Biohazards in secure facilities
Detention facilities see frequent biohazard events: self-harm, assaults, deliberate smearing or throwing of bodily fluids, overdoses, deaths in custody and sewage backups from tampered plumbing. In-house staff and inmate workers handle routine cleaning, but many events call for trained outside cleanup, both to protect staff and to restore cells and common areas properly.
How projects work
- Security first. We follow your facility's procedures for clearance, escort, tool control and movement. Our team works only in areas you have secured.
- Coordinate with investigators. After a death or serious incident, cleanup waits until investigators release the area.
- Remove contaminated mattresses, bedding and other porous items.
- Clean and disinfect cells, bunks, fixtures, walls, vents and floors. Stainless steel fixtures and painted block clean well. Grout, damaged coatings and penetrations need extra attention.
- Address drug residue where fentanyl or other drugs are suspected, using wet-wipe methods that avoid spreading residue.
- Document the work for your incident records, insurer and oversight bodies.
Transport vehicles and sally ports
Transport vans, cages and sally ports are often contaminated during intake. These areas can be included in the same visit or set up for periodic deep cleaning.
Courthouses and holding areas
Courthouse holding cells, police station booking areas and juvenile facilities have the same needs on a smaller scale. We work with sheriffs' offices, police departments, counties and private operators where we serve.
Common questions
Do your workers need security clearance?
We follow whatever background check and clearance process your facility requires for contractors. Please tell us your requirements early so the team can be cleared in advance.
Can you respond to a death in custody?
Yes, once investigators and the medical examiner release the scene. Records are kept confidential.
Do you clean cells while the facility is operating?
Yes. Work is done in areas you've cleared and secured, around normal operations.