Escape Report Summary
for FY 2006-07

• In FY 2006-07, there were 142 completed escapes, and 135 (95.1%) where the escapee was recaptured as of July 1, 2007. Of the 135 escapees who were recaptured, 62 (45.9%) were recaptured within 24 hours of their escape.
  
  
• None of the 142 escapes were from a state prison facility; 137 (96.5%) escapes were from non-secure work release/contract centers; 4 (2.8%) escapes were from a work camp/road prison; and 1 (0.7%) escape took place while the inmate was being transported from a reception center.
  
  
• There were 2 attempted (and foiled) escapes in FY 2006-07, compared to 7 in FY 2005-06.
  
  
• To ensure public safety and maintain low number of escapes from inside prisons, the Department bolsters three factors: a zero tolerance policy for escapes; the implementation of a comprehensive security audit program; and replacing and upgrading perimeter barriers including fences, razor wire and installing electronic detection systems.
  

Escapes Over a Ten Year Period

Escapes by Quarter for FY 2006-07