The purpose of the survey was to gather baseline data on the general public's knowledge and image of the DC, as required in the DC's Agency Strategic Plan. In June 1997, an identical survey of 366 news media representatives was conducted. The following are some of the results of those surveys. In reality, the DC currently has a sufficient number of prison beds to serve its needs. In reality, early release due to prison overcrowding was eliminated in December 1994.
Inmates have only limited access to television.
No new television sets are purchased with taxpayer dollars. In fact, escapes are at their lowest level in more than 11 years.