INMATE / OFFICER

SAFETY

Objectives
1. The student will describe the basics on conducting inmate searches 2. The student will describe the basics on conducting cell searches 3. The student will list what is considered contraband according to TCLEOSE 4. The student will demonstrate the basics of escorting an inmate

Inmates have nothing but time

1. Make weapons 2. Hurt or manipulate officers 3. They will do anything to get out

Basic Jailer Academy

JOHN DOE

GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS

Basic Correctional Officer Course Inmate Searches

TCJS 275.6(2)

- Searches for Contraband Any inmate who leaves the security perimeter of the facility shall be thoroughly searched for contraband before reentering the security perimeter

TCLEOSE

How to search an inmate

1. Have the inmate place his hands on the wall. 2. Have the inmate place his left hand over his right hand. 3. Have the inmate stand back from the wall with his feet as far as he can go. 4. Place your foot between his legs (left foot for right side search and right foot for left side search). 5. Run your fingers thru the waist band of the inmates boxers and pants. 6. Stretch out the pants a bit and shake them. Make sure that the legs are not rolled up. If so, have the inmate unroll them before starting the search. 7. Check the pockets of the shirt. If the shirt has pockets, it is best the inmate take the shirt off, turn it upside down, and shake the shirt. Dont be surprised if something falls out of the pocket.

When to search an inmate

1. Anytime they are taken from their cell 2. Anytime they are returned to their cell 3. Anytime you feel that it is necessary

Basic Correctional Officer Course Conducting cell searches

9.2.2 The student will be able to identify the necessity of conducting regular and irregular cell searches. A. Conducting cell searches TCJS 275.6 1. Searches for contraband are done for the protection of corrections personnel and inmates: a. Any items brought into the security perimeter of the facility by anyone should be searched for contraband. b. Any inmate who leaves the security perimeter of the facility shall be thoroughly searched for contraband before reentering the security perimeter. c. There shall be regular and irregular searches of the entire facility area for contraband, which shall be noted in a permanent facility record. d. Searches for contraband should be timed so that inmates cannot anticipate them. B. Cell searches are necessary to provide for the safety of officers, civilians, and inmates within the facility TCLEOSE
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Basic Correctional Officer Course Contraband

9.2.1 The student will be able to identify items that are considered contraband. A. Contraband is considered to be any item, material, or substance that is prohibited by law or agency directives. Many jails define contraband as anything that is not expressly permitted. This may include any item that was issued or purchased in commissary that has been altered or is no longer used for its original purpose. Examples: 1. Items prohibited by law: drugs and weapons 2. Items prohibited by agency directive: cash money, flammable materials, excessive food in cell, excessive clothing or paper, hoarded medication distributed by the facility clinic 3. Items that have been altered: a comb without teeth, toothbrush with no bristles and a pointed tip, clothing with gang affiliation writing on it, empty food containers or personal hygiene containers, ink pen without the ink tube

TCLEOSE

Whats wrong here?

After the prison-yard murder of Larry Davis in upstate New York, most City papers noted his infamy and folk- or antihero status, but for the most part were content to portray him as a vicious thug, murderer, and all-around lowlife. Davis was shanked multiple times by another inmate at the Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Ulster county New York.

Items found in cell searches

-Homemade rope -4 inch shank -Homemade tattoo needles -Boston Market plastic container -7UP bottle -County issued pens -Sewing machine needle -Maintenance tools -Homemade stingers (and the list goes on)

How to conduct a cell search

1. Look thru all books. Inmates hide items between the pages. 2. Look under bunk beds. Things can be taped under them. 3. Look in the toilet paper tubes. If there is paper stuffed in there, take it out and unwrap it. Pills have been found this way. 4. Look thru the decks of cards. Take them out of the box and flip thru them. You might find a razorblade. 5. Look for broken light fixtures. 6. Check for loose panels. They make great hiding places for contraband.

Does this inmate look dangerous?

Escorting Inmates
When escorting an inmate DO NOT: 1. Allow the inmate to walk behind you 2. Allow the inmate to walk beside you 3. Allow the inmate to turn around to face you 4. Allow the inmate to walk with his hands in his pants

Name RIVERS, CHARLIE Address DALLAS, TX Citizenship NONE Race Black Sex Male DOB 1986-07-23 Jail Location North Tower Tank Location 2WL13 Bookin Number 08081331 Bookin Date 2008-10-15 09:09 PM

Proper way of escorting an inmate

1. Walk behind the inmate. 2. Allow enough room between you and the inmate (more than an arms length) 3. Have the inmate walk with his hands behind his back 4. Dont allow the inmate to walk faster then you, stay the same pace (you can tell the inmate to slow down)

Reasons for properly escorting an inmate

1. Correctional officers every year get maimed or killed while escorting an inmate. 2. The inmate could continue to injure or kill other officers. 3. The inmate could escape. 4. If the inmate escapes, you may find him at your house.

Summary
1. Inmates have nothing but time on their hands to think about injuring you and/or escaping. 2. Searching an inmate before and after he leaves his housing area is important. You want to make sure they dont have anything that can injure you or someone else. 3. Cell searches are necessary for protection of life. 4. Contraband, most the time, is always found. 5. Proper ways of escorting an inmate can save you a trip to the hospital or morgue.

Exam
1. 2. You can walk as close to an inmate as possible. True False Searches for contraband are done for the protection of corrections personnel and inmates. True False When searching an inmate you: a. have them touch the floor with their hands b. have them spread their hands out on the wall c. have them put their left hand over their right hand d. none of the above 3.

4. At what time do you search an inmate? a. when they leave the cell b. when they come back to the cell c. when they visit their lawyer in a visitation booth d. none of the above e. all of the above
5. The most common item found in cell searches are ___________.

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It is important to search an inmate for _______ because the inmate can __________.