Security Level

Security level is overall level of security in the prison as denoted by the five stars beneath the prison map display, and determines the number of guards and dogs in the prison. There are five security levels (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4) with the fifth star activating a prison lockdown. An increased security level is denoted by both an increased presence of guards and dogs and a change in the soundtrack for each level. The security level can be increased through damaging the prison and not showing up for routine, and it naturally decreases with each night cycle and, depending on the prison, after a lockdown has ended. It should be noted that escape becomes much more difficult with an increased security level due to the increased number of patrols and the presence of dogs. One star: more guards Two stars: dogs Three stars: more guards Four stars: more guards Five stars: lockdown and ruit guards