Major 3 Flashcards
(120 cards)
Any form of unauthorized release
And is also a felony.
Escape
Almost all escapes are preventable
True or false
True
Primary mission of cdcr
Provide safety and security to the pulblic.
If escapes occur we have not done our job.
The most important reason for escape prevention is:
Safety
Fairlure to know and follow escape prevention procedures may adversely affect:
Your career
What is the primary objective of correctional institutions.
Your responsibility is to prevent escapes. There are serious consequences for not following policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Escapes can:
.Endanger staff, inmates and the public
.result in criticism by the media and legislature
.break public trust
.damages punlic relations
.discredit the department
Identify methods of escape which have been used by inmates.
Impersonating staff, vendors, contractors or visitors.
Walking away
Using accomplices
Staff assistance
Ramming the gate with a vehicle
Using state tools
Using inmate manufactured tools
Force by taking hostages
Tunneling from inside to outside
Hiding in trucks, cars and dumpsters.
What are the 4 basic correctional awareness rules.
Security
Awareness
Follow-up
Evaluate yourselves
Correctional awareness means:
Paying attention to detail
Most escapes happen when:
Staff do not follow rules, policies and regulations.
Staff do not maintain awareness (become complacent)
Windows, gates, doors: Check: Cut bars Loose manhole covers Locks that appear to have been tampered with Check equipment: Keys Tools Supplies
Check for altered equipment. Measure ropes and hoses before and after use to ensure lengths have not been altered.
Security
- Observant of your areas
- Knowledgeable of rules and policies
- Aware of inmate activities at all times
- Aware of unusual sounds and smells
•be familiar with inmates habits and determine what is unsusual and proactively look out for it.
Awareness
- Folllow up on suspicious activities, documents, broken equipment or any other item.
- All broken, altered, or missing items need to be reported to your supervisor immediately and documented in your housing unit or worksite logbook.
Follow-up
Evaluate your own performance. Work hard. Do not become relaxed or complacent. Stay motivated and do your job.
Evaluate yourself
What do you do when an inmate changes his appearance.
- inmates must carry their state id at all times. If thier physical appearance changes, they must be escorted to receiving and release (R&R) for a new photo.
- contact R&R and have them duct the inmate to get a new card. Confiscate the old id card when the neq one is issued.
What should you do when parking vehicles and securing vehicles.
While on grounds: never leave a vehicle unattended or running. State vehicles have designated parking spots to ensure a quick account in the event of an escape. You always:
Park in appropriate parking space
Lock the ignition switch
Lock doors
Properly store keys
Items prohibited in a secure area
Electronic equipment Knives, including pocket knives Tools (screw driver, pliers, leather-man etc) Metal utensils Ammunition and weapons Extra clothing
HOUSING CLASSIFICATION
Inmate placement (classification) scores are determined with the cdc 839 classifications score sheet. The sheet assigns numerical values for:
- age of first arrest and at reception
- term of incarceration
- street gang or disruptive group membership
- mental illness
- prior incarceration/behavior
Custody, score range and housing
Level I- facility and camp 0-18
Level II- open dormitories, secure perimeter, possible armed coverage. 19-35
Level III- secure perimeter with armed coverage; housing units with cells adjacent to exterior walls. 36-59
Level IV- secure perimeter with internal and external armed coverage; housing units with cells or block housing with cells non-adjacent to exterior walls. 60-up
Housed in single single cells in a security or specialized housing unit. Activities confined to their housing units, constant and direct supervision.
Maximum custody
Cell areas designated and maintained for higher security needs with general population; secure perimeter. Activities between 0600-1800, security areas in walled facilities; constant and direct supervision.
Close A
Cells in secured area; activities between 0600-2000 within housing unit secure perimeter, constant and direct supervision.
Close B
Housed in cells or dormitories within a secure perimeter, activities within facility security perimeter, and constant and direct supervision.
Medium A