How Do You Audit Prison Security Procedures?
Prison security audits are detailed physical and policy inspections conducted by the National Institute of Corrections. They are conducted in cooperation with, and often at the behest of, the state’s department of corrections in response to an issue of policy breakdown. The audits culminate in a written set of recommendations with which the prison must comply. Security and policy audits measure prison policies and procedures in contrast to their execution. The audits are performed by the National Institute of Corrections consultants, who are often representatives of prisons systems outside of that in which the audit is taking place. Audits are usually in response to an issue or incident in which policy or procedure was ineffective. Prison audits account for every area of prison protocol and safety from admission to discharge. The prison is physically inspected by an auditor who does a walking tour of the facility. A thorough inspection of each area can consume as much as a full week of
