Physically separating classifications of inmates from each other remains a major design and operational problem for all jails.
It is perhaps the problem that most distinguishes smaller jails from larger jails. This is because smaller jails must respond to the same variety of inmates as a medium or large jail, but generally have far less capacity with which to disperse and manage those inmates.
Housing units constitute about half of a jail’s square footage and are the primary security areas of the jail. Consequently, classification and housing area separation have a fundamental influence on basic design arrangements and facility success.
Attaining proper separation in the nonhousing areas is also essential to successful design and ultimate compliance
It is perhaps the problem that most distinguishes smaller jails from larger jails. This is because smaller jails must respond to the same variety of inmates as a medium or large jail, but generally have far less capacity with which to disperse and manage those inmates.
Housing units constitute about half of a jail’s square footage and are the primary security areas of the jail. Consequently, classification and housing area separation have a fundamental influence on basic design arrangements and facility success.
Attaining proper separation in the nonhousing areas is also essential to successful design and ultimate compliance