Betagov Study 100 Cell Check Accuracy

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The BetaGov Electronic Cell Check System Study found that cell checks at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) improved from just 56% cell-check accuracy with video and paper logs to 100% accuracy with an electronic cell check system.

Study: Electronic Cell-Checks vs Paper Logs & Video

The study is based on a 3-month trial with two adjacent pairs of housing unit blocks.  It examines the differences in using an electronic cell check system compared to a system that cross-checks paper logs with video camera footage.

Results: 100% Cell-Check Accuracy vs 56% Accuracy

when comparing performance between the two systems, 100% of electronic cell checks were reported accurately in the designated housing units.

In comparison, only 56% of the checks were completed accurately with the paper logs, and there were discrepancies between the videotape and the paper logs regarding completed checks

In comparison, only 56% of the checks were completed accurately with the paper logs, and there were discrepancies between the videotape and the paper logs regarding completed checks and the timeliness of the checks.

This stark difference between electronic cell checks and paper-based systems that use video camera footage to verify has added a new level of urgency for correctional teams to adopt an electronic system that effectively improves their cell check rate.

In order to improve the accuracy of cell checks, you need an electronic cell check system that improves cell-check accuracy and provides a comprehensive digital log for required reporting.

Challenges with Paper Logs & Video

Using an electronic cell check system can help correctional facilities drastically improve cell-check accuracy.  Providing regular electronic updates for cell checks will can lead to several improved outcomes for correctional facilities such as:

• Increased cell-check accuracy to improve compliance
• A comprehensive digital log to help with audits and inspections
• Documented checks that can protect facilities from liability

As correctional facilities continue to navigate the uncertain environment of today’s correctional climate, the ability to regularly view made and missed cell checks is critical.

And that starts with having the ability to have correctional officers made accurate cell-checks with a complete digital record to protect from liability.

The correctional facilities that adopt electronic cell check systems will always be one step ahead in safety and accuracy.

Discover how else an electronic cell-check system can allow your correctional officers to improve compliance, reduce liability, and get more done.

Download the full BetaGov Study here.

Benefits of Electronic Cell-Check Systems

Future Outlook

But if you’re using paper-based systems and video camera footage, reaching 100% cell check accuracy is a lot harder to do.

Paper logs make it tough to understand what checks were made, if they were made or missed, and who was responsible for them – which is something correctional facilities need to keep staff and inmates alike safe as well as protect from liability.