The Online Tour - Programs Corridor
Programs Corridor - When we reach the Rear Control Center, we will go straight and through the door leading to
the Programs area. The Programs area is home to all educational programs for inmates as
well as the Training Division and the staff gymnasium. One of the busiest areas in the
facility.
General Library/Law
Library - A small branch of the Onondaga County Library, inmates
are allowed once a week to come to the general library to take out
reading and reference materials. Over 1,000 pieces of material are exchanged monthly, attesting to
the popularity of this area. By state law, the department must provide
a Law Library which is automated for ease of use. The program uses a powerful search tool and the ability to print any section of
law for inmate research.
Multi-Purpose Room - The
multi-purpose room is where we hold religious services, special
meetings, classes and a host of other gatherings. The two photos above show the room's two
halves separated by a folding wall.
Classrooms - These
are two classrooms used for education purposes. Inmates are encouraged and in
the case of our minor inmates required to attend school classes. Our General Equivalency
Diploma (GED) program material is taught and tested here. As a result, many of our inmates
leave here with GED diplomas.
Computer Classroom - The department provides a complete computer classroom and programs
designed to help educate our
inmates in the use of computers.
| Staff Gymnasium - Once used for inmate recreation, the gym is now used as a multi-purpose area for a full range of staff development and training. It is also equipped to keep staff in physical shape, with areas for running, basketball and handball. |
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| Training Unit - The gymnasium
also houses our staff training unit. Our training unit provides New York State
certified training to all department and some non-departmental personnel. Classes range
from first aid / CPR, to suicide prevention, and legal issues, just to name a few. New
York State also requires that our security staff attend mandatory training sessions each
year to maintain qualification. Every subject is instructed by certified
staff instructors who
know their duties and are chosen as the best in their specialty. |
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In addition to classroom
space the gymnasium is used to train staff assigned to our Corrections Emergency
Response Team (CERT). Other
training is performed outside of the facility as well, such as firearms training which is
done at an outdoor range. |
This completes Programs
Corridor part of your tour.
To the Housing Unit  |
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