Monroe County Detention Centers operates several correctional facilities for inmates charged with theft, gambling, arson, attempted escape, affrays and riots. It enforces policies and procedures according to federal, state and municipal law. The center provides medical and dental care and health and wellness counseling services. Monroe County Detention Centers also offers housing assignments and clothing, chaplaincy, laundry and food services. It provides a basic education program that includes instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic. The center also offers educational classes in English, mathematics, science and social studies. Monroe County Detention Centers additionally provides individual and group counseling programs. It operates libraries that feature a range of reading and reference materials.