The public was invited to tour the new jail and law enforcement offices, which can house more than double the number of prisoners than the previous sheriff’s office building.

Guests also enjoyed refreshments prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill welcomed guests to the new facility, and thanked numerous Polk County leaders — including the late Tom Pack — for helping to make the $13.5 million building a reality.

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright also spoke during the ceremony, and said he and his staff look forward to continue working with their North Carolina neighbors to put “bad guys behind bars.”