1. Alabama Department of Corrections
Jefferson S. Dunn
Commissioner
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2. Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
Alabama Department of Corrections
Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
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3. Mission Statement
“To provide for public safety through the safe, secure, humane confinement, and rehabilitation of offenders.”
Security + Rehabilitation = Public Safety
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Organization & Infrastructure
28 Correctional Facilities in 17 Counties
6 Close Custody
10 Medium Custody
12 Work Release/Community Work Centers
Oldest Draper Correctional Facility
Inmate Population: 24,120
Occupancy Rate: 181%
Total Employees: 3,348
Correctional Officers: 1,777 (49% of Authorized Officers)
Newest 1997 – Bibb Co Correctional Facility
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Budget
Fiscal Year 2016
$457 Million
General Fund Appropriations: $400M with $57M Self-Generated
Personnel: $254M
Inmate Healthcare: $108M ($333 per inmate, per month)
Inmate Food and Clothing: $25M
Utilities: $23M
Community Corrections: $10M
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6. Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
Alabama Department of Corrections
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7. Professionalism – Integrity – Accountability
Established Deputy Commissioner for Training and Professional Development
Established DOC Leadership Academy
Partnering with Alabama Colleges and Universities for Affordable Educational Opportunities
Raised Recruiting Standards – Quality vs. Quantity
Partnering Alabama National Guard for Recruiting
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Fully Staffed Investigations and Intelligence Division
Mission: Eliminate Inmate/Employee Criminal Activity and Reduce Prison Violence
Monitors Gang Related Activities
Works Closely with the ADOC Inspector General
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First Be Right – Then Move Forward
Established ADOC’s Office of Inspector General
Commissioner’s Eyes and Ears for Transparency and Accountability
Primary Missions: Assistance, Inspection and Investigations
Policy Compliance, Regulatory & Audit Review, Complaint Resolution
Active Cases
Oversee Correctional Facility Assessment
Department Process Improvement
Employee Dispute Resolution
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Women’s Services
ADOC & DOJ Cooperative Agreement to Reform Tutwiler Prison for Women
Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Women’s Services
Established Statewide PREA Coordinator
Achieved 100% Compliance in National PREA Audit
Opened New E-Learning Center
Began Doula Program for Expectant Mothers
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11. Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
Alabama Department of Corrections
Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
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Overcrowding
181% Design Capacity
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Headlines
Correction officers regain control of Alabama prison dorm after uprising
Two injured in riot at Alabama correctional facility, involving about 100 inmates
Unrest at Alabama Prison Leads to Lockdown
St. Clair Correctional Facility officer stabbed; prison remains on lockdown
Inmate stabbed at Elmore prison; officer struck at Holman
Warden, officer stabbed in Alabama prison riot
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Staffing/Level of Violence Comparison
SECURITY
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Prison Contraband
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Prison Contraband
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Prison Contraband
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Staffing/Treatment Program Comparison
REHABILITATION
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21. Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
Alabama Department of Corrections
Overview Recent Changes Current Challenges Future Plans
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Alabama Prison
Transformation Initiative (APTI)
Goal: Create a Sustainable, Cost-Efficient Prison System to meet Public Safety requirements
Current Conditions:
Correctional Facilities - Avg 40 years or older
Deferred Maintenance Cost: $180 Million+ (est)
Medical and Mental Health Facility Challenges
Rehabilitation and Re-entry Program Capacity Gap
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APTI Plan
Close 14 of 16 Major Prisons
Consolidate Operations
3 - 4,000-Bed Capacity Men’s Facilities
1 - 1,200-Bed Capacity Women’s Facility
Reduce Prison Occupancy Rate to 125% in Five Years
Increase Staffing Levels to 95% to 100% With Current Workforce
Invest in Expanding Rehabilitation and Re-entry Programs to Reduce Recidivism
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Example of New 4,000 Bed Facility
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Four Current Facilities 5,023 Inmates
Capacity Rate: 163%
Correctional Officer Staffing: ~610/51%
One New Facility: 5,000 Inmates
Capacity Rate: 125%
Correctional Officer Staffing: ~480/100%

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APTI
Requesting $800 Million bond Authority; Not seeking additional appropriation
Service Bond Debt Through Reduced Annual Personnel Cost, Reduced Operational Cost based on Consolidation of Facilities, Supply, Logistics, Transportation and Medical Services
Open and Competitive Bid Process
Seeking Alternate Delivery Methodology for Best Value
Emphasis on Local Participation
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Questions
Jefferson S. Dunn
Commissioner
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Alabama Department of Corrections
Backup Slides
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