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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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Correctional News Spotlights Willo: “Eighty Years of Excellence”

Willo Products reflects on its evolution and prepares to debut new detention solutions in 2025 By Lindsey Coulter/Correctional News “Willo Products of Decatur, Ala., is in the business of safety and security, centered on cell-door locking systems. The company has seen a lot of evolution across its 80 years of operation and is excited to kick off its ninth decade of manufacturing high-quality detention locking systems, hard-wired door control solutions, parts and services. After...

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