Chapter 1 – General Administration

The ASTTCAgency Security Technology Transfer Committee is comprised of the following staff:

• Mandatory Participants

  • Committee Chair: Director, Planning, Acquisition, and Design.

  • Deputy Director, Facility Planning, Construction, and Management (will serve as Committee Chair in the Director’s absence).

  • One Associate Director (AD), Division of Adult Institutions,(DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division)).

  • Five Field Wardens, DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division).

  • One Field Superintendant, Department Juvenile Justice(DJJDivision of Juvenile Justice (formerly CYA)).

  • Office of Correctional Safety.

  • Deputy Director, Division of Adult Parole Operations.

  • Executive Officer, Technology Management Unit: staff person to the Committee.

• Discretionary Participants

  • Division of Facility Management (Telecom Maintenance).

  • Office of Training and Professional Development.

  • Office of Fiscal Services.

  • Enterprise Information Services.

  • Office of Adult Programs.

All Warden’s Regional Parole Administrators, and others are encouraged to attend and provide input at all ASTTCAgency Security Technology Transfer Committee meetings and on all issues raised.

• Non-agency Nonvoting Members

  • Non-agency nonvoting members include, but are not limited to, representatives from:

    • Department of Justice (DOJDepartment Of Justice).

    • Department of General Services (DGSDepartment of General Services).

    • Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBPFederal Bureau of Prisons).

    • California Highway Patrol (CHPCalifornia Highway Patrol).

    • Sandia National Laboratories.

    • National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center.

Appointments

• Appointments to the ASTTCAgency Security Technology Transfer Committee shall be made through the Committee Chair with final approval by the Secretary of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Victims Advisory Committee (VACVictims Advisory Committee) provides information and expertise to the Secretary and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation concerning the following issues:

• Victim notification.

• Victim restitution.

• Victim allocation.

The VACVictims Advisory Committee shall consist of 15 to 20 members appointed by the Secretary for an indeterminate period. They shall be a cross-section of staff from headquarters, facilities, and paroles.

The chairperson shall be elected by the membership.

Meetings shall be held annually.

This is an advisory council on career-technical education and the council’s general purpose is to advise CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on the programmatic use of the Federal Career-Technical Education Act (CTEAFederal Career-Technical Education Act) funds and to advise on the development of strategies for securing employment for vocationally trained inmates.

The council shall meet with appropriate departmental staff on a continuing and formal basis at least twice a year, to advise, analyze, and recommend policies, programs, and distribution of all CTEAFederal Career-Technical Education Act funds to CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

• They shall emphasize career-technicial education programs that involve business and labor organizations who employ ex-felons in the counties of the patroling offenders.

The Superintendent shall appoint 8 members and they shall serve at the Superintendent’s pleasure.

The membership shall be governed by the committee’s by laws as well as GCGovernment Code 1770.

• The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be elected by the membership by a nomination committee.

The council shall meet a minimum of two times each year and all meetings shall be open to the public.

A special meeting can be called by the chairperson or upon written request of a quorum of the council members.

Fifty percent of the membership plus one member shall constitute a quorum.

The Advisory Committee on Correctional Education shall advise the Director on the following areas of departmental education:

• Educational program policy and planning.

• Program operations.

• Curriculum development.

• Staff training.

• Program evaluation.

The committee shall have statutory responsibility under the Education Code (Ed.C) 32500.

The membership shall be appointed by the Director, and include a representative from the Chancellors of the California State University and Colleges, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

They shall serve until replaced.

• There shall be one representative from the California Postsecondary Education Commission and two instructors from a prison based education program.

There shall be subcommittees made up from the Advisory Committee and they shall be appointed to address specific issues in the following areas or as needed:

• Program policy and program planning.

• Program operations.

• Curriculum philosophy and strategy.

• Program evaluation.

The committee shall meet on a bi-monthly basis or at the call of the chairperson.

The committee shall advise CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on the formation of religious policy, interpretation of religious procedures, the conduct of the religious programs in the institutions and on ISTIn-Service Training for the chaplains.

The committee has the following responsibilities:

• Coordinating and conducting program reviews of the institutional religious programs every three years for each institution.

• Be available to staff chaplains, volunteer community clergy, and religious representatives for pastoral care.

• Coordinating the annual Chaplains’ training conference.

The membership shall be selected from nominations provided by each faith group (Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Native American, and Jewish). The Chaplain selected shall be approved by the Warden of his/her institution. The size of the committee shall be determined by the Director of Adult Institutions and each member shall serve for a term of three years.

Individuals can serve multiple terms if re-elected by the respective faith group. The membership shall include at least one staff chaplain from each of the religious faith groups employed by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and one volunteer representative from the community from each faith group that provides services to a facility.

The chairperson shall be appointed by the committee’s faith group representatives.

The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis at a designated facility.

The State Advisory Committee on Institutional Religion serves to advise the Directors of Juvenile Justice, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH), and Veterans Affairs on the religious programs of the correctional schools, prisons, and mental hospitals.

The committee has the responsibility of advising the Directors on such policy matters as chaplaincy, personnel, religious records, operating supplies, buildings, places for worship, selection, recruitment, and training of chaplains, and the standards for chaplaincy work in the several types of facilities.

Official contacts with this committee are made through the Community Resources Manager, Division of Adult Institutions, who shall serve as the departmental liaison to the committee.

The Director of Adult Institutions may also designate a member of the Chaplains Coordinating Committee or a staff chaplain to attend the meetings of this committee.

The Disability Advisory Committee (DACDisabled Advisory Committee) shall provide advice and assistance to the Secretary, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Deputy Director, Office of Internal Affairs (OIAOffice of Internal Affairs), on disability issues, such as:

• Developing and maintaining Equal Employment Opportunity programs and activities for persons with disabilities.

• Making recommendations to improve the personnel practices and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

• Establishing contact with groups and organizations that are concerned with achieving equitable representation and utilization of persons with disabilities in the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation work force.

• Monitoring of disability issues identified by the committee, including but not limited to reasonable accommodation and accessibility, to ensure that necessary actions occur within reasonable time frames.

• Assisting the Department in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes.

The Chief, Office of Civil Rights (OCROffice of Civil Rights (see OIA)), OIAOffice of Internal Affairs, is designated as the DACDisabled Advisory Committee chairperson. The DACDisabled Advisory Committee shall consist of volunteers selected by the OCROffice of Civil Rights (see OIA) Chief in OIAOffice of Internal Affairs with input from the Hiring Authority of the candidate and current DACDisabled Advisory Committee members. Every effort will be made to include persons with disabilities and ensure geographic and program representation.

The DACDisabled Advisory Committee shall meet as called by the DACDisabled Advisory Committee Chairperson, at least annually.

Members of the DACDisabled Advisory Committee shall be primarily involved with the duties and responsibilities of their specific assignments; local administrators shall make the necessary arrangements to allow members reasonable time to perform committee activities.

Enterprise Information Technology (ITInformation Technology) Governance provides a framework for making decisions involving effective, efficient, and acceptable use of ITInformation Technology while ensuring organizational resources are targeted to deliver maximum business value. Enterprise ITInformation Technology Governance implies a process in which all stakeholders have clear accountability for their respective responsibilities in making decisions affecting ITInformation Technology. The ultimate decision making body in the Enterprise ITInformation Technology Governance structure is the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ITInformation Technology Executive Council (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Cabinet). The mission of the Council is to ensure that ITInformation Technology produces and supports solutions in direct alignment with the Agency’s strategic direction while moving toward its Vision. Policy specific to Enterprise ITInformation Technology Governance is located in DOMDepartment Operations Manual Chapter 4, Information Technology.

Military Equipment Use Committee (MEUC) shall coordinate and guide CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in the funding, acquisition, and use of existing and newly requested military equipment.

The MEUC shall:

• Review policies regarding the funding, acquisition, and the use of military equipment.

• Ensure implemented military equipment use policies and procedures are followed.

• Recommend standards and specifications for the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment.

• Review all CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1617 Memorandum requests submitted to the Office of Correctional Safety (OCSOffice of Correctional Safety), Armory Lieutenant for military equipment funding, acquisition, and use.

• Serve as a forum for the presentation of newly requested military equipment for use within the department.

• Re-evaluate the continued use of previously approved items identified as military equipment annually.

• Items approved by the MEUC shall be forwarded to the Military Equipment Use Executive Board (MEUEB) for final approval.

MEUC shall be comprised of the following representatives:

• Mandatory Participants (shall be considered subject matter experts in relation to the use of military equipment):

  • Committee Chair: OCSOffice of Correctional Safety Captain, or designee.

  • One representative from the Division of Adult Institutions (DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division)).

  • One representative from the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD)).

  • One representative from the Office of Training and Professional Development (OTPD).

  • One representative from the Office of Internal Affairs (OIAOffice of Internal Affairs).

• Discretionary Participants

  • One representative from Enterprise Information Services (EISEnterprise Information Services (formerly Information Services Division)).

  • One representative from the Office of Business Services (OBSOffice of Business Services).

  • OCSOffice of Correctional Safety Armory Lieutenant.

Meetings shall be held at least once per quarter, with a minimum of three MEUC members present, when military equipment funding, acquisition, and use are requested. If there are no request for funding, acquisition, and use, the committee shall meet the following quarter.

The MEUC will re-evaluate the continued use of previously approved items identified as military equipment annually.

Each Hiring Authority is responsible for all requests for funding, acquisition, and the use of new military equipment submitted to the MEUC.

Items that have previously been approved by the Secretary or designee may be replenished with approval by the appropriate Hiring Authority.

The Military Equipment Use Executive Board (MEUEB) shall review requests submitted by the MEUC for funding, acquisition, and use of new military equipment.

The MEUEB shall review all accepted items for funding, acquisition, and use submitted by the MUEC.

Items approved by the MEUEB shall be forwarded to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary or designee for approval.

Items not approved by the MEUEB shall be returned to the MEUC with an explanation for the denial, and if warranted, recommendations for resubmittal.

Upon approval by the Secretary or designee, the newly funded, acquired or purchased military equipment shall be included on the military equipment list located on the departmental website, maintained by OCSOffice of Correctional Safety.

The MEUEB shall be comprised of the following representatives:

• Mandatory Participants:

  • Committee Chair: Chief of the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety or designee.

  • DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division) Director or designee.

  • DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) Director or designee.

  • Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSEDPeace Officer Selection and Development) Deputy Director or designee.

  • OIAOffice of Internal Affairs Deputy Director or designee.

• Discretionary Participants:

  • EISEnterprise Information Services (formerly Information Services Division) Deputy Director or designee.

  • OBSOffice of Business Services Deputy Director or designee.

  • OCSOffice of Correctional Safety Armory Lieutenant.

The MEUEB shall meet with a minimum of three of the MEUEB committee members present, when the MEUC submits a request for approval.

• Equipment Purchases

  • Review of equipment request:

    • Each Hiring Authority is responsible to ensure requests for funding, acquisition, and the use of newly requested military equipment are submitted to the MEUC. Funding, acquisition, and the use of newly requested military equipment shall not take place until approval by the Secretary or designee.

    • Upon approval by the MEUC, requests shall be forwarded to the MEUEB for review. Items approved by the MEUEB shall be approved by the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary or designee.

    • Items which have previously been approved by the Secretary or designee can be replenished with approval by the appropriate Hiring Authority.

    • The MEUC will conduct annual reviews of previously approved items identified as military equipment.

• Military Equipment Defined

  • Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.

    • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.

    • High mobility multipurpose-wheeled vehicles (HMMWV) commonly referred to as Humvees; two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision.

    • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.

    • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.

    • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.

    • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.

    • Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision.

    • Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision.

    • Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency.

    • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.

    • “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas”, and “pepper balls”, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.

    • TASER Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).

    • The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40 mm projectile launchers, “bean bag”, rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.

    • Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a State agency to require additional oversight.

Military equipment used by other jurisdictions, law enforcement or state agencies providing assistance, including collaborated task force or mutual aid assistance shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies.

The Secretary, Office of the Secretary or designee is responsible for ensuring that the contents of this Article are current and accurate.

GCGovernment Code section 1770.

ECEvidence Code section 32500.

Assembly Bill 481.

Inmate Apprenticeship Training Law of 1984.