Inspection Criteria & Methods
These are generally done on a regular schedule, and conducted before or after certain activities, such as visitation, recreation or inmate transports
Inspections
Apply this by observing activity and the surroundings for any potential problems
situational awareness
How are perimeters monitored or patrolled?
regular and irregular basis & on foot or with vehicles
Electronic locking devices include..
Doors, gates, windows by a system of electronic switches, panels, button, and key cards
Take necessary precautions such as ____ and ____ to avoid bringing communicable diseases home.
sanitizing your uniform and shoes
These must be thorough, systematic, timely and safe
Inspections
Security ________ are done to verify "known" elements involved in security, whereas a security _______ is performed to check for "unknown" or the unexpected.
security inspection for "known" - security check for "unknown"
The perimeter may also be monitored through: (4)
video surveillance
armed observation towers
stationary posts or stationary vehicles (where correctional staff remain in the area for observation)
Manual locking devices include..
consist of doors, gates, or windows that are operated by keys, locks, chains, levers, or cranks
Sanitation Equipment and supplies include:
soaps and cleaning compounds, detergent and scouring powders, mops, brooms, brushes and cleaning clothes
What are common items used for inspection?
flashlights, mirror, gloves and probes
Conduct frequent security inspections of high-use areas, such as:
cells rooms, dorms and day rooms (medical areas & hospital rooms as well)
A security breach can include:
unauthorized inmate activity either near the perimeter or in a usually unoccupied area
Depending on the severity of the beach, who may be called in to assist?
specially trained response teams
The environment may pose health hazards for all who enter a facility. These hazards can include parasitic outbreaks & viral bacterial illnesses, such as...
tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
refer to issues that affect normal operation or functionality or buildings and their security
Structural deficiencies
When should you perform inspection when an inmate goes to clinic/hospital room?
inmate's arrival, while they are there, and after they leave
Document perimeter patrols and include the following: (2)
- the condition of fates and fences, windows, lights, camera
- any unfamiliar and unsecured vehicles in the parking lot
What equipment poses a safety concern when they are deficient?
fire alarms, emergency lights, fire extinguishers, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), automatic external defibrillators (AEDS), handrails, and improperly stored equip.
Sanitation standards are guided by s. ___.___, F.S., which refers to requirements for facilities to provide clean, orderly, and safe surroundings for inmates and staff
s. 944.31
Common items used to record inspections include:
logs, writing pads, inventory lists, and report forms
When are security checks done more frequently?
During lockdown status or in a high-security situation
Security discrepancies of a perimeter can involve: (3)
barrier failure, inoperable communications systems, or weather related events which negatively impact the integrity or visibility of the perimeter and the facility.
The safety standards each agency observes will depend on accreditation guidelines from organizations that oversee those standards. These organization include: (8)
OSHA, FCAC, ACA, FMJS, NDS, F.A.C. 33 & 64E-11
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission
- American Correctional Association
- Florida Model Jail Standards
- National Detention Standards
- Florida Administrative Code
- 33 (Dept. of corrections)
- 64E-11 (Dept. of Health; food hygiene)
Part of a sanitation plan includes daily routines and schedules for: (pg 138)
housekeeping, collecting trash, cleaning floors
cleaning cells
cleaning & sanitization toilets , sinks, showers