The number of prisoners under state and federal jurisdiction in the U.S. has declined for three straight years. Not only is the number of prisoners declining, but it is declining more rapidly every year. In 2012, there were 1,571,013 prisoners, almost 45,000 fewer than in 2009.
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The number of prisoners under state and federal jurisdiction in the U.S. has declined for three straight years. Not only is the number of prisoners declining, but it is declining more rapidly every year. In 2012, there were 1,571,013 prisoners, almost 45,000 fewer than in 2009.