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:
See the general information section for help with terms on this page and other frequently asked questions.
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Type of Housing Units:
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Open Bay Housing Units
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4
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Cell Housing Units
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3 |
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Room Housing Units
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0
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Total Capacity
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1,035
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Other Information:
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Population Gender
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Male
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Adult or Youthful
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Adult
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Facility Level
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5
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Self Contained Housing Units
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Yes
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Designated Confinement Space
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Yes
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Custody Grades
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Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
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Medical Grades
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1 through 4 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 through 2
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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Yes
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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Yes
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Academic Programs:
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:
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:
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