The guards do not run literally run the prisons. The guards only enforce Law and Order in the prisons. They also safeguard the prisons by keeping a close eye on the prisoners.
Some prisons over 300 to 1. Imagine that?
State prisons are run by the state, criminals are placed in state prisons when the have broken only state laws. Criminals go to federally run prisons when they break federal laws.
Privately run prisons are not always more cost-effective than government-run facilities. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for profit-driven motives to compromise the quality of care and rehabilitation programs for inmates. It is not accurate to say that privately run prisons have lower rates of violence and recidivism compared to government-run prisons.
There are currently 70 state run prisons in New york. There are 2 federal prisons in the state of New York.
"Guards" were really just soldiers. They were treated great as long as they worshiped Hitler.
you behave really well
Of the guards at a prison, all of them are employees of whatever state or regional department is in charge of prisons. Of all guards in total, a slight proportion of them are employed at prisons; others work at jails (which are not the same thing), banks, some clubs, consulates and other areas where security in person is required.
Yes-It's called Lurigancho and because there are too many prisoners versus guards, they have to elect prisoners that run the show. The conditions are terrible.
There aren't really any gangs in Oklahoma.
(in the US) There are many types of prisons. State prisons - Federal prisons - Military prisons. There really is no such thing as a "typical prison." They can range in size from housing a few hundred prisoners, to those that house several thousands.
Really!? Security Guards
Generally Minimum Security prisons are alot safer than maximum. The main force behind keeping order in minimum security prisons are the inmates themselves. Many of them are in for a couple of years and do not want to extend their stay through violence. Also, the guards maintain order by sending people to solitary confinement for weeks on end, no sunlight, darkness.