To operate safely and securely, jails and prisons must have a sufficient number of trained staff in the right places, at the right times, to cover required posts and positions. Unfortunately, many jail and prison systems across the country are experiencing a staffing crisis, with high vacancy and turnover rates, leading to dangerous and unhealthy conditions for both staff and incarcerated individuals. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people working in state prisons in 2023 reached its lowest level this century.

Facility administrators, entangled in this crisis, coupled with the need to maintain safe and secure operations, have to face the battle that is directly in front of them which can make it difficult to look ahead to see additional challenges or threats that may be heading their way. Administrators in these situations often lack the luxury of time for forward-looking support to act as a warning system. Overwatch Innovations was established to fulfill this need. By offering consulting services and intuitive cloud-based software applications, we aim to assist our clients in assessing, stabilizing, and innovating their staffing and operations, thereby optimizing their resources and enhancing efficiency.