United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX
United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX, Federal supermax prison in Fremont County, Colorado, United States.
The prison contains 7-by-12-foot concrete cells with reinforced steel doors, narrow windows, and built-in furniture designed to prevent modifications or dismantling.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons established this maximum-security facility in November 1994 following violent incidents at other federal institutions during the 1980s.
The facility maintains a structured daily schedule where inmates receive meals in their cells and exercise individually in secured outdoor areas.
Visitors must undergo extensive background checks, provide identification documents, and follow strict protocols regarding permitted items and clothing during visits.
The prison cells feature automated sliding doors controlled remotely from secure posts, preventing direct contact between staff and inmates during routine operations.
Location: Fremont County
Inception: November 1994
Official opening: November 1994
Part of: Federal Correctional Complex, Florence
Website: https://bop.gov/locations/institutions/flm
GPS coordinates: 38.35639,-105.09528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:48
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