Cells Installed at New Cape Girardeau Co. Jail Addition
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) – The first of many cells were delivered and installed at a new jail addition on Monday, June 24. According to Sgt. Cody Windbigler with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, the pre-made cells come from a company based in Georgia called SteelCell of North A
Modular Building Systems for Detention Centers: Enhancing Efficiency and Security
Modular building systems offer an innovative solution for constructing detention centers efficiently and effectively. These systems use premanufactured units, which can be assembled quickly. This reduces construction time and costs compared to traditional methods. Additionally, this efficiency minimizes d
Paracentric Keys: Essential Security Lock Considerations for Detention Centers and Behavioral Health Facilities
Paracentric keys are essential tools for ensuring security in various facilities, including correctional institutions. These keys are designed with unique grooves that make them incredibly difficult to duplicate, providing an added layer of security. Their unique design helps to prevent unauthorized acces
What to Look for When Choosing Security Locks: Ensuring Maximum Safety for Prisons and Behavioral Health Facilities
Selecting the right security locks for a prison or behavioral health facility is a task that requires careful consideration of various factors. These facilities have unique security needs that go beyond those of standard commercial or residential properties. Locks in these environments need to prevent esc
Prison Locks: Innovations in Security Technology
Prison locks play a crucial role in maintaining the security and order within correctional facilities. Understanding the different types of prison locks and their mechanisms can provide insight into how prisons keep both inmates and staff safe. From traditional mechanical locks to modern electronic system
Benefits of Modular Construction: Streamlining the Building Process
Modular construction is an innovative building process where sections of a structure are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the construction site for assembly. This method offers numerous sustainability and process benefits, including `reduced waste, improved efficie
The 5 vital Steps of Correctional Facilities Construction
This post has been repurposed from its original source on Corrections1. Correctional facilities have to be tough, durable and secure. This doesn’t happen by accident. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the U.S. population will grow from 342 million people in 2024 to 383 million people in 205
Locking in on Detention Hardware Success
SteelCell Exec Shares Insights on Midwest Portland Acquisition BALDWIN, Ga.—Correctional News touched based recently with Doug Bruhns, Vice President of Business Development for SteelCell of Baldwin, Ga. Bruhns shared some key details on the company’s recent purchase of Midwest Portland to enhance Ste
What Are Electromagnetic Locks? A Guide to Their Function and Uses
Electromagnetic locks, often referred to as maglocks, are a type of locking device that consists of an electromagnet and an armature plate. These locks utilize magnetic forces to maintain a secure hold when energized, providing a strong and often fail-safe locking mechanism. They are widely used in variou
