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Employees shall notify their unit of assignment as far as possible in advance of any absence, but at least _________ hours prior to the scheduled reporting time. |
2 (3-01/040.00) |
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Swap requests must be submitted at least _______ days prior to the first portion of the swap. |
5 (3-01/050.00 |
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No employee may work more than ________ consecutive days without a day off. |
12 (3-01/050.00 |
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More than _________ swaps per calendar month must be approved by the _____________________ . |
3, scheduling sergeant or watch commander. (3-01/050.00) |
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No employee may work back-to-back doubles except under special circumstances approved by a _______________________. A back-to-back double is defined as working ________ hours in ___________ consecutive ___________ hour periods. |
Division Chief. 16, 2, 24. (3-01/050.00) |
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No employee shall work more than ___________ hours of overtime per calendar month, excluding on-call court time. |
96 (3-01/060.00) |
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Each citation (employee receives parking citation at facility) will remain active for a ___________ month period, after which time it will no longer be considered for disciplinary action. |
12 (3-01/080.00 |
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Under normal circumstances, Deputy personnel shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of ___________ at their current assignment before they are eligible to submit an intra-division transfer request. |
One year (3-01/110.05) |
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Subsequent extension requests will be granted only under rare circumstances that involve significant hardships and may be granted for periods up to one year. These requests require an application accompanied by a memo explaining the hardship. Such requests hall be submitted to Custody Division Headquarters Personnel Unit _______ days prior to the termination of the active extension period and hall be subjected to review and approval by the concerned Division Chief. |
60 (3-01/110.35) |
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With the concerned employee’s concurrence, unit commanders may request a short term administrative hold in those situations wherein an employee’s transfer would greatly disrupt or impede the effective operation of the unit. An administrative hold is a one time only request which places a deputy’s transfer on hold for up to _________ days. |
90 (3-01/110.35) |
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The medical staff assigned to each unit shall conduct a ___________ health inspection of inmate workers assigned to food preparation and service. |
Weekly (3-06/010.00) |
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Facility Inspections. To ensure adequate inspection procedures, a _____________ shall be designated to inspect the key areas of each unit on a __________ basis. Such inspection may be rotated among the various ______________ assigned to the unit.
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Lieutenant, weekly, lieutenants. (3-06/020.00) |
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Every meal prepared for inmates in every Custody Division Facility shall be sampled by the ______________, or other designated personnel, to assure temperature, consistency, texture, and quality. A notation of this inspection shall be made where? |
Cook on duty, in the Unit’s daily log. (3-06/040.00) |
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A sample tray shall be made of each meal and kept in the refrigerator for _______ hours, to be used for analysis in the event of a food borne illness. |
72 (3-06/040.00) |
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Each unit Commander shall develop and implement procedures that ensure the following equipment is inspected daily by line personnel, and __________ by a ______________. -All fire fighting equipment -All emergency equipment -All weapons |
Answer: weekly by a lieutenant. (the completed checklists shall be retained for one year. (3-06/050.00) |
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It shall be the responsibility of a ______________ to ensure that a facility security inspection is conducted at least ______________. |
Lieutenant, once per month. (the completed checklists shall be retained for one year). (3-06/060.00 |
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All tools assigned to a facility, such as gardening, mechanical , culinary, etc. shall be safeguarded, securely stored, marked for identification, and accounted for, at a minimum, _____________. |
Once on each shift. (3-06/090.00) |
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Persons under ___________ years of age may not tour occupied jail facilities without the expressed approval of a _________________, or higher ranking member. |
16, Area Commander. (3-11/000.00 |
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The Custody Facility Public Tour Information Form shall be maintained in a unit file for a period of __________ years. |
2 (3-11/000.00) |
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All persons participating in a public tour of a jail facility shall complete and sign a Tour Agreement and Civil Claims Release form before being allowed to participate in the tour. A parent or legal guardian shall sign for persons under ____________ years of age. |
18 (3-11/000.00) |
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In order to ensure unit preparedness, each facility commander, or his designee, shall conduct the following drills on a _______________ basis on all three shifts: -fire drill -hostage drill -earthquake drill -escape drill -major disturbance drill -evacuation drill |
quarterly (3-14/050.00) |
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Each Custody Division facility shall conduct a least one major fire drill every ___________. A major fire drill shall include: -Coordination with and participation with, each facility local fire station -Coordination with local Sheriff’s stations or Police departments, as indicated on each facility’s fire plan. -Actual use of equipment, i.e., air packs, emergency generators, ventilation shut-offs, etc. -The physical evacuation of prisoners and employees from areas of danger. |
6 months (3-14/050.00) |
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A unit commander or in his absence the watch commander may temporarily suspend for up to __________ days, and standard requirement, or procedure imposed by the California Code of Regulations, Title 15. |
3 (3-14/060.00 |
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In the event of a suspension, immediate notification shall be made to the Division Chief via written memo. Suspensions lasting more than ___________ days require notification to the Board of Corrections. Suspensions may not continue longer _________ days without the approval of the chairperson of the Board of Corrections. |
3, 15. (3-14/060.00) |
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Men’s Central Jail shall remain prepared to mobilize up to one properly supervised, equipped, and trained _________. Other facilities shall remain prepared to mobilize at least one properly supervised, equipped, and trained ____________ on a 24 hour basis. |
Platoon, squad (How many in each) (3-14/110.00) |
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Facility emergency preparedness is the responsibility of each unit commander. Each facility shall designate an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (preferably a ___________) to: Coordinate and conduct emergency response training ___________ each month, by shift, and conduct drills with primary response facilities at least____________. |
Lieutenant, once, once every six months. (3-14/130.00) |
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The lieutenant shall coordinate and conduct fire drills ____________________, and conduct a major fire drill in conjunction wit the local fire department once every ___________________. |
Once every three months, once every six months. (3-14/130.00) |
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This law (reporting procedures for battery by gassing) mandates that the custody facilities forward certain specific information to the Board of Corrections on each incident of "gassing." The following information must be forwarded to the Board of Corrections within __________ days of the incident. |
30 (4-06/000.00) |
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The chief physician, Medical Services staff, custody medical liaison (MCJ, TTCF), or their designee, shall report to the facility _______________ all information received by medical personnel that an inmate in custody has been exposed to or infected by the HIV/AIDS virus or other communicable disease. The report shall be made as soon as possible, and in no event more than _________ hours after the staff receives the information. |
Watch commander, 24. (4-08/000.00) |
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Accountability/Risk Management Program. Required monthly and quarterly reports are due by _____________of the month following the reporting period. |
the 10th (4-10/010.00) |
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Unit commanders shall establish a follow-up plan for employee training, mentoring, and monitoring for any employee suspended for __________ days or more. |
3 (4-10/010.00) |
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Unit commanders, when practical, shall personally serve any letters of intent for suspensions of __________ days or more. |
3 (4-10/010.00) |
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How often shall a Title 15 Compliance Report be completed by each custody facility? |
Quarterly. (4-10/030.00) |
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A minimum of ____________ inmate interviews per month shall be conducted by each sergeant and bonus deputy assigned to line operations. |
4 (4-10/030.00) |
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All completed Inmate Escape Load Sheets shall be maintained in a unit file for a period of____________ years. |
2 (4-10/040.00) |
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Inmate Death Review. A copy of the death review shall be forwarded to the concerned unit commander for review and response, with shall be reported back to the Division Chief within __________ days on any action taken |
30 (4-10/050.00 |
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Within _________ hours following an inmate death, Custody Support Services shall send a fax of a Custody Support Services In-Custody Death Reporting From to the Division Chief. |
48 (4-10/050.00) |
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All in-custody inmate death records shall be maintained for a period of _________ years. After __________ years all in-custody inmate death records will be forwarded to the Sheriff’s Records and Identification Bureau for archive retention. |
7 (4-10/050.00) |
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Each shift Watch Commander shall, on a random basis, review the UDAL in each housing area under their command how often? |
At least on time per week. (4-11/020.00) |
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All UDAL books shall be maintained at the facility for a period of _____________ years |
5 (4-11/020.00) |
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All inmates in our custody shall be visually checked at least? |
At least once each hour. (4-11/030.00) |
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Inmates housed in discipline/administrative segregation/diminished privilege environment shall be checked how often? |
Twice per hour (4-11/030.00) |
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Inmates housed in suicidal/mental observation shall be checked how often? |
Twice per 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes apart). (4-11/030.00) |
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Inmates housed as juveniles shall be checked how often? |
Once per 30 minutes (4-11/030.00) |
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Inmates housed as high security/gangs shall be checked how often? |
Twice per hour (4-11/030.00) |
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Court-Ordered Telephone Calls All calls shall be limited to ________ minutes duration, unless specifically authorized for a longer period of time. |
10 (4-11/050.00) |
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The inmate classification procedure shall include a method of appeal by the inmate to the unit commander. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than _________ days may request a review of his classification status no sooner than ___________ days from his last review. |
60, 30. (5-01/010.00) |
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Units shall not transfer a large number of inmates ___________ or more) without the approval of the Inmate Reception Center _________________. |
30 or more, watch commander. (5-01/010.00) |
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An inmate worker may request a job change after he has been working in his assigned job for a least ___________ days. In such cases, the current work officer shall be consulted regarding capabilities and job performance. |
30 (5-01/010.00) |
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Inmates who are suicidal or display suicidal tendencies shall be subject to safety checks conducted ______________ per thirty minutes, or more frequently as directed by Jail Mental Health Services. Safety checks shall be conducted at least how many minutes apart from each other? |
Twice, 10 (5-01/050.00) |
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Inmate telephone cords in Custody Division should be __________________ inches in length? |
18 inches or less. (5-01/050.05) |
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No juvenile inmates under __________ years of age will be housed withing the Los Angeles county jail system. |
14 (5-02/010.00) |
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Juvenile Returnees (Inmates returning from CYA/State Prison custody for special court appearances or as witnesses). If under _________ they will be housed in a Probation Department facility or at Juvenile Hall, unless the Superior Court orders otherwise. |
18 (5-02/010.00) |
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If over __________, the IRC ________________, at the time of classification, will contact Eastlake Juvenile Hall to determine if the inmate will be housed at Eastlake. If not, then the inmate will be housed at a Custody facility as an adult. |
18, watch commander (5-02/010.00) |
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If a juvenile inmate has been remanded to the custody of the Sheriff that does not meet the criteria for housing within the County Jail, they shall be immediately transferred to the Probation Department or Juvenile Hall. IRC will send a letter explaining the situation and reasons for the transfer within __________ business days. |
3 NOTE: Only a Superior Court may declare a juvenile as unfit for trial in juvenile court, and order a juvenile housed in an adult jail facility. (5-02/010.00) |
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Inmates coming into our custody that have a prior charge/conviction, over ________ years old, of any sex crime against children can be housed in general population. The sex crime charge shall not be displayed on their JRC or in AJIS. |
5 (5-02/060.00) |
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Medical Services Bureau, in cooperation with the unit commanders, shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental Health Procedures Manual, which shall be reviewed and updated at least ________________. |
Annually. (5-032/020.00) |
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Any female inmate who has given birth within the past _________ and is charged with murder or attempted murder of their infant shall receive mental health screening pursuant to Title 15 |
Year (5-02/030.00) |
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All mentally disordered inmates shall be segregated . If a medical staff member’s opinion is not readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered, for the purpose of this section, if he appears to be a danger to himself or others, or if he appears to be gravely disabled. A physician’s opinion of such a segregation shall be secured within ________ hours. |
24 (5-02/080.00) |
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Medical Services Bureau will provide sick call to all Custody facilities how often |
Monday through Friday (5-03/050.00) |
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When an appliance is removed (Medical Prosthesis), the inmate shall be examined by a physician within ________ hours of the removal. |
24 (5-03/080.00) |
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Non-emergency Optical and Dental Services. Inmates must be sentenced and have a balance of a least __________ days to serve on their sentence, and inmates must have sufficient funds on deposit with the jail cashier to defray expenses and materials. |
60 (5-03/110.00) |
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Each facility, with the exception of IRC, shall conduct at least _______ inmate count on each shift on a daily basis. |
One (5-05/010.00) |
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Each facility, with the exception of IRC, shall conduct a daily wristband count when? |
During the later part of the evening shift, or the beginning of the early morning shift. (5-05/020.00) |
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At ________ hours daily, each Custody Division facility (including IRC) shall participate in a Division-wide inmate county. |
0300 (5-05/030.00) |
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The final Custody Division count sheet shall be prepared by a designated representative of IRC and e-mailed to appropriate personnel, prior to _________ hours daily |
0700 (5-05/030.00) |
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Watch Commanders shall ensure all video equipment is inspected ___________. |
Daily. (5-05/100.00) |
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Regarding the video cameras, batteries shall be recharged at least __________ per week whether used or not. |
Once (5-05/100.00) |
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It is recommended there be a minimum of ________ batteries per camera. |
2 (5-05/100.00) |
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The video tape in the camera should be capable of recording _________ minutes of video in the "SP" record mode. |
120 (5-05/100.00) |
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Negotiable instruments may be sent to an inmate through the U.S. Mail in the amount of ___________ or less and shall be deposited directly into the inmate’s account. |
$200.00. (5-06/020.00) |
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Money left on account by a released inmate shall be held for __________ days before being transferred to the County General Fund. |
90 (5-06/020.00) |
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Personal inmate clothing must be retrieved no later than __________ from the prisoner’s release and property must be retrieved no later than __________ from the inmate’s release. Personal articles not collected within the designated time period will be destroyed. |
One month, four months (5-06/040.00) |
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Inmates released into the community may retrieve all personal property and clothing while being processed for release in the IRC. If any personal property is not collected at that time, the inmate has ________ following release to retrieve clothing, and __________ from the date of release to retrieve personal property |
One month, four months (5-06/040.00) |
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Released Inmate’s Accumulated Property All property removed pursuant to this section shall be stored at Central Property for a period of ___________, after which time it will be destroyed. |
6 months (5-06/040.00) |
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Storage of Inmate Personal Property __________ per week a purge shall be conducted to ensure the timely transfer of inmate property and prevent the accumulation of property. |
Once (5-06/060.00) |
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Each inmate shall be permitted to possesses a maximum of _________ photographs. |
5 (5-06/070.00) |
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The photographs or computer generated pictures shall be unadorned. Size shall be a minimum of ________ inches by __________ inches, not exceeding __________ inches by ___________ inches. |
3 x 5, 4 x 6 (5-06/070.00) |
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What is the limit to the number of pieces of confidential/legal correspondence sent to an inmate? |
There shall be no limit. (5-06/080.00) |
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Upon completing, the Strip Search Authoriza5tion Record shall be forwarded to the unit commander for review. These records shall be maintained at the unit for a period of ______ years. |
Two (5-08/040.00) |
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If the prisoner is unable to post bail within a reasonable time, and subject to space limitations, what is the time frame (which may be expanded) but shall in all case be at least _________ hours. (minimum time they should be given to post bail) |
3 |
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When possible, counseling of inmates regarding minor jail violations shall be conducted by __________ Department members. |
2 (5-09/030.00) |
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Extra duty, temporary loss of privileges such as, but not limited to, access to television, telephones, or commissary, lockdown for less than _________ hours, or removal from a work detail without loss of work time credit may also be imposed for minor violations. |
24 (5-09/030.00) |
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An accumulation of ________ or more minor violation reports within a ________ day period for a single inmate shall result in a major violation. |
3, 30. (5-09/030.00) |
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Charges pending against an inmate (Disciplinary Review Process) shall be acted upon no sooner than ______ hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate has been informed of the charges in writing. |
24 (5-09/040.00) |
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Violations shall be acted on no later than _________ hours after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in writing. |
72 (5-09/040.00) |
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The inmate may waive the ________ hour limitation and the hearing may be postponed or continued for "good cause" by written waiver from the inmate ("Good Cause" includes inmate court appearances, the need to accommodate the shift/schedule of the facility, or the need for more information/investigation). |
24 (5-09/030.00) |
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Major inmate incident reports shall be maintained for __________ years, and minor inmate reports until the inmate is released. |
5 (5-09/030.00) |
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Any inmate who remains on disciplinary segregation/isolation for ______ consecutive days shall be reviewed by the unit commander before the disciplinary status is continued. This review shall include a medical evaluation. Reviews shall recur every __________ days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. |
30, 15 (5-09/050.00) |
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Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than __________ hours with the approval of the unit commander or his designee. |
72 (5-09/050.00) |
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When a Pro Per inmate is disciplined, can they be prohibited from working on their own defense? |
They shall not be prohibited from working on their own defense. Access to the law library and communication, through approved channels, with persons pertinent to their case, shall not be restricted. (5-09/050.00) |
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Disciplinary segregation/isolation cells shall have minimum furnishings (one bunk, toilet, drinking fountain or other source of drinking water and a wash basin) and the inmate shall be issued standard bedding and clothing. Exceptions are those inmates who engage in the destruction of these items. The decision to deprive the inmates of such articles shall be reviewed by the watch commander during each ____________ hour period. |
24 (5-09/050.00) |
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At the discretion of the unit commander, and in the case of discipline administered simultaneously to a large number of inmates, (i.e., dorm disturbance, riot, etc.) outer clothing may be confiscated to reduce hostilities, ensure the security and safety of the inmates, staff, and facility and restore order. This temporary suspension shall not exceed ________ hours with the approval of the unit commander. |
72 (5-09/050.00) |
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Disciplinary diets shall not be served, in any case, for more than _________ consecutive hours without the written approval of the unit commander. If the disciplinary diet is continued there shall be a review by the unit commander every __________ hours before the disciplinary diet is continued. |
72, 72. (5-09/060.00) |
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Inmates receiving disciplinary diets for _______ consecutive _________ hour periods shall be evaluated (including weight and measurement) by medical personnel before the disciplinary diet is continued. |
2, 72 (5-09/060.00) |
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Disciplinary diets shall be served _________ daily................. |
Twice, at the morning and evening meals, to designated inmates in disciplinary segregation/isolation. There will be no noon meal for those particular inmates (5-09/060.00). |
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When can juveniles or inmates receiving religious diets receive disciplinary diets? |
They shall not be given disciplinary diets since they can not receive disciplinary diets as part of disciplinary sanctions. (5-09/060.00) |
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Inmates placed on disciplinary diets shall not receive that diet for longer than ______ consecutive _________ hour time periods (approximately one week) without a health and weight evaluation by a physician. |
2, 72 (5-09/060.00) |
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Each inmate shall be allowed at least _______ visits totaling ________ hour per week. |
2, 1 (5-10-010.00) |
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Minors, under the age of ____________ shall be accompanied by, and remain under the close supervision of, their parent or verifiable legal guardian. |
16 (5-10-010.00) |
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Upon prior request from an inmate, his minor children, over the age of ________ years and not yet ________ years, may be permitted to visit unaccompanied by an adult with the approval of the facility unit commander |
12, 16, (5-10-010.00) |
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Exceptions to Attorney Room Posted Hours After the arrest, any attorney entitled to practice in the courts of record of California may, at the request of the inmate or any relative or the inmate, visit the inmate. When such a request is made during the booking process, the request shall be acted upon as soon as the inmate is booked and searched, but no late than _________ hours after his arrival at the facility. The same access, when requested, shall be afforded bail bondsman. |
3, (5-10-040.00) |
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Control of Vermin regarding the procedures for the treatment of vermin-infested inmates, the inmates shall be re-checked by Medical Services Bureau personnel in ___________ hours, and the previous steps (delousing procedures) repeated as necessary |
48 (5-11/030.00) |
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All inmate food handlers shall wash their hands, including their forearms, with soap and hot water (_______ degrees) for at least _______ seconds, and shall use appropriate serving devices such as tongs, ladles, etc. |
120, 20, (5-11/040.00) |
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Undergarments and socks shall be exchanged _________ each week. Outer garments, excepting footwear, shall be exchanged at least _________ each week. |
2, 1, (5-11/060.00) |
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Sheets and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least _______ each week. If a top sheet is not issued, blankets shall be laundered at least ________ or more often if necessary. If a top sheet is issued, blankets shall be laundered at least every _________ months. |
1, once or month, 3 (5-11/060.00) |
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Medical Services, Mental Health Services, and Food Services shall have written procedures that ensure all inmate complaints involving their unit are investigated and resolved with ______ days of being received, whenever possible. |
10 (5-12/010.00). |
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Inmates shall be advised of their grievance disposition within ________ days of the assignment, whenever possible. |
10 (5-12/010.00). |
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It will be the watch commander’s responsibility to ensure that the Inmate Information Request Forms and Request to See the Chaplain forms are collected from the locked boxes when? |
At least once per shift (5-12/030.00), by a supervisor at the rank of sergeant or above |
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Meals shall be served three times during each 24 hour period. At least _______ of theses meals shall include hot food. If more than ________ hours elapse between these meals, supplemental food shall be provided |
1, 14 (5-13/010.00) |
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At the time of service, hot food should be served at or above _______ degrees Fahrenheit and cold food at or below _________ degrees Fahrenheit. |
140, 41 (5-13/010.00) |
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A minimum of ________ minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal, except for those inmates on medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time |
15 (5-13/010.00) |
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Inmates shall be permitted to shower upon assignment to a housing unit, and at least how often thereafter? |
every other day or more often if possible. (5-13/040.00) |
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Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, shall be permitted to shave _______ and receive hair care services at least how often? |
Daily, once a month (5-13/050.00) |
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An inmate is considered indigent when? |
If he has less on account with the cashier than the standardized established price needed to purchase an indigent kit. (5-13/080.00) |
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Each Custody Division facility shall provide commissary services to all inmates. Inmates are given the opportunity to purchase snacks and personal hygiene items how often? |
On a weekly basis (5-13/110.00) |
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Inmates may spend up to __________ on commissary items and ________ on vending machine items per week. |
$50.00, $20.00 (5-13/110.00) |
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The unit commander of each facility shall develop and implement an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which shall allow a minimum of ___________ hours of such activity distributed over a period of _________ days. |
3, 7. (5-13/120.00) |
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Inmates may file an unlimited number of the "Inmate’s Request to Use Law Library" form. However, inmates may not file more than _________ |
One form at a time (5-13/160.05.00) |
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Possession of legal documents shall be limited to the amount of material which can be carried within _________ legal folders or containers, not to exceed ________ inches by _________ inches by ________ inches. |
3, 11, 15, 6. |
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According to the custody division manual, Captains are equivalent to what rank in the Title 15 manual? |
"Facility Manager" |
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Lieutenants are equivalent to what rank in the Title 15 manual? |
"Supervisory Custodial Personnel" |
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Authorization for the deployment of special weapons can only be given by the _____________________ or higher authority in the chain of command. In no instance will authorization be given for the use of these weapons by other than authorized personnel. |
Watch commander, incident commander (3-03/010.00) |
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Employees certified to fire the 37 mm weapon system (i.e. the SL-1, ARWEN, L-6, L-8, and single shot gas gun, are required to fire these weapons at least once every ________ months under the direction of the unit’s training staff or certified user of the weapon of the rank of Bonus I or higher |
Six (3-2/020.00) |
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Authorization for the use of special weapons can only be given by who? |
By a sergeant or by a senior deputy acting in the capacity as an Emergency Response Team leader. (3-03/010.00) |
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Deputy personnel, when encountering a situation demanding deployment of special weapons, shall immediately notify the ______________ or ______________ of the circumstances, and request deployment of special weapons. The ______________ or _______________ shall immediately review the situation and provide further direction based upon this assessment. |
Deputy personnel, when encountering a situation demanding deployment of special weapons, shall immediately notify the ______________ or ______________ of the circumstances, and request deployment of special weapons. The ______________ or _______________ shall immediately review the situation and provide further direction based upon this assessment. |
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What type of grenades are not authorized for use by Custody Division personnel? |
Flashbang grenades (3-03/020.00) |
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Any individual shot with a Taser shall be take where? |
To a medical facility for removal of the dart(s), and appropriate medical treatment. ((3-03/020.20) |
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When dealing with a hostile/violent individual, deputies may use aerosol chemical agents, and must notify their? |
Immediate supervisor and the watch commander immediately after such use. All incidents involving the use of aerosol chemical agents shall be recorded on the facility log and reported to the unit commander through the watch commander. (3-03/020.30) |
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Any member having knowledge that a relative or an acquaintance is incarcerated at his unit of assignment shall immediately report this fact to the _________________. |
Watch commander via memorandum. (3-04/020.00) |
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The watch commander shall make a determination if the relationship is such that the inmates’s continued incarceration at the facility may serve to jeopardize the safety of the inmate, the staff member, or jeopardize the security of the operation of the facility. If the relationship violates any of these concerns, the watch commander shall ensure the inmate is relocated within the County jail system. Who should the watch commander notify regarding the incident? |
Unit commander via memo (3-04/020.00) |
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Facility Inspections To ensure adequate inspection procedures, a _____________ shall be designated to inspect the key areas of each unit on a weekly basis. Such inspection may be rotated among the various ____________ assigned to the unit. |
Lieutenant, lieutenant (3-06/020.00) |
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It is the responsibility of custodial personnel assigned to an area where vendors, workmen, or Facilities Management personnel have worked, made repairs, etc., to check that tools and/or supplies have not been left behind. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the _______________ immediately. |
Watch Commander (3-06/100.00) |
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Inventories of all weapons assigned to unit armories shall be documented and maintained on a regular basis. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the _________________ immediately |
Watch Commander (3-06/110.00) |
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All persons exiting security, except LASD sworn personnel and custody assistants in full uniform, shall exchange their internal security pass for their personal identification or external pass. Any one refusing to comply shall be detained pending a determination by the _________________ whether to allow them to enter or exit. |
Watch Commander (3-10/000.00) |
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When a security pass is lost or stolen the pass holder shall immediately notify the ________________ of the facility where the pass was issued, and submit a memorandum explaining the circumstances. A copy of this memorandum shall be maintained by the unit issuing the pass. |
Operations lieutenant (3-10/000.00) |
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No audio and/or video recording, or photographs are permitted during tours without the express permission of the ____________________ |
watch commander (3-11/000.00) |
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Inmates transferred to custody facilities by the Inmate Reception Center Classification Unit shall be accepted at prescribed hours by all facilities. Exceptions shall be approved by a Custody Division Area Commander by prior arrangement with the IRC Classification lieutenant, or the _________________ of the receiving facility with the concurrence of the IRC ________________. |
Watch commander, watch commander (3-13/000.00) |
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Individual inmates shall not be rejected by a custody facility without good cause. Inmates who must be returned to the IRC shall be accompanied by a completed Reclassification/Transfer Request form, signed by the facility’s ________________. Medical returnees shall have written approval from the concerned unit’s __________________, and an additional yellow clincher band hall be affixed to the inmates wristband. |
Watch commander, Medical Services staff. Watch commander, watch commander (3-13/000.00). |
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The IRC Classification Unit has the overall responsibility for inmate transfers between facilities with the Custody Division. However, this responsibility shall not preclude ________________ from directing the transfer of individual inmates for routine activity such as reclassification, special program housing, etc. Any deviation from normal inmate transfers shall be authorized by the IRC _________________. |
Watch commander, watch commander (3-14/010.00) |
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During facility emergencies or lockdowns, the concerned facility watch commander shall notify the IRC ________________ if inmate transfer lines may be interrupted. |
Watch commander (3-14/020.00) |
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The IRC ________________ may authorize Pitchess Detention Center Facilities to transfer male inmates among the other PDC facilities to temporarily resolve disturbances, provided that classification security levels are housed appropriately. |
Watch commander (3-14/020.00) |
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Facilities shall not cancel inmate transfer lines. Any cancellations shall be made by the IRC Classification _________________ or ___________________ of the IRC. |
Lieutenant, watch commander (3-14/020.00) |
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Facilities shall administer discipline for acts which occur at that facility. If discipline related transfers are deemed necessary by the facility watch commander, what shall be paperwork shall accompany the inmate? |
All Inmate Incident Reports shall accompany the inmate(s) to the receiving facility to administer discipline. (3-14/020.00) |
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Upon notification by a facility that they have an emergency situation which may affect the movement of inmate transfer lines, the IRC _________________ shall evaluate the situation and determine whether inmate movement problems can be resolved with available resources. If the situation dictates, an Inmate Transfer Emergency ay be declared by the IRC ______________. |
Watch commander, watch commander. (3-14/030.00) |
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In relation to emergency inmate transfers, if the incident occurs during normal business hours, immediately notify the IRC_________________. If the incident occurs outside normal business hours notify the IRC _______________________ |
Classification lieutenant, watch commander (3-14/030.00) |
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As the IRC Classification lieutenant or watch commander during an emergency transfer, notifications shall be made to whom? |
IRC unit commander, Custody Division Commander, TSB watch commander, and make appropriate notifications to Custody Division Log and the Department Operations Log. (3-14/030.00) |
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Watch commanders and incident commanders shall be cognizant that depending on the time of day, several primary response facilities may not be able to muster a complete squad. Therefore, it may be appropriate to initially request both primary and secondary response units. Also, in large scale emergency operations, the largest manpower resources will be from? |
MCJ (3-14/110.00) |
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When control of a situation exceeds, or is likely to exceed, the resources of the involved facility, the _______________ shall assume the role of _____________ and direct the operation and all assistance requests. |
Watch commander, incident commander. (3-14/120.00) |
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Activation of a Facility Operations Center may be initiated by the __________________ of the involved facility, if the duration and scope of the emergency situation will require this level of involvement. Upon activation of any command post and/or EOC, consideration should be give to activating what? |
Incident commander, Division EOC. (3-14/120.00) |
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If control of the situation exceeds the capacity of the involved facility plus its designated primary an secondary back-up units, the incident commander shall request what? |
Additional assistance, and the Department emergency mobilization procedures, as specified in the MPP "Emergency Mobilization Plan," shall become effective. (3-14/120.00) NOTE: Time and circumstances permitting, the incident commander shall obtain concurrence from the Custody Division EOC prior to expanding the response beyond the designated primary and secondary back-up units. |
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Facility emergency preparedness is the responsibility of each unit commander. Each facility shall designate an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, preferably a _____________ |
lieutenant (3-14/130.00) |
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Any custodial personnel receiving crime information from an inmate, regardless of where or when the alleged activity will occur or has occurred, shall immediately report all information to the _______________. The _______________ shall ensure that the appropriate unit or agency is notified. |
Watch commander, watch commander. (4-01/000.00) |
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The watch commander of an affected unit shall classify all custody incidents according to the following definitions: |
-Inmate Incident -Minor Inmate Disturbance -Major Inmate Disturbance -Inmate Riot -Modified Lockdown -Lockdown (4-01/010.00) |
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Following any minor or major disturbance or riot, the watch commander, or his designee, shall ensure that an Inmate Disturbance Load Sheet is completed and a copy is forwarded where? |
To the Unit Statistical Coordinator for entry into the F.A.S.T. system. (4-01/020.00) |
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In regards to lock-downs, a senior deputy or the floor sergeant shall respond to the affected area to evaluate and assess the incident, and subsequently notify the watch commander. The watch commander shall do what? |
Make the final decision to implement, continue, expand or restrict the lock-down. (4-01/030.00) |
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The ____________ shall make immediate notifications to Court Services and Court Services Transportation, and to all facility ancillary service personnel, i.e., chaplains, commissary, school personnel, etc.. At the conclusion of the lock-down, ancillary service personnel shall be notified to resume normal programs and operations. |
Watch Sergeant (4-01/030.00) |
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What are the watch commanders responsibilities in response to a hate crime? |
complete the necessary Department Operations Log entry with SHB -Complete a Custody Division Operations Log entry through IRC -Ensure that all appropriate reports are sent to Major Crimes Bureau, Hate Crimes unit. -Complete a memorandum to the Division Chief detailing the circumstances of the incident/crime. |
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The Medical Services staff, in conjunction with the facility ________________, shall arrange for the inmate to be transferred to the IRC for a mental health evaluation. |
Watch commander (4-05/000.00) |
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In regards to Mental Observation Inmates, if it is deemed necessary to send the inmate to IRC, the watch commander shall arrange transportation through who? |
In regards to Mental Observation Inmates, if it is deemed necessary to send the inmate to IRC, the watch commander shall arrange transportation through who? |
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Alternate transportation shall be arranged if the inmate’s condition warrants any urgency as determined by the medical staff. The ____________ shall ensure that inmates requiring transportation for evaluation by mental health staff are placed on a separate transmittal |
Watch commander (4-05/000.00) |
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The watch commander shall ensure that the Behavioral Observation and Mental Health Referral report has been completed. They shall also ensure what other card accompanies the inmate? |
Special handling Request card (4-05/000.00) NOTE: Threats to commit suicide or feigned suicidal gestures under section 5, "Suicidal Assessment," requires a watch commander’s review and signature. (4-05/000.00) |
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On January 1, 1998, Penal Code Section 4032 - Battery by gassing, was enacted. This law is defined as "intentionally placing or throwing, or causing to be thrown, upon the person of another, any mixture of human excrement or other bodily fluids or substance." This law pertains to custody environments and personnel employed at correctional facilities. One element of this law allows for what? |
Forced testing of inmates for certain types of diseases when they commit this crime. (4-06/000.00). |
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If the significant incident occurs during the evening or early-morning hours, or during a weekend/holiday period, the report/memorandum shall be delivered to the Division Chief’s office prior to _______ hours the following business day. A copy of the Significant Incident Notification Log of the incident shall accompany the memo. |
0830 hours (4-07/010.00) |
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Notification and Reporting of Significant Incidents The concerned unit’s watch commander shall initiate the following actions: |
-Prompt Custody Division Operation Log entry notification via phone to the IRC watch deputy. -Notify all Custody Unit Commanders via computer E-mail system in the event of a riot or major inmate disturbance. -Initiate E-mail to appropriate units, including the Division Chief’s office -Telephonically notify the concerned Area Commander prior to sending the required memorandum -Ensure that the proper Significant Incident Log forms have been filled out completely and a copy forwarded with the appropriate memorandums. (4-07/010.00 |
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It is not necessary to report minor inmate disturbances for inclusion on the Department and Division Operational Logs. However, minor inmate disturbances shall be recorded in the facility log. Is notification to the Area Commander and Division Chief required? |
Yes, via memorandum (4-07/010.00) |
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Inmates who are unable to attend scheduled court proceedings due to medical or psychological conditions shall be withheld from court when? |
Only on the order of a physician, pending their recovery. (4-07/040.00) |
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Tarasoff Notifications If a therapist determines or reasonably believes that a patient presents a serious danger of violence or harm to another, the therapist has an obligation to warn the intended victim of the threat or danger. If Sheriff’s Department personnel receive such information from a department psychotherapist, notification shall be made to the _____________________, who shall make any necessary notification to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the area where the victim(s) reside. |
Watch commander (4-07/030.00) |
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The Inmate Court Availability Forms shall be faxed to the IRC watch commander by _________ hours. The IRC watch commander shall ensure that notification is made to the appropriate courts (inmates unavailable for court due to illness). 0800 (4-07/040.00) |
0800 (4-07/040.00) |
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Upon notification by a station or facility watch commander or Court Services supervisor of an HIV/AIDS infected inmate in transit, the IRC watch commander will: |
Notify the IRC nursing supervisor or their designee Provide an estimated time of arrival Notify the IRC nursing supervisor or their designee upon arrival of the inmate before accepting custody of the inmate. Notify the IRC nursing supervisor or their designee Not accept custody of the inmate after it has been determined by the IRC nursing supervisor or their designee that the inmate is medically unstable Refer the inmate to an acute care hospital for further evaluation at the direction of the IRC nursing supervisor or their designee. (4-08/000.00) |
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Each Force Review Package shall include an element which evaluates the incident for any training need or value. The ______________ shall include this evaluation in his memo to the unit commander |
Watch commander (4-10-/010.00) |
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Watch commanders shall ensure that in addition to all other reporting requirements, an Inmate Escape Load Sheet is completed and forwarded to the facility statistical coordinator to ensure that pertinent data regarding the escape is collected and entered into what system? |
Facilities Automated Statistical Tracking (FAST) system. (4-10/040.00) |
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In the event of an inmate/prisoner death in a Los Angeles County jail, the watch commander of the unit, at the time of the inmate death, shall be responsible for making a telephonic notification of the death and all pertinent information, as soon as possible, to the following: |
Division Chief, when death occurs at the hands of another inmate or a staff member(s) Area and/or Duty Commander Unit Commander Homicide Bureau IAB on-call lieutenant in cases of death following contact with a Department member, and other circumstances as detailed in the Department MPP Force Procedures IRC watch deputy - Custody Division Log SHB - Department Ops Log Sheriff’s Medical Services 24 hr. Nursing Desk, Medical Services Building Risk Management Bureau - Civil Litigation Unit Custody Support Services Unit or on-call supervisor/manager (after hours) (4-1-/050.00) |
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. In addition to making the above telephonic notification, the concerned watch commander shall promptly prepare and send, by FAX or e-mail, the following written documents concerning the inmate death: |
a memo to the Division Chief on an Office Correspondence form, with a brief statement of facts. a watch commander’s In-Custody Death Reporting Form, to the Custody Support Services Risk Analysis Unit. (4-1-/050.00) |
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. In Custody, what constitutes a Level I inmate death? |
Appears to be a natural cause death, and has no unusual circumstances. (4-1-/050.00) |
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In Custody, what constitutes a Level II inmate death? |
An inmate death with unusual circumstances, such as a suicide, homicide, or when significant issues are present. (4-1-/050.00) |
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In Custody, what constitutes a Level III inmate death? |
An inmate death at the hands of an employee. (4-1-/050.00) |
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Safety checks of special housing inmates, who require more than one Safety Check per hour, shall be recorded on a separate Additional Safety Check Sheet which shall be affixed to what? |
UDAL log at the end of the shift. (4-11/020.00) |
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The watch commander shall have the administrative authority to reclassify inmates on an emergency basis. In the event of an emergency reclassification of inmates by an individual facility, who shall be notified immediately? |
IRC Classification Unit. (5-01/010.00) |
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All personnel who request to have an inmate relocated from their facility to another facility shall complete a Reclassification Transfer Request Form, to be approved by the ______________ |
watch commander (5-01/010.00) |
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Declassification or reclassification of inmates from K-10 and K-9 status shall only be accomplished by Men’s Central Jail Liaison Unit with the approval of the IRC _________________ |
Classification Lieutenant (5-01/030.00) |
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. In cases where custody personnel believe that the actual act of attempting suicide has not occurred, the category, "Threat to Commit Suicide and/or Feigned Suicidal Gestures" shall be selected in section 5, "Suicidal Assessment" of the Behavioral Observation and Mental health Referral Form. The use of this category shall only be authorized by who? |
Watch commander (5-01/050.00) |
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When the identification of a suicidal or potentially suicidal inmate occurs after hours and JMET is not available to evaluate the inmate, is shall be the responsibility of that facility’s watch commander to determine the appropriate method of transportation to where? |
IRC for appropriate mental health evaluation (5-01/050.00) |
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. In the event exigent circumstances or emergencies require the Sheriff to temporarily house juvenile inmates outside of the classifications listed herein, the on-duty IRC ______________ may designate a suitable housing location at any custody facility. |
Watch commander (5-02/010.00) |
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This housing location may be changed only on the orders of the IRC unit commander or a person of the rank of _________________ or higher. |
Commander (5-02/010.00) |
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The _________________________at the facility receiving the exigent juvenile(s) will be notified prior to the arrival of the juvenile(s), and will assure that the juvenile(s) are house appropriately. The IRC watch commander will notify the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court by the next business day of the exigent situation, and determine under what conditions and time frame the exigent juvenile(s) will remain in the Sheriff’s custody. |
Watch commander (5-02/010.00) |
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All inmates alleged to be juveniles shall be housed at ____________ Jail, and all females shall be housed as the designated facility housing female inmates. Alleged juveniles will be housed under the same restrictions governing regular juvenile inmates in the Sheriff’s custody |
Mens Central Jail (5-02/020.00) |
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Who shall conduct the investigation to establish the true age of the alleged juvenile inmate? |
IRC watch commander (5-02/020.00) |
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No facility shall transfer or attempt to transfer between any facility and another housing facility, any inmate who is suspected of being homosexual without first obtaining permission from? |
The K-11 Processing Detail, Classification Lieutenant, or the IRC watch commander. (5-02/050.00) |
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As a watch commander, who do you contact to coordinate the transportation of inmates who are seriously ill or injured and require emergency hospitalization at a local hospital, and who are officially booked into a Sheriff’s custody facility or already remanded to the Sheriff by a Court? |
Medical Services Bureau, Quality Assurance Section (5-03/100.00) |
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When a suspected case of meningitis has been diagnosed in the inmate population, the facility charge nurse shall notify the _________________ and the inmate(s) shall be transferred to the nearest contract hospital for evaluation. |
Watch commander (5-03/120.00) |
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The watch commander shall disseminate information concerning inmates in the facility who have been exposed to or infected by Meningitis to: |
all employees, medical personnel, contract persons, and volunteers who may have direct contact wit the exposed inmates. He shall also notify the appropriate Classification Unit and the next shift watch commander. (5-03/120.00) |
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Who can authorize the use of leather restraints? |
Medical personnel (5-03/130.00) |
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Application or removal of restraints shall be undertaken only at the discretion of: |
the medical staff and under their supervision. (5-03/120.00) |
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Who is responsible to ensure that appropriate periodic checks of inmates in restraints are made and recorded? |
Medical staff (5-03/120.00) |
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In those instances where an inmate in the custody of the Sheriff’s Department becomes ill or is injured to the extent that his condition is diagnosed as either "serious" or "critical" by competent medical authority, a notification shall be made to the next of kin. Who is responsible for this notification? |
Watch commander of the facility where the inmate is located (5-03/140.00) |
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How shall next of kin notifications be made? |
In person and not by telephone. If the next of kin resides in an area policed by this department, the watch commander of the concerned station shall be contacted to provide the necessary in-person notification. In the event the next of kin resides in another jurisdiction, either locally or out of state, the appropriate law enforcement agency is to be contacted and requested to make the necessary in-person notification. (5-03/140.00) |
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During their normal working hours JMET shall be available to watch commanders to respond to crisis situations and/or tactical situations. Watch commanders may consider the use of JMET in situations including, but not limited to: |
-barricade situations -suicidal ideation -exhibition of bizarre behavior -hunger strike -threatening others (5-04/020.00) |
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JMET shall recommend the appropriate housing location at TTCF base on their initial assessment of the inmate. The _________________, in conjunction with Medical Services personnel, shall make the final determination for immediate or routine transportation of the inmate |
Watch commander (5-04/020.00) |
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. It is the intent of this policy that all inmates referred by JMET receive a medical evaluation prior to their transport to TTCF, however, no inmate should be unduly delayed in this process. If the ______________ of the originating facility determines that a medial evaluation will cause an unnecessary dely in the movement of the inmate, then the ______________________ may authorize the immediate transport of the inmate to the IRC main clinic, where a medical evaluation shall occur. The name of the _________________ making this authorization shall be noted on the Behavioral Observation and Mental Health Referral form. |
Watch commander for all three (5-04/020.00) |
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Whenever it has been determined that an escape has occurred, the watch commander shall ensure the following notifications are made immediately: |
Major Crimes Bureau, Escape Unit by telephone IRC the local police agency or appropriate Sheriff’s Station unit commander and area commander division log entry facility main control SCC for broadcast Custody Support Services Court Services Transportation Bureau Aero Bureau for support if warranted department duty commander and division duty captain on weekends and holidays SHB for departmental Ops log entry appropriate judicial notification (5-05/060.00 |
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Pursuant to Department MPP, "Escaped Adult Prisoners," the ________________of the facility where the escape occurred shall immediately notify IRC. The facility shall follow-up and confirm all escape information via JDIC teletype to IRC. |
Watch commander (5-05/060.00) |
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Inmates who are uncooperative and combative, or have a history of making false allegations, shall be escorted by two Department members, one member being a _______________. The movement shall be video taped. |
Supervisor (5-05/090.00) |
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When documenting inmate injuries, all inmates in or near the incident should be captured on video tape. When documenting a large inmate disturbance, the ________________ should be video taped directing inmates with injuries to come forward. |
Incident commander (5-05/100.00) |
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When incidents in custody are videotaped, she they be pre-set to record the time and/or date? |
No, this should be done verbally by the person videotaping the incident (5-05/100.00) |
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The videotape shall be given to the watch commander for review the forwarded to the _______________ for review and storage. Incidents not associated with an URN or Reference Number, which are videotaped, shall be held at the discretion of the watch commander |
Unit commander (5-05/060.00) |
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Confiscated money deposited to an inmate’s account may be designated "Hold Unit Inmate Released." Who must authorize the release of fund from "hold" status? |
Watch commander (5-06/020.05) |
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Questionable publications delivered to inmates or found to be in an inmate’s possession shall be reviewed by the __________________ to determine their suitability |
unit commander (5-06/030.00) |
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Body-piercing jewelry and hair weaves are considered and treated as an inmate’s personal property. Those items that are removable should be removed by the inmate and stored in the inmates property. All alleged or suspected un-removable jewelry shall be referred to Medical Services, it shall be removed by __________________ personnel only (with inmates consent, and if they refuse consent they can be disciplined). |
Medical Services. Custody Personnel shall not remove inmate body jewelry or fingernails. (5-07/030.00) |
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Each Custody facility shall complete a Custody Facility Search Report for each search conducted. Do searches of individual inmates require the completion of this report? |
No, unless contraband items are recovered. (5-08/010.00) |
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Strip searches, visual body cavity searches and physical body cavity searches of pre-arraigned misdemeanor or infraction new bookings are restricted by law (Section 4030 P.C.) Sheriff’s Department policy extends these restrictions to _______________ bookings. |
Felony (5-08/040.00) |
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Strip searches or visual body cavity searches shall be conducted when the charges involve: |
weapons, controlled substances or violence. When it is practical, visual body cavity searches will be conducted upon all inmates charged with crimes involving the use of weapons, controlled substances, or violence. (5-08/040.00) |
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In circumstances where the volume of inmates makes identification of inmates so charged impractical, some inmates charged with crimes involving weapons, controlled substances or violence shall be selected ________________. A visual body cavity search shall be conduced on inmates identified by this selection process. |
Random (5-08/040.00) |
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When may strip searches or visual body cavity searches be conducted on persons who are not booked on charges that involve weapons, controlled substances or violence? |
When there exists a reasonable suspicion based upon specific articulable facts that the person to be searched is concealing a weapon or contraband and such a search will result in the discovery of these items. (5-08/040.00) |
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When can a strip or visual body cavity search be conducted upon the request of another arresting agency? |
When the arresting agency provides a written request (utilizing Strip Search Authorization Record Form), including specific articulable facts demonstrating god cause for the search. (5-08/040.00) |
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All strip searches and visual body cavity searches that are authorized under questions 217 and 218 above, shall have prior approval of the _________________, who shall evaluate the need for the search and shall approve or disapprove. |
Watch commander (5-08/040.00) |
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When a strip search or visual body cavity search is approved by the ______________, a Strip Search Authorization Record shall be completed by the requesting deputy or arresting officer and signed by the _______________. |
Watch commander, watch commander (5-08/040.00) |
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When may deputies conduct a strip search or visual body cavity search of general jail population inmates? |
As long as there is a valid reason for the search. To prevent the introduction of weapons, narcotics or other contraband, strip searches or visual body cavity searches may be conducted of inmates returning to jail from court line areas. (5-08/040.00) |
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Responsibility for taking disciplinary action against any inmate is delegated to supervisory officers. All disciplinary action shall be reviewed by the _______________ to ensure that it is administered fairly and impartially. |
Watch commander (5-09/040.00) |
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The final disposition of disciplinary charges(s) shall be reviewed by the ______________ or his deginee |
Unit commander (5-09/040.00) |
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Can suspension of legal correspondence or access to counsel be used as a means of discipline? |
No. Pro per inmates shall not be prohibited from working on their own defense. Access to the law library and communication, through approved channels, with persons pertinent to their case shall not be restricted. (5-09/050.00) |
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Prior to the implementation of the disciplinary diet, the __________________ or his designee shall review the propriety of the recommendation to serve the disciplinary diet. |
Unit commander (5-09/060.00) NOTE: disciplinary diets shall not apply to juveniles or inmates receiving religious diets. |
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Watch commander transferring inmates to another unit for discipline shall confer wit the ______________ of the receiving facility. |
Watch commander (5-09/080.00) |
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Visitors who have previously been convicted of a felony and confined in any State prison in this state shall obtain prior approval from the _________________, or his designee, before they will be allowed to visit with an inmate, as stated in Penal Code section 4571, "Trespassing By Former Prisoner." |
Watch commander (5-10/010.00) |
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Psychiatric visits are not restricted or limited to posted inmate visiting hours. Unusual hour requests for visits shall be by pre-arranged appointment and approved by the ______________ |
watch commander (5-10/050.00) |
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After resolution of the complaint, the unit commander or his designee shall sign final approval of the disposition on the back of the completed Inmate Complaint From. Disapproved dispositions shall be returned to the _______________ who approved the disposition for additional investigation or review. |
Watch commander (5-12/010.00) |
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It shall be the watch commander’s responsibility to ensure that the complaint forms are collected from the locked boxes, at least ________________, by a supervisor at the rank of ______________ or above. |
Once per shift, sergeant. (5-12/010.00) |
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Complaints shall be assigned for investigation by the Inmate Complaint Coordinator. Resolved complaints shall be reviewed and signed by the watch commander and forwarded to the Inmate Complaint Coordinator. The Inmate Complaint Coordinator shall forward it to the unit commander or his designee for review and approval. In cases of allegations of employee misconduct, wherein the watch commander determines that further inquiry or a recommendation for an administrative investigation is warranted, the watch commander shall do what? |
Forward a memorandum with all related inmate complaint documents to the Unit Commander with his recommendation. (5-12/010.00) |
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Inmates may appeal any denied grievance. The _____________ shall make the final determination whether the appeal is granted or denied. |
Watch commander. NOTE: the unit commander or his designee, through the regular process of reviewing all inmate complaints, may approve the watch commanders’s decision or return the complaint to the watch commander, who shall handle the appeal for additional investigation or review. (5-12/010.00) |
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Complaints received from inmates after they have been released shall be processed on what form? |
Inmate Complaint form (not a Watch Commander Service Comment Report form). (5-12/010.00) |
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Complaints received by a watch commander at a station or custody facility, other than the facility the inmate was housed at, shall be documented along with the inmates personal information for notification, and forwarded to the appropriate facility watch commander to process. How shall the facility watch commander handle the complaint? |
In the same manner as a complaint received from an inmate still in custody. (5-12/010.00) |
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When a Referred Inmate Complaint is received, the following procedure shall apply: The ______________ completing the Referred Inmate Complaint form shall fill in the information provided by the person offering the comment. |
Watch commander (5-12/020.00) |
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When a Referred Inmate Complaint is received, the following procedure shall apply: The watch commander shall ensure a ________________ contacts the inmate immediately and ascertains the nature of the alleged complaint. |
Facility supervisor NOTE: the supervisor contacting the inmate shall resolve the complaint if possible, or supply the inmate with an inmate complaint form if unable to resolve the complaint at that time.(5-12/020.00) |
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When a Referred Inmate Complaint is received, the following procedure shall apply: In all cases, the original complaining party shall be contacted by the _________________ and advised of the action taken, or disposition of the complaint. A notation shall be made in the "Additional Information" section of the Referred Inmate Complaint form indicting the date, time, and name of the ___________________ making the notification. |
Watch commander, watch commander (5-12/020.00) |
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If a complaint is received involving an inmate not housed at the contacted facility, the watch commander shall obtain the concerned party’s telephone number and nature of the complaint. What shall the watch commander do with this information? |
Notify the watch commander at the inmate’s housing facility regarding the complaint. The watch commander at the housing facility will then process the complaint pursuant to this policy. (5-12/020.00) |
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What shall the watch commander do in instances wherein the Referred Inmate Complaints are outside the scope and intent to this policy? |
Utilize Service Comment From procedures. (5-12/020.00 |
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An inmate’s special religious diet may be changed or terminated only at the direction of? |
Office of Religious and Volunteer Services. 5-13/010.10 |
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Any custodial personnel receiving information, or a compliant from an inmate who alleges that this release date has expired, or otherwise alleges over detention, shall immediately notify? |
IRC Records Unit (Document Control), Head Clerk’s Office and request an investigation of the inmates allegation. Such notification shall be documented in the UDAL. (5-14/050.00) |
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Since there has never been an incident of an actual release of any biological agent base on a given threat, it shall be the policy of this Division to handle any threat of biological attack or exposure how? |
As we would treat a bomb threat, until it is determined to be an actual incident (5-14/090.00) |
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The watch commander of the effected facility (biological agent exposure) shall be the incident commander in all instances of chemical or biological agent exposure. If persons are exposed, or the exposure is discovered while persons are in transit, the receiving facility watch commander shall be notified immediately and shall become the incident commander. The incident commander shall establish liaison with who? |
Fire Department incident commander, as well as the senior representative from the Los Angels County Department of Health Services. (5-14/090.00) |
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The watch commander shall ensure that the effected area is completely contained and isolated as soon as possible. If an exposure occurs in a building equipped with an air circulating system (HVAC), the watch commander shall insure that the system is immediately shut off to prevent further facility contamination. To determine the credibility of the threat, the watch commander shall review the information regarding the exposure including, but not limited to: |
-type of agent involved (chemical or biological) -method of deliver -source of information -prior warning or post claim -presence of a device or suspect material -if the agent is airborne or non-airborne (5-14/090.00) |
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The watch commander shall respond to the command post and establish a unified command with outside agencies including: |
Sheriff’s EOB -L.A. County Fire Dispatch -L.A. City Fire dispatch for Bauchet St. Facilities -FBI -Medical Alert Center (Via SCC) -SHB -Assisting unit if additional personnel needed (5-14/090.00) |
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Who shall be immediately notified of any inmate who refuses to eat or drink, or whose eating or drinking patterns, as observed by custodial personnel, deviate significantly from normal eating and/or drinking patterns? |
Watch commander and Medical services personnel (5-15/000.00) |
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Consumption of a meal or a portion of a meal does not necessarily indicate that an inmate’s hunger strike has concluded. Who shall make the final determination regarding the termination of a hunger strike? |
Medical Services personnel (5-15/000.00) |
