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The Correctional Administrator’s Guide to Cell Checks: Guard Tour Systems and Mobile RFID Inmate Tracking Systems

Understanding Cell Checks in Correctional Facilities Cell checks are known by many names. Depending on the purpose and the location, they may be called well-being checks, or suicide watches, or officer rounds. Critical Role in Facility Safety and Security Correctional officer using mobile RFID device for a cell check Cell checks ensure safety, security, and…

Mobile Inmate Tracking: Active or Passive RFID – Which is Right for You?

Introduction One question we are often asked is, “what is the difference between active and passive RFID inmate tracking systems?” As used for inmate tracking, the primary difference between active and passive RFID lies in how the tags communicate and their resulting capabilities. Active RFID Mobile Tracking Systems Inmates wearing “Prisonproof” Active RFID wristbands by…

The Who, What, When, and Where of Proof of Presence – You Provide the Why

We all learned about the “five W’s” in school.  Answer all five and you have the basics of a good story or a good newspaper article.  Your organization or business has the same need.  Whether it’s making certain your facility is secure, or confirming the well-being of people in your custody, you need to document…

Our Business is Proof of Presence

When people ask about our business and what we do, it sometimes prompts us to take a step back and think about that.  Here at Guard1, we do so many things for so many customers – making busy staff more efficient, helping corrections officers manage well-being checks and tasks, tracking people and things within a…

Streamline Your Operations with Customizable LaserPrint Wristbands by Guard1

Facilities that manage the care of individuals, seamless identification, and efficient operations are paramount. LaserPrint Wristbands, brought to you by Guard1, offer a practical and customizable solution that combines convenience, customization, and durability. By leveraging the envelope path of your laser printer, these printable wristbands present a host of benefits, making them the ideal choice…

Three Steps You Can Take to Ensure a Successful Guard1 Deployment

  Project Champion The most important key to a successful Guard1 deployment is a project champion who is engaged and involved. Your Project Champion can make sure that the project goes smoothly, staff are informed, and your facility is ready to take advantage of all Guard1 Real Time can offer. Hosted System A hosted system…

Streamline Compliance and Boost Accountability with Guard1 Real Time

Guard1 Has Solutions To Make Facilities Operate Safely and Efficiently “We have mandated compliance and regulations.” Whether you require proof of well-being checks for individuals in your care or custody, inspections of fire equipment or exit signage in your building, or services like staff training, medical visits, or recreation, Guard1 does that! You’ll see the…

10 Ways GUARD1 Improves Behavioral Healthcare Operations

In these days of increased regulation and staffing shortages, Guard1 offers solutions.  Here are ten.

Elopement Prevention at Behavioral Healthcare, Memory Care, & Elder Care Facilities

Elopement, or a patient leaving a healthcare facility without permission or notification, is a significant concern for behavioral healthcare, elder care, and memory care facilities. Patients with mental health conditions may wander away from the facility or attempt to leave. This puts them at risk of harm and can also create liability issues for the…

How a Simple Walk Through Your Jail Can Help Identify Suicide Risks and Prevent Inmate Suicides

Suicide remains the leading cause of death in America’s jails. According to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, from 2006 to 2016, suicide remained the leading single cause of death in local jails each year, accounting for nearly a third of jail deaths in 2016. While suicide is not limited to one race,…