Prevention Over Prosecution: How MPBS Can Stop Indecent Exposure Incidents Before They Happen
- Wild Buffalo Technologies & Innovations
- Dec 11
- 2 min read
A Case Study in Why Privacy Screening Matters
A recent federal court case highlights a persistent problem in correctional facilities—one that could be prevented with proper privacy screening.
The Johnson Case: When Prevention Fails
In United States v. Johnson (2025 WL 3073632, 10th Cir. 2025), an inmate in an Oklahoma federal facility repeatedly activated his cell's distress alarm to summon correctional officers. When officers arrived to respond to the apparent emergency, they were subjected to indecent exposure through the cell door window.
This wasn't isolated. The inmate had engaged in this behavior at least four times previously at a Louisiana federal prison. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to three additional years in prison.
The Real Question: Why Should Officers Experience This at All?
While the legal system held the offender accountable, every incident like this represents:
Violation of the officer's dignity, mental well-being, and safety
Time spent on incident reports and disciplinary proceedings
Potential facility liability
Emotional stress on staff
An avoidable hostile work environment
The officer who responded to that distress alarm shouldn't have had to witness this.
The MPBS Solution: Prevention Through Design
For over 15 years, Wild Buffalo Technologies & Innovations has provided a simple solution:
Magnetic Privacy Blinds & Screens (MPBS).
How It Works: When inmates cannot make visual contact with officers through cell door windows, they lose the audience these behaviors require. MPBS attaches magnetically to cell doors and windows, eliminating visual access and giving staff tactical control over when privacy screening is deployed.
Real Results From Correctional Facilities Nationwide
Incident Prevention: Significant reductions in indecent exposure, gang signaling, and inappropriate visual conduct
Officer Protection: Protects staff dignity, safety, and mental well-being
Reduced Administrative Burden: Fewer disciplinary reports and investigations
Compliance: Maintains HIPAA and PREA privacy requirements
Liability Reduction: Demonstrates proactive care and reduces exposure to lawsuits
The Original Patented Solution
Wild Buffalo Technologies & Innovations is the original inventor and only authorized manufacturer of Magnetic Privacy Blinds & Screens.
Every MPBS unit offers the ultimate jail cell privacy cover as well as:
Custom-made to your facility's specifications
Assembled in the USA with durable materials
Resistant to mold, rot, and mildew
Backed by a one-year warranty (zero claims in 15+ years)
Designed by corrections professionals, for corrections professionals. Our founder, Gilberto Davila Jr., served as a Florida Sheriff's Corrections Deputy and Lee County Sheriff's Office CERT team member.
The Bottom Line
The Johnson case proves the legal system can hold offenders accountable after the fact. But accountability doesn't undo the harm to officers.
Prevention is always better than prosecution.
Jail detention window blinds offer simple privacy-screening solutions that eliminate opportunities for these incidents to occur—protecting officers, reducing liability, and creating a safer environment for everyone.
Learn More
Discover how MPBS can prevent incidents at your facility.
Visit: https://wildbuffaloti.com Contact us for a custom quote.
Reference: Wallentine, K. (2024, December 3). "When prior bad acts matter: How the Johnson case clarifies evidence rules." United States v. Johnson, 2025 WL 3073632 (10th Cir. 2025)
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