Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood

Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood: Prison Overview

Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood is a low-security federal prison located in Littleton, Colorado. The facility is part of the Federal Correctional Complex Englewood, which also includes a detention center and a satellite camp. The prison houses adult male inmates who have been sentenced to federal crimes. The institution was established in 1938 and covers an … Read more

United States Penitentiary, Florence High

United States Penitentiary, Florence High: Prison Overview

United States Penitentiary, Florence High is a high-security federal prison located in Florence, Colorado. It is one of the most secure prisons in the United States and is known for its strict security measures. The prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and houses some of the most dangerous and violent criminals … Read more

United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX

United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX: Supermax Prison

United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX, also known as the “Alcatraz of the Rockies,” is a maximum-security prison located in Florence, Colorado. This facility is designed to house the most dangerous and violent criminals in the United States federal prison system. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and has been in operation … Read more

Delta Correctional Center

Delta Correctional Center: Life Within Prison Walls

Delta Correctional Center is a state prison located in Delta, Colorado, that houses minimum security male inmates. The facility has a current population of 477 inmates and is operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections. The prison has experienced three expansions since its construction in 1963, which has increased its capacity to its current level. … Read more

Fremont Correctional Facility

Fremont Correctional Facility: A Deep Look Behind Bars

Fremont Correctional Facility (FCF) is a state prison located in the East Canon prison complex in Fremont County, Colorado. The facility has a total of 1,621 beds and currently houses Minimum, Minimum Restricted, Medium, and Close Custody inmates. Approximately 85% of the inmates housed at FCF have been convicted of sexual offenses. FCF offers treatment … Read more

Crowley County Correctional Facility

Crowley County Correctional Facility: Prison Overview

Crowley County Correctional Facility is a privately owned and operated medium-security prison for men located in Olney Springs, Colorado. The facility has a capacity of 1,824 and is operated by CoreCivic under contract with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). The prison was built by Crowley County and opened in 1998. Crowley County Correctional Facility … Read more

Bent County Correctional Facility

Bent County Correctional Facility: Programs and Security

Bent County Correctional Facility is a medium-security prison located in Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado. The facility is owned and operated by CoreCivic under contract with the Colorado Department of Corrections. It was built by Bent County and opened in 1993 as the first private correctional facility in the State of Colorado. CoreCivic purchased the … Read more

Sterling Correctional Facility

Sterling Correctional Facility: Controversy Behind Bars

Sterling Correctional Facility is the largest prison in the Colorado Department of Corrections system. Located in Sterling, Colorado, the facility was officially opened in June of 1999. The facility covers 100 acres of the 765-acre site, with the interior perimeter covering 80 acres. Sterling Correctional Facility houses male inmates at various custody levels and specializes … Read more