Polk Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 8:58 AM

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10800 Evans Road
Polk City, Florida
33868-6925

(863) 984-2273
Suncom: 588-1241
FAX: (863) 984-3072
E-Mail: polkci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(863) 984-2273

Directions: From I-4 take Exit 44 (SR-559 North) approximately 1 mile to County Road 557-A; right on 557-A, approximately 1.5 miles to Evans Road, left on Evans Road to the institution.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1978 to house adult males inmates. The institution is also responsible for the following facilities: Polk Work Camp, Largo Road Prison, Bartow Work Release Center, Pinellas Work Release Center, St. Petersburg Work Release Center and Tarpon Springs Work Release Center.

Total Staff (on 1/07):  407

Facility Profile Information:
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Academic Programs:

• None at this time

Vocational Programs:

• Automotive Service Technology
• Computer Electronics Technology
• Consumer Electronic Technology
• Plumbing Technology

Wellness Education Services:

• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Wellness Education
• Weight Training
• Sports Leagues

Library Services:

• Library Program
• Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

• None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

• Active T.D. Jakes Satellite
• Bill Glass Weekend of Champions
• Chapel Library Program
• Faith-Based Dormitory
• Kairos Week-ends
• Religious Education
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Aerobics
• Anger & Stress Management
• Growth Group (Sex Offender)
• Vietnam Veterans of America
• Writers Club
• Corrections Distance Learning Network
• CC Interactive Distance Learning
• Distance Broadcast of 100 hour Transition Program

P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:

• Administration (Polk CI and Pinellas WRC)
• Seating Plant
• IT Support Industry
• Warehouse