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Gurney (ND)

Unit Full Name:  Joe F. Gurney Transfer Facility

Date Unit Established or On Line:  December 1993

Total Employees:  434

Security Employees:  361

Non-Security Employees:  46

Windham Education Employees:  11

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 20; Dental = 3; Mental Health = 4

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,130

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G3, Transient

Approximate Acreage:  20,528 (Co-located with Coffield, Michael, Powledge, and Beto)

Agricultural Operations:  Gurney, Beto, Coffield, Michael, and Powledge work in cooperation: Feed mill and Grain Storage, Farm Shop, Cow/Calf Operation, Poultry Laying Operation, Swine Farrowing/Nursery/Finishing Operations, Pork Processing Plant, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Edible and Field Crops, and Unit Garden

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Inmate Intake/Receiving; Substance abuse screening and assessment; UTMB Department of Education and Professional Development (DEPD) Training; Pre-Service, In-Service, and Specialized Training

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention

Additional Programs/Services:  Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city agencies and area school districts.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Substance Abuse Education, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities