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Wallace (WL)

Correctional Institutions Division - Prison

ACA Accredited Unit Since April 2007

Unit Full Name: Daniel Webster Wallace Unit
Unit Address and Phone Number: 1675 South FM 3525, Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2162 (**074)
Unit Location: Exit 215 from IH-20 and south on FM 3525 in Mitchell County
Senior Warden: Paul Sloan
Regional Director: Jason Heaton, Region V
CI Division Deputy Director: William L. Stephens
Date Unit Established or On Line: May 1994
Total Employees *: 268
Security Employees *: 183
Non-Security Employees *: 61
Windham Education Employees *: 9
Contract Medical and Psychiatric Employees *: Medical = 15; Psychiatric = 0
Offender Gender: Male
Maximum Capacity *: Unit: 1,384
Work Camps: 64
Custody Levels Housed: G1, G2, G4
Approximate Acreage: 524 (Co-located with Ware)
Agricultural Operations: Farm Shop; Wallace and Ware work in cooperation: Hay Production, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, and Unit Garden.
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: Garment Factory
Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance
Additional Operations: San Angelo Work Camp; Scent-Specific Canines; Laundry Services provided for the Ware Unit.
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical and dental services. Telemedicine Services available. All services on a single level. Managed by Texas Tech.
Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention
Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Brakes, Engine Performance); Construction Carpentry
Western Texas College Academic
Western Texas College Vocational: Horticulture
Additional Programs/Services: Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative
Community Work Projects: Services provided to city and county agencies, area school districts, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Volunteer Initiatives: Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Victims Awareness, Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities

* Data as of August 31, 2012

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