N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7003.9 – Key control.

(a) Consistent with the requirements of this section, the chief administrative officer shall establish written procedures for the control and use of all keys in a local correctional facility.
(b) All keys used in a local correctional facility shall be maintained in a safe and secure area.
(c) The chief administrative officer shall ensure that a duplicate of every key used in a local correctional facility is maintained. Such duplicate keys shall be maintained in a safe and secure area and shall be readily accessible when needed.
(d) Each local correctional facility shall establish procedures to ensure that all keys issued within such facility are properly controlled. A written record shall be maintained with respect to the control and issuance of keys and shall include the:
1. (1) name of any facility staff member issued the keys;
2. (2) date and time of issuance of the keys; and
3. (3) date and time of return of the keys.
(e) All keys which could provide prisoners with a means of exit from any local correctional facility shall not be permitted in any area where prisoners may gain access to such keys.