Corrections / Justice

Scope of Work: Professional System Engineering, LLC continues to serve as the physical security, perimeter security, security electronics, detention hardware, technology, life safety, and communications consultant for the preparation of Bridging Documents for the proposed new SCI Graterford East and West facilities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS). These two facilities will be constructed in a design/build effort at the site of the existing SCI Graterford with a proposed capacity of 4,100 beds. SCI Graterford East will be a 2,100-bed, maximum-security prison; and SCI Graterford West will be a 2,000-bed, medium-security prison.

SCI Graterford East and West is a replacement project for one of the largest state correctional facilities. The expansion is the keystone to a major statewide rehabilitation and enlargement to handle a growing incarceration trend in Pennsylvania. Over $6 million in systems were specified by PSE for the proposed $431 million site allocation.

The two facilities will share a secure perimeter and support services building, but will have their own master control rooms and integrated security systems.

• Security zoning
• Impact/attack ratings
• Hardening analysis
• Control center design

Security Electronics

• PLC control systems
• Touchscreen control
• Digital video
• Intercom/paging
• Wireless duress
• Watch tour

Detention Hardware

• Pneumatic locking system
• Swing door detention locks
• Sliding door detention locks
• Gate locks
  

• Shelter-in-place scenarios
• IBC conditional use group IV
• NFPA life safety I-3 analysis
• Integration requirements

Perimeter Security

• Security fencing
• Multiple detection systems
• Vehicle sallyport
• Site digital video
• Security lighting/controls

Communications

• Data communications
• Voice communications
• Satellite TV distribution
• Inmate phone infrastructure
• Video conferencing