Incompetent, unprofessional, and callous. It's obviously not a hotel, however the conditions are…read moreappalling. The women are rarely let out of their cells, yet the men roam more freely. Mace is excessively used to the point that your eyes burn just from being inside. I have a huge concern about the amount of men that are in the women's area. There is no need to have 3-4 men "guarding". Mr.Rodriguez in particular clearly has emotional issues he enjoys taking out on the women. It's obvious he enjoys the job because he can exert control. He is not there because he believes in rehabilitation. His actions I witnessed for a short period of time made me physically sick. It was no shock to me to learn that a woman died there not too long ago, due to being ignored and treated as a burden. Shame on you Moore county. They can't even be bothered to pick up a phone let alone provide basic life saving medical care. There were a very small amount of officers who appeared to actually be making a difference in people's life, such as Mr.Frye. It's evident he genuinely cares about recovery and how he can help others. However, any efforts are waisted at this facility. I would legitimately rather go to Alcatraz or Guantanamo than Moore County.

Service was impeccable and the food outstanding. My stay was unplanned but I was very impressed…read morewith how smooth and quickly my room was ready. The accommodations could use an upgrade but the staff made up for any shortcomings. Also the Christmas tree in the lobby is stunning. Will definitely return!

SCI hosted me for twenty-two of a thrity-five month sentence, which ended just before 2015. As…read moreprisons go, I found it to be delightful. If Mayberry RFD had a prison, this would be it. It's on a lovely tract of land on the edge of a national forest, so fresh air is abundant. The staff is not power hungry, but laid back like Troy, the sleepy town in which the prison is located. Finding an agreeable Sargent to assist with a bunk switch is usually no problem, and shakedowns are relatively rare and painless.The yard plenty of benches and shady areas to kick back and relax, along with full basketball and paved volleyball courts. The inmate population is relatively small, so canteen lines were usually a breeze, and chow call is not the ordeal one can find elsewhere. Perhaps the finest feature of SCI is the visitation area, which is across the parking lot in a tree covered grass area that felt much more like a park than prison. Spacious enough to get a stealth handy is one scores a spot in the right area, with no one the wise, especially if the more lax guard shift (they both are, pretty much) is on duty. The interior is kept in good repair, and I'm happy to report each inmate has his own plastic chair, which can be stationed at the foot of one's bunk for convenience when not in use in a day room. Six foot high lockers double as partitions between bunks, which I found helpful for privacy and blocking the wind from the industrial strength fans posted on the walls. Even cells in the hole aren't too bad, as they feature sizable windows from which one can gaze and out recall what partial freedom felt like. These windows can also be opened or closed with the help of willing passersby. TV rooms were abundant, featuring 32" flat screens and plenty of viewing options, including two different football games at the same time on weekends. On the flip side, the radio sucked, both the station options and indoor reception. Give the above raves, one might wonder why only three stars instead of five. North Carolina summers with no air conditioning, that's why. Unless a nigga is lucky enough to sleep in the Mod, it's hotter than a brick oven most of the time. Also, the toilets are jail-style, i.e. seat and bowl all-in-one. In other words, my low hanging scrotum edged the top of the water line, and no inmate deserves this, regardless of his crime. Another problem is no hot and cold knobs for the showers -- merely the push button, one temp fits all. While the water wasn't set to scalding by any means, it still sucked. The remote setting of SCI, while pleasant for air quality, proved to be a double edged sword. Work release options sucked, and community volunteers were few and far between. Basically, unless one was lucky enough to have a good AA sponsor there weren't many guys getting a change of scenery while wearing civvies. * While I give SCI a hearty three stars, if you're taking about the Mod experience, it's an easy 4+. A/C, spacious, excellent radio reception, and a glorious shower facility that tops many shitty hotels in which I've stayed to cook crack. _______________________ For more from the author, please visit lookoutforshorts.com

Southern correctional Institution is one of the worst prisons in nc. Their staff is hard of hearing…read moreand lazy. Their chaplain is rude and obnoxious talking out of his ass like they all do pretty much. I've dealt with better prisons than this one. Its un called for how they do. My fiancee is currently there I'll be glad when he makes honor grade and gets out of there. Southern correctional Institution is ridiculous. Avoid this prison at all cost.. This place is more fit for animals not people. They treat the inmates like crap like at all prisons. The officers lying all the time on the inmates. These inmates go through enough being ridiculed for what people think they done. They are human beings too. Officers and staff want respect well respect the inmates interact with them get on their good side these inmates deserve respect and rights in life even in there. The only people that's nice is the receptionist and the lady in the mail room. The rest of em you might as be nice to a rat as opposed to be nice to them. They got custody levels mixed. Which is a no no it's a close custody camp. Used to be for women recently changed it to male. Again avoid this place if you can help it.

There was a room that had blood splatter and poop splatter on the walls and floor and ceiling…read moreeverywhere. I was forced to be in there with no clothing and sleep on floor with nothing. Otherwise the staff were good and friendly enough.