definition for: #thewedge

The Wedge is a patented surface mounted locking device developed by Willo Products to keep inmates locked in their cells.

The Wedge by Willo Products is a retrofit locking device that can be added to a jail door in order to keep inmates inside their cell.

The Wedge is a patented surface mounted locking device developed by Willo Products to keep inmates locked in their cells.How are inmates defeating the locks? ‘Sheeting’ or ‘credit carding’ the lock bolt are common terms for lock breaches. This can be done from the inside or outside of the locked door after opening has been prepared for breach. The inmate goal is to defeat the deadlock actuation that holds the locking bolt rigid once door is closed. The door appears to be secured, but tools such as a fabric/string, paper, plastic utensil/cups, or other common items are used to force the lock bolt back after door is closed. Indication lights back in the control room are often last line of defense, but they are ignored far to often by personnel inside control who are not exposed to the immediate threat presented to floor officers.