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>> these handcuffs are to secure an inmate to be seen by the doctor. these flex cuffs right here, about 150 pounds each. there have been many occasions inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is grated. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre ...

Inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themselves. >> this is a safety garment right here. this mat...

Everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themselves. >> this is a safety garment right here. this material, basically you cant rip this material so they cant use it like a sheet or blanket to rip easily. basically its a poncho, big old poncho that goes on them. thats it. no pillow, no bla...

Doctor. these flex cuffs right here, about 150 pounds each. there have been many occasions inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be u...

Sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themselves. >> this is a safety garment right here. this material, basically you cant rip this material so they cant use it like a sheet or blanket to rip easily. basically its a poncho, big old poncho that goes on them. thats it....

Were always communicating with the inmates here. we have to always watch them. we see all different things happening. were the eyes and ears for the medical staff. basically what we see we report to the doctor and report to the nurses. basically we are the front line dealing with these inmates. >> have a seat right there. >> but there remains an element of danger in this unit. because the inmates here are often unpredictable and violent, staff members must take every precaution to protect themse...

About 150 pounds each. there have been many occasions inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themse...

Inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themselves. >> this is a safety garment right here. this mat...

Handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> the psych population, theyre not allowed to have shoestrings, because shoestrings can be used as a tool for them to hurt themselves. >> this is a safety garment right here. this material, basically you cant ...

Doctor. these flex cuffs right here, about 150 pounds each. there have been many occasions inmates have popped these handcuffs right off of this thing. >> another primary concern for staff is keeping watch over suicidal inmates. >> basically in the cell is the sink, the toilet. everything you see that is graded. so that they cant use any type of material, clothing or any garment to hang themselves from. >> psych population, they are not allowed to have shoestrings because shoestrings can be used...