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Barry J. Fitzgibbons
Prison Rape Elimination Act
“The Prison Rape Elimination Act” (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. The Otter Tail County Detention Facility is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and offenders. Sexual activity and
behaviors of any kind are not allowed. This warning only names some of the behavior
that can result in action. All sexual behavior should be reported. You are specifically advised that:
• The Otter Tail County Detention Facility enforces zero tolerance for sexual assault,
abuse, or any sexual activities and behaviors of any kind, between inmates, inmates and county staff, or inmates and vendors working for the county. • Inmates who have consensual sexual contact with another inmate will be disciplined.
• Inmates who have non–consensual sexual contact with another inmate, county staff or vendors working for the county will be disciplined and referred for criminal prosecution. • Employees, contract staff, volunteers and vendors who are found to have engaged in
sexual contact or sexual misconduct with offenders will be disciplined and referred for
criminal prosecution when applicable. • Inmates may report in person, through written inmate communication, through the grievance system, or via this kiosk.
• False reporting of a PREA violation is a crime and can be punished under the law and will not be tolerated." You can make a report to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office or the Fergus Falls Police
Department at (218) 998-8555. You can also make a third party report through
Someplace Safe at (800) 974-3359 or (218) 739-2853, which is located outside the facility. You can also remain anonymous upon request.