KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Some Kearney residents say they’re concerned about a re-entry center for federal prisoners that could be built in the south-central Nebraska city.

A Kentucky-based company called Dismas Charities operates re-entry programs. It secured a building permit in 2013 for property in Kearney.

The company wants to build a facility to house federal prisoners who have committed nonviolent crimes that are primarily related to substance abuse. The center would offer supervision and support for inmates nearing release.

The business has submitted a bid for a Kearney re-entry center to the federal Bureau of Prisons. U.S. officials had requested proposals last year for one in Nebraska. No bid has been approved yet.

Kearney resident Mike Wise said his main concern about the project is residents’ safety.