Both overclassifying and underclassifying inmates can cause problems, because housing high-security inmates in a low- or minimum-security facility increases the potential for escape or violence.

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Overclassifying inmates (assigning them to a higher security level than necessary) can lead to unnecessary restrictions and costs, while underclassifying them (assigning to a lower security level than needed) increases the risk of escape, violence, and jeopardizes the safety of both staff and other inmates.

Both Overclassifying and Underclassifying Inmates Can Cause Problems, Because Housing