Perf-Based Stds, Transportation of Inmates, 1st Ed_Jan 2025

Part 2: Security

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Written policy, procedure and practice require that personal property is transported in a separate compartment of the vehicle or transported in another vehicle, away from the inmate. Comment : Medically necessary items can be stored in the same vehicle compart ment, based upon agency policy and security concerns. Protocols : Written policy and procedures. Process Indicators : Transportation logs/records; Observation; Interviews.

2D. PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARD: SECURITY EQUIPMENT EXPECTED PRACTICES

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Written policy, procedure, and practice require that the Chief of Security or qualified designee conduct at least weekly inspections of all security devic es utilized in transport, noting items needing repair or maintenance. Items identified as needing repair/maintenance are removed from circulation until repairs are completed. The inspections are reported in writing to the warden/ superintendent and/or chief security officer. Comment : There should be a scheduled inspection procedure to ensure all equipment assigned/utilized for transportation are in proper working condition. Includes but not limited to: handcuffs, leg restraints, cuff protectors, belly chains, flexicuffs, electronic immobilization devices, body worn cameras, body armor and security devices to ensure devices are fully operational. The results of all inspections should be submitted in writing to the warden/superintendent and/or the officer in charge of security. Protocols : Written policy and procedure; Schedule; Weekly inspection forms. Process Indicators : Inspection reports; Maintenance and repair records. Written policy, procedure and practice require that transport staff are issued equipment for the secure storage of communication devices, firearms, elec tronic immobilization devices, munitions and chemical agents. Comment : Upon issuance of firearm, weapon or other security device, the trans port officer will be provided with proper fitting belts, appropriate holsters/carrier and/or weapon-mount for issued equipment. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Armory issuance logs; Observation; Staff interviews.

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