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PRISONS WANT CELL PHONE JAMMERS A November 26 article By Cara Tabachnick in Motherboard discusses the pros and cons of cell phone jammers in prisons. The bottom line: prisons want jamming technology to stop criminal activity, but critics warn there would be dire consequences if jamming was allowed to propagate. In June the Department of Justice released a report that declared a solution to prevent criminal activity from happening within prisons: it successfully tested a jammer that would block mobile signals from smuggled cell phones inside a Maryland prison.
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It noted the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) posted a report detailing its findings from the Jan. 17, 2018 test of micro-jamming technology conducted at the Federal Correctional Institution at Cumberland, Maryland. Data from the test show that the micro-jammer’s signal disrupted commercial wireless signals inside the prison cell, which meant that if cellphones were operating inside the cell, they would have been rendered inoperable. At 20 ft. and 100 ft. outside the cell, however, the microjammer signals did not disrupt the commercial wireless signals. Department officials present dur-
ing the January 17, 2018, test reported that while their cellphone signals were blocked inside the cell, their cellphones were operable when standing several feet from the cell’s window. “These promising test results mark a step forward countering the security threat posed by contraband cellphones,” said Asst. Attorney General Beth Williams of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy. “The results indicate the potential for localized impact of this microjamming technology. That is an encouraging sign that brings us closer to a solution that will make our communities safer and help prevent the continuation of criminal activ-
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ity from inside prison walls.” The data in the report will be used by BOP and the Department to understand the efficacy of microjamming, conduct further evaluation of jamming technology, and develop recommendations for strategic planning, said the DOJ. “This test is just one part of our ongoing efforts to disrupt and disable dangerous contraband cellphones in federal and state prisons,” said AAG Williams. (NTIA’s full report is available at: https://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/publications/3206.aspx) The Motherboard report furthers that a jammer can be a small, inexpensive box that transmits a continuous tone to antennas, effectively
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stopping any cell phone from making or receiving calls. Jamming equipment is generally cheap—a Google search turned up dozens of options ranging in price from $119 to $650—and easily available to order online. But critics warn there would be dire consequences if jamming was allowed to propagate. They argue that there are numerous nefarious reasons—money, control of new systems and criminal motivations— behind the push to legalize jamming through the corrections system. “Allowing jamming technology is a very slippery slope, and once that door is opened we can never turn back,” Ben Levitan, a North
Carolina-based wireless communication expert who has advised correction facilities, told Motherboard. Levitan and other technology experts interviewed for the article say there are other effective solutions to control the flood of cell phones in prisons, such as detection systems, which track, locate and identify radio signals, and managed- access systems, in which phone companies filter calls using a predetermined whitelist. The bigger problem is the high cost of calls from prison, jamming opponents say, and the need for inmates to be in touch with their loved ones. Continues on page 53
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BY DONNA ROGERS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Screening technologies can detect contraband, screen mail, thwart drones and provide hybrid and integrated smart solutions.
TAKING CONTROL In this day of random mass shootings, prison riots, inmate-on-inmate violence and murders of our corrections officers, we constantly need to step up our game. The latest technological advancements can help. Here are a few that leave cell phones and weapons at the door, quell wireless signals, and offer smart software and integrated security systems for optimal operations. 8 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
Full Body X-ray System B-SCAN is a full body X-ray inspection system for screening
inmates prior to entering a correctional facility. The scanner yields X-ray images that reveal ingested contraband. The B-SCAN can also show objects concealed beneath clothing and hidden in body cavities. B-SCAN greatly reduces the need for hands-on invasive searches and improves the safety and security of the facility.
Mail Scanner IONSCAN 600 is a portable desktop trace detection system capable of detecting and identifying invisible amounts of narcotics. By swapping hands, clothing, and inmate belongings, staff can immediately tell if an inmate has come in contact with VISIT US AT WWW.CORRECTIONSFORUM.NET
a narcotic. Positive results for trace amounts of narcotics can lead staff to finding larger quantities of hidden narcotics. In addition, by rapidly identifying trace amounts of potent narcotics, such as fentanyl, personal protective precautions can be implemented to reduce exposure risks. Contact: Smiths Detection Inc. Michael.Burrows@SmithsDetection.com 203.417.0919 www.smiths-detection.com
Walk-through Metal Detector The CEIA SMD601 Plus is reportedly the most sensitive
walk-through metal detector (WTMD) in the market and a must for correctional facilities. The SMD601 Plus provides the detection of extremely small metal masses on the body or even hidden in body cavities. A fullheight, multi-zone light bar displays the location of the detected metal masses in transit resulting in rapid identification of threats and a reduction of the need for manual searches. An optional and exclusive integrated correctional profiling system allows for screening of people with or without implanted metal objects. This WTMD greatly exceed the NIJ 0601.02 standard.
Cell Phone and Ferrous Detector The CEIA MSD (Magneto Static Detector) is a single pole detector designed to detect all cell phones
and magnetic (ferrous) contraband including key fob cell phones, smart phones, radio transceivers, etc. The new MSD EVO enables a pass-through configuration that extends the transit width up to 51” with consistent detection sensitivity from pole to pole. This uniform solution allows reliable screening of inmates transiting through a corridor or large transit areas, along with the extremely accurate investigation of items including mattresses and other objects that could hide contraband. The MSD EVO provides high-reliability and lightweight design with advanced, multi-zone detection, and is flexible enough for making surprise checks fast and efficient. Contact: CEIA USA mthaxton@ceia-usa.com 440.715.0783 www.ceia-usa.com SPOTLIGHT
HARDWARE SECURITY SOLUTIONS VS. INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN STRATEGIES
Chase the symptom or cut it off at the source.
If you’re sick, you know your symptoms, but not how to necessarily fix it. The same may apply to your home computer. In facilities, this concept applies to contraband. One must focus on and resolve the problem’s source around contraband before they can begin mitigating the current “symptom” and preventing new symptoms from appearing. This forward-thinking mentality is why facilities are turning towards intelligent-driven approaches to combat their contraband epidemics. Leveraging a strategic blend of solutions and services, a hybrid approach acknowledges the power of data and network analysis to develop actionable intelligence; this, in turn, identifies and eliminates the source of the contraband. Contact: marketinginfo@gtl.net 1.800.306.2957 http://info.gtl.net/sales_contact_form www.gtl.net/investigative-technology/gtl-wireless-intrusion-solutions/ 10 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
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Wireless Call Containment Securus Technologies has a solution to the growing threat of cell phones in jails and prisons. Wireless Containment Solution (WCS) is a proven system safeguarding the public from illegal cell phone communications, according to the firm. With WCS, all contraband cell phone signals within a facility’s designated
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INTEGRATING ACCESS CONTROL
Result: smarter, safer corrections
IMPROVE SECURITY BY CONNECTING SOLUTIONS
Security measures at correctional facilities are unique when compared to most buildings as they must be used to keep people in, not out. This means it’s critical to integrate traditional security systems, such as access control, enhancing it with supplemental technologies like biometrics to ensure a smart, connected environment that can ultimately help properly detain inmates. For example, access control can be integrated with other systems, like video surveillance and remote security management systems, to provide security personnel control of on-premise systems from any web-enabled device. Notifications via text and email can be sent from a building’s intrusion system if someone tries to enter a restricted area, while also providing access to live surveillance footage.
ACCESS CONTROL TO GAIN EFFICIENCIES
Johnson Controls’ connected systems begin with access control and integrate with video surveillance, remote security management systems and others.
As smart buildings take shape in communities, correctional facilities shouldn’t be overlooked. Similar to other government facilities, smart, connected security solutions that provide wall-to-wall protection are essential to creating a safe and comfortable environment. A comprehensive security approach that integrates multiple building systems can help reduce criminal activity while providing a sustainable setting for personnel and inmates. While typically thought of as a traditional security system, access control is a foundational solution that correctional facilities can benefit from when connected with other building systems. 12 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
In addition to the security benefits, a connected correctional facility can help enhance operational efficiencies. Analytics gathered from integrated building systems can be leveraged for real-time information on staff flow, the location of inmates, and environmental conditions within the prison. For instance, the data from access control systems can provide insights into how many inmates are in an area during specific times of the day and recognize patterns of unusual behavior pre-empting potential problems. This information can also be used to adjust HVAC systems, ensuring quality airflow during those times, and limiting HVAC use in unoccupied locations, reducing energy consumption and keeping the inmate environment stable. Once only a future-looking idea, a smart correctional facility is attainable when approached correctly. Access control can help act as the catalyst to a smarter facility and add a needed layer of security in correctional facilities all while boosting operational and energy efficiencies. —Hank Monaco, VP of Marketing, Johnson Controls, Building Solutions North America Contact: www.johnsoncontrols.com VISIT US AT WWW.CORRECTIONSFORUM.NET
areas are detected and monitored on a continuous 24/7/365 basis by Securus. “What sets WCS apart from metal detectors, body searches and simple electronic detection is that WCS prevents communications from contraband cell phones, while also providing the agency a real-time dashboard with actionable intelligence investigators can use,” said Mark Southland of Securus. “In our 16 installations, we have already disarmed drug rings and stopped potential hits and escape attempts.” WCS improves shakedown results and gives officers a better understanding of contraband introduction methods and cycles. Combined with the intelligence delivered, the firm says WCS is making a real difference in fighting the contraband cell phone battle.
Drone Detection
Securus’ drone detection solution (DDS) uses AeroDefense’s AirWarden™, which is a radio frequency-based system using signal intelligence to identify, classify and pinpoint incoming drones and alert corrections facility staff of contraband drops. The system is also capable of identifying the drone pilot’s location, to assist in apprehension. “While drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be fun for hobbyists and videographers, they are also the latest technology used to introduce contraband such as drugs, weapons and cellphones into corrections facilities,” said Mark Southland of Securus. “Since the 14 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
launch of this program, we are assisting corrections agencies in their battle against contraband deliveries by drones each and every day.” Coupled with WCS and other Securus technology, the technology firm is providing a multilayered defense solution to the most significant issues within corrections. It is committed to providing application specific technology to corrections, and its mission is to provide a safer environment for both the public and corrections. Contact: Securus Technologies, Inc. msouthland@securustechnologies.com 972.277.0687 www.SecurusTechnologies.com
People Screener SafeView™ from L3 Security & Detection Systems is a millimeter wave people screener that quickly creates a 3-D black-and-white image of the subject being scanned. The system’s imaging
tools enable trained analysts to locate a broad range of threats and contraband. Depending on the object size, location, and composition, the analyst is able to locate many types of concealed weapons, explosives, and contraband made of liquids, gels, plastics, powders, metals, and ceramics. The SafeView offers advanced imaging—without health risks. It does not use Xrays or ionizing radiation. It reduces the need for time-consuming and intrusive pat-down searches. Options include autoassist, auto-detect, and image-ondemand as the situation requires.
Explosives Trace Detectors The B220 HT and the H150E from L3 detect trace amounts of explosives and drugs in real-time. Using ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) technology, these systems have unmatched ease-of-use and an industry leading low false alarm rate. The B220 HT is a desktop detector and the H150E is a handheld version with the same detection capabilities. Both use a non-radioactive ion source, have low consumable costs, and are robust. There are no associated licensing, inspection, testing, transportation or decommissioning costs. Contact: L3 Security & Detection Systems Tel: +1 781 939 3800 www.sds.l3t.com inforequest.sds@L3T.com
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BY DONNA ROGERS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
LIFE SAVERS Processes that help staffing become more effective and extend equipment’s longevity.
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eferring maintenance on prisons and jails— which may solve shortterm funding issues— can have an adverse effect on the ultimate life of a facility. Postponing maintenance and repairs, like putting off a regular check-up with the dentist, often costs more in the long run, say industry experts. Boilers, HVACs, security systems, computers and other modern technologies need routine maintenance, and withholding it may quicken their demise, resulting in a major repair or requiring a full replacement. In fact, according to a CGL white paper titled Deferred Maintenance Crisis, the practice of deferring preventive maintenance has led to a crisis in local jails and state correctional facilities 16 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
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across the country valued somewhere between $16 billion and $32.5 billion. And if left unchecked, without proper funding and a policy correction, the paper proclaims that “the cost of deferred maintenance will double every five years.” Part of this crisis stems from the fact that so many of our jails and prisons are timeworn. As far as overall construction, the largest building boom in U.S. history occurred from 1980-2000. Fiftyfour percent of the prisons in operation today were built during that period, according to Joe E. Lee, PE, CEO, Facility Management with CGL. Currently about 965 major state correctional institutions are in operation. Of them, at least 522 active state prisons opened between 1980 and 2000 (about 54 percent). Therefore, in total, more than 80 percent of U.S. state prisons are 20 years old or older, representing about $69 billion in replacement costs, according to the white paper.
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The Detriments of Deferred Maintenance In their evaluations, one of the biggest issues that CGL, an experienced provider of outsourced facility maintenance services for state and local criminal justice facilities, has found is: that the core underlying maintenance doesn’t get integrated into the maintenance plan, says Greg Westbrook, president, Facility Management, CGL. “The facility winds up with a substantial backlog of deferred maintenance, which impacts the life of the equipment, increasing your cost and operations and eventually impacting the safety of staff and inmates.” One of the most basic, but important, actions for an owner is preventative maintenance, adds Lee. That is simply changing the filters, etc., services that the equipment manufacturer recommends. If left undone, utility costs may rise; if equipment doesn’t function properly, greater
manpower may be required; and if it falls into disrepair, it may need to be replaced sooner than its average lifespan. Indeed many of our aging state prisons are at a point where they need to be replaced, continues Lee. It’s unfortunate that any routine maintenance that agencies may have been done early on was cut short when funding was slashed during the recession in 2008. It left many in a state of disrepair, he says. According to estimates predicted by CGL, it could cost the U.S. prison system $16 billion to as high as $100 billion to handle the accrued deferred maintenance costs.
Aging Issues A lot can go wrong with aging prison facilities, just as much can go wrong with an old house. Let’s take a prison built in 1980 as an example. It is 38 years old. The underground pipes, for instance, could fail because of age and nor-
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Regular scheduled maintenance can prolong the life of equipment, possibly squeezing a few more years out before costly replacements.
that was delayed today costs more to catch up with tomorrow. In addition, equipment that is not maintained properly does not perform up to design standards, resulting in operating cost increases of 5% to 10%. There also may be collateral damage; for example, when roofs leak they may damage ceilings, walls and electrical systems, among others. Deferring maintenance can also overburden in-house maintenance staff. When systems break down, it may require that maintenance staff perform more work, and do work they may not be trained to perform.
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mal wear. This situation could be cause for a huge loss of water or sewerage, which could lead to higher utility costs, or contamination. Replacing underground piping, however, is a huge undertaking, and if pipes have been ignored for decades, it may cost more to fully bring them to code and modern standards than to entirely replace the project. What’s worse, having one problem can cause a cascade effect, notes CGL in Deferred Maintenance. By postponing work, inflation takes its toll— with an average annual inflation rate of 4% to 6%, maintenance
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Finally the true impact of deferred maintenance is in the increased cost to perform standard maintenance activity, furthers the white paper. By putting off maintenance or using subcontractors to perform maintenance, counties/states are actually spending more, especially over the life of the building.
Taking a Holistic View Planners, such as CGL, frequently look at Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which is defined by Wikipedia as a financial estimate intended to help buyers and owners determine the direct and indirect costs of a product or system. “TCO impacts everything,” says Lee. CGL, with a staff that includes planners, architects, engineers, and operational experts who formerly served as managers in the correctional field, is able to offer planning advice “not just from a technical maintenance point of view, but from the operations side to give them a holistic view.” It doesn’t matter which point in the process agencies consult with planner—it can be advantageous to plan a preventative maintenance program for a 30 to 40 year old building as it is to get support with buildings in the
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Equipment that is not maintained properly does not perform up to design standards, resulting in operating cost increases of 5% to 10%.
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planning and design stages. Obviously beginning earlier in the planning phase will offer greater savings over the longterm. In another example, CGL planners saved one county significant energy dollars. The county’s jail and courthouse, situated across the street from one another, utilized separate energy supplies. By designing a central energy feed for both to draw from, they cut the energy plan nearly in half and saved an estimated $2.2 million over the course of the life of the buildings. They also helped to establish utility rights, negotiating a better rate structure from the utility. In total, the projected savings over a projected 20-year building life was about $24 million. CGL notes that in an independent study Whitestone Research concluded that performing effective maintenance saves agencies on average more than $4 million over 10 years on a 300,000square-foot justice or correctional building, when compared to not providing adequate staffing or preventive maintenance. Overall, lack of adequate staffing or preventative maintenance can prevent an agency from gaining the full investment of their hard earned money. It can shorten the life of the equipment and make the environment unsafe for occupants. One example is a fire alarm that may not work. The prison can still be occupied, but occupants may be in danger. Or, in another example, a lock could fail, and officers may padlock that cell and use that lock to cannibalize other locks. It works in the short run, but it doesn’t meet standards, Lee notes. “Air changes, lighting levels, other services that don’t meet basic standards ACA established… When you don’t meet those standards, you’re putting the state at risk. It’s a public safety issue.” Because you haven’t maintained a proper facility, Lee furthers, “You can argue that the ultimate conclusion is you have VISIT US AT WWW.CORRECTIONSFORUM.NET
to empty that prison and release people.” He adds: “It’s a serious issue across the U.S.” For instance, he says, Kansas is doing a major replacement, because they couldn’t maintain their older facilities. Utah, Alabama, Florida and Arkansas are others that in recent years are lacking a much-needed infusion of capital to build. “They are struggling with older prisons and at risk for lawsuits, or to meet conditions of confinement.”
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Dearth of Skilled Labor One area that is inhibiting agencies, says Westbrook, is that they are “woefully short on a skilled trades technical workforce to do good preventive maintenance to begin with.” Factors like pay scale and an aging workforce contribute to their struggle. A second area that’s inhibiting agencies is they often don’t have the subject matter expertise to tackle complex issues like establishing a preventive
maintenance program or introducing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), he adds. And “even if they had that expertise, it is too much to take care of while putting out fires.” Therefore, it’s important that prison management plan for and budget for routine maintenance and replacement costs. Finally, “To move the needle on changing that culture, a change must occur in their workflow and their daily processes.” It seems the experts see a glimmer of hope and the building maintenance climate is beginning to change, Lee details. The state of California is looking to make serious changes in how they manage their maintenance, and two other states are taking a major step in employing a CMMS to help professionally manage their assets. Notably, Alabama passed a law in 2017 called the Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative, which requires an $800 million bond issue for a period of 30 years. It will consolidate 14 of 16 maximum and medium custody level prisons into four large-scale, stateof-the-art regional facilities. Three men’s facilities will have 4,000 bed capacity and one women’s facility will have 1,200-beds. An August 2016 staffing study was conducted in Alabama through the National Institute of Corrections on the new proposed male prisons. It results in a net reduction in 352 staff positions (3,857-3,505). The monetary equivalent of the reduction of 352 employees is $17.5 million in annual savings. The staffing requirements reflected in this analysis not only reflect substantial operational savings, they confirm ADOC is operating at fully staffed levels, ensuring the safety of both officers and inmates. Much work still needs to be done to get today’s prison and jail facilities up to speed. Effecting a well-run operation requires an integrated long-term plan—so that both equipment and personnel maximize their full potential. ✪
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BY MICHAEL GROHS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Captive Writing Inmates like to write, whether it’s a legal petition or the next big novel, and having a safe typewriter can help keep order .
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ike vinyl, the typewriter is not dead. Tom Hanks’s passion for the machines and his collection of more than 100 typewriters inspired him to write his book Uncommon Type. Christopher Lockett and Gary Nicholson set out to make a documentary called The Typewriter (In the 21st Century) to showcase the skills of the few remaining typewriter repairmen. During production, they discovered the relevance typewriters hold in contemporary society. The market is not gone either. It may have changed, but it is still there. One segment of that market is incarcerated. Naturally there are concerns about having such devices in a building full of MacGyvers who can make weapons out of almost anything and can find ways to hide contraband in places using methods people on the outside 26 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
Out in the open: Swintec’s clear ribbon cassette can’t hide contraband.
would never even consider. (In 2008, Nevada banned inmates from having typewriters after two inmates made weapons out of the pieces. Inmates sued claiming that the move was an attempt to suppress legal proceedings, but
the ban was upheld.) The solution, many institutions have found, came via New Jersey-based Swintec, which offers typewriters designed specifically for inmate use. Ed Michael, senior sales man-
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ager with Swintec (which was featured in Lockett and Nicholson’s film) points out that in the early 2000s, the need for transparent typewriters became, well…clear. Inmates can find ways to hide contraband almost anywhere, and a traditional typewriter is rife with possibilities. In an era in which cell phones became the scourge of corrections, the need was amplified. One problem, says Michael, is that when correctional officers searched a cell, obviously they had to search an inmate’s typewriter. Doing so meant disassembling it, which not only took about an hour, it also opened the door for damaging it, and the facility was responsible for any damages. They would also have to place a seal on the seams to monitor for tampering. What Swintec recognized was that everything else in an inmate’s cell, such as toothpaste, shampoo, toothpaste tubes, deodorant, and radios, came in clear containers, so the typewriters should as well. Correctional facilities generally don’t give inmates access to computers because of the inherent risks. Federal facilities don’t allow inmates to buy typewriters, but they do have them in law libraries. Many state prisons allow inmates to have typewriters, though. Some facilities even offer Swintecs in commissaries, thereby turning the potential for possible profit. Naturally Swintec has addressed concerns regarding security. Among the primary ones are that the shell is clear, so hidden contraband can be seen, and it weighs about 14 pounds, so it can easily be lifted and examined. There are two options: those with memory and those without. (Many federal facilities will not allow memory in the typewriters because of the potential of inmates leaving messages to other inmates in them. New York State permits 7K of memory, Washington State allows 64K, and Michigan allows 128K). Even
Clear choice: no more knives and razors behind this clear shell.
Swintec’s ribbon cassettes are clear because inmates could otherwise store needles, drugs, or other contraband in them. There are two types of ribbons as well. Fabric felt ribbons for the first draft, which last longer, and correctible ribbons for the final draft, which can last for 25 to 50 pages or so depending on how many words there are per page. Many people likely envision inmates roaming the yard, slamming dominoes on a table, engaging in illicit activity, or working out, but there are also those who write. While works such as Letter from Birmingham Jail are once in a generation, there are myriad other manuscripts produced on the inside. Jailhouse lawyers file suits and appeals, write briefs, and offer other legal services. Some even make names for themselves. Shon Robert Hopwood served 11 years for a series of small-town Nebraska bank robberies. While in federal prison, he studied legal books and processes. He later had two petitions accepted by the Supreme Court. He is now on the faculty at Georgetown University Law Center.
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Swintec machines have been a success. They are in nearly every state including Alaska and Hawaii. A Swintec clear typewriter made an appearance on the Showtime series The Affair. The 2410CC Clear Cabinet typewriter is the most popular model and meets the requirements mandated by correctional facilities across the nation. It can be used for correspondence, legal documents, envelopes, multicopy forms, and memos. The 2416 DM CC Portable Memory typewriters include additional models with options for 4K, 7K or 16K Memory (32K, 64K and 128K are also available in limited markets). The storage memory has a fiveyear backup, so users can store and edit files in the future. The 20-character display allows the user to see everything as they type it into memory. It also includes SPELLPROOF®. The compact size allows for easy storage. ✪ For more information on Swintec Clear Cabinet typewriters designed specifically for correctional use, call 1.800.225.0867, visit www.swintec.com, or e-mail customerinfo@swintec.com. CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 27
BY MICHAEL GROHS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Risky Business Examining the myriad considerations of risk and its assessment to make educated decisions about needs.
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TIONS. IT IS A CONSIDERATION IN NEARLY EVERY FACTOR AT EVERY STAGE OF THE JUSTICE PROCESS , AND THE FACT THAT THE
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The aim of such algorithms is to give judges and correctional personnel the tools to help anticipate incidents such as who will return to court for future proceedings, who will commit another serious crime while awaiting their court date, who will abide by their pretrial conditions, who will manage to turn their life around upon release, and who will struggle doing so. The algorithms use factors such as family background, socioeconomic status, neighborhood crime, employment, and other
Who should get released? What might they do? Who has shown the most progress? Who has the best chance of getting and holding a job? What is their housing history? Such questions are studied and determined using the algorithms provided by risk assessment tools. There is a lot of terminology in the field. There is risk, which considers the likelihood of an individual re-offending. There are risk factors, which consider characteristics of offenders statistically related to recidivism. Those risk factors are com-
Risk and needs assessment (RNA) instruments are actuarial-based tools used to classify offenders into levels of risk and to identify interventions to address offenders’ needs. elements to predict an individual's criminal risk, which can be assessed on a scale from low to high or with specific percentages. As a result, two people accused of the same crime may receive significantly different bail or sentencing outcomes. Sean Hosman, CEO of Vant4age, a Salt Lake City-based platform provider, acknowledges the myriad considerations of risk and its assessment. These risks are determined by professionals such as parole or probation officers and psychologists in correctional settings using risk assessment instruments (RAIs). RAIs have shown a lot of promise. In theory, they reduce racial bias and are used to determine when and where an inmate will serve time and when they are released. This sort of tool can improve how to identify offenders who are more likely to commit future crimes. At every step along the justice process, decisions are being made, and those decisions, says Hosman, need to be based on evidence steeped in data, practice, law, and outcomes. 32 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
treatment programs to specific offender characteristics such as cognitive ability and gender. Risk and needs assessment (RNA) instruments are actuarialbased tools used to classify offenders into levels of risk (e.g., low, medium, and high) and to identify interventions to address offenders’ needs. RNAs do not indicate whether a particular offender will actually re-offend. It identifies the probability the offender will re-offend based on his or her characteristics that are similar to those of other offenders who have recidivated.
Determining Needs
monly divided into two categories: static risk factors, which are factors related to recidivism that do not change, and dynamic risk factors, which are factors related to recidivism that can change, such as employment and attitudes. There is also the term needs. Needs are an offender’s problem areas and are often categorized into criminogenic needs and non-criminogenic needs. The former are problem areas related to recidivism, such as having antisocial attitudes. These areas are typically targeted for treatment to reduce the risk of reoffending. The latter are problem areas not directly related to recidivism, such as homelessness or having low self-esteem. Furthermore, there is responsivity, which targets treatment programs to an offender’s learning style and abilities. This term also is divided into general responsivity, which involves using skill-based social learning and cognitivebehavioral programs that work to change behavior in general and specific responsivity, which targets
Assessments and needs are both critical, but risk assessments on their own essentially just offer data. The primary consideration, says James L. Newman, VP of Sales and Marketing at cFive Solutions, a California-based partner that provides software that connects community supervision agencies with risk data information, is needs. What should be done with the data? He points out the necessity for multiple assessments. A male sex offender could show up as being “low risk” on a standard recidivism risk assessment, but on something like the STATIC 99, an actuarial assessment instrument for use with adult male sexual offenders, he might show as being high risk. In the risk assessment industry, the universal stages are broken down into generations. The First Generation was unstructured clinical judgment. The Second Generation assessed static risk (Salient Factor Score, Wisconsin Tool Psychopathology ChecklistRevised, Violence Risk Appraisal Guide). The Third Generation assessed dynamic risk (Level of Service Inventory-Revised), and the Fourth Generation assesses what will lead to an action plan (Level of Service/Case Management Inventory). The Fourth Generation involves a battery of assessments, but many facilities are not doing it, say the
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experts. Says Newman, there simply isn’t enough personnel. There are tools to help compile and assess data. cFive integrates multiple assessments to determine what program best meets the needs and whether or not that program is working. It can bring in demographics, past history, substance use, and whether or not the officer in charge is the best choice. The cFive Catalyst bridges the client-supervisor relationship with a supervision management platform and a clientfacing mobile app that automates interactions and information gathering that improves client accountability and client behavior, which results in increased compliance and fewer technical violations. It also improves client accountability and behavior through automated and scheduled client interactions to meet their individual needs. It holds clients accountable by using automated event notifications and reminders. It can also be made to automate administrative, banked, and low-risk client contacts to reduce workloads and increase time available to attend to clients with greater needs. Users can generate timely interventions at critical moments with automated monitoring and triggered alerts. Catalyst tracks when a client is not in compliance and automatically notifies the case manager. The system can be used to encourage behavior modification. Notification and verification
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prompts provide clients a framework to develop positive habits that change behavior. CFive Supervisor is a data-driven supervision management system that improves agency efficiency, client outcomes, and implements Evidence-Based Practices. Users can create better data-driven supervision plans. Supervisor facilitates better planning and management oversight by guiding case managers to select goals, interventions, and service providers for targeted criminogenic needs. Case managers can view historical trends from past assessments and case plans. Supervisor’s intake and contact wizards integrate best practices, provide relevant information when it’s needed, and collect information. Supervisor also supports drug and alcohol profiles and testing as well as a complete legal case file including records of arrests, convictions, prosecutions, dispositions, and charge status. Vant4ge, says Hosman, assists jurisdictions in using evidencebased practices to help improve their outcomes through the use of analytics as well as risk and needs assessment. The Static Risk and Offender Needs GuideRevised (STRONG-R) is an advanced adult assessment tool. It is a software suite with multiple models and outcomes, an integrated library of assessments, and supervision plans for all decision points along the correctional process including pre-trial, intake, disposition, classification,
re-assessment, programming, reentry, and community correction. It incorporates static and dynamic risk factors, is genderspecific, and provides evidencebased measurements of change over time for each individual offender. Base models include the prediction of violent, property, drug, and general felony recidivism. It can also be customized to fit a jurisdiction’s needs. MPACT, also from Vant4tge, offers all of the features of the STRONG-R and is designed specifically for youth involved in the justice system assisting with dispositional recommendations, decisions regarding appropriate levels of supervision, and assessing and prioritizing a youth offender’s criminogenic needs for effective case planning and case management. Becky Kelderhouse, general manager—supervision with equivant, points out advantages of the Northpointe Suite Classification solution. They have been working in the industry since 1989. They began with inmate classification best practices and eventually created their own proprietary classification model known as the Decision Tree. This inmate classification solution has been taught by the National Institute of Corrections for more than 20 years and is one of two nationally recognized models. Northpointe, says Kelderhouse, has always advocated that classification data be collected and validated to ensure the
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instrument is working as expected. “We just completed a validation study using a data set from Franklin County (Ohio) Sheriff. We believe tools are important to employ, of course, but if they’re not validated and improved upon as needed, they can become nothing more than an administrative task to the staff, and they lose their ability to support inmate management decisions (housing, work release, etc.) to support behavioral change. Classification, done properly, can change the way a jail operates and increase safety all around.” In the late 1990s, Northpointe developed the tool Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS). The tool was designed to assess key risk and needs factors in adult and youth correctional populations and to provide decision support for practitioners charged with case planning and management. The COMPAS can assess four types of risk (general recidivism, violent recidivism, noncompliance, and failure to appear) for use at a variety of decision points in the criminal justice system. With the Northpointe Suite, participants can use the COMPAS risk and needs assessment to determine the factors for making treatment and supervision decisions (at intake and during community supervision). They can gauge prospective risk and needs for inmates transitioning back into the community. Once assessment is complete, the integrated case plan tool can develop case plans for behavioral change that are responsive and target a prioritized list of needs. The user can set appropriate goals for each need and specify the activities that must be accomplished in order to achieve the goal. With a plan in place, the integrated case manager tool can be used to document, track, manage and report any and all content of the plan designed using the activities, terms, and conditions defined by the agency. The Suite can manage behavior,
rewards, compliance, violations, drug testing, contact logs, sanctions, court appearances, supervision level and more.
CDCR’s assessment process Bill Sessa, information officer at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), offers some background to their assessment processes. CDCR has nearly three dozen
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institutions grouped into four security levels: Minimum and Levels 2, 3 and 4. Twelve of those prisons also function as reception centers where newly committed inmates are evaluated before they are assigned to permanent housing. These assessments can take up to three months because they are very thorough. “We evaluate many aspects of their background. One of the most important determines their potential for violence, which dictates the secu-
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rity level they are housed in. Other assessments evaluate their level of education, their needs for changing cognitive behavior (essentially attitude and thinking patterns), drug dependency, and medical needs. Except for extreme cases, most needs of an inmate can be met in all of the prisons.” Since the needs of offenders vary greatly, says Sessa, in order to provide more targeted rehabilitation, CDCR uses COMPAS to assess and target an offender's needs. The COMPAS assessment, says CDCR’s website, is one of the most influential tools CDCR uses to determine an offender's rehabilitative needs and will be administered repeatedly throughout the offender's stay in prison. Because of this, it is vital that an offender take the proper time to understand and be absolutely truthful in their COMPAS assessment; if they are not, it is unlikely their needs will be met due to a lack of facts. What the field needs to do, says Hosman, is narrow assessments and focus on overall outcome and building frameworks and recommendations. These must be accurate and valid. If it is accurate, there are many options for what tools can be used. It starts with being given a person to manage. The assessment should have goals, such as keeping families together, protecting staff, etc. The process should begin as soon as possible, so at intake an interview should be conducted to collect data points. This is done by answering a set of questions. Those questions should be designed to engage, motivate, and identify. (Most are determined using the interview guide Motivational Interviewing.) The tool will determine a solution by using outcomes from previous offenders with similar characteristics. The needs will consider what resources are needed and make a plan, deliver services, reassess, and prepare for termination. The questions, Hosman stresses, should be asked in a way 36 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
that is not mechanical and promotes accuracy. He also stresses the importance of integration. Among the advancements in the Fourth Generation is the extent to which it is integrated with other data systems and jurisdictions. For example, if an inmate is asked about a urine test and says there were no violations but the assessment is integrated with other systems that have a record of a violation, the assessment would automatically answer the question. One of the other properties the system needs to do, says Hosman, is to produce assessments with greater frequency. Over time, information can become outdated. Marjorie Rist, chief operating officer at Vant4ge, points out that the industry captures a huge amount of data, but not all of it is used. In a large jurisdiction, there might be multiple tools, so more integration, more frequency, and use of a wider net, can make the
engine compiling the data offer more accurate recommendations. Another aspect of risk and needs assessment that needs development, says Hosman, is that tools in the Fourth Generation must be more incorporated with behavioral health. Currently the data are offered more in silos, so data elements such as mental health and substance use operate separately. Vant4ge’s vision is in collaborative rehabilitation management. The platform is designed to bring in data so the user, client, and other participants and agencies are all engaged. Currently, assessment is not linear, and it is with that integration they are trying to bring everyone a step ahead. It is, says Hosman, a very comprehensive model. “We think it is something the industry is ready for. We’ll see. Technology and data have given us the opportunity to do this.” ✪
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BY G.F. GUERCIO, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Lock Up Jail Functions with Software Support Software streamlines all the processes necessary from pre-booking to re-entry, interfacing with multiple features in between.
anaging the dayto-day takes less savvy and more software these days—much to the relief of many in administrative roles. Not to say there’s no savvy involved—there’s more than enough needed handling the personalities and problems that arise. But at least the daily grind of what’s needed is simplified with software. Take for example, the scenario best described by Drew ManaloLaManna, VP technical opera-
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tions, Dynamic Imaging Systems, Inc. “Jails and prisons are, by physical design, difficult facilities in which to operate. They are designed to restrict movement, and as an unintended consequence they also restrict the information needed to manage the facility. Inside it is usually hard to move, see or hear beyond your immediate area, which makes it difficult to know exactly what is going on at any point in time. “To overcome these built-in obstacles, management develops strict policy and procedural rules,
that are enforced by the staff, and usually recorded in an Offender Management System (OMS) that tracks the information flow of the operations of the facility. This system allows the facility administrators to track the who, what, when, where and why of events that occur, and produce an auditable record of everything that happened that day. This transaction data represents the lifeblood of operations administration. In a medium facility the
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The Inmate Personal Tab included in Black Creek’s software contains important demographic information for reporting and record-keeping purposes.
daily transaction log can be as many as 20,000 items.” He explains Dynamic Imaging’s solution to tame the transactions, CorreTrak, is a comprehensive mobile transaction management system. “It gives a facility the ability to push control
of operations where they happen, out onto the floor,” he says. Through flexible scanning of QR Codes mounted on facility locations, and inmate’s wristbands, most of the day-to-day activities can be captured and stored in a central server, or the facility’s
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existing offender management system, for future audit and reporting needs. The mobile unit is a low cost, lightweight and ruggedized iPod device running on Apple’s iOS operating system, he says. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, a high resolution Retina display, optical QR Code scanning, and a user interface. “In a single compact unit we deliver applications for Cell Checks, Inmate Booking Information, Inmate Location Tracking, Head Count, Service Delivery, Program Attendance, Meals and more.” Similarly, GTL’s OMS supports operational areas of a jail, in its case, through placing functionality groups into logical modules. “GTL’s OMS workflow engine allows jails to automate the presentation of data entry screens to their officers in an order in which the jail conducts their offender processing,” explains John Lowry, director of product man-
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Dynamic Imaging’s CorreTrak is a mobile transaction management system utilizing QR codes.
agement for OMS and Probationary Tools. The jail can create Status Monitors that allow command staff to monitor those workflow processes to facilitate efficient data capture and identify potential bottlenecks. Typical users are county jails that hold pre-trial detainees and post sentenced offenders. “Our customers range in size from 22 to 9,000 beds. The average bed count across all of our 300-plus customers is 900 beds.” The OMS allows jails to create service plans as needed to meet sentences, education requirements, and reentry needs, he says. Inmate Notebook is an electronic case note chronology of the offender’s stay at the facility and the Alerts & Keep Separates module keeps staff alerted to offender conditions or behaviors that may pose a threat. “The Accounting Subsystem module automatically posts and tracks all transactions related to inmate trust accounting,” says Lowry. He details that the system handles inmate deposits, withdrawals, restrictions, holds, freezes, cost recovery, billing, work release deductions, batch transactions, scheduled postings, global postings, cash drawer 40 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
functionality and commissary. And a fully integrated General Ledger allows for the allocation of court-ordered obligation for offenders on probation or parole. Looking to public sector software, CentralSquare was created by the merger of four software businesses including Superion, Aptean, TriTech and Zuercher. According to Kristin Clark, product manager: CentralSquare Jail is fully integrated with CentralSquare public safety software suites and can be used as a stand-alone system or as part of an integrated suite of software. “This integration brings great efficiencies and streamlines the processing of inmates.” She explains it includes a variety of functions including configurable booking and release wiz-
ards, custom forms, inmate tracking, incident reports, discipline, classification, alerts, jail billing, sentence calculation, transports, inmate property/bank, record sealing, and reporting. “We also have interfaces to a number of thirdparty commissary, biometrics, victim notification, inmate phone, and video visitation systems.” Also interfacing with third party applications, Black Creek’s SallyPort is a web-based, Jail Management System (JMS) that is highly customizable by the end user. “SallyPort allows user agencies to configure their software by adding or removing fields, building custom forms, classifications and assessments, adding/rearranging controls and creating custom reports,” says Thom Lanphear, business development, “all without the need to contact Black Creek.” He notes SallyPort seamlessly interfaces with third party applications such as record management systems (RMS), commissary systems, inmate phone and video visitation systems, live scan fingerprint systems, VINE, etc. “And with SallyPort’s browser-based functionality the application can be run on any supported mobile device, tablet or computer.” In addition to the functionality, he says SallyPort also includes several modules that are part of the standard application such as an electronic logbook, electronic medical records which includes an eMAR and ePrescribe, automated head counts and an inmate scheduling module which maintains information without
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GTL’s OMS uses modules to add functionality to jail operations.
needing additional modules. “The ability to configure SallyPort allows it to be utilized by any size facility. It can be used in local detention facilities that house inmates for a limited time to inmates that are sentenced to an extended period.” Currently, SallyPort is utilized in facilities ranging in size from six beds to 2,000 beds, Lanphear says. With a focus on those smaller sites, InCustody is designed for county jails/detention centers with less than 500 inmates, details Bryan Morehouse, sales manager/project specialist, Sunridge Systems. “InCustody runs on an integrated CAD/RMS solution, RIMS.” All records are integrated and share a single point of access, he says adding that InCustody currently has over 20 integration options to commissary, inmate phone, bond, and other jail applications. He lists InCustody as having the following features: Integrated digital imaging; pre-bookings from RIMS CAD/mobiles; integrated NCIC/CJIN access; inmate property and jail-issued property; multiple questionnaires/classification; cell movement/history;
DNA collection; visitations, appointments, medical records; authorized items; keep aways; gang offenders/gangs; and the ability to manage single or multiple offenses across multiple bookings. Further items are inmate requests; alerts and notification reminders; jail incidents; statistical reports including SCAAP, Social Security, and BJA CJ-9/5A report; driver license/ID barcode readers; and agency/user configurable reports or over 60 canned
Guard1 tracking is used by over 1,200 correctional facilities—from adult and juvenile facilities to halfway houses.
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reports. Of all the information needed to keep operations on track, what really distinguishes Tyler Corrections is integration with the courts, law enforcement and other agencies, says Michael Kleiman, director of marketing, Tyler Technologies Courts & Justice Division. This provides “correctional officers and their justice partners with end-to-end access to critical and sensitive data like pre-booking information from officers in the field and inmate scheduling information from the court.” Within the Tyler suite of products, he says a few of the valueadded points of integration start with pre-booking. “When an individual is apprehended, the officer can check warrants and criminal history and send arrest data to the jail from the field with the click of a button.” Other added values include real-time notification of active local warrants provided during booking and release; ability to
JAIL OPS SLANG JMS: Jail Management System RMS: Record Management System RIMS: Records Information Management System eMAR: Electronic Medical Administration Record CAD: Computer-Assisted Dispatch RFID: Radio Frequency Identification OMS: Offender Management System NCIC: National Crime Information System CJIN: Criminal Justice Information Network SCAAP: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program VINE: Victim Information Notification Everyday CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 41
view court hearings from within the inmate record, allowing correctional facilities to schedule inmate transportation and logistics, including keep separates. And, when a prosecutor amends a charge, a case is dismissed, or there is a conviction, corrections staff know immediately, he emphasizes. Additionally, immediate access to inmate data such as fingerprints and mugshots provides critical data to identify defendants in court, Kleiman asserts. And integrated inmate and party information enhances the ability to respond to requests for information including current status, custody location and demographics. Information, or data collection, is a Guard1 function; as it’s a “suite of technology solutions for correctional facilities,” describes TimeKeeping Systems President Barry Markwitz. “Jail Management Systems manage the backend and the bookkeep-
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A customized dashboard within CentralSquare Jail software.
ing; we provide complementary technology for the custody area of a facility.” He says Guard1 includes rugged devices for well-being checks and suicide watches, RFID and mobile devices for inmate identification and data collection, real time inmate tracking, and personal alarms for officer and staff protection. Guard1 Real Time software supports all of these components, which can be used individually or together, depending on the needs of the facility, he explains. “Our product manager calls it ‘RFID data collection on steroids.’ “Guard1 is used by over 1,200 correctional facilities. It is used by adult and juvenile facilities and by halfway houses. It is used by state, county, and municipal facilities. And it is used by facilities with as few as ten beds, and by large facilities with thousands of beds, like Rikers Island.” Guard1 Real Time is designed for integration, Markwitz notes. “It has a simple and robust interface that's used to connect it to JMS and OMS systems. It supports uni-directional integration, where the data—typically inmate information—comes to the Guard1 system from the JMS or OMS, and bi-directional integration, where data and events collected by Guard1 are available to the JMS/OMS.” “Corrections has historically
been slow to adopt new technology, especially in inmate areas, but that's changing,” he says, “Inmate tracking especially is a real game changer.” Across the board the support provided by software is a game changer: Jail operations are transformed— streamlined processes and integrations create efficiencies and increased functionality—all due to software. ✪
For further information contact: Guard1, TimeKeeping Systems, Inc., Stephanie Barsella, National Sales Manager, 216.595.0890, sales@guard1.com, www.guard1.com, GTL, www.gtl.net CentralSquare Technologies, 800.727.6088, info@centralsqr.com, https://centralsqr.com Tyler Technologies Courts & Justice Division, 800.431.5776, cjsales@tylertech.com, www.tylertech.com Sun Ridge Systems, Inc., 888.791.7467(RIMS), sales@sunridgesystems.com, www.sunridgesystems.com/index.php/hom e/rims-solutions/jail-management/incustody/ Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp., 205.949.9900, sales@blackcreekisc.com Dynamic Imaging Systems, Inc., 858.988.1545, www.dynamicimaging.com
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...The Suite contains a wide range of tools that can be used to make Pre Trial Release and Supervision decisions. The software puts all the data at your fingertips to make these tough decisions when the time is right. If the person remains in custody, our Decision Tree Classification instrument is available to help make security, housing, programming, and management decisions. As one of only two recognized national classification instruments, the decision tree has been taught at the National Institute of Corrections for over 20 years. When the time comes to make community reintegration and supervision decisions, utilize any one of the numerous Assessments available. Those assessment results are fed into a Case Plan that can be utilized by the supervising staff to help map a successful outcome for the individual. Coming in January:
EPIC Security Ceiling Systems provide a combination of structural floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling, providing designers and architects reduced noise levels and security in one system. These panels can accommodate a variety of utility systems, such as sprinklers, electricity, or monitoring devices. Contact EPIC to discover all the advantages of a security ceiling.
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1881 W. State Street Garland, TX 75042 tel: 972-494-6151 contact: James Hurst, Security Sales email: security@garrett.com website: www.garrett.com ...Garrett Metal Detectors is the global leader in the research and manufacturer of security walkthrough, handheld and ground search metal detectors. The company supplies walk-through, and-held and ground search products for special events, airports, court houses, schools, correctional facilities and government buildings. Visit www.garrett.com for complete product and application information.
GUARDIAN RFID 6900 Wedgewood Rd N., Ste 325 Maple Grove, MN 55311 tel: 612-425-8221 contact: Camille Knighton, Marketing and Communications Specialist email: camille@guardianrfid.com website: www.guardianrfid.com ...Centralize your security rounds, inmate movements, and inmate identification into one p o w e r f u l Command & Control platform. Increase the safety and security of your correctional facility using Cloud + Android from GUARDIAN RFID. 48 CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
P.O. Box 340500 Milwaukee, WI 53234 tel: 800-558-0607, 414-671-6350 contact: Mike Whiteley, SVP Sales & Marketing email: support@hatcocorp.com website: www.hatcocorp.com ...Since 1950, Hatco has a history of excellence in the quality design, production and servicing of warming, toasting, holding, cooking, sanitizing and cooling equipment. Today, Hatco has introduced the versatile Hot/Cold Built-In Shelves and Rapide Cuisine® Induction Ranges into its extensive line of innovative foodservice equipment.
8750 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231 tel: 972-960-4011 contact: Mike Brenchley, Justice Director email: mike.brenchley@hdrinc.com
6705 S 209 Street, Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032 tel: 800-321-9947 contact: Megan McBride email: mmcbride@hysecurity.com website: www.hysecurity.com ...HySecurity is the leading manufacturer of hydraulic security gate operators for high security corrections applications. Our signature green SlideDriverTM slide gate operator secures correctional facilities nationwide. Our Correctional Facility model series use a heavier cover for added protection and three high security locking options. Our specification engineers are available to assist you in creating a turnkey solution for your application.
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www.insingermachine.com ...Insinger manufactures commercial warewashing equipment specifically designed for corrections environments. The insinger tray washer was developed to wash and sanitize compartment trays and is the only NSF approved tray washing system in the industry. By using a vertical spray pattern, tray washers remove debris that standard warewashers leave behind, compartment trays come out
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clean and sanitized with the first pass. Insinger’s security package is designed for high risk areas - providing added protection from vandalism and thievery.
Institutional Eye Care, LLC 27499 Riverview Center Blvd, Ste 429 Bonita Springs, FL, 34136 tel: 866-604-2931 contact: Jeffrey R. Lose, OD email:
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www.institutionaleyecare.com On-Site Optometry – Fully equipped On-Site Glaucoma Management / Telemedicine – Eliminate Off Site Trips for medical management of routine glaucoma $14.95 Rx Eyeglasses Largest on-site correctional vision service provider in the country, over 1,000 facilities in 44 states; Federal in all 50 states & US Territories and international since 2000. Corrections Experience Since 1983.
4250 River Green Parkway, Ste D Duluth, GA 30096 tel: 770-209-9925 website: www.infax.com ...Fo r m o r e t h a n 4 5 y e a r s , Infax has been informing the public with digital information displays. Our JailCall software for jail facilities displays an inmate’s name, bond amount, and status, such as fingerprinted or ready for bond. By displaying this information to the visiting public, your staff members no longer have to answer questions about the facility’s inmates.
JG Innovations, Inc. P.O Box 8128 Janesville, WI 53547 tel: 888-933-2248 618-314-8710 contact: Allen Stowers email: sales@jgius.com website: www.jgius.com
10880 Lin Page Place St Louis, MO 63132 tel: 800-325-8998 contact: Missy Akihiro, Director of Marketing email:
...JG Innovations Soffi-Steel® and Interlock™ Concealment Systems are made in the USA, produced from A60/G90 galvannealed steel and are completely independent from your sprinkler pipe; no special hangers are required. Our custom fabricated soffit is available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and gauges to accommodate your individual enclosure requirements.
customerfirst@keefegroup.com website: www.keefegroup.com ...Keefe Group, through its affiliates, Keefe Supply Company, Keefe Commissary Network, Access Securepak, Access Corrections, ICSolutions and Advanced Technologies Group, is the nation’s leading supplier of food products, personal care products, electronics, clothing, technology, telecommunications and software solutions to the correctional market.
JonesZylon 305 N. Center St. West Lafayette, OH 43762 tel: 800-848-8160 email: rzachrich@joneszylon.com website: www.joneszylon.com
2807 Samoset Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48073 tel: 248-429-5520 contact: Andrea Carnwath, Sales Coordinator email:
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… JonesZylon is introducing ServeSmart meal delivery system. The meal tray is a 5-compartment self-stacking tray that seals off each compartment and has underside compartment height to help prevent food from getting on bottom. The trays are paired with small or large heavy duty corrections grade carts that fit a surprisingly large number of trays. Long lasting casters. Can add a heat box right away or later to convert to a heated cart.
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www.kingswaygroupusa.com ...We are an expert manufacturer of anti-suicide products, specializing in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative anti-suicide products that improve patient safety, protect staff and enhance the healing environment. We work with facilities, design teams and distributors to provide best-practice advice, propose products and deliver solutions in our goal of becoming your trusted advisor for anti-ligature suicide hardware. CORRECTIONS FORUM • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 49
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all medication labeling needs… solids, liquids, IV’s, syringes, ampules, even equipment. PO Box 5167 Bozeman MT 59717 tel: 888.246.5667 contact: Mike Durney, Owner email: info@laundryloops.com website: www.laundryloops.com ...Laundry Loop with Sock Snare® “Clothes stay sorted while they wash & dry!”
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Medi-Dose, Inc./EPS, Inc. 70 Industrial Dr. The Milton Building Ivyland, PA 18974 tel: 800-523-8966 contact: Robert Braverman, Director of Marketing email: info@medi-dose.com website: www.medi-dose.com ...Medi-Dose is a tamper-evident, solid oral unit dose packaging system that is ideal for correctional health facilities. Medi-Dose features 13 types of blisters, including new Mini Medi-Cup Blisters for small medications and Deep & Jumbo blisters for larger or multiple meds. Medi-Dose features 1-year beyond use dating and tamperevidence protection. Our MILT software complements the MediDose system and provides a variety of innovative features for
NaphCare, Inc. 2090 Columbiana Rd, Suite 4000 Birmingham, AL 35216 tel: 800-834-2420 contact: Bradley Haywood Director of Business Development email: sales@naphcare.com website: www.naphcare.com ...NaphCare provides a proactive approach to healthcare programs for correctional facilities ranging from comprehensive healthcare, on-site dialysis, off-site management, in house pharmacy and TechCare™ our electronic health record (EHR) clinical operational tool.
Rosser International, Inc. 1555 Peachtree Street NE, Ste 800 Atlanta, GA 30309 tel: 404-888-7199 Architecture contact: Randy Engineering DeMent, Business P r o g r a m M a n a g e m e n t Development Manager email: rdement@rosser.com website: www.rosser.com ...Rosser’s Justice Group has been an industry leader in prison, jail and courthouse design for over 50 years with more than 800 jails, prisons and courthouses in 38 states. Our experienced planners, designers, architects and engineers use a collaborative approach to understand the unique requirements of each client and respond specifically to those needs.
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4616 W. Howard Lane Austin, TX 78728 tel: 512-617-4800 contact: Sara Roberts, Director of Marketing email: sara.roberts@salientsys.com website: www.salientsys.com ...The Salient Security Platform represents the latest innovation for intelligent video security. CompleteView 20/20 is a simple and scalable video management system with an intuitive, unified user experience across desktop, web and mobile platforms. Ideal for the corrections market with superior command and control tools, multi-point monitoring capabilities and free iPhone/Android mobile app, CompleteView 20/20 delivers a comprehensive security management solution to meet your current and future security needs.
Securus Technologies 4000 International Parkway Carrollton, TX 75007 website:
www.SecurusTechnologies.com ...Securus Technologies is a leading provider of solutions for emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, inmate self-service, monitoring, and government payments. Securus Technologies focuses on connecting what matters®. To learn more about our full suite of technologyenabled solutions, please visit SecurusTechnologies.com.
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SMRT Architects and Engineers 11 Century Hill, Drive, Suite 207 Latham, NY 12110 tel: 877-700-7678 contact: Graham Vickers, AIA Associate Principal email: gvickers@smrtinc.com website: www.smrtinc.com ...SMRT Architects and Engineers’ Justice and Public Safety Team is nationally recognized for its intelligent and innovative design of secure facilities, including prisons, jails and special needs population facilities. We provide needs assessments, feasibility studies, programming and design services for new and renovated facilities of all sizes and levels of security.
STV 225 Park Ave. S. New York, NY 10003 tel: 212-777-4400 contact: David Miles Ziskind, FAIA website: www.stvinc.com ...STV provides broad-based services to the corrections industry that address all aspects of architectural design, including master planning, programming and interior design. The firm provides architectural, engineering, planning and design services nationwide and overseas. A 100 year-old firm, STV is 100 percent employee owned.
Wild Buffalo Technologies & Innovations 30700 Bainbridge Road Solon, OH 44139 tel: 216-595-0890 contact: Stephanie Barsella email: sales@guard1.com website: www.guard1.com
...Gua d1 technology is transforming corrections management, with mobile RFID, real time inmate tracking, and officer duress. Gua d1 – protecting lives and reputations since 1985.
501 Holiday Dr., Foster Plaza Four Pittsburgh, PA 15220 tel: 888-MED-MGMT (888-633-6468, Opt 1) contact: Wendelyn R. Pekich, MBA, CCHP, Dir of Marketing & Communications email: info@wexfordhealth.com website: www.wexfordhealth.com ...With more than 27 years of industry experience, Wexford Health offers economic, clinically sound programs to manage inmate health care costs while maintaining quality of care. Contact us to learn how Wexford Health’s comprehensive clinical expertise, state-of-the-art technological solutions, and innovative strategies can help improve your facility’s bottom line.
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Continued from page 6 JAMMER ALTERNATIVE One alternative to jamming, Levitan continues, is small-box antennas, which are cheap (around $400) and can cover one block, which holds approximately 10 cells. The boxes have to be wired together, but once the system is in place, all phones automatically connect to these antennas, and the signal can’t leave the enclosed yard. This type of approach has the ability to block calls as long as the facilities monitor the equipment, Levitan says, without the brute force of jamming technology. Another option is managed-access systems, which the FCC is currently issuing licenses to test or install. Matt Caesar, an executive at GTL, an integrated technology company servicing corrections, says managed-access systems in a medium or large institution cost $750,000 to $2 million to install, depending on the logistics of the facility. The facilities provide a list of phone numbers, a whitelist, to the managed-access companies that can make phone calls from prisons. Then mobile phone companies, such as AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, block the rest of the calls.
change their radio frequencies, which allow calls to enter the system. A corrections facility would have to pay for a technician to constantly monitor the waves and adjust the machinery, said Caesar. “It’s not really a viable solution for smaller places,” he said. T-Mobile found in a 2018 study that operational costs between
managed-access systems and jamming to be negligible, and overall managed access is a more versatile tool for cell phone blocking. The study found that to install any type of jamming, the correctional facility would need a precision-based system, which is more expensive. Keep posted for more on this on this important ongoing story.
MANAGED ACCESS REPORT Last year, the NIJ issued a report on the success of managed-access systems at a Mississippi state penitentiary and a Baltimore city jail. Both facilities faced challenges finetuning the signals and monitoring the entire signal network, allowing holes in the blockage of calls into the prisons, and ultimately letting calls go in and out of the facilities. Managed-access systems can be extremely expensive to maintain. Cell phone carriers frequently VISIT US AT WWW.CORRECTIONSFORUM.NET
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