MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Proposed Streamlining Plan October 28, 2011

Facility Locations

Downeast Correctional Facility Closure

Downeast Correctional Facility Located in Machiasport Maine Located in Machiasport Maine Director Scott Jones Director Scott Jones Adult Male, Medium/Minimum Security Adult Male, Medium/Minimum Security General Population Capacity of 149 General Population Capacity of 149 Annual Budget $6.3 million (Pubic Law Chapter 380) Annual Budget $6.3 million (Pubic Law Chapter 380) 68 Staff 68 Staff Public Service Project Public Service Project Industries Program Industries Program

Decline In Average Daily Population Last population projections were based on a 14 year history of our population which projected our adult population to grow at a rate of about 2.2% or about 59 beds annually. Last population projections were based on a 14 year history of our population which projected our adult population to grow at a rate of about 2.2% or about 59 beds annually. In Years 2009, & 2010 growth began to flatten/stabilize. In Years 2009, & 2010 growth began to flatten/stabilize. During this year, 2011, we have seen our ADP began to decline for the first time in 14 years. During this year, 2011, we have seen our ADP began to decline for the first time in 14 years. We believe this decline maybe the result of: We believe this decline maybe the result of: –A decrease of about 23% in Maine’s at risk population (ages 18-35). US Census. –A decreased in the average length of stay resulting from two changes in the amount of goodtime inmates earn monthly. Served 60% of sentence (15 days/month), changed to 85% of a sentence (3 days/month Federal Truth in Sentencing) change to 78% of sentences (7 days month). –Decrease in the number of admissions Monthly to 95 in 2011 reduction equals a reducing of in ADP of 105. (84 less admissions X ALOS of 15 Months /12 = -105 ADP.

Advantages Avoid capital cost of repairing facility. Avoid capital cost of repairing facility. Gain better economy of scale Gain better economy of scale One time and ongoing cost savings One time and ongoing cost savings Gain efficiencies, consolidate control centers, MSP & MCC Gain efficiencies, consolidate control centers, MSP & MCC Enhanced safety & security Enhanced safety & security Enhanced Programming CCF Enhanced Programming CCF

DCF Physical Plant Deficiencies DCF is located on a 47 acre site most of which is unusable due to topography. DCF is located on a 47 acre site most of which is unusable due to topography. Buildings are military barracks design more then 40 years old requiring ongoing repair/replacement. Buildings are military barracks design more then 40 years old requiring ongoing repair/replacement. As military facilities, the building were never intended for correctional use, do not reflect the level of construction and security systems appropriate for medium custody and do not allow for efficient staffing. As military facilities, the building were never intended for correctional use, do not reflect the level of construction and security systems appropriate for medium custody and do not allow for efficient staffing. Perimeter security fence is failing and in need of replacement. Perimeter security fence is failing and in need of replacement. Fresh water well system is being monitored for contamination by past military waste. Salt water intrusion has also been reported. Fresh water well system is being monitored for contamination by past military waste. Salt water intrusion has also been reported. Infiltration of storm water into the sewer system is a major problem. Infiltration of storm water into the sewer system is a major problem. Most building do not meet NFPA Life Safety Codes. Most building do not meet NFPA Life Safety Codes. Facilities do not meet physical plant standards for accreditation by the American Corrections Association as required. Facilities do not meet physical plant standards for accreditation by the American Corrections Association as required. Heating system under ground steam lines leaking. Must be replaced. Heating system under ground steam lines leaking. Must be replaced.