Facility Search Plan Requirements

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What is the frequency for searching non-housing areas that have routine access by inmates?

Twice per month

Once per quarter

Once per month (correct)

Twice per quarter

Who is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the facility are searched at least once per month?

The Visiting Room Officer

The Chief Warden

The Director of Security (correct)

The Head of Maintenance

What is required to be documented in OMS under the appropriate tab?

Search frequency

Cell number/room or area of the facility

Remarks

All of the above (correct)

Which post position may be required to perform random pat searches during all inmate movement periods?

Staff assigned to the visitor pedestrian trap Signup and view all the answers

What should staff ensure when performing random pat searches of inmates during all movement periods?

All inmates are wearing their identification wristbands Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of searching an inmate’s cell/room as per the search plan?

To discover suicide and homicide attempts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider an inmate's mental status when searching their cell/room?

To prevent suicide and homicide attempts Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of conducting frequent unannounced searches of inmates and inmate quarters?

To discourage theft and trafficking in the facilities Signup and view all the answers

Why are searches within the facility conducted as often as necessary?

To ensure the safety and security of the facility Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.