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

Part 3: Safety

Protocol : Written policy and procedures; State or local statute. Process Indicator : Inspection reports; Observation; Maintenance records.

1-TS-3B-02

Safety repairs are completed immediately. Vehicles are not used again until safety repairs are made. Comment : None. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Maintenance records and receipts; Reports of vehicle problems/requests for repair or maintenance; Documentation of completed safety repairs. Written policy, procedure and practice prohibits the use of personal vehicles for inmate transport. Comment : None. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Transport logs. Written policy, procedure and practices provides that where seatbelts are available, the use of seat belts is applied according to agency policy. Comment : Not applicable for vehicles which are not equipped with seatbelts. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Observation; Staff and inmate interviews; Pictures; Vehicle inspection reports. Written policy, procedure and practice prohibit the modification or addition of any seating to transportation vehicles by transport personnel. Under no circumstances shall any staff or inmate be permitted to travel on makeshift seating. Comment : Seating should not be modified to transport more inmates than authorized to hold. This does not preclude the use of infant car seats. Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Process Indicators : Observation; Pictures; Interviews; Vehicle inspection; Transportation logs.

1-TS-3B-03

1-TS-3B-04

1-TS-3B-05

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