Prison Security Levels
- Identify the different security levels in the prisons in your state. Explain how those levels differ from the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ security levels.,
- Explain why a federal maximum security level facility may be more effective than a state penitentiary in handling dangerous offenders.
The Georgia Department of Corrections classifies its prison facilities into several security levels:
Close Security: These facilities house offenders who are considered high escape risks, have a history of assaultive behavior, or have other serious adjustment problems. Inmates in close security prisons require constant supervision and are typically confined to their cells for the majority of the day.
Medium Security: Inmates in medium security prisons may have some history of violence but are deemed less of a threat than those in close security. These facilities provide more opportunities for movement and programming within the prison.
Minimum Security: These facilities house inmates who are considered low risk, including those nearing the end of their sentences. Inmates may have more freedom of movement and may participate in work details outside the prison under supervision…
The Georgia Department of Corrections classifies its prison facilities into several security levels:
Close Security: These facilities house offenders who are considered high escape risks, have a history of assaultive behavior, or have other serious adjustment problems. Inmates in close security prisons require constant supervision and are typically confined to their cells for the majority of the day.
Medium Security: Inmates in medium security prisons may have some history of violence but are deemed less of a threat than those in close security. These facilities provide more opportunities for movement and programming within the prison.
Minimum Security: These facilities house inmates who are considered low risk, including those nearing the end of their sentences. Inmates may have more freedom of movement and may participate in work details outside the prison under supervision…
