CD 566-9: Searching of Cells/Rooms, Vehicles and Other Areas

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Who is responsible for ensuring that persons conducting searches are properly trained or oriented?

Assistant Warden, Operations/Area Director

Institutional Head/District Director (correct)

Deputy Warden

Correctional Manager

What is the minimum frequency for routine searches of cells or rooms in institutions as specified in the Search Plan?

Once every 90 days

Once every week

Once every 60 days

Once every 30 days (correct)

Which individual is responsible for developing the Search Plan?

Correctional Manager

Institutional Head/District Director

Assistant Warden, Operations/Area Director (correct)

Deputy Warden

What must the Search Plan for Community Correctional Centres specifically include?

Elements outlined in Annex C Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the management of the Search Plan?

Correctional Manager/Manager, Community Correctional Centre Signup and view all the answers

What should trained individuals do when conducting searches of cells or rooms?

Complete and submit search reports as outlined in the policy Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of the Deputy Warden in relation to searching procedures?

Ensure quality assurance and control protocols are in place Signup and view all the answers

What method is designated for verifying personal effects during searches?

Verification against the Inmate Property Record Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to inspect Indigenous medicine bundles in the absence of the owner?

An Elder or their representative Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a staff member to conduct a non-routine search of a cell?

Prior authorization from a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can a staff member bypass prior authorization for a vehicle search?

If they believe it would result in potential danger or loss of evidence Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken every time a cell or vehicle is searched?

Complete a Search Log Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is required when contraband is seized during a search?

Contraband/Unauthorized Item Seizure Tag Signup and view all the answers

What must happen if an emergency search of a cell is conducted?

A Post-Search Report must be completed Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize a search of vehicles at a penitentiary reserve?

The Institutional Head Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes emergency searches from routine/search procedures?

Emergency searches are done without any prior approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum frequency for routine cell searches?

Once every 30 days Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the Institutional Head authorize an exceptional search of vehicles?

If there is a belief that contraband poses a substantial danger Signup and view all the answers

What document is submitted when an emergency search of a vehicle is authorized?

Post-Search Report Signup and view all the answers

What must be consulted when seizing articles of religious significance?

An Indigenous Elder or Spiritual Advisor Signup and view all the answers

When are post-search reports submitted to the Regional Deputy Commissioner?

Within 5 working days Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if a staff member believes a search should proceed urgently?

They may perform the search without authorization Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Institutional Search Procedures

Approval and Training: Institutional Heads/District Directors approve search plans and ensure search personnel are trained.
Vehicle Searches (Excluding Community Centres): Institutional Heads of non-community centres can authorize vehicle searches at the penitentiary under specific CCRA guidelines.
Procedures and Quality Control: Deputy Wardens ensure documented procedures exist for searching cells, vehicles, and other areas, along with quality assurance/control, performance measures, and adherence to standards.
Search Plan Development: Assistant Wardens, Operations/Area Directors develop search plans. They also ensure necessary search equipment is available and functional.
Community Correctional Centre Management: Correctional Managers/Managers at Community Correctional Centres manage the search plan and assign personnel for searches.
Search Personnel Responsibilities: Trained personnel conduct searches of cells/rooms and other areas following the search plan and complete/submit reports. Other staff (Shop Instructors, etc.) conduct routine searches of their designated areas.

Search Plan Details

Plan Contents (All Institutions): All search plans, regardless of institution type, specify routine searches of cells/rooms and other areas at least once every 30 days. Annex B and C outline specifics for different institution types.
Personal Effects Verification (Non-Community Centres): Non-community institutions require verification of inmates' personal effects against inmate property records.
Searches in Presence of Another Staff Member: Routine searches of cells/rooms at all institutions (including community centres) must involve another staff member (excluding contractors).
Indigenous and Sacred Items: Security examinations of Indigenous medicine bundles and other sacred items require the owner's (or authorised representative's) manipulation for visual inspection.

Non-Routine Searches

Reasonable Grounds: Staff can search cells/rooms without prior authorization or another staff member's presence if they have reasonable belief contraband or evidence of an offence is present, and delaying the search would be dangerous or lead to loss/destruction of items.
Emergency Searches (All Institutions): Institutional Heads can authorise emergency searches of cells/rooms and vehicles if they have reasonable grounds to believe contraband or emergency-related evidence is stored. Emergency searches are not counted toward routine cell searches.

Vehicle Searches (Additional Details – Excluding Community Centres)

Non-Routine Vehicle Searches: Staff can search vehicles with prior authorization from the Institutional Head if they have reasonable grounds to believe contraband is present, and delaying authorization would endanger human life or lead to loss/destruction of the items.
Emergency Vehicle Searches: Institutional Heads can authorize emergency vehicle searches if they believe emergency-related contraband or evidence is present.
Exceptional Vehicle Searches (authorization): Institutional Heads may authorize written vehicle searches based on reasonable belief that the action is necessary to avert danger or to recover contraband.

Reporting Requirements

Search Logs: Search logs (CSC/SCC 0845) must be completed for every search.
Post-Search Reports: Post-search reports (CSC/SCC 1365) are required for non-routine searches and when items are seized. Emergency search reports must be submitted to Regional Deputies within five working days.
Contraband/Unauthorized Items: Contraband/unauthorized items seized must be tagged (CSC/SCC 0482) and stored securely. Religious item seizures require consultation with elders/representatives/chaplains for respectful handling and disposal according to CD 568-5.

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This quiz covers essential institutional search procedures, including approval, training, and the roles of various personnel in executing vehicle and cell searches. It highlights the importance of documented procedures, quality control, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment for searches.