Corrections and Detention Solutions

BCD provides validated video infrastructure for correctional environments, helping integrators support safer facilities with reliable recording, storage and failover solutions. With more than 25 years of experience, BCD develops solutions for demanding correctional environments, from juvenile detention centers to maximum security prisons.

Corrections and Detention Challenges

Security integrators face several challenges when designing detention center video surveillance systems:

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Wide coverage needs

Regulatory requirements

Large, complex facilities

Legal concerns

Wide coverage needs

Threats can occur inside and outside a correctional facility, encompassing contraband, theft and violence. Security teams need broad visibility and fast access to footage so they can respond quickly.

Regulatory requirements

While areas not covered by surveillance cameras may be the site of violence, laws prohibit surveillance that could violate civil liberties or privacy. Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), for example, there are strict rules to prevent voyeurism. High-coverage prison monitoring systems may also create Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concerns if cameras capture areas where protected health information could be visible or discussed.

Large, complex facilities

Some correctional facilities span multiple areas, including recreational spaces, outside spaces and cells. Each setting may have different security needs. For example, areas where individuals meet with their attorneys may need to respect attorney-client privilege. Security systems may be integrated with multi-layered building systems, such as alarms, guard towers and doors.

Legal concerns

Correctional facilities may need to retain incident footage for litigation, investigations or records requests, creating substantial storage and retrieval demands on prison video recording systems.

BCD Jail Surveillance Solutions

Our correctional facility video monitoring solutions are purpose-built for the needs of your corrections and detention clients. We offer:

Experience with government compliance: Our team develops systems designed to meet government procurement requirements, including Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) standards.
Cyber-hardened appliances: With cyber-hardening certification, we can provide hardware with enhanced protection against cyberattacks.
Integration and compatibility: Use BCD solutions with existing software, security systems and Video
Management System (VMS) platforms for customized, whole-facility security.
Disaster recovery and storage: Our solutions include disaster recovery via Harmonize Bridge. Video storage solutions support archiving and long-term retention of video data.
Access control: Access control integrations help facilities manage lockdown procedures, staff movement and visitor authorization.
Threat detection: Our validated AI solutions help security teams detect potential risks earlier through capabilities such as facial recognition, object identification and behavior analysis.

BCD maintains partnerships with access control providers to bring you and your customers expanded options.

What BCD Recommends

BCD creates application-specific, validated systems for your projects, with 24/7/365 support before and after the sale. For your detention and corrections customers, we recommend:

High-availability (HA) virtualized infrastructure: Storage area network (SAN)-focused machines store digital video files, allowing you to reduce spending on VMware or vSAN licensing. HA virtualized infrastructure solutions are scalable, with a self-healing architecture that helps you manage everything from critical building systems to access controls.

Surveillance HA: With Milestone XProtect® deployments, choose from symmetrical and asymmetrical failover configurations so secondary or backup recording servers are ready to secure every minute of footage.

Explore Our Options for Corrections and Detention Facilities

With short lead times, government contract experience, 24/7/365 technical assistance and global reach, BCD delivers application-specific systems for secure correctional and detention environments. Contact us to consult with experts about our products.

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