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DOC shall conduct security staffing post-audits of each prison every 3 years. House Bill 397
required NCDOC to report progress in implementing staffing recommendations of the
National Institute of Corrections (NIC)
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Facility Heads of each prison will develop a written standard operating procedure specific to
their facility
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Activity Charting involves identification of all the activities that are required to occur and chart
them over a 24 hour grid at each institution. This information may produce previously
overlooked ways to generate staffing efficiencies.
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Response Team designations refers to the designation to be assigned to an officer based
on his/her assigned reponse level in an emergency. Response level designations are: |
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Standard Operating Capacity (SOC) is the number of general population inmates with one
inmate per cell in single cell housing; or, for dormitory style housing, the number of inmates
who can be housed in each dormitory allowing for 50 square feet of living space and 25 feet
of dayroom space per inmate, no bunks in center aisles, and at least 32 inches between bunks.
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Expanded Operating Capacity (EOC) is the number of general population inmates with one
inmate per cell in single cell housing plus the number of cells that house two inmates; or, for
dormitory style housing, the number of inmates in dormitories operating at varying
percentages above SOC, not to exceed 130% of SOC.
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Maximum Operating Capacity (MOC) includes every bed in use that is not in SOC or EOC to
include segregation cells, skilled and acute medical beds, acute mental health beds, and
temporary beds.
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Post Chart refers to an actual listing by title of all security posts necessary to operate a prison.
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Pull Posts refers to the designation of a post as a Pull Post Level I, Level II, or Level III to
assist supervisors when determining which posts must be temporarily collapsed or closed
due to emergencies, staffing shortages, overtime reduction efforts, or other reasons deemed
necessary by the shift supervisor or facility management.
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Who is responsible for determining the number of security staff required to provide a safe
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Who is responsible for developing a security roster covering post level designations, gender
specific posts, and approving and forwarding the roster for quarterly review. |
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Medium and Close custody inmates will be under armed perimeter security provided through
the use of an electronic instrusion perimeter patrol system or towers, and when outside the
secure perimeter will be under the control of armed Correctional Officers.
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No material or device which could distract the attention of the officers will be allowed on the
post. Unauthorized items include newspapers, magazines, books, cell phones, and
non-division issued radios.
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Departmental intercom systems, telephones, and radios, will be used for official business only.
Firearms and other issued equipment will be handled in a safe manner.
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Each Officer, including probationary officers, must fully read the applicable post orders for
their assigned post (s).
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The Warden/Administrator/Superintendent or designee, Deputy Warden/Assistant Supt., and
designated department heads are to visit the institution's living and activity areas to encourage
informal contact with staff and inmates and informally observe living and working conditions.
How often must they visit by policy? |
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All Correctional Officers shall be thoroughly familiar with Emergency Operating Procedures
and the operation of Standard firearms, CPR, and Self Defense.
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The health of each inmate shall be safeguarded. The cleanliness and sanitation of each post
is the responsibility of the Officer assigned to the post. Inmates shall be clothed in clothing
that affords adequate protection against the elements. Who is responsible to insure inmates
have adequate clothing? |
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Correctional Officers shall maintain a professional and objective relationship in their dealings
with employees, inmates, individuals supervised by DOC, visitors, and the general public.
Situations where correctional staff are unable to strictly comply with this requirement shall
report the matter to supervisory staff in writing within forty eight (48) hours.
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Before any Officer of DOP accepts custody of a committed inmate, the receiving Officer shall
carefully check the commitment papers.
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Correctional Officers shall remain alert and in full possession of their faculties at all times
while on duty. Failure to remain alert is cause for disciplinary action and is considered: |
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| Unacceptable Personal Conduct |
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Security Rosters will list all security personnel and their work locations each day. Each roster
will identify: |
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A and B Response teams
Cell Extraction teams
SCBA approved staff
PERT & SORT staff |
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| Security Rosters will also list: |
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Staff working on off-days
Staff on leave
Staff attending training
Staff working away from the facility |
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| Daily Security Rosters (hardcopy or electronic filing) will be maintained for how long? |
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When an Officer submits a "Request for Leave" form to shift supervisors, the supervisors
should review and provide the employee with a written decision within: |
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Each facility will develop a formal process for allowing employees to request shift changes or
post assignment changes. The request must be submitted to the Facility Head or designee.
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Pull Post Level I is the first post pulled in order to provide coverage elsewhere in the facility,
reduce overtime, or designated as a first responder. Pulling Post Level I still allows for full
delivery of services, programs, and facility operations. Overtime is always authorized
to fill these posts.
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Pull Post Level II is the second priority post to be pulled if coverage is needed in another area
or reduce overtime. The facility should be able to perform normal operations but Programs,
Education, and work activities may need to be scaled back. Post assignments are prioritized
with overtime based on population requirements and duration of reduced staff availability.
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Pull Post Level III posts are considered critical posts and are almost never pulled unless there
is a riot or emergency. Pulling a Level III post would normally require No programs and
restrictive/lockdown operations to meet custody and control needs. Overtime for Level III
posts will normally be authorized.
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Permanent changes to facility post charts must be approved by the Assistant Director of
Auxiliary Services.
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Temporary changes to facility post chart staffing patterns or creation of additional posts to
meet short term operational needs may be approved by Facility Heads and Region Directors for: |
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| Facility Head 30 days - Region Directors 90 days |
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No supervisory post will be designated as gender specific. These standards apply to facilities
housing male inmates. Facilities housing female inmates may use gender specific posts
based on operational needs and considerations for female offenders.
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Small Minimum security facilities with less than 150 inmates may utilize one gender specific
post per shift.
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Medium security dormitories may post one gender specific post in the housing area of each
dormitory for conducting complete searches, leaving one or two posts non-gender specific.
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Close Security single cell housing facilities for regular population inmates may post one
gender specific post in the housing area of each unit for conducting complete searches,
leaving two or more posts non-gender specific.
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Inmates will not be supervised by Officers of the opposite gender while showering, or in the
toilet area unless privacy screening is provided, except in emergency situations where safety
and security issues dictate otherwise.
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Inmates are required to cover themselves while not in the shower or toilet and when in route
to the shower and toilet.
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Control Room assignments, inmate escort Officers, and posts not requiring specific intrusive
supervision involving viewing genitalia and buttocks areas of the body are not designated as
gender specific to the inmate being supervised.
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Cell Extraction Teams should be gender specific in such settings when time and circumstances
allow. This applies to medical restraint teams where inmate resistance is anticipated.
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There are no gender restrictions regarding the transport of minimum custody inmates.
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Outside work details on facility property, Minimum custody work squads and litter crews,
and Medium custody road squads may all be supervised by the opposite gender.
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Clothed searches of male inmates may be done by either sex, but clothed searches of female
inmates by male staff will only be conducted during an emergency situation as determined by
the shift supervisor. Strip searches of inmates will only be conducted by the same sex except
in emergencies as determined by the shift supervisor.
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Facility Heads should conduct a quarterly review of the facility post chart and should note
loaned positions, special assignments, and submit to the Divisions Operations Manager.
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The Division Operations Manager is responsible for conducting on site post-reviews on every
prison at least: |
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| The following inmates are eligible for Double cell housing: |
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Minimum custody
Medium custody |
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| The Unit Manager will review requests for Double cell housing reassignments: |
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| 1st and 15th day of each month |
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Inmates cannot file a grievance due to Double cell housing assignments.
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A medium custody highway work squad will consist of a maximum of 8 inmates supervised
by 2 armed correctional officers, one who is designated as the Lead correctional officer.
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Inmates for Medium custody road squads are recommended for assignment by the facility
classification authority and approved by the Facility superintendent or designee.
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Medium custody road squad inmates selected will be in activity grades 1, 2, 3, or 4, and will
be physically capable of performing any type of manual labor.
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| FALSE-3 & 4 cannot work road squad |
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Medium custody inmates selected for Road squad duty must not have a detainer or
confirmed pending charges for Class A or B criminal offenses or any high profile notorious
crime and must be within 36 months of minimum custody eligibility before being selected
for medium custody road squad duty.
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The Lead Correctional Officer and Correctional Officer in a medium custody road squad
will be armed with a shotgun and handgun. An exception to the Lead Correctional Officer
carrying a shotgun may be made by the Superintendent.
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Road squads shall travel to and from the designated work location by the most direct route.
They should refrain from stopping at stores, restaurants, etc., except in cases of emergency
or if staff have a call of nature.
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Surrendered shotguns are to be carried slung over the head and shoulder. Surrendered
handguns are to be secured in a pocket or belt for the purpose of securing a handgun from
another road squad officer.
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Road squad officers should remain on the same side of the road as the working inmates but
can supervise the inmates from the road squad vehicle.
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| While on road squad work assignments, inmates are given water breaks a minimum of once: |
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If an inmate needs to use the bathroom and the road squad vehicle is too far away from the
work site, what should the Lead Officer do? |
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| Move the vehicle closer to the work site |
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Staff that have to use a restroom will NOT use natural areas/woods. They may use the road
squad toilet but if they do the inmates must be positioned so that they cannot see the
officer at the toilet. Another option is that the officer may stop to use the restroom at a
DOT substation, convenience store, restaurant, etc.
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Officers on a road squad are authorized to use deadly force to prevent the escape of a
convicted felon or to defend themselves or others from a deadly attack.
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Inmates assigned to highway work squads are not to wave, yell, talk, or communicate in any
way to the general public or enter any building except in the line of duty. Inmates will not
use loud or boisterous language among themselves or engage in conversation that is
detrimental to their work.
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| The following standard equipment is authorized for use by road squad officers: |
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All Lead Correctional Officers and Correctional Officers assigned to Medium Custody Road
Squad duty will be afforded the option to wear ballistic body armor on the outside of
their uniform shirt.
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Generally inmates are NOT required to work if the chill factor is below ___ or if the
temperature is above ___ . |
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| 20 degrees Fahrenheit, 95 degrees Fahrenheit |
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On Medium custody road squads, work activities prohibited are Chain saw operation,
tree climbing, salt bin maintenance, and bush axe use.
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Inmates are prohibited from working over, beside, on or in water where they might
reasonably drown unless life vests, ring buoys & rescue skiff with standby personnel are
provided. Recreational swimming is not allowed.
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Job assignments requiring Road squads to work on the paved portion of the roadway are
performed only if a flagman is provided by DOT.
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Each Correctional Superintendent who furnishes Medium custody inmates for Road squad
duty will insure that all Correctional Officers assigned to Road squad duty have completed: |
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| Basic training and Road squad supervision |
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| Inmates assigned to Road squads earn how much per day and what level of gain/earn time? |
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| $.70 per day, earn/gain time 3 |
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If the prison population needs to be reduced to a manageable level, the Parole Commission
may release on parole a number of prisoners to obtain that objective at the direction of: |
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Whenever a prisoner misuses the plumbing facilities in his/her cell, the Sergeant may order
that the water cut off and make a written report to the Institution Head as soon as practical. No
later than 8 hours after the initial termination of water, the Institution Head will issue a written
order directing when and under what circumstances the water to the cell be restored. The order
should provide for temporary restoration of the water if possible, for sanitation and hygiene
purposes, and initiation of disciplinary action on the inmate involved should be implemented.
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DOC may utilize jails and local confinement facilities for the custody of inmates committed to
DOC. A written jail contract is approved by the Region Director. The jail facility will have
a copy of "Operational Guidelines for Use in Jail Facility Housing for DOC inmates," and
a copy of : |
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| DOP Policy & Procedures manual |
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The IM Maternity Leave program is designed for temporary in-state leave privileges for
minimum custody inmates who give birth while committed to DOC. Maternity Leave must be
taken in the home of an inmate's legal relative who must also be the caretaker approved by
the Dept. of Social Services. Inmate Maternity Leave under no circumstances will exceed: |
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A request for Maternity Leave must be made at least 6 weeks prior to the anticipated date of
birth to allow time for processing. The Superintendent of the NC Correctional Center for
Women may deny or withdraw approval for Maternity Leave if the inmate's sentence is
greater than 5 years or had 2 or more major offenses on their institutional record within
6 months prior to anticipated date of delivery.
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| The temporary leave form for the Inmate Maternity Leave program is: |
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| Who is the Approving Authority for the Inmate Maternity Leave program? |
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Inmates on Maternity Leave do NOT receive gain time.
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Acceptance of gainful employment by an inmate while on Maternity Leave can be cause for
termination of leave privileges.
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| Who is responsible for developing key and lock control procedures for a Correctional Facility? |
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| Superintendent/Institution Head |
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Inmates should never handle security keys. According to policy, keys should never be thrown
from one staff member to another or slid from one point to another across a desk or floor.
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A duplicate set of Emergency keys should be kept in an outside armory or tower.
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| Facility key control procedures require that an audit be performed by the Superintendent: |
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| Who is responsible for the security of the facility's safe combination? |
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In Tobacco free facilities smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of flammable liquids, gases,
vapors, or food preparation and serving areas. Inmates may NOT board the transfer bus with
tobacco products in their possession.
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American Indian Religion Practioners may use ceremonial tobacco stored in a sacred items
box while at tobacco free facilities. The Chaplain distributes the tobacco for worship. The
Chaplain or designee will assist in lighting the tobacco and white sage (herbs) while smudging.
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The American Indian Religion Practioner may possess ceremonial tobacco, paraphernalia, and
lighting devices only when in a prayer circle. The Facility Head will determine the days for
devotion. Practioners should be allowed to smudge and pray no less than … |
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DOC employees are prohibited from using tobacco and tobacco-less products in their personal
vehicles until the vehicle has left the grounds of the tobacco free facility. Violations of this
policy will constitute Unacceptable Personal Conduct and the employee will be subject to a
minimum of a TAP entry/coaching or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
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Over-the-counter Nicotine therapies shall be available only at tobacco free facilities. Inmates
are not to purchase more than 2 patches at a time and patches shall be available for purchase
for 120 days after the inmate has completed the tobacco cessation program. |
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| For Nicotine patches, inmates may not have more than _____ supply in their possession. |
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The current drugs routinely tested by DOC include cannabinoid, cocaine, and opiates, with
additional screening for amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD, PCP, and benzodiazepines upon
request.
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Who is responsible for establishing and monitoring the drug-screening program for inmates
in the Division of Prisons and monitoring test results? |
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DOP medical staff should always be involved in urine sample collection, breath alcohol
testing, and specimen control.
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| FALSE- Medical need not be involved |
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As part of the drug-screening program, approximately 15% of the total inmate population are
randomly drug tested each month.
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The following reasons for screening inmates for drug urinalysis drug screening are:
Random selection
Possession of drugs, as part of a drug abuse prevention program
Inmate tested positive on a previous test
Possession of paraphernalia
Suspicious behavior |
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ALL:
Random selection
Possession of drugs, as part of a drug abuse prevention program
Inmate tested positive on a previous test
Possession of paraphernalia
Suspicious behavior |
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| The observing officer in an inmate urinalysis drug screening test must: |
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| Be the same sex as the inmate being tested |
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If the inmate is unwilling to provide a urine sample within ___ of an order to do so, the
collecting officer who is administering the drug test should initiate disciplinary action
against the inmate. |
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During drug testing the collection officer should keep the inmate under direct visual
supervision during the 2 hour period or until a urine sample is furnished. If within 2 hours
no sample has been produced, disciplinary action for refusing to submit to a drug test or
breathalyzer test should be implemented. What class of disciplinary charge is this? |
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The drug testing officer may offer a gallon of water at any time during the 2 hour period to
the inmate ordered to provide a urine sample.
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All inmate urine specimens held more than 24 hours after collection must be refrigerated.
Those samples must be frozen if not taken to the lab within 48 hours of refrigeration.
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In inmate urinalysis drug screening, a positive result will automatically be retested and
facility medical staff will review the inmate's medical records to determine if the positive
test results are due to medication cross reactivity.
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If an inmate tests positive for a drug test, disciplinary action against the inmate for
manufacturing, possessing, introducing, selling or using any unauthorized substance,
unauthorized intoxicant or alcoholic beverage, or possessing associated equipment.
What class of disciplinary charge is this? |
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| The Drug testing method used by the Division of Prisons is called the: |
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GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy)
"Gold Standard" by SAMHSA guidelines |
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Any positive drug test within the last 30 days of confinement will result in notification to the
Sheriff in the county of release which will automatically be generated electronically through
the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) network.
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| Upon the first positive drug test for any inmate, a counseling session with whom is required? |
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The Drug/Alcohol Recovery (DART) program is a full time residential treatment program of
35-120 days for minimum custody and 35-90 days for medium custody to identify and treat
individuals who score between 3 and 13 on the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test
(SMAST) and the Chemical Dependency Test (CDST). Participants must have a history of
drug/alcohol related problems. Inmates must be felons in close, medium, minimum, or
misdemeanants who meet the criteria, and will be drug tested at least once during the
period of program participation.
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DART After Care is required for all inmates that complete the DART program. It is a part-time
8-12 week program for the purpose of treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention. Inmates are
randomly selected for drug testing.
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The State Alliance for Recovery and General Education for Chemically Dependent Youth
(SARGE) program is similar to the DART program but targets the youth population
(age 18-21 years) and uses the same qualifying data as DART. Inmates in this program
must be drug tested quarterly.
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| In inmate Breath alcohol testing, a positive test of greater than ___ will result in an A12 Charge. |
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| If an inmate refuses to submit to a breath alcohol test, what disciplinary charge is filed? |
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| Who is responsible for developing and implementing facility tool control procedures? |
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Employees are prohibited from entering a correctional facility with a pocket knife of any
length in their possession. The only exception is for maintenance staff who have a facility
issued pocket knife as part of their inventory of tools.
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All tools used in a prison facility must be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous.
Which class of tools are classified as hazardous? |
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A system of marking tools to identify the origination location should be established at each
facility. Which code identifying the appropriate department below is correct?
A - Armory
B - Barber shop/Cosmetology
F - Food Service
H - Health/Medical
M - Maintenance
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ALL:
A - Armory
B - Barber shop/Cosmetology
F - Food Service
H - Health/Medical
M - Maintenance
V- Vocational |
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| Who should maintain a master list of tools assigned to the facility? |
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| Assistant Superintendent of Operations |
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| All class B tools must be inventoried weekly. All class A tools must be inventoried: |
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Ladders must be stored outside the secure perimeter of the facility unless there is specific
approval by the Facility Head.
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ALL Prison facilities will tether kitchen knives to work tables when in use.
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Class A tools entering the facility must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent before
bringing the tool into the facility.
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Each area Jail bus operation will print a copy of the Jail pickup roster after 5:00pm on the
day before the scheduled bus run. No changes to the roster will be made by Transfer
Operations after 5:00pm. Normal jail pickup days are Wednesdays and Fridays. If an inmate
is not on the roster, what should the jail bus officer do? |
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| Politely and tactfully refuse to transport the inmate |
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| Which of the following inmates can be transported on the Jail bus? |
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| Inmates from the county jail |
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What is the most important item a Jail bus officer must check before allowing an inmate to
board the bus? |
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To be a valid, a Valid commitment must show certification to the Department of Correction
by authority of a District or Superior Court Judge, contain the Official Court Seal, and the
offender's name, age, crime, sentence, and designation as a felon or misdemeanor.
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| Before boarding the Jail bus Parole violators must be accompanied by what? |
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| At a Jail bus pickup site, which inmates are loaded first, felons or misdemeanor inmates? |
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What color wrist band will be placed on misdemeanor inmates to identify them as
misdemeanors before loading the jail bus? |
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Misdemeanants will be seated at the back of the Jail bus whenever possible.
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On the Jail bus counts will be conducted of inmate occupants at each pickup site prior to
loading additional inmates and after new inmates are loaded. How often must inmates be
counted at irregular intervals while the jail bus is in transit? |
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The Jail bus will be staffed by two Correctional officers, one of whom will be designated the
Lead Correctional officer. Both Correctional officers must possess: |
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| Commercial Driver's license |
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The Lead Correctional officer on a Jail bus will be the principal operator of the bus.
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| FALSE- Lead Officer will supervise |
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Jail bus officers will be equipped with a handgun, holster, 18 rounds of ammo, and mace.
One officer will have a shotgun and 10 rounds of ammo. The vehicle will be equipped with
how many sets of handcuffs, waist chains, and leg restraints? |
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| 10 rounds of ammo, 6 sets of restraints |
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No inmate will be allowed to wear an Identification card around the neck.
Color framing for DOC ID cards are … |
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| Red for inmates, Blue for staff, Green for contractual agents and volunteers |
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DOP's AA & NA representatives are required to have picture ID cards.
The identification cards broad color bar across the bottom of the card indicates: |
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| Brown for felons - Green for misdemeanors |
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Inmates that legally change their name may have their name added to their ID card directly
below their convicted name. The Chief of Security must approve all name changes.
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Retakes for staff ID cards shall occur as often as necessary to truly reflect position and
location changes. After 5 years with no change in status, staff members will have a new
ID card issued. Inmate ID cards and image record sheets shall be initially produced at the
admitting Diagnostic Center and retakes of inmate ID cards will occur: |
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| The approving authority for the list of Approved Firing ranges is: |
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| Safety, Occupational & Environmental Health Office |
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| Each range is inspected how often by the Safety, Occupational & Environmental Office? |
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According to DOC policy, on the firing range there will be a minimum of 6 feet in width space
per firing lane with a maximum of how many lanes? |
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Inmate labor may be used for construction of firing ranges. Once the firing range is
approved for use, inmates will not be allowed on the range at any time, for any reason,
unless specifically approved by the Safety, Occupational & Environmental Health Director.
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A 20 foot flagpole should be located at the range. When the range is in use, a ____ will be
raised. During Low Limited Light firing, a ____ (battery operated) will be displayed. |
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On the firing range, perimeter warning signs 12"x 18" displaying red letters on a white
background shall be posted indicating "Danger - Live Fire"
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On the firing range, first aid kits, a fire extinguisher, a vehicle for on-site emergencies, and
a means of communication (telephone, 2-way radio, walkie-talkie) are required. No
recreational firing, personal firearms, or cell phones on the firing line are allowed.
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Uniforms or personal clothing are allowed on the firing range and participants must wear
clothing with belts and pockets. Halters, tank tops, shorts, flip-flops, and sandals are not
allowed. The Firearms Instructors are responsible for inclement weather gear for staff.
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At least 3 certified Firearms instructors are required to be on-site during regularly scheduled
firearms training for the Division of Prisons employees if over half of the lanes are in use;
or a minimum ratio of one instructor per six students (1:6); plus one instructor to act as a
Range safety officer. |
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The purpose of Close Observation policy is to establish guidelines when inmates are
suspected of ingesting or concealing contraband in a body cavity.
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The ______ can approve Close Observation up to 7 days. Close Observation beyond 7 days
Is approved be the ___________ in consultation with
division medical authorities. |
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| Facility Head - Region Director |
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Close Observation procedures is NOT appropriate for female inmates suspected of concealing
contraband in their vagina, since it is possible for the concealment of the contraband for an
extended period of time. Inmates on Close Observation cannot have contact with other
inmates, and remain under constant visual monitoring 24 hours per day. Staff monitoring
the inmate must be the same sex as the inmate.
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| Staff members monitoring inmates under Close Observation will be issued: |
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| Flashlight, radio, plastic gloves, plastic evidence bag, forceps |
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With Region Director's approval the Facility Head can authorize X-rays of the inmate under
Close Observation but the inmate must give consent in writing for the X-ray.
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When an inmate under Close Observation needs to urinate or defecate, an empty hospital
bedpan will be provided. The contents will be inspected by a second supervising officer
using rubber gloves and forceps or tongue depressor to determine whether or not
contraband is present. If the suspected contraband is found,
the Officer-in-charge is immediately notified.
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The Special Management meal is a nutritionally balanced loaf-style form of nourishment that
may be utilized, in conjunction with other behavior modification tools, to address inmates on
segregation status that display disruptive behavior. This procedure is not intended as
punishment but rather as a behavior modification tool designed to maintain order and a clean
sanitary environment. Which Segregation inmates are subject to Special Mgmt. Meals? |
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Administrative Segregation (ASEG)
Disciplinary Segregation (DSEG)
Maximum Control (MCON)
High Security Maximum Control (HCON) |
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Which of the following reasons would be applicable to place an inmate on the
Special Management meal (Nutraloaf)? |
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Misuse of food items, serving tray, or eating utensils
Refusing to return uneaten food items, serving tray, or eating utensils
Using food containers to hold or throw human waste |
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The Unit Mgr/OIC refers inmates for Special Management meals. No inmate will be placed on
Special management meals without medical concurrence.
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| For Special Management meals Medical staff is responsible for: |
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Checking if inmate is a Mental Health grade 3 or higher and notifying psychological staff
Completing a recommendation on the IS71 Special Management screen in OPUS |
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Food Service staff will be notified of the inmate's placement on the Special Management meal
by checking the SM71 screen on OPUS or SS11 Special Management meal screen.
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| FALSE- IS72 and IS11 screens |
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All food items and containers are removed from the Special Management meal inmate's cell.
Inmates may not purchase food or beverages from the canteen. When the inmate is served a
Nutraloaf meal the inmate is given tea, soft drinks, or orange juice to drink with the meal.
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| An inmate may be removed from Special Management meal status by recommendation of: |
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Unit Manager or OIC
Medical Health Authority |
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Inmates may be placed on Special Management meals for _____ days but must be offered at
least one day of regular meals at the end of this time. |
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Special Management meal inmates may be extended for 7 additional days if approved but the
inmate must still be allowed at least one day of regular meals at the end of the 7 days. If it
becomes necessary to extend the nutraloaf status for a third consecutive week who must be
notified? |
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No inmate will be involved in the preparation and/or service of the Special Management meal.
Staff will prepare and serve the meals and the inmate will be allowed 3 loaves per day.
Misuse or refusal to return the milk carton is grounds for serving water to the inmate instead.
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Anyone authorized to enter a prison facility who is not in possession of a valid NC Division of
Prisons identification card will be positively identified and issued a temporary "visitor"
identification card by facility staff prior to being allowed entrance into the facility.
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In Medium and Close custody facilities, upon completion of visitation, visitors will not be
cleared to leave the visiting area until the inmate with whom they visited is positively identified
and secured in a strip search area or is under the direct visual observation of an officer in an
inmate registration area.
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Contractors and Subcontractors will provide the full names, gender, race, physical address,
phone number, date of birth, and driver's license number of each of their employees prior
to entrance into a correctional institution. A background check will be completed on all the
employees who will work on the project.
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An ex-offender will not be considered until at least one year has elapsed since release from
custody. An ex-offender will not be considered for which of the following reasons? |
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Prosecuted for assaulting Correctional staff or Law Enforcement Officer
Found guilty of escape while incarcerated
Was an ex-employee who was terminated or resigned while under investigation |
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Vehicles inside the secure perimeter of a prison will be searched above, inside, under the
hood and below. All attachments to the vehicle such as trailers, carts, toolboxes, etc., will be
searched prior to entry and exit.
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Vehicle keys will be placed in the pocket of the receiving officer and retained until
after the vehicle has exited the confines of the facility.
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Term
All non-departmental persons will be questioned regarding the possession of contraband
such as firearms, ammunition, narcotics, knives, ropes, jacks, tools, cell phones, etc.
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Vehicles entering the secure perimeter will keep windows rolled up and doors locked at all
times while inside the compound. If a vehicle is left inside the compound overnight it will … |
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| Be rendered inoperable by removal of an engine part (i.e. battery removal) |
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During formal counts, vehicles will be held at the gate area until the count is officially cleared.
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The Prison Entrance policy allows which items at all facilities for employees only?
Prescription medications
Small compact with mirror
Small nail clippers without a file
Cigarette lighters (not tobacco-free facilities)
Lunch boxes
2 liter or 64 oz water container
Umbrella
Eye glass repair kit
Purses and briefcases
Gym Bag (not in inmate areas)
Metal forks and spoons
Cameras, Personal pagers with e-mail/internet or text messaging capability |
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Prescription medications
Small compact with mirror
Small nail clippers without a file
Lunch boxes
2 liter or 64 oz water container
Eye glass repair kit
Purses and briefcases
Gym Bag (not in inmate areas) |
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Departmental official visitors and Law Enforcement officers will be authorized to retain their
state-issued cell phone or pagers when entering any DOP facility.
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| If a cell phone is lost or misplaced inside a prison facility what is required? |
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| Phone vendor is notified to deactivate the phone |
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Which items below is NOT allowed inside a prison facility?
Knives, metal utensils
Personal handcuffs
Nail polish remover, contact cement, alcohol
contact cement
alcohol
Aerosols containers
VCR tapes, TV's, video games
Personal protective equipment such as Mace, kubatons
Personal tools
Backpacks
2 gallon zip lock bags |
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Knives, metal utensils
Personal handcuffs
Nail polish remover, contact cement, alcohol
contact cement
alcohol
Aerosols containers
VCR tapes, TV's, video games
Personal protective equipment such as Mace, kubatons
Personal tools
Backpacks
2 gallon zip lock bags |
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| Who is responsible for calibration testing of all metal detectors at the prison facility? |
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Employees at Close and Medium custody facilities will be subject to some form of metal
detection search determined by a number established each day by the on-duty Officer-in-charge
as either every person 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th employee, but no less than every 5th employee.
Nothing in policy will preclude the use of metal detection on every employee entering the
prison facility.
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All new employees shall receive instruction related to the prevention, detection, response,
and investigation of Sexual assaults or misconduct concerning Prison Rape Elimination Act.
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All inmates shall receive during orientation at reception and at their assigned facilities,
information, orally and in writing, about sexual assault/misconduct which addresses
prevention, self-protection, reporting sexual assaults/misconduct, evidence collection and
preservation, treatment and counseling, and appropriate staff relationships.
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All inmates shall receive a mental health screening at reception. This screening shall include
a review of any history of sexual abuse-victimization or sexually predatory behavior.
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Staff have a duty to report any finding in which inmates are having sexual relationships with
other inmates, as well as staff having sexual relationships with inmates. Staff must report
this information through the chain of command.
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When staff receive a report of sexual assault they should report to the shift supervisor and
and file a statement. What actions should the shift supervisor take?
Separate the alleged agressor and victim
Advise the victim not to shower
If assault was oral advise inmate not to drink, eat, or brush their teeth
Arrange for a medical examination |
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Separate the alleged agressor and victim
Advise the victim not to shower
If assault was oral advise inmate not to drink, eat, or brush their teeth
Arrange for a medical examination |
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After a reported sexual assault, the PREA support person should be notified as soon as
possible but no later the next business day, that an alleged sexual assault has occurred.
If there is evidence that an assault has occurred, who also must be notified? |
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Superintendent
Local Law Enforcement |
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The alleged aggressor of a sexual assault, if known, should be placed in segregation to
preserve forensic evidence, strip searched and clothing taken and replaced with a
paper gown.
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If the crime scene cannot be secured, the crime scene shall be photographed or videotaped
and placed in an evidence bag with an evidence form attached. The only persons allowed
to enter a crime scene are: |
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Law Enforcement
Investigator
Medical staff |
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A log shall be maintained of anyone entering the crime scene and at what time they entered.
Anyone entering the crime scene should be videotaped as additional documentation.
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When a victim of sexual assault returns from the emergency room they will be placed in
administrative segregation for protective housing. If the facility does not have segregation,
the inmate will be placed in another single cell or transferred.
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Forensic evidence from a sexual assault which is collected by the emergency room should be
requested for by the transport officer and immediately returned to the facility superintendent.
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| FALSE-Only released to law enforcement |
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The facility investigator and local law enforcement investigator shall work together with the
local county prosecutor's office to assure appropriate criminal prosecution of cases of
sexual assault. Every care is to be taken to ensure that evidence is not contaminated and
the crime scene is preserved.
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| A DOC Minimum Custody work crew will consist of what ratio of inmates to Officers? |
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When boarding the Minimum custody work crew vehicle the Officer will call the roll of assigned
inmates and the inmate will board the bus when called. This count is then communicated to
the OIC prior to leaving the facility. The shift Supervisor and CO will compare the final count.
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At the worksite the CO will set up the "Inmates Working" signs according to the guidelines set
forth in the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) for Work Zone Safety:
Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations.
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All inmates under the CO's supervision will remain on the same side of the road whenever
possible.
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| Inmates are given a water break every hour and at lunch are given how long to eat? |
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There will be no smoking in state vehicles. While working there are no special breaks for
smoking, but smoking is permitted if the CO is satisfied smoking will not interfere with work
or create a fire hazard. Inmates at smoke free facilities are not allowed to possess tobacco.
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Inmates who need to use the bathroom may use natural areas/woods.
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In Minimum Highway work squad emergencies the CO may utilize his cell phone for help and
if the CO is completely incapacitated, it is permissible and encouraged for an inmate to use
the telephone.
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Inmates assigned to work crews are not to wave, yell, talk, or communicate in any way with
members of the general public, or enter any building except in the line of duty. Inmates are
not to use loud or boisterous language among themselves or engage in any conversation
that is detrimental to the efficiency of their work.
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Generally, inmates are not required to work if the chill factor is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Unless and emergency exists, inmates are not to work in
rain, sleet, or snow, to the extent that clothing becomes soaked.
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Inmates are prohibited from working over, beside, on or in water where inmates might
reasonably drown if they were to fall in; unless life vests, ring bouys or a rescue skiff with
standby personnel are provided. Recreational swimming is prohibited.
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When work crews find firearms or other items that cannot be lawfully possessed such as
illegal drugs or weapons on the roadside, the CO should move the inmates away from the
items and contact local law enforcement.
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Each Superintendent who furnishes work crew inmates for road work will insure all
Correctional Officers have completed: |
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Basic Training
ITRE Work Zone Safety Training |
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Term
Each Superintendent or designee of each facility furnishing minimum custody work crews
should conduct regular unscheduled inspections of one or more road squads at least: |
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All chemicals with HMIS rating of two (2) or higher with the word "Warning," "Danger," or
"Flammable," require secure storage with controlled issuance and accountability.
Inmates using these chemicals must be under direct staff supervision.
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Supervisory staff should stress to the staff and inmates under their supervision that
reporting of all chemical spills or exposures is mandatory.
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MSDS sheets are available from the manufacturer of every chemical product on the market
today. DOC Facilities are required to have a current MSDS for every chemical present on their
property. The facility will maintain and complete a master collection of MSDS sheets in an
organized binder in what sections of the prison or with whom? |
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Facility Medical
Facility Safety Officer |
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The Facility Safety Officer will maintain a master index of all flammable, caustic, and toxic
substances used by a facility, including their MSDS sheets. By policy the Facility Safety
Officer will document and review these chemicals: |
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| Administration shall have a written Fire Protection plan that is reviewed by: |
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Fire Drills shall be planned to utilize different routes of exit access, exits, and exit discharges
throughout the year. At least once per year the manual means of release shall be used by each
shift in their fire drills.
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Fire Drills shall be conducted at least quarterly on each shift and in every area of the facility.
At a minimum how many fire drills must be conducted every year? |
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DOP Administrative office buildings, Central Supply Warehouse, Central Engineering
Warehouse and Fabrication Shops, and Transportation and Communication are all examples
of non-institutional properties that require fire drills on each shift: |
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Each facility must coordinate a system of fire inspection and testing of equipment at least
quarterly and facilitate an inspection by local fire officials annually.
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Facility furnishings such as mattresses, cushions, or other foamed plastics or foamed rubber
such as polyurerthane or polystyrene can pose severe hazard due to high smoke production,
rapid burning once ignited, and high heat release. All polyurethane should be removed from
living areas unless it is approved in writing by the fire authority having jurisdiction.
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Special containers must be provided for flammable liquids and for rags used with flammable
liquids. All receptacles are to be emptied and cleaned on a daily basis.
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The OIC of each DOP facility will conduct a daily inspection of the facility for the purpose of
detecting and eliminating all hazards to security, environmental health and sanitation, safety,
and welfare of staff and inmates.
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Handwashing and shower facilities should be supplied with hot water and cold water through
a mixing faucet, at a temperature between 110 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Doors to all Control stations are to remain locked at all times except for exit and entry.
There will always be at least one locked door between any inmates and a control station.
No inmate will ever be allowed inside a control station.
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All entries and exits to and from the Control station are to be recorded, giving date, time in,
time out, name, and by whom authorized.
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All keys issued from a Control station will be recorded on a key check out log in accordance
with policy.
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Officers on duty in a Control station on each shift will be responsible for sweeping and picking
up trash during their tour of duty. The third shift Officer will mop and dust each night.
No Officer will be relieved until the station is cleaned.
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