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Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the facility movement log procedures?
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the facility movement log procedures?
Which system is used for data entry of offender movement information?
Which system is used for data entry of offender movement information?
Who is responsible for developing implementation/adjustments in compliance with the policy?
Who is responsible for developing implementation/adjustments in compliance with the policy?
What is the duty specified under C.R.S. 17-1-103 regarding facility security?
What is the duty specified under C.R.S. 17-1-103 regarding facility security?
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When should the facility movement log be signed according to the text?
When should the facility movement log be signed according to the text?
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Who is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of offender counts according to the policy?
Who is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of offender counts according to the policy?
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Which officials are required to confirm that each counted offender is living and present in the appropriate area?
Which officials are required to confirm that each counted offender is living and present in the appropriate area?
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Who needs to review the policy annually and update it as necessary?
Who needs to review the policy annually and update it as necessary?
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What is eOMIS used for?
What is eOMIS used for?
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What is the responsibility of employees/contract workers conducting counts?
What is the responsibility of employees/contract workers conducting counts?
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Study Notes
Administrative Regulation Overview
- Policy established by the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) to manage offender counts.
- Emphasis on both regular scheduled and unscheduled counts to ensure offender accountability.
Purpose of Offender Counts
- Develop systematic processes for daily tracking of all offenders within DOC facilities.
- Control and supervise offender movement to maintain a daily report on population changes and locations.
- Implement procedures aimed at preventing escapes and unauthorized public access.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Contract Worker: Individuals providing services under various agreements; includes self-employed and private sector employees.
- Employee: Persons officially classified within the State Personnel System.
- Emergency Count: Unscheduled physical check led by the shift commander based on immediate needs.
- Formal Count: Organized physical verification of offenders at scheduled times.
- Gate Pass: Offenders counted as present but physically outside the facility.
- Informal Count: Irregular counts during offenders' daily activities; records must be maintained.
- Movement Log: Documenting where offenders are within the facility and their movements.
- On-Grounds: Status of offenders present at the facility.
- Off-Grounds: Offenders assigned to a facility but physically absent.
- Standing Count: Verification process ensuring each offender is physically present in a standing position.
Formal Count Procedures
- Conducted by at least two employees for accuracy, except for outside work crews.
- Each facility required to hold a certified formal count per shift; not to exceed eight hours between counts.
- Verification involves visually confirming the presence of offenders against their ID cards.
- Living unit counts must follow a systematic approach to ensure all areas are accurately counted.
- Any discrepancies can prompt an emergency count ordered by the shift commander.
- Documentation related to formal counts must be retained electronically for six months.
Additional Count Strategies
- Minimum of two standing counts required within a 24-hour period.
- Special accommodations for offenders unable to stand due to disabilities, who may be counted in alternative positions.
- Responsibility for formal count completion is affirmed by signatures from the master control center officer and shift commander.
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Test your knowledge on the policy of confining, controlling, and managing offenders through regularly scheduled counts in the Colorado Department of Corrections. This quiz covers the regulations, standards, and effective dates related to offender counts in correctional facilities.
