Title: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum - Soapboxie
Headings: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
Jail vs. Prison
Minimum Security
Low Security
Medium Security
High Security
Correctional Complexes
Administrative Buildings
Examples of Administrative Facilities
Satellite Camps and Low Security
Satellite Camps
Satellite Low Security
Sources
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Content: Their facilities are within double fences with electronic detection systems in place. A variety of work and treatment programs are available to these inmates as well if they comply and make efforts to improve their behavior. Prison guards have more internal controls in medium-security facilities. Prisoners at this level are viewed as escape risks and are potentially dangerous to other inmates and staff. There is usually constant and direct supervision of all inmates. High Security
High-security facilities are often referred to as United States Penitentiaries. These prisons are usually behind heavy-duty perimeters, including walls and reinforced fences. U.S. Penitentiaries house their inmates in single- or multiple-cell housing with the highest staff-to-inmate ratios. There are cameras situated throughout the buildings for close monitoring of inmate actions. Inmates secured in high-security facilities cannot often be trusted to work out in the field in any community programs.