United States Penitentiary, Victorville, Federal prison in Victorville, California, United States.
The United States Penitentiary Victorville is a high-security federal prison in California with multiple housing units and reinforced perimeter fencing. The facility operates with separate administrative and general population areas to manage different inmate classifications.
The facility was established in 2004 by the Federal Bureau of Prisons on land formerly occupied by George Air Force Base. It was built to expand federal incarceration capacity in the western region during that period.
The facility provides educational programs including General Education Development certificates, English language courses, and vocational training in automotive and construction fields.
Visitors must pass through strict security screening and metal detection upon entry to the facility. Access is restricted to designated visiting areas during scheduled times.
The facility includes a specialized disciplinary segregation unit with individual cells designed for heightened custody situations. This separate section operates independently from the main housing areas.
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