Guidelines for visiting Hardee & CFRC
At this time, due to COVID-19, no one is permitted on the grounds of Hardee Correctional or the Central Florida Reception Center (CFRC) unless specifically approved.
Anyone who visits Hardee Correctional or CFRC must wear a mask. Please connect with the Greyhound Advancement Center for Safe Handling Procedures if you are picking up or dropping off a greyhound.
Prison visit checklist
Everything you need to know before your visit
Basics of attending graduation
One month before graduation
Your information (drivers license and possible social security number) must be submitted to Greyhound Advancement Center to be an approved guest of the correctional institution. This will include a background check.
Day of Graduation
What to wear and bring
Wear your Greyhound Advancement Center t-shirt
Wear sneakers, pants, loose fitting clothing, nothing revealing, minimize jewelry
Only bring your ID and car keys
Discuss any required medications with GAC in advance
Do not wear blue jeans or blue pants or camouflage
Do not bring your cell phone into the prison
Do not wear a smartwatch or look-alike
Do not bring plastic bags (poop bags) into prison
You may bring unopened packages of hot dogs and training treats to thank our trainers as a group. Please give the items to our volunteers to bring inside.
Rules inside the prison
Keep all discussions focused on dogs; never discuss personal lives.
Address the trainer as “Mr. Surname.” Refer to yourself by first name only.
Gratitude can be shown with a handshake. Never hug the trainers.
Remember you’re in prison; be aware at all times; use the “buddy system”
Do not correct or offer suggestions to trainers or officers. Discuss privately with GAC members.
If you see any problems, find a GAC volunteer and discuss with them.
For the complete list of do’s and don’ts download the document
