Project Overview
The Hartford JDC was a newly constructed, state-of-the-art juvenile detention center that was integrated to the existing Family Court building. Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided security design, project support, and construction administration services for the new 84-bed facility, an addition to the existing Family Courts building. The security system design consisted of touch screen control systems, both wired and wireless duress systems with location ID, access control, and alarm annunciation with video recording and call-up.
Services Provided
- Cabling and wiring requirements
- Conduit/raceway coordination
- Security equipment room layouts
- UPS and emergency power coordination
- Equipment room master control HVAC coordination requirements
- Communications links to the existing Courthouse’s access control system.
- State-of-the-art intercom/ paging system integrated with control and CCTV systems.
- Wired and wireless duress (man-down) system
- Access control system interfaced to existing courthouse systems with card reader access for staff and selected secure doors.
- Master control design room layout
- Programmable Logic Controlled (PLC) server computer and touch screen control (TSC) GUI screen integrated control system
- Door/Gate and detainee movement
- Utility and lighting control system
- Video surveillance system with state-of-the-art cameras, matrix switch, monitors, and digital video recording system.
Cheltenham, Maryland
