The Butler County Prison Board announced the appointment of Joseph DeMore as the new warden of the Butler County Prison. DeMore has over 15 years of experience in corrections, most recently as chief deputy warden of operations for Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections. He will replace the retiring warden Rick Shaffer, starting on April 27, 2015. DeMore's experience includes a variety of positions within the Allegheny County Jail, rising to oversee daily operations of the 3,165-bed facility.