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

5. Training GOAL: The facility/agency conducts pre-service, in-service and specialized training to promote the effectiveness of staff, and other effected parties when transporting inmates outside the facility.

5A. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL EXPECTED PRACTICES

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Written policy, procedure and practice provides that staff assigned to trans port inmates outside the facility are selected based upon agency identified criteria. At a minimum, the criteria will require successful completion of pro bationary status and transportation training. Comment : Transportation of inmates is a high-risk operation, requiring experi enced and trained staff. Protocol : Written policy and procedure; Job description and qualifications. Process Indicators : Training records; Personnel records. Written policy, procedure and practice requires that all staff who may trans port inmates will complete initial transportation specific training. Transpor tation specific training is provided to ensure transporting officers understand the policies, procedures and guidelines for the safe and secure transportation and/or transfer of inmates outside the facility. Comment : Agency policies and procedures regarding inmate transportation must be reviewed and understood prior to undertaking transportation officer duty into the community. Training provides for consistent application of the policies and procedures and a review of any transportation incidents during the previous year. Protocols : Written policy and procedure; Training curriculum; Training plan for staff who may transport inmates. Process Indicators : Initial and annual training records.

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