2021 | San Diego Co. Pedestrian Tunnel Linking Jail & Courthouse

Black Creek Awarded Contract to Provide Security Control System for Pedestrian Tunnel Linking Central Jail and Courthouse

April 6, 2021 -

Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. has been selected to deliver the electronic security control system for the new underground Courthouse Commons Pedestrian Tunnel, connecting the New San Diego Central Courthouse at 1100 Union Street with the County Central Jail at 1173 Front Street. Spanning approximately 360 feet beneath public rights-of-way and a forthcoming high-rise mixed-use development on the former courthouse site, this tunnel will enable secure, efficient foot escorts by Sheriff’s deputies, replacing the current practice of transporting inmates by bus over the same two-block distance. The connecting pedestrian tunnel concept is similar to "skywalks" commonly seen spanning roadways between related buildings, but the restricted and fortified underground placement makes it ideal for transporting detainees in custody.

The tunnel’s security infrastructure will expand upon Black Creek’s existing Super Display® Touchscreen System currently deployed at the Central Jail. Leveraging this advanced touchscreen technology, deputies will be empowered to remotely operate doors, manage elevator access, control live and recorded video surveillance, and respond to intercom and duress alarms—all from the protected environment of an established control room. Since 2012, Black Creek has partnered with San Diego County to implement touchscreen-based solutions in the San Diego Central Jail, Facility 8 Detention Facility, East Mesa Reentry Facility, Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. In addition, Black Creek is providing the security system for the Rock Mountain Detention Facility, currently undergoing renovation.

This contract enables the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to leverage the latest advancements in correctional security technology, strengthening safety and accountability for personnel, inmates, and the public. Key benefits include reduced installation and maintenance costs, enhanced service responsiveness, and upgraded systems that deliver essential documentary evidence to support criminal prosecutions and defend against liability claims.

Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. is a national leader in correctional and public safety technology. Exclusively focused on the needs of jails, prisons, courthouses, and public safety agencies, Black Creek has redefined how security is managed in these critical facilities. Through innovative product development and seamless system integration, we deliver fully integrated, touchscreen-based security control systems and advanced software solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce the cost of corrections. With decades of experience and a singular focus on public safety, Black Creek is a turnkey provider of the most advanced security and facility management systems available — trusted by agencies across the country to modernize and secure their operations. Learn more about Black Creek.