Avon Park
Correctional Institution

POLK COUNTY

FDOC WARDENS LISTS

Oct 2005: Wardens are changed frequently in the FDOC. This link brings up the most current list of Warden's and Administrator, although it's accuracy leaves a lot to be desired. It comes out every two months: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/publications/AgencyAddresses/CorrectionLabels.pdf

For a past history of wardens lists they are archived on MTWT at
http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/mtwt/wardenlist.html

Total Staff (on 11/01):   323

Navy Wants To Bomb More At Avon Park
Plans call for using live bombs up to 2,000 pounds at the range.

930 inmates will be affected by Navy bombing practice near Avon Park CI in Florida.  U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam and the Navy tells us "the fauna aren't bothered by noise... and the scrub jays know how to duck and cover", but apparently they have no thoughts or concerns about human prisoners' reactions.  I guess the Navy as well as the FDOC believe inmates are lower than animals.  I reckon they'll have a mighty big surprise when they get to the other side! Kay Lee

Thursday, July 10, 2003
"At Avon Park they are hiring new people. Not only that, I was told, they are going to waist chains to move them from place to place now."

GOLD STAR FOR VISITING PARK STAFF

"The people they had in the control room for visiting were very green they didn't know how to get the printer working and had to call for help two days running and did not know the computer operating system..   But they did get the job done and were very nice to me while I was there!

The officer on the Hand scan, Mr. Bond, was very helpful to me and let me take in my glucose tablets for my diabetes with out a scrip because I had my diabetes card with my doctor's name and phone number..  The officer they had on the gate on the 6th would not let me have them though, as he said they could be anything, since I didn't have a scrip for them they were not allowed,  Thank God almost everything in the vending machines were not fit for a diabetic so when my blood sugar was to low I got me a sugar high out of them!!

The men and women that were working in the VP over the time that I was visiting were all very nice to everyone there and made the visit very easy for me, being a first time visitor, they were professional in their jobs and friendly to those they talked to..  Because of this I did not feel like I was in a prison and for that I am very thankful to all of them!" 

Deserving Officer Nominated for MTWT Gold Star Award
Saturday, January 28, 2006

Dear Kaylee:
At Avon Park there is an officer named Sgt. Owen who was extremely helpful, kind and understanding to the needs of both the inmate and their family when my husband was transferred there to the Avon Park Correctional Site.  He has always treated each inmate and their family with dignity and respect and is a very deserving man of any recognition we could give him.

Thank you,
Bette S. Clark
1706 Ridgecrest Street
Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936

Directions: From Florida Highway 27 turn east on Highway 64 at the city of Avon Park. Travel east 10 miles on Highway 64 until the road ends at the Avon Park Air Force Bombing Range. Avon Park C.I. correctional staff man the main gate of the facility 24 hours 7 days a week. The institution lies approximately one mile east of the main gate.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1957 to house minimum and medium custody adult males. In 1977, it began accepting close custody inmates. Currently, it is designated to accept minimum, medium, close custody and limited medical grade inmates. Avon Park C.I. provides academic, vocational and self-betterment programs as well as PRIDE Industries. Avon Park Work Camp is under the supervision of Avon Park C.I.

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