• Prisoners
  Prisons
  Safe keeping of inmates as prescribed by the courts.

Custody
We will provide safe, secure custody for all inmates placed under our charge & in so doing, prevent unlawful escapes & unauthorized entry as a matter of uppermost importance. 

Order
We will create and maintain an orderly environment characterized by cleanliness and discipline, free from riots, strikes, fights, gangs, clutter, debris and incivility. 

Care
We will seek in all endeavors to uplift the human person, blending the need for caring and compassion while demonstrating that justice and fairness can co-exist. 

Opportunity
We will aggressively create opportunities for the welfare, growth and upward mobility of staff (male and female: uniformed and non-uniformed) while creatively fostering an atmosphere within which inmates can be prepared for successful re-entry into the wider society.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, in accordance with universally accepted standards, contributes to the protection of society by optimizing staff development, while maintaining inmates in a controlled, safe, secure and humane environment that encourages rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. 

VISION STATEMENT
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services sets the standard for excellence in public safety, customer service, victim awareness and community reparation in a spirit of openness.

CORE VALUES
We believe in … 
· Public safety, victim rights and fair treatment of inmates. 
· A dedicated workforce that is well trained and diversified. 
· Exceptional customer service as our reasonable expectation. 
· Holding inmates accountable for change and reparation. 
· Excellence through responsible and efficient use of resources. 
· Teamwork that focuses on winning, not individual scoring. 
· Encouraging break through ideas from all levels. 
· Ethical behavior at all levels of the organization. 
· Resisting corruption's in all forms. 
· Working towards full embrace of the United Nations‟ Standard Minimum Rules For the Treatment of Offenders. 
 

Prison Contacts
Requirements for Appointment as Prison Officers
Prison Reform...Rehabilitation that works
Visitation
Frequently Asked Questions