S506-Facility Search Plan

Question 1

S506-Facility Search Plan

Question 2

Purpose- To prevent introduction of unauthorized and/or illicit materials into any department facility by conducting routine and unscheduled searches of inmates and inmate accessible areas

Question 3

All areas of each facility should be searched at least quarterly

Question 4

Searching of people and areas should be done with regard for the dignity of individuals and their property

Question 5

Searches directed at solving a possible crime must be authorized by Superintendent or designee and require evidence preservation if found

Question 6

Searches of inmates should be conducted at such times as:

Answer 6

• Searches of inmates should be conducted at such times as:Admission or re-entry
  ◦ Return to facility after work details
  ◦ Return to housing areas after contact visits, attorney visits
  
  • Return to housing area from programs, work details

Question 7

Personal search of an inmate may include pat, frisk or strip, search of personal items

Question 8

Search of area shall include

Answer 8

◦ Inmate rooms daily, occupied and unoccupied
◦ Housing unit areas and equipment
◦ All areas accessible to inmates (gym, recreation areas)

Question 8

Regular searches of perimeter, entrances, parking

Question 9

Regular search of all areas accessible by the public (elevators, visit rooms, lobby)

Question 10

Each officer is responsible to visually inspect the areas that they are assigned to (document and report issues).

Question 11

AS/OPS or SC will make provisions for announced, unannounced and random searches.

Question 12

Food Prep area searched on an irregular basis but not less than one time per quarter. Report forwarded to AS/OPS through the SC.

Question 13

All unit searches will be logged in the unit and Shift commander logs

Question 14

Two objectives of searches

Answer 14

◦ 1. ID and seize contraband
◦ 2. Prevent escape

Question 15

Care will be taken not to damage or disarrange inmate property

Question 16

SC will notify Supervisors and those assigned to searches. Cease movement to/from

Question 17

The unit supervisor will organize and direct the search process

Question 18

Inmates will be strip searched and then moved to designated area leaving behind everything but their ID and the clothes they are wearing.

Question 19

All security locks, door, hinges and bars will be visually inspected

Question 20

Common areas will be searched at least once a shift by the Unit Officer, and thoroughly searched once a quarter

Question 21

Shift commander will ensure a report is generated by the search supervisor and forwarded to the AS/OPS

Question 22

When contraband is found and owner is known a disciplinary report will be generated, if owner is not known an incident report will be written

Question 23

K-9 may be deployed inside the facility with authorization from the AS/OPS or shift commander as designee to inspect mail, common areas, staff areas, visits (document who authorized)

Question 24

All vehicles entering and exiting will be searched

Question 25

Only pat searches of visitors will be permitted

Question 26

Searches of administrative areas will be conducted as authorized by the AS/OPS

Question 27

Searches that result in contraband/rules violations shall be reported in writing to the shift commander

Question 28

When search reveals suspected criminal activity the Shift Commander will be immediately notified and a report shall be made to SID and evidence handled per policy.

Question 29

Seized contraband should be identified labeled and stored as necessary (form)

Question 30

When inmate property is seized a receipt shall be issued

Question 31

Contraband may be disposed of according to policy

Question 32

Searches:

Answer 32

◦ revent Contraband ◦ Detect weapons or escape devices ◦ Prevent trafficking ◦ Detect theft ◦ Discover health and safety hazards