Facility Design and Operation
Facility Design and Operation are fundamental to correctional facilities’ safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. This directory provides articles and resources on best practices in facility layout, construction, and daily operations. Proper design and operation not only enhance security but also improve the working environment for staff and living conditions for inmates. For more on maintaining optimal facility standards, explore our section on Correctional Facility Maintenance.
Priority should be placed on enhancing safety, reliability and operational efficiency
Corrections officials said that once the new prison is built, it will employ nearly 800 people at an average salary of more than $46,600
“I can tell you as the sheriff that I think that we cannot afford to not do this and we cannot afford to not do this correctly,” Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller said
“It doesn’t matter how nice the facility is if the people who run the facility don’t know how to properly operate it,” said Derick Allison
What an inmate thinks of policies and procedures, begins at inmate reception
Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning
Briarwood Products makes sure its tough but flexible cleaning products, designed specifically for use in correctional facilities, are up to the job
The current prisons are past their useful lifespans and are unsafe for prisoners and staff, says ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn
The inspection report further verifies the inability of the jail trust to safely and appropriately operate the facility, said the D.A.
Our liability does not end when the inmate walks out of our jail and the steel gate closes behind him or her
On Monday, temperatures reached 117 degrees in Salem, where two facilities without air conditioning are located
“For sale” signs have popped up. Restaurants and hotels — which rely on inmates’ visitors — brace for plummeting business
The move comes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that authorities arrest migrants who are in the country illegally and committed a state or federal crime
Summer heat poses a major safety risk for correctional facilities nationwide
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
The bill, introduced by a retired state corrections officer, now goes to the governor for signing
When it comes to communicating with inmates, officers and administrators should always pay attention to the small issues
“Had they been doing their job, they would have not escaped,” said Sheriff Vern Warnke
The new jail will operate under a direct supervision model, with deputies stationed inside areas that house inmates
If civilians do not have good training, the security network of the institution suffers
“If not for the actions of the inmates, it is very likely Officer Woodall would have been killed,” said Sheriff Phil Sims
“It’s not correctional grade in any way,” Merced County Undersheriff Corey Gibson said at a news conference
It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning
Are Department of Justice-certified PREA auditors permitted to conduct any part of the onsite portion of the PREA audit remotely?
How commercial HVACR career and technical training partnerships can reduce recidivism and improve correctional facilities
The Behavior Care Center is reshaping how the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office helps people who are having psychotic episodes
Filling more than 1,300 security vacancies and competing with county jails and hospitals for talent is also a focus in the budget request
While direct supervision is nothing new, some people still don’t understand the benefits of the concept
Reaccreditation is an ongoing process that involves constant preparation, training, communication and monitoring
At this crucial infection point we need ‘all of the community’ to help halt transmission in our corrections systems
Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data
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