concerns.

We called Adelphoi, the private company that now runs the detention center, several times, and we got no response about the current status of the facility.

According to a press release issued on Monday by Adelphoi, the center would reopen on Tuesday at 8 a.m. with 12 beds ready for juvenile offenders, despite the boarded-up exterior. Channel 11 News then called the county executive office and explained at this time, they do not have any advisory authority over the private facility, …