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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.

CDCR officials said the state would save about $182 million a year by shutting the Tracy prison
Continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning were challenging enough for jails and prisons – and then COVID-19 happened
The Alabama Prison Repurposing Commission will evaluate “up to 11 of our existing male correctional facilities” over at least three years
Idea is to move undocumented felons to US-operated facilities south of the border
Inmates are reportedly on the loose
Currently, state spends more money on corrections than universities