16 Questions
What is the frequency for searching non-housing areas that have routine access by inmates?
Once per month
Who is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the facility are searched at least once per month?
The Director of Security
What is required to be documented in OMS under the appropriate tab?
All of the above
Which post position may be required to perform random pat searches during all inmate movement periods?
Staff assigned to the visitor pedestrian trap
What should staff ensure when performing random pat searches of inmates during all movement periods?
All inmates are wearing their identification wristbands
What is one of the purposes of searching an inmate’s cell/room as per the search plan?
To discover suicide and homicide attempts
What is one of the reasons stated in the search plan for conducting searches within the facility?
To prevent introduction of weapons and other dangerous contraband into the facility
Why is it important to consider an inmate's mental status when searching their cell/room?
To prevent suicide and homicide attempts
What is one of the objectives of conducting frequent unannounced searches of inmates and inmate quarters?
To discourage theft and trafficking in the facilities
Why are searches within the facility conducted as often as necessary?
To ensure the safety and security of the facility
According to the Department’s policy, what is the requirement for its programs, activities, and services in relation to disabled inmates?
They should be made readily accessible and usable by disabled inmates.
What is the responsibility of the Department in providing access to individuals for disabled inmates?
To provide access to trained and qualified individuals knowledgeable in assisting disabled inmates.
What is the policy regarding accommodations for disabled inmates if they may present a safety hazard or fundamentally alter the nature of the program?
Accommodations should not be made in such cases.
What is the requirement for the Department's programs, activities, and services according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
They should be readily accessible and usable by all inmates.
What is the Department's stance on accommodations that may materially impair the safe and efficient operation of its programs, activities, or services?
Such accommodations shall not be made.
What is the Department required to ensure in relation to individuals providing assistance to disabled inmates?
To ensure they are knowledgeable in programs designed to assist disabled inmates and legal requirements for their protection.
Study Notes
Searching Non-Housing Areas
- Non-housing areas with routine access by inmates must be searched at least once a month.
Searching Responsibility
- The Shift Commander is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the facility are searched at least once a month.
OMS Documentation
- Searches must be documented in OMS under the appropriate tab.
Post Position Responsibilities
- The Post 1 Officer may be required to perform random pat searches during all inmate movement periods.
Pat Search Guidelines
- Staff must ensure that random pat searches of inmates during all movement periods are conducted in a respectful and professional manner.
Cell/Room Search Purpose
- One purpose of searching an inmate's cell/room is to detect and prevent the introduction of contraband.
Search Plan Objective
- One of the reasons for conducting searches within the facility is to detect and prevent the introduction of contraband.
Considering Inmate's Mental Status
- Staff must consider an inmate's mental status when searching their cell/room to ensure the safety of both the inmate and the staff.
Frequent Searches Objective
- One of the objectives of conducting frequent unannounced searches of inmates and inmate quarters is to detect and prevent the introduction of contraband.
Search Frequency
- Searches within the facility are conducted as often as necessary to detect and prevent the introduction of contraband.
Accessibility Policy
- The Department's programs, activities, and services must be accessible to disabled inmates.
Accessibility Responsibility
- The Department is responsible for providing access to individuals for disabled inmates.
Safety Accommodations
- Accommodations for disabled inmates must not present a safety hazard or fundamentally alter the nature of the program.
ADA Requirement
- The Department's programs, activities, and services must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Safe Operation
- The Department must ensure that accommodations for disabled inmates do not materially impair the safe and efficient operation of its programs, activities, or services.
Assistance Requirement
- The Department must ensure that individuals providing assistance to disabled inmates are qualified and competent.
This quiz covers the search plan requirements for facilities, including the reasons for conducting searches to ensure safety and security, such as preventing the introduction of weapons and contraband, and detecting the manufacture of escape devices.
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