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

Performance Standard 3A: Security and Control

5-ACI-3A-06 (Ref. 4-4180)

Written policy, procedure, and practice facilitate personal contact and inter- action between staff and inmates.

Comment : Staff effectiveness is limited if the only staff available are placed in isolated control centers during periods of inmate activity in the housing units.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Facility plans/specifications.

Process Indicators : Observation. Staff interviews. Inmate interviews.

5-ACI-3A-07 (Ref. 4-4181)

Written policy, procedure, and practice require that when both males and fe- males are housed in the facility, at least one male and one female staff member are on duty at all times.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staffing plans.

Process Indicators : Records of staff deployment. Facility logs. Staff interviews. Inmate interviews.

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that no inmate or group of inmates is given control or authority over other inmates.

5-ACI-3A-08 (Ref. 4-4182)

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Post orders.

Process Indicators : Observation. Staff interviews. Inmate interviews.

Permanent Log 5-ACI-3A-09 (Ref. 4-4183)

Written policy, procedure, and practice require that correctional staff main- tain a permanent log and prepare shift reports that record routine informa- tion, emergency situations, and unusual incidents. Comment : Adequate supervision of inmates requires a formal written reporting system. Each correctional officer in each housing unit on each shift should main- tain detailed records of pertinent information regarding individual inmates and groups of inmates.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Record keeping forms and formats.

Process Indicators : Completed logs. Completed shift reports.

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