Security-System-Related Failures

The Institute is prepared to deal promptly and effectively with malfunctions and/or failures of any component of its security system.

Mechanical Failures

Staff will promptly report to the Safety & Security Department any observed malfunction or failure of a security system component

• Intrusion detection device

• Locking mechanism or security door

• Card-access control device

Security staff will investigate the report and take action as appropriate, including

• Summon appropriate staff to make repairs

• Arrange alternative coverage

Staffing Shortage

• In the event of an unexpected shortage of Safety & Security staff due to illness, disruption in hiring, or (illegal) union strike or job-action, the facility will maintain security by:

  • Instituting over-time coverage

  • Calling-in Officers from other New York State facilities in the immediate area

  • Calling-in New York State Police 

  • Temporarily "deputizing" other employees to take on duties as needed

  • Temporarily hiring private security staff