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Dress Code & Rules

Dress Code

Visitors must be appropriately attired prior to entry into the visitor's kiosk area of the facility. Inappropriate clothing includes transparent clothing, halter tops, and excessively tight or revealing clothing. Shorts shall cover customarily covered areas of the anatomy, including the buttocks and crotch area, both when standing and sitting. The top of clothing shall be no lower than the underarm in the front; bareback midriffs and strapless tops, tube tops, swimsuits, and bra-like garments are not permitted. Shorts should be no higher than mid-thigh; short-shorts and other obviously inappropriate short garments are prohibited. Skirts and dresses shall extend to the mid-thigh when seated. Slits in skirts or dresses shall rise no higher than mid-thigh when seated. Male visitors must wear a shirt. Hats and bandanas or any other clothes associated with a criminal gang or otherwise deemed by the staff to be unacceptable will not be permitted. All visitors must have footwear.

Rules

All persons entering the premises are subject to search. Personal belongings will be secured in a locker within the visitation area prior to the visitation taking place. All children must have constant adult supervision. Individuals appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to remain on the premises. No food or drinks allowed. No disruptive behavior will be tolerated.

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600

National Preparedness Month

September 2025

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