The directory lists the products and services by category. Each listing includes the company's name, address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, location of regional offices, names of executives and managers, and a brief description. Categories include access control, acoustical materials, alarm systems, alcohol detection, apparel, bedding, beverages, books, cassette programs, communications equipment, computers, doors, duress alarms, electronic monitoring devices, exercise equipment, fingerprinting, food products, furniture, games, gloves, handcuffs, janitorial supplies, noise control, storage equipment, and several dozen others. The American Jail Association does not endorse any particular product or service listed in the directory.