In general it has been found that, "It allocates responsibility with the success of unit operations among staff and inmate commensurate with rank" (Schriro). Other positive aspects of the direct supervision system are that it has also been found to reduce costs in the prison system in general. (Schriro) However, more importantly, the direct supervision method generally increases communication and observation and therefore allows for a reduction of hostility and conflict that results from communication and surveillance problems between staff and inmates.

A study by Beck, Deciding on a New Jail Design, clearly outlines the positive effect on prison management of this method. As the author points out, a central aspect of effective jail security lies in the classification of inmates according to their supervision needs. (Beck). The direct supervision system allows for a more comprehensive and effective process of matching inmates and removing hostile inmates from others..As Beck states," Without this system, the supervision...

It can also create more effective and communicative interaction between inmates and correctional officers.
Works Cited

Beck, a. DECIDING on a NEW JAIL DESIGN. June 5, 2008. http://www.justiceconcepts.com/design.htm

Schriro D. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT of CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR'S

OFFICE MEMORANDUM. 2007. June 5, 2008. http://www.azcorrections.gov/adc/policy/dir_instruction/di257.asp

Wener, T. "Effectiveness of the Direct Supervision System of Correctional Design and Management: A Review of the Literature." Criminal Justice and Behavior, 33 (3), 2006.