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<p>DETENTION COMMANDER BILL SMITH and Officer Alta Miles work in the control room of the Flathead County Detention Center in Kalispell on Feb. 5. The control room and adjoining booking area would receive the bulk of improvements to be recommended by Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry.</p>

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Confinement conundrum
February 16, 2013 9 p.m.

Confinement conundrum

Outdated equipment presents toughest challenge at county jail

An ancient access control system and cramped quarters have left the Flathead County Detention Center in the precarious position of trying to provide for future needs while tied to resources of the past.