Jail & Sheriff’s Office
Rooks County
- Size
- 10,800 SF
- Location
- Stockton, KS
- Date of Completion
- 2016
The new facility houses the Sheriff’s Office operations along with a 20-bed jail divided into four dayrooms. These dayrooms allow staff to separate inmates into smaller groups—reducing conflict and operational challenges—while maximizing visibility into each area so fewer staff are required to effectively supervise the jail. The intake and booking area includes an additional three beds for holding inmates during processing.
Building a jail or correctional facility is different from building any other type of structure. Rooks County hired HMN Architects because of their knowledge and expertise. Not only does it have to be secure, but there are many things to consider when it comes to the legalities of inmate rights. Without a doubt, HMN designed a secure jail that is not only compliant for inmate rights, but also provides a safe environment for my staff.
