Bay Correctional Facility
5400 Bayline Drive
Panama City, FL 32404
850-769-1455
Fax: 850-769-1942
Facility Public Information Officer: Don Peavy
Facility Type: Male, medium-security, Managed since 1995
Warden: Bill Spivey
Bill Spivey was named warden at CCA's Bay Correctional Facility in early 2005. Spivey was formerly assistant warden, and had served BCF as acting warden during 2004. Prior to that, he served as a program manager. He joined BCF in August 1995 as a psychologist. Spivey holds a B.S. in business administration and an M.A. in counseling and guidance.
Total beds: 985
Customer base:
Florida Department of Corrections
ACA Accreditation: Yes
Bay County is home of the "Worlds Most Beautiful Beaches." Established in 1913, Bay County offers a variety of recreational activities to include fishing, hunting and water sports. Bay County has grown to a population of more than 145,000 and is only a modest two-hour drive away from the State Capital of Tallahassee. In addition, Bay County supports the Arts by creation of the Bay Arts Aliance and the Visual Arts Center. These organizations bring art and culture to the local area. The military presence of Tyndall Air Force Base, the Navy Base and Wainwright Shipyard play significant economic roles for the area.
Community Relations:
Major W.E. Miller, Chief Deputy Bay County Sheriff's Office; Mr. Robert Hooper, Principal Callaway Elementary School; Bob Jones, Unisource Sales Representative; Mike Aguilar, Enviromed Sales Representative; Max Bowden, Vice President, Lending, Tyndall Federal Credit Union; Mike Bunker, Bay Pest Control; Earnest Jordan, Chief Investigator, Springfield City Commissioner Public Defender's Office; Mr. Hoot Crawford, Attorney; Sharon Burdeshaw, Director Public Service Division, Gulf Coast Community College; Kaylynn Presley, R.N., Bay Medical Center; Greg Rinehart, Pastor, Bible Believers
Community Activities:
BCF supports many community organizations in many ways: American Dental Association; Board of Directors (Security); Bay Point Improvement Association of Home Owners; American Cancer Society Relay for Life; Advisory Board of the Criminal Justice Training at Gulf Coast Community College; March of Dimes; R.E.A.D. (Reading Effectively with the Assistance of Dogs) at Patronis Elementary School; P.A.L.S. (Prisons and Animals Learning to Serve) Dog Socialization Program.
Visitation Schedule:
BCF supports many community organizations in many ways: American Dental Association; Board of Directors (Security); Bay Point Improvement Association of Home Owners; American Cancer Society Relay for Life; Advisory Board of the Criminal Justice Training at Gulf Coast Community College; March of Dimes; R.E.A.D. (Reading Effectively with the Assistance of Dogs) at Patronis Elementary School; P.A.L.S. (Prisons and Animals Learning to Serve) Dog Socialization Program.
Awards: American Cancer Society Relay for Life (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000), CCA Quality Service Award and Facility Employee Relations Award (presented by the Corporate Office), Panama City Teen Board for Outstanding Community Involvement Award, Bay County District for Outstanding Business Partnership Award, Certificate of Appreciation from the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, March of Dimes (2004), Bay School Volunteer (2005-2006).
Tour Contact: Warden: Bill Spivey [850-769-1455]
Directions:
BAY COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - SR390 approx. 8 miles, Hwy 231 approx. 4.5 miles, Right onto Bayline Drive, Facility at end of Bayline Drive. INTERSTATE 10 - Hwy 231 South approx. 38 miles, left on Bayline Drive, Facility at end of Bayline Drive.