Midterm Flashcards
The highest-ranking position in the BJMP
Chief of the BJMP or Chief of the Jail Bureau
Strong sense of dedication to the ideals of the organization and to the public that it serves.
Commitment
The newly committed inmate will undergo a comprehensive physical examination by the jail medical officer or the designated nurse of the Health Unit. This examination will include documenting bodily marks, scars, tattoos, and lesions based on the medical certificate presented by the committing officer. The medical officer or nurse must ensure that their findings match the medical certificate. If there are any discrepancies, they must be reported to the CHR for further investigation. The results of the examination will be recorded and signed by the physician or nurse who conducted it. Medical concerns will be addressed as necessary.
Medical Examination
The responsible jail psychologist will perform a psychological evaluation to determine the psychological condition of the inmate during examination. The outcomes will be noted in the psychologist logbook or the health assessment card/HAS and will include the signature of the psychologist who performed the assessment.
Psychological Examination
To ensure proper classification and segregation of inmates. A tool will be employed to evaluate the level of violence or risk that an inmate may pose, whether externally or internally. This assessment will aid in the creation of tailored rehabilitation plans for each inmate.
Risk Assessment
During the assessment process, the inmate shall receive an orientation on the essential regulations and guidelines of the jail. They will be introduced to various development programs that can aid in their personal growth. Additionally, newly admitted inmates shall undergo counseling sessions to learn better coping skills that can help them avoid psychological instability during the initial stages of incarceration.
Inmate Orientation and Counseling
After the completion of all assessments, the inmate’s case manager will gather and integrate all the findings. The final evaluation will then be used to assign the inmate to the most suitable cell for their personal growth and welfare. Participation in the suggested development programs is highly recommended for the newly admitted inmate.
Proper Cell Assignment and Development Plans
Composition of Disciplinary Board
Chairperson: Assistant Warden
Member: Chief, Custodial/Security Office
Member: Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
Member: Jail Chaplain
Member: Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
Member: Inmate’s Representative
Those who are considered highly dangerous and who require a greater degree of security, control and supervision because of their deemed capability of escape, of being rescued, and their ability to launch or spearhead cuts of violence inside the jail. This includes those charged with heinous crimes such as murder, kidnapping for ransom, economic sabotage, syndicated or organized crime, etc. Also included are Inmates with military or police trainings or those whose life is in danger or under imminent threat.
High Risk Inmate
A target, either a resource or a person, who may either be an enemy combatant, high ranking official or a civilian in danger of capture or death, typically in possession of critical intelligence data, or authority marked as an objective for a mission and which a commander requires for the successful completion of the same.
High Value Target
Any formal of informal ongoing inmates group, gang, organization or association consisting of three or more members falling into one of the following basic categories: street gangs, prison gangs, outlaw gangs, traditional organized crime, aborginal gangs, subversive groups and terrorist organizations.
Security Threat Group
