The New Blaine County Jail and Sheriff’s Office: Modern, Secure Facility by Principle Design

The Blaine County Jail and Sheriff’s Office project addresses the county’s urgent need to replace its outdated, overcrowded facility located at the courthouse. With the Oklahoma State Jail Guidelines becoming increasingly stringent, particularly under the oversight of the Jail Inspection Division of the OSDH, the design team from Principle Design, an experienced architecture firm in Oklahoma, has proposed a compliant, state-of-the-art solution. This 15,000-square-foot facility will feature 84 beds, including a 56-bed male detention area and a 20-bed female wing. The new Blaine County Jail includes a modern Sheriff’s Office, a multipurpose arraignment space, secure evidence storage, a fully enclosed sally-port for booking intake, and appropriately sized laundry and kitchen spaces with room for future expansion. Additionally, the design integrates a trustee pod and four 24-hour isolation cells. Security is a top priority, with modern security and access control systems designed to minimize staffing requirements. A central control tower will oversee all camera and door operations, with full visibility into the main detention areas, ensuring a secure and efficient environment. Scheduled for completion this fall, this jail construction project remains on budget and will provide Blaine County with a durable, adaptable, and compliant facility for decades to come, designed by Principle Design, a trusted name in Oklahoma architecture. Discover more about this and other innovative projects by Principle Design on their Project Page.