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**Keyclenef** · 10-31-2009, 01:50 AM

For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell.

**sniskelsowwef** · 10-31-2009, 01:52 AM

Why do you wanna know mate? Are you planning on doing something naughty?

**refdhbgtd** · 10-31-2009, 01:53 AM

Depends how busy it is. In my experience you get your own cell, although it might be next to an ********, they cant even see you.

**Lt_Apple** · 10-31-2009, 02:00 AM

Yes, it helps us pick out who we want to aim for when they are released for the public stoning. I know it's nothing like the individual, air conditioned, catered, and pleasantly lighted accommodations the UK always uses for it's potential prisoners. I'm just happy I have things like the internet available before I ask stupid questions about another countries criminal justice system based on TV shows.

**Keyclenef** · 10-31-2009, 02:02 AM

Yes, it helps us pick out who we want to aim for when they are released for the public stoning. I know it's nothing like the individual, air conditioned, catered, and pleasantly lighted accommodations the UK always uses for it's potential prisoners. I'm just happy I have things like the internet available before I ask stupid questions about another countries criminal justice system based on TV shows.

Get out of bed the wrong side this morning did we?

**ingeneensueva** · 10-31-2009, 02:04 AM

Actually i´ve been in a German holding before, and it wasn´t anything like on Tv.
Actually it was a room with a table, a Tv, a few magazines etc and was basicly just a locked waiting room.
Not one of those haha we´ll rape you whilst your waiting tv things.

**Lt_Apple** · 10-31-2009, 02:05 AM

Get out of bed the wrong side this morning did we?

No, I just think you are a tool.

**Keyclenef** · 10-31-2009, 02:07 AM

No, I just think you are a tool.

For asking a simple question? Mate, it's you that's the tool.

And it wasn't just based on watching TV programmes, like I said, it's also because of something somebody said in a previous thread.

**autolubitelone** · 10-31-2009, 02:34 AM

What do you mean by "unsavoury" people?

In Ohio, when you're booked into a county jail, the deputies usually do a fair job of keeping you separate from violent people.

**Keyclenef** · 10-31-2009, 02:52 AM

What do you mean by "unsavoury" people?

in the cell he's surounded by the lower-east side's finest, shooting up, fighting each other etc. filler

**thegamexpertsdotcom** · 10-31-2009, 04:14 AM

Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells.

**autolubitelone** · 10-31-2009, 04:32 AM

Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells.

Agreed. When I'm hauled in for committing a crime I don't want to be thrown in with other criminals.

**Staillateno** · 10-31-2009, 05:16 AM

Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells.

More cells = more money

In general most jails and prisons usually hold 1-2 inmates per cell. It can change when overcrowding starts though. Also, if you are arrested for a DUI you are generally placed in a holding cell with a bunch of other people who are drunk. Most just sleep anyways.

**Daruhuw** · 10-31-2009, 05:37 AM

For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell.

In the larger cities, yes its very common.

Smaller towns / suburbs of big cities have their own cells.

**Nutpoode** · 10-31-2009, 07:00 AM

AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell.

Criminals here do not get respect.

To answer your question, it depends. If you're thrown in jail, you may be locked up with a bunch of dudes meaner than you are. When you are convicted and sentenced to prison, or if you're in a jail cell for more than just a day or two, you will likely get a cell with just one or two other people. It also depends on what town you're in and how big and how capable their system is.
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**Keyclenef** · 10-31-2009, 07:22 AM

Criminals here do not get respect.

I'm not talking about people who have been convicted, but about right after they have been arrested. There's a whole bunch of reasons why putting people all in together is a bad idea.

**Saad Khan** · 10-31-2009, 07:33 AM

I'm not talking about people who have been convicted, but about right after they have been arrested. There's a whole bunch of reasons why putting people all in together is a bad idea.

i think what you are thinking is while they are being processed. If it is the type of crime (disorderly conduct, public intox, fighting, ect..) that you are likely to get out of the next morning, and you are in a large metropolitan area, you will go into a holding cell, that is typically crowded by other nitwits like you. Basically, it is a place to hold you while you are being processed, with the idea that you are likely to get out in the am anyways, so suffer with the other drunks in this crowded cell because we night crew can't be arsed to do more.

**itsmycock** · 10-31-2009, 07:37 AM

It can be a bad idea, but there is no way around it. Prisons are bursting at the seams with being over crowded, money and space is scarce. They do keep different types of offenders somewhat separate. DUI people get put in the "drunk tank" in the County pen around here. if you have an extended stay, you may be shuffled between a couple different jails. I spent a weekend in County in Barneyland (public television was the only channel). One big room with a common area in the middle and the cells around the perimeter, showers off to the side near the CO's desk. 2 person capacity to each cell, bunk beds.

In there the population is fairly mixed. I saw a dude that I saw on TV who was in for murder. Most of what was there though was druggies, drunks, thiefs, etc. Prison is a different story. I ahve not personally had the pleasure, but if anything bad could happen to you, a state or federal prison is where it will likely happen.

**Misespimb** · 10-31-2009, 08:52 AM

For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell.

They dont always in the uk

**NodePark** · 10-31-2009, 09:33 AM

This is a rule of thumb, but not written in stone...

Police stations generally have a handful of individual holding cells, with perhaps 1 or 2 larger holding cells that can accomidate a few+ in a pinch. County jails have dozens, if not more, individual holding cells and a few more that can accomidate larger crowds if need be. Prisions will have the most individual(read: 1 or 2 inmates) cells, also with a few larger holding cells to accomidate crouds, transfers, ect, for short spells.

Police stations will use there cells for short stays(less than 48hrs), and temp holding for transfers to county. County cells are used for sentences up to and including 1 year in most cases, while any bid longer than 1 year usually goes to a state facility.

The practice of larger 'mass' holding cells are common practice in most all areas of law enforcment, in all of the world.

10-31-2009, 01:50 AM	#1
Keyclenef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Is it normal in the US.... For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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sniskelsowwef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	Why do you wanna know mate? Are you planning on doing something naughty? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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refdhbgtd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Depends how busy it is. In my experience you get your own cell, although it might be next to an ********, they cant even see you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 02:00 AM	#4
Lt_Apple Join Date Dec 2008 Posts 4,489 Senior Member	Yes, it helps us pick out who we want to aim for when they are released for the public stoning. I know it's nothing like the individual, air conditioned, catered, and pleasantly lighted accommodations the UK always uses for it's potential prisoners. I'm just happy I have things like the internet available before I ask stupid questions about another countries criminal justice system based on TV shows. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Keyclenef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Yes, it helps us pick out who we want to aim for when they are released for the public stoning. I know it's nothing like the individual, air conditioned, catered, and pleasantly lighted accommodations the UK always uses for it's potential prisoners. I'm just happy I have things like the internet available before I ask stupid questions about another countries criminal justice system based on TV shows. Get out of bed the wrong side this morning did we? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 02:04 AM	#6
ingeneensueva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	Actually i´ve been in a German holding before, and it wasn´t anything like on Tv. Actually it was a room with a table, a Tv, a few magazines etc and was basicly just a locked waiting room. Not one of those haha we´ll rape you whilst your waiting tv things. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Lt_Apple Join Date Dec 2008 Posts 4,489 Senior Member	Get out of bed the wrong side this morning did we? No, I just think you are a tool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 02:07 AM	#8
Keyclenef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	No, I just think you are a tool. For asking a simple question? Mate, it's you that's the tool. And it wasn't just based on watching TV programmes, like I said, it's also because of something somebody said in a previous thread. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 02:34 AM	#9
autolubitelone Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	What do you mean by "unsavoury" people? In Ohio, when you're booked into a county jail, the deputies usually do a fair job of keeping you separate from violent people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 02:52 AM	#10
Keyclenef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	What do you mean by "unsavoury" people? in the cell he's surounded by the lower-east side's finest, shooting up, fighting each other etc. filler Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 04:14 AM	#11
thegamexpertsdotcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 04:32 AM	#12
autolubitelone Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells. Agreed. When I'm hauled in for committing a crime I don't want to be thrown in with other criminals. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 05:16 AM	#13
Staillateno Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	Just thinking about it, communal jail cells sound dangerous, they should be outlawed. I think the government should make sure that we all get our own jail cells. More cells = more money In general most jails and prisons usually hold 1-2 inmates per cell. It can change when overcrowding starts though. Also, if you are arrested for a DUI you are generally placed in a holding cell with a bunch of other people who are drunk. Most just sleep anyways. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 05:37 AM	#14
Daruhuw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 553 Senior Member	For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell. In the larger cities, yes its very common. Smaller towns / suburbs of big cities have their own cells. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 07:00 AM	#15
Nutpoode Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell. Criminals here do not get respect. To answer your question, it depends. If you're thrown in jail, you may be locked up with a bunch of dudes meaner than you are. When you are convicted and sentenced to prison, or if you're in a jail cell for more than just a day or two, you will likely get a cell with just one or two other people. It also depends on what town you're in and how big and how capable their system is. ________ 125 S Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 07:22 AM	#16
Keyclenef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Criminals here do not get respect. I'm not talking about people who have been convicted, but about right after they have been arrested. There's a whole bunch of reasons why putting people all in together is a bad idea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 07:33 AM	#17
Saad Khan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	I'm not talking about people who have been convicted, but about right after they have been arrested. There's a whole bunch of reasons why putting people all in together is a bad idea. i think what you are thinking is while they are being processed. If it is the type of crime (disorderly conduct, public intox, fighting, ect..) that you are likely to get out of the next morning, and you are in a large metropolitan area, you will go into a holding cell, that is typically crowded by other nitwits like you. Basically, it is a place to hold you while you are being processed, with the idea that you are likely to get out in the am anyways, so suffer with the other drunks in this crowded cell because we night crew can't be arsed to do more. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#18
itsmycock Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	It can be a bad idea, but there is no way around it. Prisons are bursting at the seams with being over crowded, money and space is scarce. They do keep different types of offenders somewhat separate. DUI people get put in the "drunk tank" in the County pen around here. if you have an extended stay, you may be shuffled between a couple different jails. I spent a weekend in County in Barneyland (public television was the only channel). One big room with a common area in the middle and the cells around the perimeter, showers off to the side near the CO's desk. 2 person capacity to each cell, bunk beds. In there the population is fairly mixed. I saw a dude that I saw on TV who was in for murder. Most of what was there though was druggies, drunks, thiefs, etc. Prison is a different story. I ahve not personally had the pleasure, but if anything bad could happen to you, a state or federal prison is where it will likely happen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 08:52 AM	#19
Misespimb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	For people that have been arrested to be just thrown into the same cell at the police station as everyone else? Because that's what seems to happen on TV, and somebody in another thread mentioned about someone being arrested and being thrown in with a bunch of unsavoury people. That seems like a bad idea. AFAIK over here everyone gets their own cell. They dont always in the uk Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2009, 09:33 AM	#20
NodePark Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	This is a rule of thumb, but not written in stone... Police stations generally have a handful of individual holding cells, with perhaps 1 or 2 larger holding cells that can accomidate a few+ in a pinch. County jails have dozens, if not more, individual holding cells and a few more that can accomidate larger crowds if need be. Prisions will have the most individual(read: 1 or 2 inmates) cells, also with a few larger holding cells to accomidate crouds, transfers, ect, for short spells. Police stations will use there cells for short stays(less than 48hrs), and temp holding for transfers to county. County cells are used for sentences up to and including 1 year in most cases, while any bid longer than 1 year usually goes to a state facility. The practice of larger 'mass' holding cells are common practice in most all areas of law enforcment, in all of the world. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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