Gang rivals can't be easily separated. Guards can't see into each cell from their stations. Violence and illicit sexual activity are the inevitable results of these design flaws, experts say. Now, picture the newest halls. They're built around pods with 10 to 16 one-person cells per pod.
Most cells have toilets.
Each pod has its own classroom and dining area. Guards have a clear view of everything. Tulare County has gone this route with its new hall. So has the Bronx in New York City. See for yourself.