Improving Jail Culture

The culture of our jail continues to fundamentally improve with more programming and educational opportunities for residents and more training and pay for employees. Staff went beyond guard duty to also conduct classes, drug rehabilitation treatment, voter registration drives, and other programs to reduce recidivism.

National accreditation

The Department of Justice Service received its highest rating in 20 years during the recent American Corrections Association (ACA) audit. ACA accreditation is bestowed on facilities and programs that are believed to be the “Best of the Best” in the field of corrections and sets a professional benchmark for correctional management.

The St. Louis County Jail scored 100% on the audit for mandatory standards, the highest score of any jail in the country. The County’s Justice Center is also the only correctional facility in Missouri to receive this accreditation.