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he Prince George’s
County Department of
Corrections (PGDOC)
is the only correc-
Ttional facility in Prince
George’s County, Maryland, and is
one of the largest jails in the state.
PGDOC manages and supervises
pre-trial defendants (males, females,
and juveniles) who have been com-
mitted to the detention center while
awaiting trial, as well as inmates
sentenced with 18 months or less.
The department consists of 18 hous-
ing units and has a total housing
capacity of 1,524 individuals. The detainees with rehabilitative skills;
facility also has its own medical unit and promote staff development
with a new unit currently under and training in a professional work
construction. environment.
The Department of Corrections PGDOC has a Special
is most proud of the professional- Operations Division that consists
ism of its staff especially during the of the Emergency Response Team,
trying times that accompanied the Transportation Unit, Regional Domestic Violence Program, Barber
global pandemic. PGDOC person- Processing Unit, K9 Unit, and the Styling School, Education Unit, and
nel utilized their extensive training Fire Safety Team Unit. Medication Assisted Treatment, as
to ensure the department’s mission A number of programs are well as religious services and coun-
to protect the safety of the commu- offered to help rehabilitate offend- seling. PGDOC does not have any
nity by keeping secure, in a humane ers including the Comprehensive jail industry programs.
environment, offenders legally Correctional Recovery and
committed to its custody and care; Treatment Program (CCoRT),
provide opportunities to equip Women’s Empowerment Program,
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