Editor Introduction
Physical security technologies are a prominent tool used by correctional facilities to provide a safe, secure, and controlled environment for staff, inmates, and the wider community. Among several functions, security technologies are used to prevent unauthorized access, to detect contraband, to monitor inmate movements and activities, and to protect staff. For security technology manufacturers, integrators and consultants, the corrections market presents distinctive challenges. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable:
What are the unique aspects of the corrections market, and how should the physical security industry adapt?
Physical Security in the corrections/detention space has never been optional, due to the nature of the facilities. The shift from analog to digital has been underway for well over a decade to ensure the safety of all parties on prem and to restrict human and contraband traffic internally and externally while providing an audit trail, including video, of all areas. While the correctional space does pose unique challenges, manufacturers of various hardware and software offerings, along with the niche group of service providers and consultants are constantly refining the implementation of new technology to address these challenges.
Some examples are contraband detection technologies, automation of access control to various areas in the facility, drone detection/ deterrence, fence line technology, edge sensors and cameras and of course true AI and object classification, be it device or server based.
All these adaptions with technology are for the sole purpose of fulfilling the mission to protect human capital and premises from all interior and exterior threats.
Editor Summary
Security technology addresses a core function of the corrections market: To securely confine individuals who have been convicted of crimes, to prevent escape, and to ensure the safety of staff, other inmates, and the surrounding community. From high-security fencing to surveillance technology, from communication systems to emergency response equipment, there is a vast range of technologies deployed in the corrections market. In short, security is not just a component of the corrections market, it is the foundational principle upon which the market exists.
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