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Central Control is a secure space that occurs primarily in newer generation facilities. The Control Room, in older facilities, are typically located in the housing or living area and perform limited supervision functions. New generation Central Control rooms, however, performs the function of observing and controlling, by electronic means, all key doors, sallyports, communications, audio monitoring, video monitoring, access to the building, access throughout the building, etc. This allows for a keyless facility. The Central Control space then becomes the "master key" thus requiring the highest security in the building. With a keyless system, the risk of obtaining staff keys for escape is eliminated. Direct line -of -sight to key areas of control is also very desirable. STANDARDS - Title 24 does not require a Central Control space, nor does Title 15 respond to it. This space is a product of new generation design thinking in the United States and is led primarily by adult correctional facilities. EXISTING CONDITIONS AT THE SANTA ANA CITY JAIL FACILITY There is one secure enclosed Control Room in the facility that was designed for two officers, but is currently operated by one staff member. The Control Room contains limited door controls, elevator control, video monitoring system to various locations in and around the facility, and a unisex staff restroom. Although there have been some upgrades to the touch screen control panels, Control Room, and cameras throughout the Jail, there are still concerns regarding remaining original equipment in this Vital area. Radios, tasers, and dress alarms are issued from the Control room area. The total space allocated to the Control Room functions is 413 square feet. Observations and Evaluations - Consultant Evaluation Rating: 2.5 Adequate • The Control Room space and related areas are adequate for up two staff members. • The Control Room electronic equipment is operated by the original Legacy system that is now considered obsolete. The City does employ a former Legacy employee who conducts and maintenance and equipment repairs on the control system as needed. • The control system has failed in the past causing the administrative segregation housing unit to spontaneously go unsecure. • The fire control computer system is original and in working order. The smoke exhaust system is original and vents can be manually turned on. • The Control Room has two identical redundant equipment staff stations, but the system is never operated by two officers. • The City had budgeted to update Central Control with new monitors and modern equipment, but the upgrades at the time of this assessment were on hold. Appendix B. 65A-162