The Federal Correctional Institution, Safford (FCI Safford) is a low-security United States

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for male inmates in Arizona. It is operated by the

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, a division of the

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. FCI Safford is located in southeastern Arizona, 7 miles south of the city of Safford, 127 miles northeast of

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, and 165 miles east of

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Inmate life

All inmates are required to work in some capacity. Inmates are normally placed on a job assignment most compatible with his interest or job skill. Inmates with severe financial needs will be considered for priority placement on the waiting list in Federal Prison Industries (

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). The regular work day for the inmate population starts at 7:30 am and lasts until 3:30 pm Some work details stagger schedules such as UNICOR, food service, laundry, recreation, and the unit orderlies. UNICOR employs large numbers of inmates and specializes in the production of textile products for sale to governmental agencies.

Programs and services

Inmates who have not yet attained their high school diploma are required to attend a

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(GED) program. A variety of college level courses are offered in a classroom setting through

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, as well as through correspondence. Vocational training programs are also available.

Notable inmates (current and former)

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website.}

References

External links

Federal Correctional Institution, Safford
– Official {{Federal Bureau of Prisons Prisons in Arizona Federal Correctional Institutions in the United States Safford, Arizona Buildings and structures in Graham County, Arizona

Inmate life

Programs and services

Notable inmates (current and former)

See also

References

External links