Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Performance Standard 1D: Training and Staff Development

Specialized Training

Emergency Unit

5-ACI-1D-18 (Ref. 4-4089)

Written policy, procedure and practice provide that correctional officers as- signed to an emergency unit have at least one year of corrections and 40 hours of specialized training before undertaking their assignments. Prior military or civilian corrections or law enforcement experience can substitute for the one year of experience. Other staff must have at least one year of experience in their specialty within a correctional setting. The specialized training may be part of their first year training program. Officers and staff assigned to emergency units receive 40 hours of training annually, at least 16 of which are specifically related to the emergency unit assignment and which cover emergency plan response. Staff assigned to emergency units shall be required to participate in annual training that test emergency plan systems for natural and man-made disasters.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Job descriptions. Training curriculum. Training records forms and formats.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Training records.

Use of Force

5-ACI-1D-19 (Ref. 4-4090)

All security and custody personnel are trained in approved methods of self-de- fense and the use of force as a last resort to control inmates.

Comment : All security and custody personnel should be trained in the techniques of using physical force to control and/or move inmates with minimal harm and discomfort to both inmates and staff.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Job descriptions. Training curriculum. Training records forms and formats.

Process Indicators : Personnel records. Training records.

Use of Firearms

5-ACI-1D-20 (Ref. 4-4091)

(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all per- sonnel authorized to use firearms receive appropriate training before being assigned to a post involving the possible use of such weapons. Firearms train- ing covers the use, safety, and care of firearms and the constraints on their use. All personnel authorized to use firearms must demonstrate competency in their use at least annually.

Comment : Firearms training should be thorough, conducted using a systematic curriculum, and documented. The word annually in the standard refers specifically

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