The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is a 2,000 bed facility located north west of downtown Walla Walla. The facility is divided into four seperate units, each of which houses a different custody level of offender. Currently, construction is underway at the pen: a new, stand along health care building is constructed, and several older facilities are being replaced.
WSP employs approximately 906 people, including 506 uniformed employees. In total, there are 96 different staff job classifications.
Religious services are provided by two full-time ordained clergy, and there are over 400 volunteers.
The WSP uses a television station, KWSP, as a communication link between inmates and administrators.
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