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

Part 2: Security

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(MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure and practice provide for the safe unloading and reloading of firearms. Comment : None. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Training records; Staff interviews; Incident report(s). (MANDATORY) Written policy, procedure and practice of verification of current firearms certification prior to the issuance of firearm to transporta tion staff. Comment : Firearms should only be issued after verification of current firearm certification. Protocols : Written policy and procedures. Process Indicators : Firearms issuance documents; Firearms certification records; Interviews. Written policy, procedure, and practice require transport staff to be trained to safeguard their weapon from access by inmates or other unauthorized persons. Comment : All transport staff will remain alert and observant to situations that could allow inmates to access weapons worn by other officers, deputies, bailiffs, etc., as well as any other object that could be utilized as a weapon or an escape tool. Safeguards for firearms retention includes secure storage, use of unarmed staff to have direct contact with the inmate and escorting inmate away from holstered weapon. Protocols : Policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Transportation logs/checklists; Training records; Supervisor weapons checks; Video surveillance review records; Reports of weapon security concerns. Written policy, procedure, and practice govern the use of chemical agents and less-lethal munitions, including the following: 1. Chemical agents and less-lethal munitions are subject to stringent safety regulations and inspections. 2. Transport staff follow specific procedures for ensuring the security of chemical agents and less-lethal munitions.

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