The advantage of classifying prisoners have shown to become an effective measure for the well being and security of both the inmates and the staff, Through the classification process an inmate is assessed and maybe directed to a unit that maybe more effective or compatible to the inmate. Classification officer may screen an inmate and take into account the inmates health, traits, background, social history, work qualities, characteristics, nature of the crime committed psychological conditions and treatment needs among other things, and based on this information the officer then proceeds to assign him/her to the most appropriate custody classification and prison. This procedure is done with the intent to maximize the effectiveness of placements
