high-security detention
[ˈhaɪ sɪˈkjʊrɪti dɪˈtenʃən]
nounpl: high-security detentions
detenção de alta segurança
1. the confinement of a person in a secure facility with maximum security measures, typically for dangerous or high-risk prisoners
The terrorist suspect was placed in high-security detention pending trial.
O suspeito de terrorismo foi colocado em detenção de alta segurança aguardando julgamento.
2. a form of imprisonment characterized by strict surveillance, limited movement, and enhanced security protocols
High-security detention facilities are equipped with advanced monitoring systems.
As instalações de detenção de alta segurança são equipadas com sistemas avançados de monitoramento.
In Brazil, high-security detention is a significant aspect of the criminal justice system, particularly for serious offenses. The term is commonly used in media coverage of major criminal cases. In the United States, such detention is regulated by federal and state laws, with facilities like Supermax prisons representing the highest level of security. The practice reflects different approaches to incarceration and prisoner management between countries.
NYC Slang
the box, lock-up, maximum joint
Related Idioms & Phrases
thrown in the hole (referring to solitary confinement within high-security detention)
doing time (serving time in high-security detention)
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