Institutional security levels are determined by the type of internal and external security features, housing within the institution, and the degree of staff supervision required. All institutions provide a programming and work component. These units are work and program oriented providing intensive specialized programs which prepare the inmates for release to the community. Housing is mainly double bunk, open-bay wards with unfenced perimeters. Level 1-B are minimum security institutions housing inmates with relatively short sentences or time to serve.
Housing is mainly double bunk cubicles with unfenced perimeters.
These institutions provide a higher level of security than other minimum facilities. These are medium security institutions. Housing is primarily double bunk, cell type with some institutions having double-bunk cubicles. Single and double cell housing have close staff supervision and controlled movement. The highly secured double-fenced perimeter has armed coverage and electronic security.