

The towers had wide openings at the upper levels to provide a broad field of fire for the machine guns. The turret crews, each consisting of three guards, were permitted to shoot at any inmate who approached the fence without warning. They also patrolled the path surrounding the camp, the
The fence system consisted of a security area outfitted with so-called "Spanish rider" obstacles, trip wires, and a 380-volt electronic fence. On the outside, wires spanned across wooden posts protected the SS guards from inadvertently stumbling onto the fencing.