I could not disagree more with Johnny W. I have been a regular at BCP for over 23 years and have…read morefound the accommodations absolutely delightful. Although some of the regulars are a bit shady. This is certainly a place you need to watch wallet. Also be mindful when the showers are crowded, (mind your soap). But all in all the atmosphere is what you would expect from an establishment such as this. The Staff are all well rounded and well versed in all aspects of the business. This would be the preferred stop for any and all who decide to run afoul of the law in Berks County Pa. Always a vacancy and they always leave a light on for you.

The incompetence of this staff is beyond disgusting. Every department is full of people who sit on…read moretheir lazy asses instead of doing the jobs they're paid to do. I would love to show up to work, do absolutely nothing, and still collect a paycheck. Inmate Accounts was my final straw after speaking with a counselor who had the reasoning skills of a five-year-old. If this is what they call rehabilitation, it's a complete joke. Too many COs come across as cold, heartless, and completely unfit for the responsibility they were given. They represent the lowest standard of law enforcement. If you have a loved one in this system, stay involved. Call. Ask questions. Make sure they know someone on the outside cares about them and is paying attention. There's a reason this jail has a revolving door, and the people running it should be ashamed of themselves.

Everything it's a shithole but then again it's a jail for the most part the guards were pretty…read moredecent as long as it was their way

So recently I decided to break the law (It was a simple breaking and entering) and I got sent to…read morethis place. It was alright but a I had a few issues that made me give it 1 star. The guards were kinda mean. I tried to break out and guess what happened. They wouldn't let me. They tackled me like what the hell happened to my rights as an American citizen. The food was terrible. I asked for a fish filet and I got garbage. My room was terrible I was forced to share with this dude Gerald and he wouldn't let me have top bunk. If you're reading this Gerald I hope your wife left you for Fred. And my biggest issue was the clothes. They forced us to wear these ugly uniforms. They wouldn't let me wear my crocs because apparently they can be dangerous. So in all I do NOT recomend this place.

Great place friendly and knowledgeable staff. Meals are…read moreserved with a wake call or by a pager. Rooms and activities are exactly like the brochure. Spacious gym for weight training, basketball, or hand ball, you enjoy this either indoor or outdoors. They offer long term stays with no specific check out times. This beautiful facility is located just minutes away from beautiful historic Bridgeton New Jersey, A cultural melting pot where you can enjoy a variety of cuisine.

Had friends spend some time here and they raved about the friendly staff . The amenities are 5 star…read morethey had told me . Dining options are excellent as they have 3 5 star restaurants on site plus very close to downtown Bridgeton for more entertainment options . My friends told me they also offer Wine making classes and have tattoo conventions a few times a year .

What a great prison, this place was sweet! Out of all my stops at different county jails, Chester…read moreCounty Prison certainly takes the cake! Not once during my stay did I fear for the virginity of my anus. Were talking two gyms, contact visits, cable T.V's in every cell and a sweet ass commissary. I'm not even kidding when I say you could get a big bag of potato chips for $2.00! Many of the cells offer beautiful views of the surrounding scenic country side, which is famous for it's horse farms. Don't get your hopes up though as these premium cells are in high demand and there is usually a waiting list. Nothing is perfect I guess.. up until recently we were able to smoke cigarettes and crack the windows open. As far as food, meh, I have experienced better. However, the head chef Darin really made magic with what he had to work with. I really hope he is still there because he did a really great job serving up the food. If I know Darin, he might just still be. The Darin I knew never did like paying his child support. Oh, I almost forgot! During my stay the commissary was selling muscle shirts with a cartoon rendering of a prisoner being held down by a ball and chain. These were not only hilarious but they are sure to make really great gifts and souvenirs as well!!

Nothing great can be said about the prison and staff. Well, the check out process is pretty easy,…read moreI've heard....

Just reading a bit of another review on the side here - yes, I can imagine this would not be a very…read morepleasant place to visit in the winter. Summer visit was a bit warm for that matter. Only a handful of rooms are climate-controlled. Aside from that, though, WOW. I did not know that this gem of a place was nested right here so close for all the time I've spent in this area. Super grateful that some new friends at church were interested in checking it out, b/c while I was aware of this place, it wasn't to the extent that I had made plans to go on my own, nor was I aware of anyone who would want to go with me. I checked out a museum pass from the library, and we headed over after service one Sunday. There's so much rich history in that place, so much education about not just the penitentiary itself but about the prison system in general, and it was just a really illuminating experience walking through the cell blocks, looking into some of the cells, and getting some understanding of what the original intent was, as well as how that evolved over time. I was really impressed by the thoroughness of all the self-guided tour materials, and by all the work that had been done to keep the place in the condition like a preserved ruin. I agree w/ their take, that it doesn't need to be updated, is good the way it is aside from controlling for safety. There's so much to see there, and while I don't foresee going back anytime super soon, I know that if I do, there would still be more to see and learn. There were a handful of really impactful exhibits speaking to prison reform that I really appreciated. Not sure I'm that much of a Halloween person, but that experience sounds potentially fun too.

We saw this was one of the top rated attractions in the Philly area so we visited on a Monday…read moremorning (it's closed on Tuesdays). With our reciprocal museum membership we got free admission. We opted for the self guided tour with their audio headsets. The guide is very informative and if you listened to all of the recording it is 4 hours long! We did the main tour and listed to a few extras. We were there a bit over one hour. Overall it was very interesting and we learned alot about not only this prison but life in this first of a kind place. The place is pretty creepy. It is great that a group has stepped up to save this important piece of history!

My experience from an outsider perspective with a loved one incarcerated…read more.. Listen, I've been in this place before and now someone I love is in for 3 weeks. I was in this place for 3 months. I sat the entire time with a tooth that was cracked in half , causing an abscess and nobody did anything. That's pale in comparison. I think the biggest and most messed up thing this place does, is they determine what medication they're going to keep you on and what medication they're just going to stop giving you COLD TURKEY. They decided to fast-taper a medication without telling the inmate that gave horrendous withdrawal symptoms. He came in on many medications and they just told him "nah you don't need these" and wouldn't give them to him. (No opioids no narcotics, no controlled substance; just medication for depression and nerve pain) I'm sure there's this and that reasoning behind this, but it's VERY DANGEROUS. Apparently the jail nurse knows better than his doctor and psychiatrist. The 20 days he was in there he withdrew so hard that the other inmates thought he was withdrawing from dope. He couldn't eat or sleep or function as a human being. In 20 days he lost 30 pounds. There was a guy in there who got his hand smashed at work and they refused to help him for so long he finally had to go to the hospital with a literal black hand and lost all nerve function. No pain meds. Medical told him to write a request slip. Said they couldn't do anything about it. There was another guy who had a seizure and he collapsed into one of the machines and then slammed his head on the floor. A CO ran over with handcuffs first, then medical strolled in like they were inconvenienced. medical came over and told him to stop shaking if he was so cold while inmates yelled he's having a SEIZURE! he went to medical and came back 45 minutes later and all they did was wheel the wheelchair into the middle of the pod and just left him there. The people in there did things wrong, but not so wrong that they could potentially die. Medical is dangerously inept.

UNIT P - FEMALE WORK RELEASE UNIT…read more We have 17 women on the unit. Out of 17 only 11 go to work. That means while 11 of us are getting up and going to work daily to bring back out paychecks to pay rent the other 6 are sleeping/watching tv/ emptying vending machines, etc. and NOT PAYING RENT but being given the SAME privileges. When addressed with WR management or CO they are told there is "nothing they can do". When we agree to join WR unit we sign a CONTRACT STATING WE AGREE TO ALL THE RULES. Yet only HALF of us are held to that contract. The contract states MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT- if you are fired or quit your job you are REMOVED from the unit. In the time I have been there, only some people are removed while others are shown favoritism and kept on the unit. Unemployed people who are on our unit are eligible for "cleaning" administration or the unit... except when they are let out of the unit they graze the pavement and peoples cars for cigarettes and lighters and have BEEN CAUGHT stealing from a WORKING WOMANS CAR and not removed from the unit. Remember, this lady that is stealing is not paying rent, while the lady she is stealing from IS. 11 of the working women have jobs that require them to get a good night sleep and to be up early... it is hard to get sleep when the women who do not have jobs that clean are told it has to be done between 11pm and 1am and are not told to keep the noise down. For multiple nights now, we have been woken up by girls screaming at people on the phone OR fighting over who cleans what and who does and doesn't have to clean. This should not be an issue. The people who do not work should be housed together in two rooms, and the working inmates should be kept together. This work release unit is a joke. It is made to make money or the county or the prison and not the inmates they claim to be helping "rebuild their lives". I would be embarrassed if I ran this place.

I'm disappointed with my recent experience applying for a position with Dauphin County Prison. I…read moreapplied and went through the hiring process but received a denial with what felt like a very vague explanation from HR. As an applicant with prior correctional experience and relevant training, I expected a clearer and more transparent explanation regarding the decision. It's frustrating when candidates invest time in the process and are left feeling that the decision may not have been evaluated fairly. I believe organizations, especially those serving the public, should strive for transparency, consistency, and equal opportunity in their hiring practices. I hope the hiring process can be improved so future applicants receive clearer communication and a fair evaluation of their qualifications.

I have a LO here who has FTD. The staff has been taking very good care of him and they have been…read moregreat to work with. I can't believe that I am working with a prison system. Professional, firm, yet humane.

Still trying to get our brother medical attention. He has serious medical issues and symptoms that…read moreif left untreated could be life threatening. This is a violation of his 8th amendment rights and he is suffering. Failing to acknowledge and address health complaints, not administering the necessary medications or treatment needed to manage or cure inmate health conditions, releasing inmates from medical quarters prematurely, delaying the treatment of an inmate's medical condition, not responding to emergency health issues as soon as possible Failing to diagnose a serious health condition of an inmate- he has experienced ALL of this at FDC. We are making calls and emails to anyone who will listen!

Great Food. I have been told by several Felons that if you are going to do time best food on the…read moreEast Coast. Arch St Philadelphia. Not easy to get in might need to look ahead

actually, their score should be -100. two suicides in one week. does that give you an idea of how…read moreincompetent this ghetto/retarded jail is? but don't worry, i can keep writing the truth in yelp reviews, and keep emailing the attorney general's office of pa and the usa, but the truth is, no one cares in government.everyone collects a paycheck for not knowing how and not doing anything. forced mandatory overtime to cover someone else's shift happens every day, so in turn the staff take out their incompetence on the medical inmates who they do not take care of.

Went to get my puppy his license because it is the law There is parking on the premisesread more