A regular cell is 70 square feet and handicap accessible cells are 90 square feet. Work Release area could be moved to another location which would allow for 10 to 20 more beds for more serious offenders. 7.2 million dollars. Bars are expensive to construct, maintain and are not conducive to the Direct Supervision Model. Modern building materials make bars an obsolete method of security.
Rubber is safer, therefore reducing the liability to the county by reducing injuries.
Vinyl tile is responsible for 4 to 6 times as many injuries. Doors are activated electronically with emergency key override. Increases line of sight for staff observation and efficiency also the MN Dept of Corrections standards require natural lighting. 71 cameras monitor the interior and exterior of the building. For easy identification by master control via color television monitors.