Which level of inmates is allowed to work outside the security perimeter?

In the context of correctional facilities, inmates classified at the minimum custody level are typically those who have demonstrated good behavior, compliance with facility rules, and a low risk of escape or reoffense. This classification allows them certain privileges, including the opportunity to work outside the security perimeter of the facility.

Such arrangements might include community service, job training programs, or other work-release programs designed to prepare inmates for reintegration into society. The trust placed in minimum custody inmates reflects their status and the belief that they can be safely managed outside the confines of the prison walls.

In contrast, medium and maximum custody levels generally involve more restrictions due to heightened security concerns and the perceived risk these inmates pose, limiting their opportunities for outside work. Trustee custody typically refers to inmates who are granted certain privileges to work in various capacities within the facility or community under a higher level of supervision but does not generally extend to unescorted work outside the perimeter.