CD 566-7: Searching of Offenders
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Institutional Head regarding offender searches?

  • Assign search responsibilities to the Deputy Warden.
  • Ensure searches are documented and reviewed as required. (correct)
  • Conduct all searches personally.
  • Authorize regular offender searches only once a month.

    • Who must be informed prior to any body cavity search?

  • The Regional Deputy Commissioner.
  • The Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Operations. (correct)
  • The Director General, Security.
  • The Chief, Mental Health Services.

    • Which role is responsible for ensuring the development and maintenance of a Standing Order detailing search procedures?

  • Deputy Warden.
  • District Director.
  • Manager, Community Correctional Centre.
  • Assistant Warden, Operations. (correct)

    • What must the Institutional Head ensure regarding searches of offenders?

    <p>Persons conducting searches are properly trained/oriented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be completed by trained persons after conducting a search?

    <p>The Search Log and the Post-Search Report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Institutional Head?

    <p>Instruct the Deputy Warden on office assignments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Deputy Warden ensure regarding Post Orders?

    <p>They are established and maintain procedures for searching offenders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the Search Plan for institutions include?

    <p>All elements outlined in Annex B and methods for handling offenders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be executed before allowing an offender into a dry cell?

    <p>A body scan or strip search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required every time an offender uses the toilet?

    <p>The offender must keep hands above the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must a Post-Search Report be completed?

    <p>After every bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions must an offender's detention in a dry cell end?

    <p>If a health professional recommends it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with contraband retrieved from an offender?

    <p>Hand it over to the Security Intelligence Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be maintained when dealing with seized items?

    <p>Chain of custody procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for secure areas in a penitentiary?

    <p>A non-intrusive or frisk search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a body scan search cannot be completed?

    <p>Conduct a strip search instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an offender be referred to CSC’s Health Services?

    <p>For self-injury or signs of distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done at a minimum before a new offender is admitted to the dry cell?

    <p>Clean the toilet thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of search is defined as a visual inspection of the naked body?

    <p>Strip search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol specifically addresses the management of seized items?

    <p>CD 568-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dry cell in a correctional facility?

    <p>To allow for close monitoring of contraband expulsion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term encompasses all gender identities that differ from cultural or societal expectations based on sex assigned at birth?

    <p>Gender diverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can be taken during an emergency search of cells?

    <p>A search authorized by the Institutional Head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of inmate searches, what does a body scanner do?

    <p>It creates detailed images of the inside of a person’s body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the exceptional power of search of offenders in a penitentiary?

    <p>Authorizing a frisk search based on reasonable grounds of danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an emergency search of an offender permitted under?

    <p>Immediate and reasonable grounds of contraband suspicion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of search involves a manual probe of a clothed body?

    <p>Frisk search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ‘gender’ refer to in the correctional context described?

    <p>The social aspects of classifying individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes a non-intrusive search?

    <p>A search using technical means of a clothed body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Individualized protocol play in an offender's management?

    <p>It records gender-related accommodation information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to areas within a penitentiary designated to limit contraband introduction?

    <p>Secure areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for non-routine searches of offenders?

    <p>Prior authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of search requires a security garment to be provided immediately after the search?

    <p>Strip search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the authorization of a body cavity search?

    <p>Institutional Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be documented daily in the case of an offender placed in a dry cell?

    <p>Engagement attempts by staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before conducting a non-routine frisk search of an offender?

    <p>Reasonable grounds for suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What items should never be wrapped in plastic wrap for offenders?

    <p>Food items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a routine strip search, how many steps are involved in the visual inspection process for women?

    <p>Two steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions must a woman offender typically perform during a strip search?

    <p>Open their mouth and display soles of feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For non-routine searches, which individual does not require authorization?

    <p>Correctional Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a dry cell, how often must the offender be provided an opportunity for a shower?

    <p>Once every 48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of search is inherently non-intrusive and routine?

    <p>Body scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum cumulative duration of detention in a dry cell permitted by the Institutional Head?

    <p>120 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document must be completed if contraband is seized during a search?

    <p>Post-Search Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen after the initial authorization for an offender's dry cell detention?

    <p>Written reasons for the authorization must be provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for extending detention in a dry cell?

    <p>The offender requested an additional body scan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must authorize emergency searches of offenders?

    <p>Institutional Head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary responsibility of staff during the dry cell placement of an offender?

    <p>Monitor health continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can each extension after the initial 72-hour dry cell detention last?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must the Institutional Head take if a body scanner is non-operational when authorizing dry cell placement?

    <p>Submit a written report immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an offender's placement in a dry cell exceeds 96 hours?

    <p>A report must be submitted to the Director General, Security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered reasonable grounds for placing an offender in a dry cell?

    <p>Having no prior history of contraband possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be completed whenever contraband is seized as a result of a search?

    <p>A Contraband/Unauthorized Item Seizure Tag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scan can result in the initial authorization of dry cell detention?

    <p>Detailed body scan search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation is required following an exceptional search authorized by the Institutional Head?

    <p>Search Authorization form, Post-Search Report, and Exceptional Search Report Checklist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation would likely lead to an immediate report to the Regional Deputy Commissioner?

    <p>Detention in a dry cell for 48 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen if an offender requests a new body scan while detained in a dry cell?

    <p>A body scan will be conducted only if 24 hours have passed since the last scan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Elder/Spiritual Advisor or Chaplain be consulted for?

    <p>When seizing items of ceremonial or religious significance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be completed if there is a ballistic threat during a search?

    <p>Ballistic Threat Risk Assessment form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can inspect Indigenous items if the owner refuses to cooperate?

    <p>An Elder, Chaplain, or cultural representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Assistant Warden regarding individualized protocols?

    <p>To make the final decision on accommodation requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if an offender requests new gender-related accommodations at the time of a search?

    <p>Verify if an individualized protocol exists and make necessary updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do gender diverse offenders have the right to choose during searches?

    <p>Who conducts the search and how it is performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can exceptions be made in the search protocol?

    <p>In emergency situations affecting health or safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must occur before a body scan search can be conducted?

    <p>Availability of trained staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a non-routine frisk search?

    <p>It occurs when there are reasonable grounds for suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a frisk search of male offenders, what should staff do if an offender objects to being searched by a female staff member?

    <p>Perform the search using male staff members whenever possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the individualized protocol to be finalized?

    <p>The offender’s signature and compliance with the provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a body scan search?

    <p>A compliant offender entering a body scanner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document must be filled out prior to a routine strip search if a body scanner is available?

    <p>Body Scan Assessment form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be documented if gender-related accommodations are denied?

    <p>Rationale for the approval or denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if the individualized protocol cannot be fully completed prior to a search?

    <p>Complete only relevant sections and indicate others as ‘no preferences’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a body scan search to be considered complete and valid?

    <p>The operator must review the images produced by the body scanner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may an offender be subjected to a strip search?

    <p>If the body scan indicates reasonable grounds to believe contraband is present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Institutional Head in the context of a body cavity search?

    <p>To authorize the search if reasonable grounds are provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur if an offender needs to undergo a body cavity search?

    <p>The offender's written consent must be obtained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly outlines what happens if an offender refuses a body scan?

    <p>They may be subjected to other forms of searches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should strip searches be conducted according to regulations?

    <p>Privately, with the offender and two staff present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may trigger the use of the Exceptional Power of Search?

    <p>The presence of contraband causing safety concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for placing an offender in a dry cell?

    <p>The offender must be informed about the dry cell policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the gender-related requirements for conducting a strip search?

    <p>Males are not permitted to witness strip searches of female offenders, in most cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must the trained operator ensure images from the body scanner are of good quality?

    <p>To permit review for the presence of contraband.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if contraband is suspected in a body cavity?

    <p>The offender must undergo a body cavity search by a health professional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a body scan that is found to be incomplete or invalid?

    <p>Alternative search methods may be employed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation must be completed if instruction compliance fails during a body scan?

    <p>Statement/Observation Report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Establish when a frisk search may be authorized.

    <p>When reasonable grounds suggest danger exists due to contraband.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Search Procedures in Correctional Institutions

    • Institutional Head/District Director Responsibilities:
      • Approves the search plan
      • Ensures search personnel are trained, including gender identity training
      • Documents and reviews searches
      • Authorizes exceptional search powers (section 53 CCRA)
      • Designates secure areas
      • Consults for dry cell placements
      • Establishes a Standing Order for secure areas, shared with relevant personnel
    • Institutional Head (excluding Community Correctional Centres):
      • Notifies Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Operations, before body cavity searches
      • Notifies Chief, Mental Health Services within 24 hours after body cavity searches
      • Establishes Standing Order outlining dry cell procedures, training, and equipment
      • Authorizes non-routine searches (strip, body scan, body cavity, dry cell) with appropriate notifications (Annex E)
      • Consults for dry cell placements.
    • Deputy Warden Responsibility: Establishes and maintains offender search procedures.
    • Assistant Warden, Operations/Manager, Operations/Area Director Responsibilities:
      • Develops and maintains offender search procedures
      • Develops the search plan
      • Ensures search equipment is available and functional
    • Manager, Community Correctional Centre Responsibility: Assigns personnel for searches.
    • Trained/Oriented Personnel Responsibilities:
      • Conducts searches according to the search plan
      • Completes required search logs (CSC/SCC 0845, 1365), and reports (as needed)

    Search Plan Elements

    • General Search Plan: Includes all elements in Annex B, except for Community Correctional Centres.
    • Routine Searches: Non-intrusive and frisk searches are permitted under section 47 CCRR.
    • Ballistic Threat: Any search with ballistic threat requires a Ballistic Threat Risk Assessment (CSC/SCC 1518e).
    • Community Correctional Centers: Search elements outlined in Annex C.

    Searching of Specific Items

    • Indigenous/Sacred Items: Owners manipulate items for visual inspection; Elders/Chaplains/representatives (non-offenders) examine if owner is uncooperative.
    • Gender Diverse Offenders:
      • Individualized protocol (OMS) records needs; Correctional Manager/community Parole Officer create or update as needed.
      • Assistant Warden/Parole Officer Supervisor makes final decision (within three business days); rationale is documented
      • Staff of the chosen gender conducts the search (exceptions for emergencies only, documented according to CD 568-2)
      • Offender choice for frisk/strip searches (including split searches, where parts of body searched by staff of different genders, with each stage private)

    Specific Search Types

    • Frisk Searches (excluding gender diverse offenders):
      • Conducted by male or female staff. In the case of men, females are acceptable but male staff are necessary if requested by the offender.
      • Offenders supervised under long-term orders exempt from routine frisk searches
    • Body Scan Searches:
      • Conducted if scanner is functional, staff are trained.
      • Used when routine strip searches prescribed (Annex B)
      • Compliant offenders enter scanner under trained operator direction.
      • Operator must be same gender or in compliance with the individualized protocol.
      • Images analyzed for contraband; refusal/inability documented (Statement/Observation Report)
      • Scan is valid if offender complies, remains still, and images are clear
      • Non-compliance may result in other search methods
    • Strip Searches (excluding Community Correctional Centres):
      • Private, no public visibility.
      • Same sex as the offender (or in compliance with individualized protocol) conducts and witnesses the search.
    • Emergency Searches:
      • Staff can conduct a strip search (no prior authorization required) if a delay to get authorization, or to comply with gender requirements, presents a safety risk
    • Exceptional Power of Search (Section 53 CCRA):
      • Institutional Head can authorize frisk or strip search of all offenders if there's a reasonable belief that contraband poses a substantial danger to human life/safety or institution security.
      • Necessary to seize contraband and avert danger (authorizations in writing, using the Search Authorization form (CSC/SCC 1366).
      • Community Correctional Centers exception: District Director may authorize frisk searches, but not strip searches, under these circumstances.
    • Body Cavity Searches (excluding Community Correctional Centres):
      • Staff member notifies Institutional Head if contraband suspected in a body cavity
      • If the Institutional Head is satisfied of reasonable grounds to believe a body cavity search is necessary, they can authorize the search by a registered health care professional.
      • Offender's consent is required
      • Provide opportunity for offender to contact legal counsel before consent sought
    • Dry Cell Use (excluding Community Correctional Centres):
      • Dry cell used for contraband expulsion in rectum/digestive tract (following reasonable grounds to believe this is the case)
      • Initial detention up to 72 hours, then two 24-hour extensions are possible (maximum 120 hours total).
      • Extensions may be authorized under specific circumstances (constipating agents, or intentional prevention of expulsion).
      • Body scanner use for authorizing/continuing dry cell placement
      • Written reasons for dry cell detention provided to the offender
      • Reports required (to Regional Deputy Commissioner, potentially Director General) based on dry cell duration.

    Reporting Requirements

    • Search Reporting: Required for non-routine searches, emergency searches, force used in strip searches, contraband detection, dry cell use, body cavity searches, seizures
    • Exceptional Search Reports: Institutional Head prepares and submits reports (Search Authorization Form, Post-Search Report, Exceptional Search Report Checklist) within five working days, to relevant personnel.

    Seizure of Contraband/Unauthorized Items

    • Contraband Tagging: Items seized get a tag (CSC/SCC 0482) and stored securely.
    • Cultural/Religious Items: Elder/Spiritual Advisor/Chaplain consulted for proper treatment of seized items, following CD 568-5.

    Additional Information

    • ENQUIRIES: Contact information for the Strategic Policy Division

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    This quiz explores the essential procedures and responsibilities involved in conducting searches within correctional institutions. It covers the roles of institutional heads and deputy wardens, including training requirements and necessary documentation. Test your knowledge on the guidelines regulating body cavity searches and secure area protocols.

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