Correctional Lighting
Intelligent Illumination for Secure EnvironmentsKenall’s Mission: Safety & Security First. Always.
In correctional environments, lighting plays a critical role in maintaining safety, visibility, and security. Fixtures must withstand constant use, resist tampering and abuse, and provide reliable illumination that supports both staff operations and inmate well-being.
Effective correctional lighting must:
- Support secure facility operations
- Meet IES-recommended correctional lighting best practices
- Address unique application requirements, including
- Housing style
- Luminaire construction
- Illumination levels
- Provide a controls-ready lighting platform
- Incorporate security features appropriate to the environment
- Deliver long-term durability in demanding conditions
Mighty Mac for Correctional Applications
The Mighty Mac correctional series provides far more than illumination. Featuring robust, security-engineered construction, certified performance, tunability options, and disinfection technology, these solutions help create cleaner, more comfortable environments while also maintaining the highest standards of safety and security for staff and inmates alike. By using adaptive lighting controls, schedules, scenes, energy strategies and facility protocols are fully supported.
Specific Applications
Testimonial
“USCF has many unique design features to ensure offenders’ safety and security, including the selected lighting systems. We are confident that Kenall luminaires are able to withstand any violent abuse while also providing the necessary light levels.”
Jerry Jensen | Deputy Director of Facilities Management, Utah Department of Corrections
Behavioral Health Correctional LightingWhere Therapeutic Design Meets Correctional Durability
Correctional behavioral health units require a unique lighting approach that balances patient safety, therapeutic support, staff observation, and correctional security. Unlike traditional housing, these spaces are designed to support treatment and recovery while still addressing the risks associated with self-harm, tampering, and abuse.
Safety is the primary concern in behavioral health environments. Luminaires should feature anti-ligature construction that eliminates attachment points and minimizes opportunities for self-harm. Smooth surfaces, concealed hardware, and tamper-resistant designs are essential.
Kenall offers LED lighting for Behavioral Health that combines the functional performance of our standard MedMaster healthcare series with the durability of our Mighty Mac correctional products.
Correctional Fixtures
For decades, correctional facilities have relied on Kenall's expertise in designing and manufacturing high-security lighting solutions. Built in the U.S. using heavy-gauge materials and engineered to meet or exceed IES-recommended light levels, Kenall luminaires are built to deliver dependable performance when safety and reliability cannot be compromised.
