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USA Secure Detention Facilities Infrastructure
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Data details the physical and social characteristics of secure detention facilities and prisons located across the United States and certain territories. These facilities operate under various jurisdictions, spanning from federal (excluding military) down to local government levels. The geographical extent where the incarcerated population is situated is captured using polygon geometry, typically aligning with fence lines or building footprints. Attribution data was compiled using open-source search methodologies drawing from authoritative sources.
Columns
- FACILITYID: Unique identification number for the facility. 6,737 records are validated.
- NAME: The official Facility Name. WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL is a frequent entry.
- ADDRESS: The physical address of the facility.
- CITY: The municipality where the facility resides. COLUMBIA is a frequently listed city.
- STATE: The state code. The most frequent states listed are TX (8%) and FL (6%).
- ZIP: The postal code associated with the address.
- TELEPHONE: Contact telephone number. 'NOT AVAILABLE' is the most common entry (8%).
- TYPE: Classification based on jurisdiction. COUNTY is the most common type (56%).
- STATUS: The operational status, with OPEN being the most common status (89%).
- POPULATION: The reported population count of the facility.
- COUNTY: The specific county name. JEFFERSON and LOS ANGELES are common entries (1% each).
- COUNTYFIPS: The FIPS code for the corresponding county.
- COUNTRY: The country where the facility is located. USA accounts for 99% of entries.
- WEBSITE: The official website URL. 'NOT AVAILABLE' is the most common entry (11%).
- CAPACITY: The maximum total holding capacity.
- SHAPE_Length: Total length measurement associated with the facility geometry.
- SHAPE_Area: Total area measurement associated with the facility geometry.
Distribution
The information is available in a standard CSV file format named
prisons.csv, with a file size of 1.34 MB. The file structure includes 17 distinct columns detailing facility characteristics. There are 6,737 validated records included in this dataset.Usage
- Supporting research into public safety and crime trends.
- Geographic analysis of government infrastructure related to detention.
- Mapping the physical footprint of the US correctional system.
- Policy analysis investigating differences between federal, state, and county facility types.
Coverage
The geographic scope covers the entirety of the United States and some of its territories. Facility jurisdictions range across federal (non-military), state, and local governments. Country coverage is primarily USA (99%), with 1% of records listed as PRI. This data is static, as the expected update frequency is listed as 'Never'.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Government Officials: For infrastructure planning, homeland security, and emergency management analysis.
- Researchers: Studying criminal justice systems, population density, and location-based trends.
- Geospatial Analysts: Utilising the polygon geometry for mapping and spatial analysis purposes.
- Journalists: Creating data-driven reports on facility capacity and location distribution.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- USA Secure Detention Facilities Infrastructure
- Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data Secure Locations
- Geographic Data for US Correctional Sites
- Prisons and Detention Facilities in USA
Attributes
Original Data Source: USA Secure Detention Facilities Infrastructure
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