New Hampshire Department of Corrections
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New Hampshire Department of Corrections is an executive agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire; charged with overseeing the state correctional facilities, supervising probation and parolees, and serving in an advisory capacity in the prevention of crime and delinquency. As of June 30, 2004, the Department had an average offender population of 8,053, with 974 total employees, 562 as corrections officers and 70 as probation/parole officers.
[edit] State prison facilities
The Department of Corrections manages the operations of four secure prison facilities within the state:
| Name | Location | Security level | Capacity | Prisoners | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Facility | Laconia | medium-minimum | 600 | 278 | Co-ed |
| Northern NH Correctional Facility | Berlin | medium and minimum custody | 500 | 572 | Male |
| State Prison for Men | Concord | multi-level | 928 | 1,387 | Male |
| State Prison for Women | Goffstown | medium-minimum (mixed pop.) | 105 | 102 | Female |
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