The Prison System Security Is Vital - 1029 Words

In the Jail system security is crucial. A facility that is housing individuals who have broken the law and in some cases have shown aggression of dangerous tendencies need to be secured in a facility that is safe for the individual and all staff involved. Also, keeping the community safe from some of these individuals is just as important. The Brendan P. Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, California is an impressive facility. We will take a closer look at this agency and all features of the security measures and plans they have. The Brendan P. Maguire Correctional Facility was established in 1994, standing 6 stories high with 5 floors designated for housing inmates and one floor for booking and administrative offices. This†¦show more content†¦The center of security in this facility is referred to as â€Å"Central Control†, the heart of all security. It is the communication center for the Jail and is staffed 24/7. It is the area where all doors, floors, a nd every system in the facility is monitored by staff all day every day. The security, however, starts at the entrance to the jail: The sally port. The vehicle sally port is the area where police cruisers enter with the individuals they have arrested. As well this is where transported prisoners are picked up. All doors to and from this point of entry and exit is monitored and controlled by central control. Next, is the holding area. The holding area is where officers complete any paperwork they need to and conduct any breathalyzers or BAC tests they need to. This is also monitored by central control and individuals remain in handcuffs during this process which can take 30 minutes. From there they move onto intake/booking. The intake/booking process is where the inmates’ information is taken and entered in to a computer. They are then given their inmate number which is how they will be identified and kept track off for security purposes. This area is also completely controlled and monitored by central control. This is also where the medical information is collected, any medical history or current conditions the jail needs to be aware of. This allows