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Services: Jail Classification Assessment
Evaluate & strengthen the foundation of your jail’s safety, efficiency, and legal compliance.
Classification is the backbone of safe and effective jail operations. Do you have the information you need to ensure your system meets today’s standards for safety, efficiency, and legal compliance? Are you doing everything you can to protect your staff, inmates, and facility?
Our Jail Classification Assessment is a comprehensive, practitioner-led evaluation of your current policies, practices, and outcomes. The goal is simple: deliver clear, actionable recommendations that enhance safety, reduce liability, and improve operational performance. Our assessments are not sales initiatives—they are objective evaluations designed to help you make the best decisions for your facility.
Click here to read about the 5 reasons every jail needs a Jail Classification Assessment.
How it works
With a 3-day on-site engagement, our team evaluates your classification system across the following areas:
- Document Review
Analysis of your policies, procedures, training materials, and classification workflow. This includes classification instruments and scoring criteria, reclassification cycles, review processes, and more. - Staff Interviews and Observation
Walkthrough of processes, staff interviews, and direct observation with leadership and classification personnel. We’ll evaluate decision-making practices, housing assignment procedures, bed utilization, and staff training. - Data Analysis
Review of classification outcomes, incident trends, override policies, mishousing cases, technology, data systems, reporting, legal compliance, and audit readiness. - Final Report
Comprehensive findings and recommendations delivered within 45 days.
What You Get
A comprehensive summary report that includes:
- Clear findings tied to classification standards and best practices
- Immediate action items for policy, workflow, and training improvements
- Risk areas, liability concerns, and recommended safeguards
- Implementation guidance with prioritized next steps
- Referrals to outside partners when beneficial
Your Investment
Jail Classification Assessments range from $10,000 to $15,000, depending on facility size and scope.
Effective classification drives every major decision in a jail—from housing and supervision level to program eligibility and resource allocation. When done well, it reduces violence, improves safety, and supports efficient operations. When it falls short, even strong facilities struggle to maintain stability.
Ready to strengthen your classification system for a safer facility?
