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Unlocking safer spaces: Addressing vulnerable locking systems in modern corrections

When they become weak and outdated, it creates danger for everyone Every week, another headline emerges – an inmate escapes, an assault is committed within a facility or an incident occurs that puts correctional officers and staff at risk. Too often, the underlying issue is the same: failures in door and lock security. These vulnerabilities, though preventable, continue to plague correctional facilities across the country, leading to safety concerns, operational inefficiencies and legal liabilities....

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Beyond the price tag: Understanding the true costs of upgrading door and lock security

Standard measures are insufficient for the unique correctional environment Upgrading to tamper-resistant locks lowers a facility’s total cost of ownership – and its risk profile.Willo Products Many correctional facilities across the country are facing issues with door and lock security on their cell doors. There seems to be a constant drip of news stories at both state and county levels where broken, vulnerable or malfunctioning locks result in escapes, attacks on other inmates or assaults...

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