What happens during the security screening?
Once you’re called in, the door to the waiting room will slide shut. Stand close to the doors as the guard takes one person at a time through the metal detector. There are plastic tubs into which you are to place shoes, belts, eyeglasses, and coats. After passing through the metal detector, the guard will run one more check and then return your items. Only female officers search female visitors. Keep in mind that procedures vary somewhat by institution. Plan on the most stringent precautions. The COs (Corrections Officers, which is the term they prefer over “guards”) will let you know if there is something you do not have to do, remove, pass through, sign, etc. It is best to be humble about these procedures.
Once you’re called in, the door to the waiting room will slide shut. Stand close to the doors as the guard takes one person at a time through the metal detector. There are plastic tubs into which you are to place shoes, belts, eyeglasses, and coats. After passing through the metal detector, the guard will run one more check and then return your items. Only female officers search female visitors. Keep in mind that procedures vary somewhat by institution. Plan on the most stringent precautions. The COs (Corrections Officers, which is the term they prefer over “guards”) will let you know if there is something you do not have to do, remove, pass through, sign, etc. It is best to be humble about these procedures.
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