Facility Design and Operation
Facility Design and Operation are fundamental to correctional facilities’ safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. This directory provides articles and resources on best practices in facility layout, construction, and daily operations. Proper design and operation not only enhance security but also improve the working environment for staff and living conditions for inmates. For more on maintaining optimal facility standards, explore our section on Correctional Facility Maintenance.
The 4,000-bed prisons will be much larger than any of the state’s 13 current prisons for men
Critics of the construction plan argue the state is ignoring the bigger issues — prison staffing levels and leadership — to focus on buildings
Installation of electric vehicle charging stations has begun at select facilities to accommodate electric-powered fleet vehicles
Facilities have adjusted how they process, book and house transgender inmates
Drinking water for inmates and staff has not been affected
A second escaped patient was apprehended Friday night after cross-state manhunt
Legend spent time before the afternoon concert touring employment and skills training programs
Second inmate was arrested at a hotel after resisting police
As many as 3K inmates have been released early since 2003
Both patients spent five months loosening window bolts to escape
The inmate was housed in an area where prisoners had to be monitored every half hour
Man was accused of kidnapping, conspiracy, and attempting to fly in contraband
91 grams of synthetic marijuana found in CO’s lunchbox
Inmates from seven prisons are protesting lack of quality water and food, low wages, and poor working conditions
Both inmates escaped from a prison transport van on Monday
Bill would include building new prisons and improve training programs that can help inmates transition to life outside
Both men were being treated for mental illnesses by court order
Inmates have refused to cooperate with detectives
Authorities continue to search for escaped inmate
State requested permission to jam cellular signal at prison, halted before FCC
State auditors discovered a host of irregularities surrounding jail facilities and construction
An absence of cameras has raised questions about how the fight transpired
The incident comes as many prisons are at critical staffing levels
Inmate punches CO after slipping out of handcuffs
Inmate subdued by three other COs, charged with third degree-assault
The video visitation can be done with a camera-enabled desktop computer, laptop or tablet
Veteran CO transported to a medical facility for injuries after the attack
Bill proposes construction of four new facilities
Walton County Sheriff’s officials say they were notified by a private company that transports prisoners
The inmates were charged with possession of or receiving a weapon and possessing contraband while in confinement
The inmate’s family attorney said he was having a manic episode after failing to take medication for bipolar disorder
The eye-scanning system has processed over 2K inmates
