Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47050.1 Policy

• The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or the department) requires that in the institutional setting two-way radios shall be used to communicate information necessary for the effective custody of incarcerated persons, and supervised persons. Two-way radios shall be issued to personnel operating where other communication devices (phones and intercoms) are not available, practical, or will not meet critical institutional communications needs. In the field setting, two-way radios shall be issued to departmental peace officers and will be used as necessary to communicate with departmental personnel and other law enforcement agencies as needed to meet parole supervision and other field operational needs. Where appropriate and necessary, field units may utilize or communicate via Federal Communications Commissions (FCCFederal Communications Commission) approved local law enforcement telecommunication systems and shall utilize FCCFederal Communications Commission approved local law enforcement radios, herein, referenced as P25 compliant radio equipment.