DeKalb County Jail Addresses Security and Cold Weather Concerns with Window Fortifications and Lighting Upgrades

As temperatures drop, the DeKalb County Jail is taking steps to ensure security and warmth for its detainees by replacing broken cell windows with metal panels. The facility, housing over 1,900 individuals, is addressing health and security concerns caused by “deliberate inmate vandalism” that has damaged the windows, as per

FOX 5 Atlanta report

.

Sheriff Melody M. Maddox pointed to the vital need for immediate action, as reported by

FOX5 Atlanta

. “Not only does this situation represent a serious widespread breach of security, but it also presents a threat to the health and well-being of inmates as cold winter weather is upon us,” Maddox stated. The jail’s response involves securing broken, burned, cracked, or otherwise compromised windows with impenetrable metal panels to mitigate the risks associated with the upcoming winter season. The sheriff’s office has observed a pattern where broken windows are used to smuggle cigarettes, drugs, cellphones, and other illicit items.

Complementing the window repairs, the DeKalb County Jail is also transitioning to tamper-resistant, energy-efficient lighting for the cells. According to an article by

WSB-TV

, these upgrades are meant to improve visibility and further enhance safety within the jail.

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