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

Performance Standard 3A: Security and Control

Controlled Access and Use

Keys

5-ACI-3A-22 (Ref. 4-4195)

(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the control and use of keys.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Key control plan. Format for reports.

Process Indicators : Facility logs. Documentation of key control activities (records, logs, completed forms).

Tools and Equipment

(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the control, inventory, and use of tools, culinary and medical/dental instruments and sup- plies (syringes, needles and other sharps).

5-ACI-3A-23 (Ref. 4-4196)

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Control plan. Inventory forms.

Process Indicators : Inventory logs and forms. Observation. Staff interviews.

Vehicles

5-ACI-3A-24 (Ref. 4-4197)

Written policy and procedure govern the use and security of institution vehicles.

Comment : Written policies and procedures should state the conditions under which inmates may drive vehicles. Responsibility and keys for certain vehicles may be as- signed to specific staff, but the pool of vehicles should be controlled by one person.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Vehicle records. Transport records and logs.

5-ACI-3A-25 (Ref. 4-4189)

An annual safety inspection of all vehicles is conducted by qualified individ- uals in accordance with state statutes for any vehicle that is owned, leased, or used in the operation of the facility.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staff training curriculum.

Process Indicators : Documentation of staff training and qualifications. Transport logs. Staff interviews. Inmate interviews.

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