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High Security Center

Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC)Close security

High Security Center is a state prison in Cranston, Rhode Island, run by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC). The state classifies it as close security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 138 beds.

High Security Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
54 Power Rd, Cranston, RI 02920Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(401) 462-2028
Operated by
Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC)
County
Providence

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on doc.ri.gov

Jails and Police Near High Security Center

Anyone arrested near Cranston is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Open status checked against the official doc.ri.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at High Security Center?
Use the official offender search of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) (doc.ri.gov). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for High Security Center?
The listed main number for High Security Center is (401) 462-2028.
Who runs High Security Center?
High Security Center is operated by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) and is located in Providence.