Dartmoor

Built in 1809 Dartmoor prison held French and American prisoners of war. It became a criminal prison from 1850. Most of the buildings date from the late 19th century but 3 wings have recently been fully refurbished. Integral sanitation in all but one wing, and a new kitchen has been built.

Dartmoor is a Category C training prison. Following a Performance Test in 2003, Dartmoor now operates under a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Dartmoor has done much in recent years to shake off its historically austere image, and boasts the outstanding Public Service Team of 2004-05, Prison Officer of the Year title 2004-05, plus the Most Improved Prison Award 2005.

Address:

Princetown

Yelverton

Devon

PL20 6RR

Tel: 01822 322000

Fax: 01822 322001

Governor: Tony Corcoran

Operational capacity: 646 as at 11th December 2007

Accommodation: Dartmoor offers cellular accommodation on 6 wings; despite the grey stone exterior, the inside is clean, welcoming and well kept. Some wings are used for specialist reasons such as voluntary drug testing, vulnerable prisoners, induction, and Resettlement Unit where a small community of prisoners live, working on projects outside of the prison as part of the establishment's Resettlement Strategy.

Reception criteria: Category C Trainer, Adult. Type 2 Healthcare.