Project Overview

Professional System Engineering, LLC provided consulting, design, and engineering services for the construction of a new 72-bed state-of-the-art detention facility to house male juvenile offenders in need of secure care. Two key philosophies was applied in the design of all security systems for the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center. The first is the concept of simple operational security. The second key philosophy is the design of integrated systems using the latest and most dependable technologies.

The new 92,122 SF, $48.3 million facility will contain housing, administration, admissions/release, somatic/behavioral health, food service, education, recreation, and visitation areas. PSE designed a perimeter security fencing systems consisting of climb resistant fencing and perimeter detection system augmented by exterior video surveillance monitoring, door/gate control system, interior video surveillance/recording system, paging/intercom system, wired duress system, access control/card reader system, guard watch tour system, and a Master Control Center.

Services Provided

Security Systems
  • Master control design
  • Housing unit door control and monitoring
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) networking
  • Touch screen control system
  • Access control system
  • Intercom/paging system
  • Wired duress system
  • Watch Tour System
  • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

Video Surveillance System
  • CCTV, PTZ, and fixed cameras
  • Video switching, recording, and controls
  • Video monitoring

Perimeter Security
  • Entry gates/security vestibules
  • Fixed cameras
  • Security fencing
  • Perimeter intrusion
  • Detection system (PIDS)
  • Vehicle sallyport