SAFETY AND SECURITY

MEASURES AMONG
INMATES
 Introduction

As prison become more crowded and internal problems arise,

it is important to keep control and stability inside and outside of the

prison. Although there are many security measure that can be put into

place, it is hard to say whether it is the physical design of the prison

or the skilled officer that makes the difference in safety and security.

The reason for this research is to analyze how each part of security

helps maintain cohesiveness and what can be done in those cases

where there is chaos.

The physical structure of a prison is extremely important.

Therefore, high walls and fences and detection systems are essential

when building a prison, the layouts, design, and age and level of

maintenance of prisons have a direct impact on the level of security.

The prison building itself, the layout thereof, the design as well as

fixed security systems attached to it such as close circuit , television,

security fences, alarm and detection system. With that being

understood, it is easy to understand why the physical design plays

such a big role in a prison system. Everyday more motivations are

being introduced as a way to heighten security.

 Although the physical design are key elements in security. They

are not complete without officer protection services. It is important to

emphasize that the physical features of an institutions perimeter, by

themselves are useless without stuff properly trained to be alert to

their responsibilities while operating a post. Prison officials are

responsible for the security measure that the physical design cant

control. Some duties include access control, searching of prisoners, and

their belongings, and movement control both inside and outside prison

and during the transportation of prisoners. Prisons have to maintain

high levels of security to prevent escapes, riots, suicides, attacks on

inmates and staffs, and other forms of violence. A prison is by

definition a complex environment, which has to house people from a

wide variety of backgrounds, some of them dangerous, all of them

unhappy to be incarcerated there, while striking the correct balance

between punishment and rehabilitation.

In addition to meeting these challenges, prisons also have to

be capable of reacting rapidly to internal emergency situations and

restoring order within a short timeframe once incidents have been

bought under control. Basic principles of prison security it must be

born in mind in any discussion of prisons security that the number

one priority for prison operators is to prevent incident of any kind.

Prison management must ensure that staff, visitors and inmates are

provided with the highest possible level of security. A part of rules and

procedures provides the framework for meeting this requirement,

enabling the majority of credible security threats to be anticipated and

prevented.

Architectures and security principles a key constraints on prison

security is the design of the facility itself, which varies widely depending on

age and country. Prison can often extend overlarge areas. Given the

associated with securing such an extensive footprints the required security

levels, and the associated cost. Need to be taken into account via a

comprehensive needs analysis. Prison security has to be as tight as possible,

to prevent detainees from evading surveillance and escaping, and to ensure

the third parties cannot enter the prison without authorization.

Perimeter fences, by definition the primary security barriers for a

prison facility, are usually built to a generic design that features two walls

enclosing a no mans land area accessible via the single entrance to the

facility. The exterior perimeter comprises a concrete wall. The lower interior

perimeter can either be another concrete wall, or a conventional fence

structure. Given their key function of providing a barrier against intrusion,

perimeter fences have to meet specific security requirements. However, the

prison buildings themselves also play vital security role as the first barrier

against an escape attempt. The main buildings in a prison are designed for

the purpose of detaining inmates. They include prisoners accommodation

blocks, workshop, exercise, yards and gyms.

In addition, separate administrative buildings mainly house, offices and

meeting rooms. The different parts of the prison are placed with clearly

defined zones with different levels of security depending on their function

and location. Inmates, staffs and visitor control in order to maintain safety

and security, prisons have to know the whereabouts of all inmates, visitors,

external contractors and prison staff at any given time. The gate house is a

vital check point which allows all individual entering or leaving a facility to be

monitored at a single location. As prison become more and more open to the

outside world bringing increasing the number of individuals and vehicles to

the prison gates, gatehouse security and organization are paramount. Details

of all individuals entering and leaving the facility must be meticulously

recorded in a log, with incoming and outgoing visitor close documented

separately. Security barriers at the boundaries of different zone within the

prison allow staff to check individuals identities and movements

authorization. The system of secure access point between different zone also

prevent individuals and prison management from moving freely around the

facility without security checks, thereby enhancing safety and security.

 As the prison population grows, so does the need for high heightened

security. This requires expensive training and education by the correctional

officer and flawless design in physical security. No one aspect is more

important than the other, but each has its own duty and responsibility for

protecting the institution, inmates, officers and the community. The answer

to the question of which is more significant in security the internal and

physical factor is neither both play a key role nor both used each other as

back up support. A detection system is no good without someone there to

react to it, just an officer cannot identify certain problems without being

alarmed by detection system.

Objectives

1) To keep control and security inside and outside the prison.

2) To analyze how each part of the security helps maintain cohesiveness.
3) Development of inmates and physical security.
4) Enhancing security and safety by facing compatible buildings.
 Statement of the Problem

1) How does the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology

personnel conducts safety and security measure among

inmates?
2) Do jail guards conduct inspection in times of visitation?
3) How strong do the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology

security have?
4) What makes those securities strong?
5) When conducting security measures, is it twenty four (24)

hours?
6) Does the inmates comfortable for the security implemented?
7) How is the implementation of those security measures?
8) Do Bureau of Jail and Management Penology personnel

encountered complications on those security measures?

9) How do Bureau of Jail and Management Penology personnel

apply the internal security in the prison?

 Questionnaires

1) How do you ensure the security and safety of inmates?

2) What makes the inmates comfortable while under your custody?
3) How do you keep inmates secure?
4) How do you consider as you, Bureau of Jail and Management Penology

personnel is a part of the institution?

5) What is your relationship like with the inmates?
6) What approaches do you use to gain and maintain their respect?
7) What are the security measures like working?
8) Are you accompanied by guards?
9) Do patient administer their on pills?
10) How do you promote continuity of care upon inmate release?
11) How much of your job is teaching your patients and other staff

members?
12) What happens if a patient needs service beyond what your

facility can provide?

13) What property/facilities does the prison provide?
14) What security measured should I know about when visiting a

prison?
15) Do all jails and prison offer religious programs to inmates?
16) How available chaplains to prisoner?
17) How do prisoners typically spend their days?
18) What types of educational programs are available in prisoners?
19) What types of jobs do prisoners have?
20) How does the prison commissary system work?
21) What type of medical care do prisoners receive?
22) Why is respect so important within the prison environment?
23) What is protective custody (PC)? Does it reduce violence?
24) What are the consequences for breaking prison rules?
25) How long can an inmate sit in jail for violation of probation?