Why is ensuring proper identification critical in the visitation process?

Ensuring proper identification during the visitation process is crucial for verifying the relationship between the inmate and the visitor. This verification process is essential to maintain security within the correctional facility and to ensure that only approved individuals are allowed to visit inmates. By confirming the relationship, staff can manage potential risks associated with visits, such as contraband introduction or unauthorized interactions that could endanger the safety of inmates and staff. This control helps maintain a secure environment in which familial or approved visitations can occur without compromising the integrity of the facility.

In contrast to this, maintaining revenue from visitation fees or limiting the number of visitors does not address the core security concerns that identification aims to mitigate. While preventing identity theft is important, the primary goal of proper identification in this context focuses on confirming relationships and safeguarding the facility, rather than on broader administrative or financial issues.