Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling inmates disposed in their cells during emergency situations. The apparatus and methods may be applied to other doors or windows to block visualization there through. For example, if a school is on lockdown, a teacher may place a window shield on the window in the door to the classroom. This may prevent a threat from seeing into a room and possibly deter the threat from even entering the classroom. The apparatus includes a flexible magnetic cover which can be used by staff as a temporary cover for prison cell or school door windows. The apparatus may include a one-way viewing portion permitting persons to look in only one direction through the window shield. The apparatus could be used in any situation where people are confined for safety and security.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling inmates disposed in their cells during emergency situations. The apparatus includes a flexible magnetic cover which can be used by staff as a temporary cover for prison cell door windows. The apparatus may be used to help limit the inmate's visualization of prison emergency responses. Modern prison cell door designs include a cell door window but do not include any means to block this window. The apparatus may include a one-way viewing portion permitting persons outside the cell to look into the cell, but not permitting inmates inside the cell to see outside. The apparatus can be used in other situations, such as on operating room doors, for emergency room door windows, mental hospitals and in other situations where temporary blocking of a window is desirable. The apparatus could be used in any situation where people are confined for safety and security.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling inmates disposed in their cells during emergency situations. The apparatus of the present invention includes a flexible magnetic cover which can be used by staff as a temporary cover for prison cell door windows. The apparatus may be used to help limit the inmate's visualization of prison emergency responses. Modern prison cell door designs include a cell door window but do not include any means to block this window.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for controlling inmates disposed in their cells during emergency situations. The apparatus and methods may be applied to other doors or windows to block visualization there through. For example, if a school is on lockdown, a teacher may place a window shield on the window in the door to the classroom. This may prevent a threat from seeing into a room and possibly deter the threat from even entering the classroom. The apparatus includes a flexible magnetic cover which can be used by staff as a temporary cover for prison cell or school door windows. The apparatus may include a one-way viewing portion permitting persons to look in only one direction through the window shield. The apparatus could be used in any situation where people are confined for safety and security.