Safe and humane living and working conditions will be maintained for incarcerants and correctional staff in an equitable manner. Further, opportunities for self improvement will be provided to facilitate the re-integration of incarcerant into the community. Although a society free from crime and disorder remains an unachievable task, it is the responsibility of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center to approach that idea as closely as possible by having its members develop a reputation for fairness, civility, and integrity that wins the respect of the citizens of Washington County, Maryland. In August of 2000, the Detention Center was audited by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards. There are approximately 100 standards which address issues such as facility security, maintenance and sanitation, inmate rights, and inmate health and safety.
Compliance is mandated by Maryland law.
It is worth noting that MCCS standards require a correctional facility to comply with standards established by other regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, State Fire Marshal, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In October of 2000, the Medical Services Department received re-accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Prime Care, Inc. is contracted by the Detention Center to provide medical services to the inmates. Prime Care personnel are to be congratulated for a job well done.