Gradually, a compromise arose, officialisation of Sofia for the nationwide institutions, while legitimating the title Sredets for the administrative and church institutions, before the latter was abandoned through the years.[39]. [101] Additionally, there were fountains and hammams (bathhouses). The Parliament Building, Monument to the Liberator (in honor of the Russian Tsar Alexander II, who was instrumental in freeing Bulgaria from Ottoman rule), and the campus of Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohradski are three more of the citys major symbols. This web site uses cookies. Ancient Gold: The Wealth of the Thracians. These key elements include assessing inmates risks and needs (classification), assigning inmates to housing, meeting inmates basic needs, setting and conveying behavioral expectations, supervising inmates, and keeping inmates productively occupied. The population of Sofia expanded rapidly due to migration from rural regions. As part of the 3-Tier prison system, Level 1 inmates are granted the highest levels of privilege and autonomy whenever possible (subject to operational needs of the facility). After World War II and the establishment of a Communist government in Bulgaria in 1944, the architectural style was substantially altered. The city was also an applicant for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but was not selected as candidate. Marazov, Ivan (ed.). The highest recorded temperature is 41C (106F) (5 July 2000 and 24 July 2007). [150] Smaller collections of historical items are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum, a former mosque located between the edifices of the National Bank and the Presidency. It was the citys major church during the Middle Ages, and under the Ottomans, it was used as a mosque. On average, Sofia receives a total snowfall of 96cm (37.8in) and 57 days with snow cover. Fourteen chapters comprise this guide: introduction; role, purpose, and characteristics of the jail; administration; facilities; staffing and scheduling; staff recruiting, selection, and retention; staff training; security, safety, and emergency preparedness; inmate behavior management; inmate discipline and grievance; special management; inmate services and programs; jail intake and release; and getting started on the job. In 1530 Sofia became the capital of the Ottoman province (beylerbeylik) of Rumelia for about three centuries. : +359 2 4918344 Tel. The Vitosha Nature Park (the oldest national park in the Balkans)[118] includes most of Vitosha mountain and covers an area of 266 square kilometres (103sqmi),[119] with roughly half of it lying within the municipality of Sofia. Near Sofia, in the Vitosha, Lozen, and Stara Planina (Central Balkan) Mountains, over the centuries so many monasteries have been founded that they came to be known as Sofias Holy Mountains. A map of Sofia Valley. The recorded history of the city begins with the attestation of the conquest of Serdica by the Roman Republic in 29 BC from the Celtic tribe Serdi. There are four principal parks Borisova gradina in the city centre and the Southern, Western and Northern parks. Theatre is by far the most popular form of performing art, and theatrical venues are among the most visited, second only to cinemas. Iztok Zapad, 2005. harvnb error: no target: CITEREFGeographic_Dictionary_of_Bulgaria1980 (. In 1867 was inaugurated the first chitalishte in Sofia a Bulgarian cultural institution. Founded thousands of years ago, today the city continues to develop as the country's cultural and economic center. [157] There are also various other sports complexes in the city which belong to institutions other than football clubs, such as those of the National Sports Academy, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, or those of different universities. Some known holders of the title were Kaloyan, Peter and their relative Aleksandar Asen (d. after 1232), a son of Ivan Asen I of Bulgaria (r.11891196). Level 3 - The security level that is the next degree higher than Level 2, and requires more security/supervision than Level 2, but less than Level 4. Booking Date 1/6/2023 4:12 PM; Release Date; Scheduled Release Date; Prisoner Type Pretrial Inmate; Classification VG3; Housing Facility Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham; Total Bond Amount; Total Bail Amount $0.00; Booking Origin . The President, along with the Council of Ministers, is located on Independence Square, also known as The Largo or The Triangle of Power. [164] In 2015, Sofia was ranked 30th out of 300 global cities in terms of combined growth in employment and real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, the highest one amongst cities in Southeast Europe. During the Communist Party rule, a number of the city's most emblematic streets and squares were renamed for ideological reasons, with the original names restored after 1989.[115]. The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. [107] There was an important uprising against Ottoman rule in Sofia, Samokov and Western Bulgaria in 1737. Prison Classification. The city was called Atralisa by the Arab traveller Idrisi and Strelisa, Stralitsa or Stralitsion by the Crusaders. The city is ranked 62nd among financial centres worldwide. Sofia was declared the national capital in 1879. [94] In the aftermath of the war, the city was permanently integrated in Bulgaria and became known by the Slavic name of Sredets. Kliment Ohridski, Tel. All facility staff assigned to classification duties shall be adequately trained in the facility's classification process. There are ten spa centers within the capitals city limits offering peace and relaxation, along with therapeutic and beauty treatments. We provide training for jail inspectors, a peer-training network for chief jail inspectors, information resources on standards and inspection, and related technical assistance. This guide to OJC is intended for both jail administrators and other officials involved in local criminal justice system issues. The driest recorded year was 2000 with a total precipitation of 304.6mm (11.99in), while the wettest year on record was 2014 with a total precipitation of 1,066.6mm (41.99in). In the coldest days temperatures can drop below 15C (5F), most notably in January. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. [43][44] Fog is not unusual, especially in the beginning of the season. [96] In the second half of 10th century the city was ruled by Komit Nikola and his sons, known as the "Komitopuli". [146] Over the past two decades, numerous independent cinemas have closed and most shows are in shopping centre multiplexes. Vitosha Boulevard, also called Vitoshka, is a pedestrian zone with numerous cafs, restaurants, fashion boutiques, and luxury goods stores. DEFINITION(S) AND ACRONYM(S) During the winter, the ski resort on Mount Vitosha is a favorite choice among skiers and snowboarders alike, and during the summer it is a favorite place for hikers and picnickers. If they choose to engage in disruptive or violent behavior, they may move up the tier system to higher security levels, but there is always a sense of hope they can return to a previous status. The natural growth rate during 2009 was 0.2 per mile, the first positive growth rate in nearly 20 years. It seems that the first written mention of Serdica was made during his reign and the last mention was in the 19th century in a Bulgarian text (, Sardaki). The city is built west of the Iskar river, and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths. Level 4 -The security level that is the next degree higher than Level 3, and requires more security/supervision than Level 3. Founded thousands of years ago, today the city continues to develop as the countrys cultural and economic center. According to the census, 1,056,738 citizens (87.9%) are recorded as ethnic Bulgarians, 17,550 (1.5%) as Romani, 6,149 (0.5%) as Turks, 9,569 (0.8%) belonged to other ethnic groups, 6,993 (0.6%) do not self-identify and 105,762 (8.8%) remained with undeclared affiliation. Directly across from the church is The National Gallery of Art, which often exhibits works by world-famous artists. The largest group of the population aged over 20 are recorded to live within marriage (46.3%), another 43.8% are recorded as single and another 9.9% as having other type of coexistence/partnership, whereas not married in total are a majority and among people aged up to 40 and over 70. Another Christian monument in the region is the Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral. Armeets Arena holds many indoor events and has a capacity of up to 19,000 people depending on its use. There are two ski centers on Mount Vitosha to accommodate visitors to this very popular sports destination. The city receives an average precipitation of 625.7mm (24.63in) a year, reaching its peak in late spring and early summer when thunderstorms are common. The Boyana Film studios was at the centre of a once-thriving domestic film industry, which declined significantly after 1990. There are two golf courses within an hours drive of the city, in the city of Ihtiman and the village of Ravno Polye, both offering excellent facilities to play and practice this sport that is becoming more and more popular in Bulgaria. [196] As of 2012[update], the system has 39km (24mi) of track. September 13, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Consider recommendations relating to the Inmate Tracking System. Incarcerated individual behavior at Level 1 is expected to be rule compliant and pro-social and Level 1 individuals are eligible for admission to Reintegration Units. [165] The real GDP (PPP) per capita growth at the time was 2.5% and the employment went up by 3.4% to 962,400. Among the architects invited to work in Bulgaria were Friedrich Grnanger, Adolf Vclav Kol, and Viktor Rumpelmayer, who designed the most important public buildings needed by the newly re-established Bulgarian government, as well as numerous houses for the country's elite. We also sponsor a peer-training network for large jail administrators, including meetings and an online discussion forum. The city was destroyed in the 447 invasion of the Huns and laid in ruins for a century[80] It was rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. For example, one of the citys most popular venues for business forums and trade fairs is the National Palace of Culture. 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[99] Several of the city's governors were members of the Bulgarian imperial family and held the title of sebastokrator, the second highest at the time, after the tsar. [33][34] It became a municipium during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98117). OJC systems use locally developed and validated instruments, one at intake and another after a period of confinement, that identify the level of risk and needs presented by an inmate so that appropriate housing and program assignments can be made. [125] A precedent happened, due to the suspicion, as a preventative action between 300 and 5000 people and counters had been locked inside Arena Armeets against their will for two days,[126] following which the director of the Electoral Commission of Sofia resigned at the request of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. The birth rate per 1000 people was 12.3 per mile and steadily increasing in the last 5 years, the death rate reaching 12.1 per mile and decreasing. The report also noted that no industrial pollution monitoring stations operate in Sofia, even though industrial facilities are active in the city. There are many more capitals in the city, such as the Polytechnical Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Sports Museum. The oldest church in Sofia is the Saint George Rotunda. [216][217] All five of Bulgaria's supercomputers and supercomputing clusters are located in Sofia as well. [171] Services dominate the economy, accounting for 88.6% of the gross value added, followed by industry 11.3% and agriculture 0.1%.[169][172]. The median age is 38 though. [163] It is the economic hub of Bulgaria and home to most major Bulgarian and international companies operating in the country, as well as the Bulgarian National Bank and the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. This is noticeably changing in the past years. Policy implications and recommendations are also discussed. 18792004". It became the capital of the beylerbeylik of Rumelia (Rumelia Eyalet), the province that administered the Ottoman lands in Europe (the Balkans), one of the two together with the beylerbeylik of Anatolia. In 2012, it hosted the FIVB World League finals. In the rotundas immediate proximity, in the underpass leading to the Serdika metro station, is The Saint. An effective system of inmate classification will reduce escapes and escape attempts, suicides and suicide attempts, and inmate assaults.