The following paragraphs describe the main external and internal measures differentiating the five security levels of prison facilities in Colorado, from the highest to lowest levels.
Correctional Facility Security Levels – External Measures Internal Measures
Level V
• Double perimeter fencing with razor wire and detection devices
• Towers or stun-lethal fencing
• Continuous patrol of perimeter
• Sally ports (double gates to closely monitor the movement to and from a restricted area)
• Housing in cells with bars on all openings and with sally-port doors to outside operated by a control center
• Remote controlled sliding and lockable cell doors
Level IV
• Double perimeter fencing and/or razor wire with detection devices
• Towers
• Continuous patrol of perimeter
• Housing in cells with bars on all openings
• Remote controlled hinged or sliding cell doors that are lockable from the control area
Level III
• Wall and/or double perimeter fencing with razor wire and detection devices
• Towers
• Continuous patrol of perimeter
• Housing in cells, rooms, or dormitories with bars on window openings
• Hinged lockable cell doors
Level II
• Designated boundaries with single or double perimeter fencing
• Periodic patrol of perimeter
• Housing in modular units, cells, or dormitories
• Hinged cell doors with lockable exterior doors
Level I
• Designated boundaries
• Housing in individual rooms or dormitories
• Non-security cell doors with lockable exterior doors
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