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

Part 3: Institutional Operations

Canine Units 5-ACI-3A-43 (Ref. 4-4208)

Where a canine unit exists, policy, procedure, and practice provide for the following:

• a mission statement, including goals and objectives • emergency plans that are integrated into the overall emergency plans of the facility

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Canine unit mission statement, goals and objectives. Emergency plans.

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility records and logs. Inmate interviews. Staff interviews.

5-ACI-3A-44 (Ref. 4-4209)

Where a canine unit exists, policy, procedure, and practice for training of han- dlers/dog teams and upkeep and care of animals provide for the following:

• criteria for selection, training, and care of animals • criteria for selection and training requirements of handlers • an approved sanitation plan which covers inspection, housing, transporta - tion, and daily grooming for dogs Each handler/dog team should be trained, certified, and recertified annually by a nationally recognized accrediting body or a comparable internal training and proficiency testing program.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Animal selection, training, and caring criteria. Training curriculum. Fitness requirements. Sanitation plan. Format for daily record.

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility records and logs. Inmate and staff inter- views. Personnel records. Training records. Incident reports.

5-ACI-3A-45 (Ref. 4-4210)

Where a canine unit exists, policy, procedure, and practice provide daily and current records on training, care of dogs, and significant events.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Animal training and caring criteria. Training curriculum.

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility records and logs. Inmate interviews. Staff interviews. Training records.

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