Outdoor exercise areas can be adjacent to allow movement in and outside the jail without going through the jail or past other cells. The decrease in inmate movement means less chance of smuggling and trading of contraband. His staff is planning a tour after the first of the year. A second method of supervision is called remote surveillance, Rea's report said. Dalton said that type of supervision can become problematic if inmates in one cell can view across the centralized control center and see into other cells.
Inmates acting up in one cell can antagonize or promote disobedience in the other cells.
Considering factors such as personal safety and security and appeal of the environment can make big differences in employee turnover, Rea said. Post your thoughts in The Public Forum. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.