Avon Park
Correctional
Institution
County: Polk
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Directions:
From Florida Highway 27 turn east on Highway 64 at the city of Avon Park. Travel east 10 miles on Highway 64 until the road ends at the Avon Park Air Force Bombing Range. Avon Park C.I. correctional staff man the main gate of the facility 24 hours 7 days a week. The institution lies approximately one mile east of the main gate.
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Historical Information:
This facility was established in 1957 to house minimum and medium custody adult males. In 1977, it began accepting close custody inmates. Avon Park Work Camp is under the supervision of Avon Park C.I.
Total Staff (on 7/11): 310
Facility Profile Information:
See the general information section for help with terms on this page and other frequently asked questions.
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Type of Housing Units:
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Open Bay Housing Units
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3 |
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Cell Housing Units
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1 |
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Room Housing Units
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3 |
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Maximum Capacity
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956 |
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Other Information:
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Population Gender |
Male |
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Adult or Youthful
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Adult |
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Facility Level
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4 |
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Self Contained Housing Units
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Yes |
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Designated Confinement Space
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Yes |
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Custody Grades
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Close, Medium, Minimum, Community |
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Medical Grades
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1 through 2 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 through 2 |
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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No |
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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No |
Academic Programs:
- Adult Basic Education
- General Educational Development (GED)
- Special Education Services
Vocational Programs:
- Welding Technology
- Automotive Service Technology
- Cabinetmaking
- PC Support Services
- Printing/Graphic Arts
- Turf Equipment Technology
Substance Abuse Programs:
Chaplaincy Services:
- Worship Services
- Kairos
- Cultural Observances
- Religious Counseling
- Religious Studies
- Family/Marriage Class
- Observance of Holy Days
- Bill Glass Crusades
- Chapel Library Program
Institutional Betterment Programs:
- 100 hour Transition Program
- Aerobics
- Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
- Law Library Program
- Library Program
- Active and Passive Sports
- Weight Training
- Wellness Education
- Yoga
P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:
- Sanitary Maintenance & Supply
- Tire Remanufacturing
Community Work Squads:
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Dept. of Transportation |
Yes |
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Public Work Squads |
Yes |
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Interagency Community Service Work Squads |
No |
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Contracted Work Squads
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No |