The way traditional and new generation jails are alike by the purpose they serve, which is to keep inmates in a secured area while they await their trial. The differences between traditional and new generation jail is traditional jail cells are located along a corridor. The physical structure is rather cold with an emphasis on iron and steel fixtures that are not easily broken. New generation cells have pods that are arranged in a triangle. Each cell has furniture, rugs, windows, and there is also a day-room with television, radios, and telephones. New generation jails are better because of supervision. Officers can supervisor inmates from the office with a push of a button and patrol the jail easily because of the way jail is
