There are germs everywhere. Unlike most maximum-security prisons, residents at Chittenden County can wear their own clothes. But there are restrictions. They can't have rings, brass knuckles, but other than that, there aren't many restrictions. Hemond said that even when sleeping inmates must comply with a dress code.
Women have to have on boxer shorts and a sports bra minimum.
Any violation could mean loss of tobacco privilege, visitation privilege, loss of recreation or TV privilege. In order to become a correctional officer, candidates must complete one month of correctional camp training. You go through the four-week correctional academy, where you learn mostly communication skills, how to deal with inmates, the systems used. Both men and women are encouraged to attend this, especially women. We need more women to work there.