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MEGA JAIL SURVEY

NCJ Number
141507
Journal
Large Jail Network Bulletin Volume: 3 Issue: 2 Dated: (January 1992) Pages: 14-20
Date Published
1992
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This chart presents data regarding the populations and staffing ratios of the jails with inmate populations of more than 1,000 in 1991.
Abstract
The chart shows information from 41 jurisdictions. Topics covered include the average daily population for the period January-June and for June 1991, comparative data for June 1990 and 1991, the rated capacity, and the percentage occupancy in relation to capacity. Other topics include the numbers of sworn and nonsworn security personnel, the ratio of inmates to correctional personnel, staff turnover rate, staff training, cost per inmate per day, services under contract, inmate programs, jail libraries, and program funding sources. Tables and notes