American maximum security prison guard tower and perimeter wall. Tower officers are armed with rifles and shotguns.

American maximum security prison guard tower and perimeter wall. Tower officers are armed with rifles and shotguns. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Mikael Karlsson / Alamy Stock Photo

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DD2Y0D

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46 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3264 x 4928 px | 27.6 x 41.7 cm | 10.9 x 16.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

17 May 2012

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Tower and perimeter wall at an American maximum security prison, Officers working the towers are armed with semi-automatic rifles, Ruger Mini-14, and shotguns as a last line of defense against inmates escaping. If an inmate tries to climb the fence the officer will, if there is time, fire a warning shot to stop the escape and if that doesn't work the officer is authorized and required to use deadly force.