• In your own words, explain the major inmate classification levels.
• Why do you think inmate classification is often referred to as the “cornerstone” of corrections?
• Explain why you think an effective classification system is an important part of a jail or prison security program.

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Inmates are classified into five different levels. Inmates are classified into one of five custodial levels, which are close, medium, minimum I, minimum II, and minimum III. The ‘close’ category is the most dangerous and is required to live in their cell and work within the security fence with direct armed supervision. The medium level comprises of offenders who it is recommended that they live in their cell but may live in dorms with few exceptions. These are permitted to work within the security fence supervised by armed guards. The minimum I level has offenders who can…

 

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