Minimum Security Institutions are surrounded by a 6-foot fence.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not sure
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Perimeter security reflects the institution’s security level, and minimum-security facilities are designed to be less restrictive than higher-security ones. There isn’t a fixed standard fence height for all minimum-security sites. Some may have a simple barrier or even an open perimeter with other controls, while others might have fencing of varying heights. The key idea is that the fence height isn’t universally 6 feet; the perimeter is tailored to the risk and design of each facility. Therefore, the statement is not accurate.