Inmates accorded this status present serious escape risks or pose serious threats to themselves, to other inmates, to staff, or the orderly running of the institution. Supervision of inmates is direct and constant. Inmates are confined to their cells at all times, except when they are removed for authorized activities. Inmates within their status, when removed from their cell, are typically under escort and in restraints. Inmates accorded to this status may present an escape risk or pose a threat to other inmates, staff, or the orderly running of the institution, however, at a lesser degree than those at level 6.
Supervision remains constant and direct.
Through an inmates willingness to comply with institutional rules and regulations, increased job and program opportunities exist. Old Colony Correctional Center . Inmates at this level have demonstrated the ability to abide by rules and regulations and require intermittent supervision. Job and program opportunities exist for all inmates within the perimeter of the facility. Correctional Unit .