Inside Utah’s Most Secure Prison
Most people will never see the inside of Utah’s most secure prison. This facility is designed to keep the inmates in, and to keep the public out! Every once in a while, raw photos will emerge, giving people a small glimpse behind the walls of one of the most heavily guarded places in the entire state.
Understanding the “SuperMax” Area
The Utah State Prison includes a maximum security housing unit that is often referred to as the state’s “SuperMax” area, where these inmates are considered extremely dangerous or high risk, and they’re held under constant supervision. Life inside these walls are very different from what people picture when they imagine prison. The cells are tightly controlled, movement is incredibly limited, and security measures are designed to prevent even the tiniest opportunity for trouble.
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