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

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.

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

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

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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