Riding passenger to Professor Dolson, I was excited to see the Bon Air Detention Center grounds. We passed the single-level buildings, which were\u00a0spaced\u00a0with lots of fences and grass fields separating them. This struck me as peculiar because I went in with the expectation to see\u00a0one large building containing\u00a0possibly two or three floors with one medium-sized outdoor area. I also went in expecting to see one of those large towers with a security man holding a military gun at the top, like in the movies. Again, this was not the case. It also surprised me that\u00a0the grounds had multiple entrances. What if someone were to escape? They would have access to a main road from any corner\u00a0of the grounds. I know this is a ridiculous thought but this is what my mind jumped to when I noticed all the roads leading to the grounds. After experiencing Bon Air for the first time, I am now\u00a0excited to see what else will defy my expectations in terms of the inmates and facilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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