| NCJ Number: |
202947   |
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| Title: |
Correctional Officer Duress Systems: Selection Guide |
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PDF |
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| Date Published: |
October 2003 |
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| Annotation: |
The intent of this report is to assist corrections managers in
identifying, selecting, and deploying duress alarm systems, which permit alarm signals to be rapidly distributed in the event of
impending threats.
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| Abstract: |
The duress alarm system's ability to provide comprehensive alarm
coverage throughout a correctional facility is achieved through
wireless communication technologies. The typical duress system considered in this report consists of a network of transmitters and receivers (fixed or portable) strategically distributed throughout the facility and linked to a central command alarm and control point. The report presents a scheme for classifying guard duress systems, a simplified duress system model, basic issues to
address during the selection process, and an overview of relevant
(current and emerging) technologies. The classification scheme identifies the fundamental capabilities of the following types of duress alarm systems: panic button alarms, identification alarms, and identification/location alarms. Whereas panic button alarms
provide only alarm notification capabilities, the other types
identify the correctional staff member involved in a duress
situation when an alarm is activated. Identification/location
alarms also specify the location of activated alarms. An alarm/locator/control model is presented as a framework for
discussing the capabilities of various duress systems. Topics
discussed for the selection process include cost, installation
issues, alarm activation, and system scalability. The technologies of available systems include ultrasonic, infrared,
and radio frequency communication. The description of each technology emphasizes its advantages and disadvantages. Emerging technologies that may influence future alarm systems are also
described. Specific products and vendors are profiled. 13 figures, 5 tables, 22 references, and vendor contact information
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| Main Term(s): |
Corrections internal security |
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| Index Term(s): |
Alarm system evaluation; Alarm system technical information; Alarm systems; Correctional facilities; NIJ grant-related documents |
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| Grant Number: |
2001-RD-R-061 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Washington, DC 20531
SPAWAR Systems Ctr Charleston
North Charleston, SC 29419-9022 |
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| Corporate Author: |
SPAWAR Systems Ctr Charleston
United States of America |
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| Sale Source: |
SPAWAR Systems Ctr Charleston
P.O. Box 190022
North Charleston, SC 29419-9022
United States of America |
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| Page Count: |
81 |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Type: |
Report (Technical Assistance) |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Note: |
Dataset may be archived by the NIJ Data Resources Program at the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=202947 |
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