Introduction
The Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff Custody Bureau operates one of the largest jail systems in California and the nation. With approximately 3,500 male and female inmates in custody at any given time, a primary task for the Sheriff’s Custody Bureau is to properly and safely house and manage this population on a daily basis. In order to perform that task, it must have a valid and reliable jail classification system that ensures people are properly housed in the various jail facilities and housing units. It is also important that all inmates are re-evaluated on a regular basis to ensure the current classification and housing assignments are proper.
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