DETENTION FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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JAIL DIVISION I |
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Orient Road Jail 1201 Orient Road Tampa FL 33619-3325 Major Robert Lucas |
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Throughout Major Robert Lucas’ 30 year career his duties have included law enforcement deputy, supervisor of the Work Release Program, and Facility Commander in the jail system before his current assignment as Jail Division I Commander. He is the Tactical Action Control Team Commander and Honor Guard Team Commander. Major Lucas holds a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, has graduated from the Southern Police Institute – Administrative Officers Course, and has been a Certified Jail Manager since 1997. He is serving as Second Vice-President of the American Jail Association and is a member of the Adult Local Detention Committee. |
The Orient Road Jail has three command areas within the
636,000 square foot facility with a rated capacity of 1,711. North and South
Commands are under the direction of Acting Captain
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SUPPORT SERVICES TO JAIL DIVISION I |
| Central Breath Testing Unit (CBTU) |
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The Central Breath Testing Unit is adjacent to the booking area of the Orient Road Jail. Staffed by state certified technicians, CBTU operates 24 hours a day handling D.U.I. arrests brought in by all law enforcement agencies. A person is presumed legally intoxicated in the State of Florida when a breath alcohol reading is above .08%. Technicians are also responsible for video taping, drug screens, and testifying in court trials and driver license hearings. |
| Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) |
| A multi-agency collaborative effort established in May 1993, the JAC processes juveniles taken into custody by law enforcement. The Center works as a Central Booking for juveniles without the associated housing found in jail. The juveniles are booked, fingerprinted and photographed. While in custody the offenders are assessed for educational deficiencies, chemical dependencies and family needs. When the screening is completed, a determination is made whether they are transported to the Juvenile Detention Center, placed in Home Detention, released to their family, or assigned to a supervised program while awaiting a court date. |
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JAIL DIVISION II |
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Falkenburg Road Jail 520 N. Falkenburg Road Tampa FL 33619-7847 Major Thomas Bliss |
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The Falkenburg Road Jail opened in 1998 with 768 beds. An expansion of the facility in 2003 added 1,536 more beds to its present rated capacity of 2,304. The dormitory design is cost cutting and technologically innovative. It serves as a model for all future jail construction in Hillsborough County. Falkenburg’s “no frills” dormitory style was constructed of pre-cast concrete tilt-up walls. Deputies manage 64 inmates in a direct supervision environment. The daily operational cost is $74.04 per inmate. The Falkenburg Road Jail takes technology to the forefront with its use of video court and the application of video visitation. Gone are the days of contact visits where the visitors were allowed physical contact with the inmate, posing a threat should contraband be introduced in the facility. Visitors now sit in front of a computer monitor, pick up a telephone handset and visit via a fiber optic, two-way fully interactive video system. This is done in real time and in many ways is more private than its “contact” forerunner. The current video visitation area facilitates the Public Defenders Office and Indigent Screening with “dial in” capabilities for inmate interviews.
Acting Division Commander is Captain Thomas Bliss. |
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SUPPORT SERVICES TO JAIL DIVISION III |
| Court Security Bureau |
| The Court Security Bureau consists of Detention Deputies designated as Bailiffs who keep order and security in the Courtrooms, take people into custody when the judge so orders, and control movement of inmates transported daily from each facility throughout the courthouse complex. There are a total of 143 Bailiffs in the Court Security Bureau that are divided into 5 Squads (2 Felony Squads, 1 Civil Squad, 1 Misdemeanor Squad and 1 Inmate Management Team) who work with 63 Judges located in the Edgecomb Courthouse, the downtown Tampa Courthouse Annex, Plant City Courthouse and Floriland Mall Court. An average of 250 inmates are brought to court each day. Approximately 3 million people from the public come to the Courthouses annually to be serviced in some capacity. |
| Transportation Bureau |
| The Transportation Bureau consists of 48 deputies, 5 Supervisors (including 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants and 2 Corporals) and 3 Community Service Officers. It has a fleet of 5 buses and 39 vans equipped to safely and securely transport inmates throughout the state. In 2006 the Transportation Bureau transported over 92,000 inmates and drove over 633,000 miles. The deputies assigned to Transportation are trained and experienced Detention Deputies. They are dedicated to providing safe, secure and efficient transportation services in a courteous and professional manner in order to protect the citizens of our county, the staff of our agency and the inmates in our custody. Transportation is a multifaceted and exciting assignment. After completing a 6 week training program, these deputies may travel to every prison and jail in the state of Florida. |
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JAIL DIVISION III |
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Work Release Center/House Arrest Program 1800 Orient Road Tampa FL. 33619-3325 Major Curtis Flowers |
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Major Curtis Flowers has been a member of the Sheriff's Office for 23 years and is currently commanding Jail Division III. Jail Division III encompasses Classification and Records, Court Security, Food Service, Inmate Programs, Inmate Services, Medical Services, Transportation, Work Release Center, and the Criminal Registration Unit. He is a member of the Hillsborough County Human Rights Board and has memberships in the American Correctional Association, American Jail Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch, Boys & Girls Club and Boy Scouts of America. Major Flowers holds an undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University in Criminal Justice and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute and National Institute of Correction Leadership Programs. |
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SUPPORT SERVICES TO JAIL DIVISION III |
| Classification Bureau |
| Classification is responsible for gathering information relating to all aspects of incarceration including classification, inmate housing, records of court process, release information, inactive records, victim notification and statistical analysis of the inmate population. They also determine the classification profile and custody level for housing assignments, programs eligibility and trusty status. |
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Food Services Bureau |
| Trinity Food Service Inc. is the contractor that provides 3 daily meals daily for all inmates, dietary foods for medical and religious reasons, and meals for all staff. |
| Medical Services Bureau |
| Nationally recognized and fully accreditation, Armor Correctional Health Services provides all medical, psychiatric, and dental services as well as medication for existing medical problems. Services such as vitamins for pregnant inmates, tooth extractions and minor injuries received during work are provided for a nominal fee to the inmate but no one is denied service is indigent. A Health Administrator is responsible for overseeing medical programs for all detention facilities. A Medical Director serves as the supervising physician and overall medical authority. Every inmate booked into the jail system receives a health care screening by a medical professional upon admission. Inmates are also given information regarding access to sick call requests. Pharmacy services are provided and all medication is administered according to the individuals' doctors orders. |
| Inmate Services Bureau |
| The Inmate Services Bureau ensures inmates have clean laundry on a weekly basis, process inter-office and inmate mail, handles the accounting of inmate incoming monies and fees, and provides canteen items to inmates. Inmates are afforded the opportunity to purchase snacks, toiletries, and letter writing material twice a week. Letter writing materials and basic toiletries are provided for indigent inmates. |
Criminal Registration Unit |
| The Criminal Registration Unit is located at 1800 Orient Road, in front of the Work Release Center. The Criminal Registration Unit was formed in 2003 in response to FS 775 that pertains to Criminal Registrations. All sexual predators, sexual offenders, career criminals, and other convicted felons must report to the CRU within 48 hours of moving into the county or moving within the county or their release from prison/jail. Staff assigned to this unit are responsible for gathering information, fingerprinting, photographing and registering convicted felons, sexual predators and sexual offenders who currently reside in Hillsborough County. To date the Criminal Registration Unit has processed approximately 26,000 convicted felons, 5,808 sexual offenders and 461 sexual predators. In 2005 the CRU initiated a self-arrest program. Self-arrests are processed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding county holidays. Questions pertaining to the self-arrest program can be directed to 813-247-8460. |
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