Built for the Way Jails Manage Inmate Property
CPI Guardian helps correctional facilities reduce property claims, organize inmate belongings, and reclaim valuable clothing-storage space.
Which CPI Guardian System Is Right for Your Facility?
CPI Guardian offers two distinct systems for two different inmate property challenges. Compare them below to see which solution best fits your facility.
Guardian 1416J
- Designed for inmate personal belongings at booking
- Creates a signed, tamper-evident property package
- Helps reduce lost-property claims and disputes
- Keeps property organized and easy to return at release
- Operates within sight of the inmate during intake
Property Room Expander
- Designed for inmate clothing and bulk property storage
- Vacuum-compresses bags to reduce storage space
- Helps contain odors
- Helps contain bedbugs and lice
- Improves property room organization and capacity
Three Property Room Problems We Help Solve
Jail property rooms have to protect inmate belongings, control limited storage space, and keep the release process organized. CPI Guardian systems are designed around those challenges.
Reduce Lost Property Claims
Create a clear, signed, tamper-evident package at intake so inmate belongings are documented and easier to return accurately at release.
Reclaim Property Room Space
Vacuum-compress inmate clothing and soft property to reduce the amount of valuable storage space required in the property room.
Contain Odors & Pests
Sealed clothing storage helps contain odors and reduces the spread of bedbugs and lice while property remains in storage.
Reduce Lost Property Claims and Release Delays with the Guardian 1416J
The Guardian 1416J creates a clear, signed, tamper-evident property package at intake — so items are documented once and returned exactly as stored
Creates a fully visible documented inventory signed by the inmate at intake
100% tamper-evident packaging that clearly shows if disturbed
Reduces false and legitimate lost property claims
Speeds release by eliminating re-sorting and repeated handling
Fixed factory settings prevent operator tampering and reduce errors
Simple, repeatable process that staff can learn quickly
Reduce Clothing Bulk, Odor, and Pest Risk with the Property Room Expander
Bulky inmate clothing consumes valuable storage space and contributes to odor and sanitation concerns. The Property Room Expander compresses clothing within your existing storage process — increasing capacity without requiring major operational changes
Compresses bulky clothing to significantly increase available storage space
Integrates with existing conveyor, hanging bag, or bin systems
Contains odor and helps contain contaminants at intake
Helps reduce the spread of pests within storage areas
Simple, repeatable process that staff can learn quickly
Fixed factory settings prevent operator tampering and reduce equipment wear
Why Facilities Choose CPI Guardian
CPI systems are currently used in over 550 correctional facilities nationwide
Ease of Use
Designed for straightforward operation in daily correctional environments. Minimal training required — staff can quickly learn a consistent, repeatable process.
Customer Service
Responsive support when you need it. Our team provides direct assistance and replacement parts quickly — minimizing disruption to intake and release operations. Every machine comes with a 24hr help number
Rugged & Operationally Controlled
Built for long-term correctional use. Heavy-duty construction combined with fixed factory settings prevents operator tampering, reduces errors, and minimizes equipment downtime.
3 Year Warranty
Backed by a comprehensive 3-year warranty that includes freight. If replacement is necessary, we handle it quickly to keep your facility operational.
Customer Testimonials
Prior to having these machines our property room was a disaster. The smell alone would be enough to keep you away. Once we started using these machines in our property room, we were able to organize the inmate property storage which saved us a lot of space and the smell is gone. Our staff actually like working with inmate...
Sioux Falls, SD
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with CPI / Guardian as a solution to our inmate property needs. We have utilized the CPI / Guardian inmate clothing and personal property sealing system in both our new and previous detention facilities. We have been partnering with CPI / Guardian for approximately 15 years...
Chief Jailer Sheriff’s Office
Prior to having these machines our property room was a disaster. The smell alone would be enough to keep you away. Once we started using these machines in our property room, we were able to organize the inmate property storage which saved us a lot of space and the smell is gone. Our staff actually like working with inmate...
Sioux Falls, SD
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with CPI / Guardian as a solution to our inmate property needs. We have utilized the CPI / Guardian inmate clothing and personal property sealing system in both our new and previous detention facilities. We have been partnering with CPI / Guardian for approximately 15 years...
Chief Jailer Sheriff’s Office