Each of ASPC-Lewis's housing units is named after an ADC correctional officer killed in the line of duty:
Sandra Bachman
Theodore Buckley
Robert Barchey
Dale Morey
Paul Rast
Jim Stiner
ASPC-Lewis is a modern, medium-security prison built by both commercial and convict labor. It has an inmate capacity of over 5,000 in 7 units, at level 2, 3, 4, and a MAX custody security level.[citation needed] The ADC uses a score classification system to assess inmates' appropriate custody and security level placement. The scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest risk or need.
ASPC Unit
Custody Level
Stiner
3
Barchey
2 and 3 mixed
Morey Unit
4
Bachman
2, 2/3 mixed and 5
Buckley
4
Rast
4 and 5
Eagle Point / Sunrise
2
Standoff
In early 2004, the Morey Unit of the Lewis complex was the site of the longest standoff between inmates and law enforcement officers in United States history. It was a 15-day ordeal, beginning January 18 and ending February 2.[1] Two officers were taken hostage, one male and one female, by two inmates, Ricky Wassenaar and Steven Coy. In addition, they sexually assaulted the female officer and a kitchen officer. The inmates were originally trying to escape, but their plan went awry, and the escape event turned into a hostage situation.[2] Wassenaar was later convicted of 19 charges relating to the siege and was given 16 life sentences.[3][4]
