Highway 87 East
Eden, TX 76837-0605
325-869-2704
Fax: 325-869-5147

Facility Public Information Officer: Lee McDaniel (Lee.McDaniel@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male, low-security, Owned since 1995

Warden: Charlie Felts

Charlie Felts has joined CCA as warden of Eden Detention Center. Prior to CCA, he worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 27 years and held positions as, sergeant, correctional officer, case manager, case management coordinator, unit manager, training instructor, executive assistant, associate warden, deputy director, director of staff training academy, warden, senior deputy regional director and chief executive officer. Felts holds and associate's degree in law enforcement and police science, a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and police science, a master's in criminal justice and criminology, both from Sam Houston State University and a certificate in public administration from the University of Southern California.

Total beds: 1293

Customer base: FBOP and ICE

ACA Accreditation: Yes

Eden, Texas, like the first Eden, is considered a garden to its 1,567 plus inhabitants. Besides having a semi-arid, comfortable climate in which to live, Eden also has fine schools (with approximately 370 students), churches, stores, and organizations.

Community Relations: Bill Alcorn, ECISD Superintendent Charlie Cypert, Manager, Southwest Mohair Richard Doane, Concho County Sheriff Jerry McDonald, CCCA, City of Eden Wendell Moody, Eden City Council Charlie Rodgers, Mayor, City of Eden Ben Rucker, Farmer/Rancher Tim Siler, Principal, Eden High School Gene Spann Eugene Spiser Dayton Turner, Retired Grocer Frankie Wojtek, Concho County Commissioner Barbara Stansberry, Retired Teacher Genora Young, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Eden

Community Activities: EDC supports several community organizations: Eden Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Medical Services, Volunteer Fire Department, Community Child Care Center and Public Library as well as the 4-H Club, Concho County Headstart Program and several local churches

Awards: 1997 CCA Division III Best Performance in Financial Performance 1997 CCA Division III Quality of Service Delivered 1998 CCA Division III Quality of Service Delivered

Tour Contact: Chief of Security, Richard Gonzales [325-869-2704]

Please address any health concerns/issues in writing to the facility specific Warden, ensuring to include a detailed explanation of the concern/issue. If the concern/issue, cannot be resolved though the organization (facility), the public is encouraged to contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 1-800-994-6610 or emailing complaint@jcaho.org.