It is the U.S. Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence Colorado. Built as the “Alcatraz of the Rockies”, escape proof with the highest security in the United States. Built to house the worse of criminals.
The Concrete Cell
- There is a Stainless steel toilet/sink/water source combination.
- A stationary concrete desk and stool sits in the cell
- A slim 4” wide 3 feet tall window has a view of the courtyard
- Inside cell shower with a timer
- A concrete slab bed
- An enclosure within the cell with bars, used for added isolation and security
Routine
The prison has 8 housing units that can accommodate up to 500 inmates. All food is presented though a slot through the door. Inmates remain in cells for visits with clergy or physicians. They are inside the cell in solitary confinement for 23 hours per day, with 10 hours a week for exercise inside a "cage".
Inmates have access to books and some magazines.
They have almost no human contact and can go days without speaking to anyone.
Former Warden Says Death Is Better Than Life In Supermax in this video about the Boston Marathon Bomber, he was subsequently transferred to ADX.