Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 3: Institutional Operations

Control Center 5-ACI-3A-02 (Ref. 4-4175)

Space is provided for a 24-hour continuously staffed secure control center for monitoring and coordinating the institution’s security, life, safety, and com- munications systems. Staff assigned to a control center have access to a toilet and washbasin. There is a communication system between the control center and inmate living areas.

Comment : None.

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

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility records and logs. Maintenance records.

4-4176

Deleted January 2007

Correctional Officer Assignments 5-ACI-3A-03 (Ref. 4-4177)

Correctional officer posts are located in or immediately adjacent to inmate living areas to permit officers to hear and respond promptly to emergency situations.

Comment : The presence of correctional officers within hearing distance of inmate living quarters can help prevent inmate misbehavior and avoid disturbances.

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

Process Indicators : Observation. Staff interviews. Inmate interviews.

5-ACI-3A-04 (Ref. 4-4178)

There are written orders for every correctional officer post. These orders are reviewed annually and updated if necessary.

Comment : Written orders should specify the duties of each post and the procedures to be followed to carry out the assignment. Copies of the post orders should be available for all employees.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Post orders.

Process Indicators : Observation. Staff interviews. Documentation of staff receipt of post orders. Documentation of annual review and updating.

5-ACI-3A-05 (Ref. 4-4179)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for personnel to read the ap- propriate post order each time they assume a new post and to sign and date the post order.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Post orders. Acknowledgement form.

Process Indicators : Observation. Staff interviews. Documentation of staff receipt of post orders.

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