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S220- Code of Conduct Flashcards

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S220-

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Code of Conduct

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The term “________” includes all vendors, contractors and volunteers of the department.

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employee

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We provide essential public service and responsible for_____ _____ _____ while maximizing _______ and minimizing taxpayers costs

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care custody and control
public safety

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Integrity and Creativity are ____________

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paramount

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The term “_________” includes detainees and pre-arraignment arrestees

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inmate

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The department has zero tolerance for ________ _________

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domestic violence

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Improper or illegal conduct will not be _________

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tolerated

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An employee’s position with the department is one of _______ and ________(professional and public)

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responsibility and public trust

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An employee’s uniform, badge, ID or other official insignia shall be used only as required in the course of his/her ________

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official duties

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Employees are _________ from using their official positions to secure privileges for themselves or others

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prohibited

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__________ must be clearly worn at all times while on duty

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ID badges

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All employees must provide a minimum of _______ written notice of resignation to the D/HR

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2 weeks

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Employees must provide a minimum of ______ notice of intent to retire, using the appropriate form, for superannuation to D/HR

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45 days

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Employees must report all other employment to_____, failure to do is grounds for discipline

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D/HR

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The affairs of the Department and inmates are confidential, and any discussion on these subjects shall be limited to that which is necessary in the performance of ones _______

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duties

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Any unauthorized disclosure of ____________ shall constitute just cause for disciplinary action

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confidential information

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An inmate’s criminal history and related information are protected by law, and may only be released to authorized persons in regards to _______

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CORI

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Details of any department investigation are confidential and the release of any information, unless authorized by a _______, will be grounds for discipline

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Supt.

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Official records, papers, reports or copies thereof shall not be removed from any Department facility without specific instruction or prior permission from the ______________ except as is necessary in the performance of one’s duties

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facility Superintendent

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Formal tours of the institution may be arranged through the ________________________ or _____________

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Office of Communications and External Affairs (OCEA) or the facility Superintendent.

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Unless assigned to _______, employees may conduct tours only with prior approval of the facility Superintendent

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OCEA

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Employees are encouraged to publish or speak on subjects related to their position, but must first obtain approval from the ______ ________

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Special Sheriff

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Only the _____________ or _____________or ______________, may make statements to the media or release news statements or bulletins concerning the business of the Department

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Sheriff or the Chief of External Affairs, or their designees

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Conform behavior to the ethical standards required by law to include __________ (distributed yearly)

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conflict of interest

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The _______________ reserves the right to determine whether or not the media will be permitted entrance into any facility

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facility Superintendent

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Employees shall not ____________ or engage in any activity that could lower the morale of another employee or disrupt the work environment, and will be discreet in the discussion of personal matters

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foster discontent

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Employees may not conduct investigations unless approved by a ___________________or_________

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facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID

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Employees shall not _____________ against anyone who reports misconduct nor retaliate against anyone who cooperates in an__________

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retaliate
investigation

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When interacting with inmates, employees must act solely in the furtherance of the department’s mission to provide for the ______ and ______ of inmates.

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custody and care

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Staff shall protect inmates from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, __________________ and _______________

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discrimination and sexual harassment.

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___________ against inmates for exercising their rights under any Department policy, state or Federal law is strictly prohibited

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Retaliation

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Employees must not give inmates the impression that staff are in conflict with one another, since such impression may lead to ________________

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manipulative behavior

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Employees shall not discuss _____________ with, or in the presence of, inmates except as required by their duties

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Department business

33
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Employees are prohibited from all forms of _______and buying or selling, whether directly or indirectly, with inmates.

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bartering

34
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_____________shall not accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate.

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Employees

35
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Employees shall maintain professional and proper ______ with inmates and must consult with their _______ if they are unclear about boundary issues

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boundaries
supervisor

36
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It is recommended that employees not associate with, accompany, correspond or have an intimate or personal relationship with any___________ or ______ of any state or county facility except as is required by their duties.

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inmate or former inmate

37
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If, however, an employee has or intends to have such contact or relationship, they must first notify the ____________ in writing

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facility Superintendent

38
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Employees must notify the _______ if a relative or personal friend is committed to a Department facility

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Superintendent

39
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Employees are _______ from reporting contact with relatives after their release from Department custody

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exempt

40
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Any employee contact with an inmate’s relatives or friends that results in the receipt of information relative to the commission or possible commission of a crime regarding Department operations or security must be reported in writing to a __________ OR ______ within ____________

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facility Superintendent or the ADS/SID
twenty-four (24) hours

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Employees _________ accept a fee, gift, gratuity or any item of value from an inmate’s family, friends, or any person acting on their behalf.

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shall not

42
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Employees shall not provide any fee, gift, gratuity, or any item of value to an inmate’s family, friends, or any person acting on his/her behalf except as is required in the performance of their duties or as otherwise instructed by the _____________.

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facility Superintendent

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The Department will not tolerate the presence of illegal _____ OR _______ on its premises

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drugs or alcohol

44
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Any employee who, under doctor’s care or otherwise, is required to take medication while on duty that may affect their performance in any way must report this fact to _________ and the ____________

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Human Resources
Superintendent

45
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If the medication is brought onto Department property, it must not be kept on person in the ____________; and it must be limited in amount to the ________ required during the work day

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secure perimeter
dosage

46
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No employee may dispense or give medicine of any type, prescribed or not, to an inmate unless the medication is administered, by a licensed nurse, physician or dentist, or expressly authorized by the _____________

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Superintendent or his/her designee

47
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Any health problem, injury, or restriction which may affect an employee’s job performance, or for which an employee may require an accommodation, must be _____________ and reported to ____________.

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medically documented
Human Resources

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Such documentation must satisfy the following requirements:

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  • Be an original;
    • Be written on the stationery of the health care provider
    • Contain an original signature of the health care provider
    • Clearly state the specific physical restrictions the employee has due to the illness or injury
    • And specify the expected duration of the restriction(s).
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All documentation is subject to review and resubmission every ________ days

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ninety (90)

50
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If an employee is suspended for any reason, they may not work an overtime shift, a paid detail, or an OCEA event during the _____________ period comprising said suspension

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twenty-four hour (24)

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No employee may work for the Department for more than ___________ hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period and, after working seventeen (17) hours, must not work in any capacity for ________ hours before returning to duty

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seventeen (17)
SEVEN (7)

52
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Employees must not engage in any activity while working which might__________ or_______ them from the performance of their duties.

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interfere or distract

53
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Reading materials, other than official Department publications, are prohibited while posted in a housing unit or control booth/center unless authorized by the ________________

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facility Superintendent.

54
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Cell phones are prohibited inside the secure perimeters of the Jail and HOC unless authorized by the _____________, and then only in the area(s) specified

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facility Superintendent

55
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All employees, regardless of their employment status (e.g. on leave of absence or suspension), must report ___________ any involvement with law enforcement officials including, but not limited to, an investigation, arrest, allegation of domestic violence, issuance of a restraining order, or court appearance.

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in writing

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Such reports shall be made to the ___________ within _________ hours of the involvement with law enforcement officials, or prior to the commencement of the employee’s ____________, whichever is sooner

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facility Superintendent
twenty-four (24)
next shift

57
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If the facility Superintendent is unavailable, reports shall be made to the _____or______ at the appropriate facility

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AS/OPS or ADS/OPS

58
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If an employee’s ID, badge, or uniform articles which bear official Department insignia, are lost, stolen or otherwise unaccounted for, a written report shall be filed immediately with _____

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SID

59
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Department letterhead is for official Department use only, and no alterations may be made or used without explicit authorization from the ______________

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Special Sheriff

60
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Upon separation from service for any reason, employees _______ return all issued equipment, badges, ID cards, policy and training manuals/CDs, and any other Department property in their possession.

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must

60
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Employees must report suspected ________ to a facility Superintendent or the _______, unless the employee has a reasonable belief that such an internal report would result in ____________ by the employer.

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criminal activity
ADS/SID
retaliation

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If an employee reasonably believes that making an internal report of suspected criminal activity would result in retaliation by the employer, then the employee must immediately make an external report to the _________, ___________, _____

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Boston Police Department (BPD),
the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), or the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Employees are ___________ to report in writing all significant events regarding Department operations or security in which they are involved or about which they have personal knowledge.

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required

63
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These reports must be submitted promptly, but no later than the end of the _________, unless specifically authorized otherwise.

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employee’s shift

64
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Reports must be submitted to the____________, unless instructed otherwise by an __________ or Department policy.

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immediate supervisor
investigating official

65
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Employees must also file a written report whenever ordered to do so by any_____, _____, _____ authorized to conduct an investigation. Employees must be truthful and cooperate if requested by ____ (or any other office or individual appointed to conduct an investigation) to submit to an interview, whether or not the employee has previously submitted an oral or written report.

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supervisor, SID, or any other Department official
SID

66
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All reports generated in the course of an employee’s duties shall be treated as_________, in accordance with paragraph C (2), above.

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confidential communications

67
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Employees may not exchange duties or swap days or hours of work without prior authorization of their _____________

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Shift Commanders

67
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Failure to report, false reporting, incomplete reporting or inappropriately collaborating or interfering with another employee in the preparation of a report, may result in _________________ and/or__________.

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discipline and/or criminal prosecution

68
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all employees and excessive __________ or tardiness will be dealt with firmly

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absenteeism

69
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If off-duty but advised by any means that an emergency exists at any Department facility, all executive staff members, uniformed officers and medical staff must contact their respective _____________ and report for ______ if so ordered.

A

supervisors
duty

70
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Swaps cannot be used to significantly ______ the employee’s regular work schedule

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alter

71
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If an employee does not understand a regulation, policy, post order or other directive, the employee is expected to seek explanation or clarification from their immediate ___________

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supervisor

72
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Provisions of these and other rules may be temporarily waived or modified in an emergency by order of the __________ or ______________

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Sheriff or a Superintendent

73
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_______ to report in writing to ________ change of residential address, home #, and emergency contact. (Employee needs to update GIC etc.)

A

72hrs
Director of HR

74
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All new employees acknowledge in writing that they rec’d______________ and _____________ (acknowledgment kept on personnel file.)

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policies and procedures

75
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Conversation with an inmate’s visitors shall be limited to that which is required by an employee’s ___________

A

duties

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