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Rick Scott, Governor
Florida Department of Corrections
Michael D. Crews, Secretary
Timeline
- 1821-1845
- 1868-1876
- 1877-1895
- 1900-1919
- 1921
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- 1927
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- Population Summary Table
1970-1975
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1970 continued
 Eva Lee Mitchell becomes the first female correctional officer in Florida. |
 First correctional officer graduating class that included women. |
 Female officers in the early 1970s. |
 Eva Lee Mitchell |
 Today, 49% of correctional probation officers are women. |
 Glades Correctional Institution in the 1970s. |
 Tower Officer |
 Female officers aiming revolvers. |
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