Escape Report Summary
for FY 2008-2009

• In FY 2008-09, there were 158 completed escapes, 150 or 94.9% were recaptured as of July 1, 2009. Of the 150 who were recaptured, 92 or 67.6% were recaptured within 24 hours of their escape
• Of the 158 completed escapes, 151 (95.6%) were from non-secure work release/contract centers; 6 (3.8%) were from a work camp/road prison, and 1 (0.6%) of the inmates who escaped was housed in prison but was on an outside work detail when he escaped.
• There were 14 attempted (and foiled) escapes from Florida correctional facilities during Fiscal Year 2008-09. 
• 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 2008-2009