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Full Results: Willo survey reveals alarming persistence of compromised lock failures in correctional facilities & its implications to staff & inmate safety

Written by Willo Products on September 11, 2024.

In a recent survey conducted by Willo Products, corrections employees from across the country shared their experiences with the security challenges posed by inmate tampering and faulty lock mechanisms in correctional facilities. Wardens, sheriffs, corrections officers, maintenance personnel and many other corrections employees answered the call for their insight. The findings reveal troubling statistics that underscore the need for more reliable detention door hardware to ensure the safety...

Willo in the News: “State-of-the-art security system coming to county jail”

Written by Willo Products on September 10, 2024.

BY SCOTT CARPENTER SCARPENTER@THEDIGITALCOURIER.COM RUTHERFORDTON — Thanks to action taken by the Rutherford County Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, the Rutherford County Detention center (county jail) in Rutherfordton will be made a bit more secure in a few months. Commissioners approved a request from detention center staff, to fund a “Willo Wedge Door Locking System.” This will cost $389,556, and the funds will come from a state grant the county received...

Quick Survey: Share Your Insights for a Chance to Win Prizes!

Written by Willo Products on April 4, 2024.

At Willo Products, we’re committed to driving innovation and progress within the corrections industry. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need your help! Why Your Voice Matters Your insights and experiences are invaluable in shaping the future of our products and services. By sharing your thoughts, challenges, and suggestions, you’re not just helping us improve – you’re contributing to the advancement of the entire corrections sector. Introducing Our...

Beyond Bricks & Mortar: Prioritizing Safety & Security over ‘Lowest Bid’ in Correctional Facilities

Written by Willo Products on March 19, 2024.

In the correctional facility landscape, physical safety for staff and residents is becoming more difficult with high vacancy rates and aging infrastructure. News headlines highlight the numerous events where violence has occurred inside detention facilities. Many times, the staffing and security conditions within facilities result in conditions where acts of violence occur, involving both staff and the incarcerated. The failure of locks on the cell door is often a culprit. Besides...

News Release: Willo Products Company Announces Record Number of Wedge™ Projects for 2023

Written by Willo Products on February 20, 2024.

DECATUR, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, announced that in 2023 a record number of facilities chose the Willo Wedge™ to address their essential security infrastructure needs, resulting in double-digit growth in awarded projects.

Is your detention door hardware as safe as you think it is? The truth about low, medium, and high security detention doors and locks

Written by Willo Products on February 1, 2024.

As new security innovations emerge and testing standards are updated, it can be challenging to evaluate the current security level of detention hardware in a given facility.

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Future-Proofing Aging Correctional Facilities: Revitalizing Security with The Wedge Retrofit

Written by Willo Products on August 15, 2023.

Future-proofing aging prisons is essential to ensure their continued functionality and adaptability. As jail administrators and maintenance supervisors navigate the challenges of maintaining safety and security within aging correctional facilities, any solution adopted has to both address present security needs and also ensure long-term effectiveness. The Wedge retrofit for swinging doors offers an exceptional approach to future-proofing security in aging prisons, creating a safer environment...

The Human Costs of Old, Broken, and Faulty Jail Cell Door Locks

Written by Willo Products on July 18, 2023.

When considering jail cell door upgrades, it is crucial to understand the human costs associated with old, broken, and faulty locks.

The hidden costs of old, broken, & faulty jail cell door locks

Written by Willo Products on June 20, 2023.

When considering jail cell door upgrades, it is essential to evaluate both the monetary costs of maintaining old or broken locking mechanisms and the hidden costs.

In the News: The Wedge Lock Retrofit Part of Solution for System in Turmoil

Written by Willo Products on April 4, 2023.

According to an article first published in The State, county officials and jail administrators in Richland County, S.C. have taken decisive action to improve security at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, including a $2.5 million jail lock retrofit to install The Willo Wedge. The jail faces the same problems as many facilities across the country, including chronic understaffing and persistent security issues, with the state Department of Corrections demanding a strategy for remedial action by...