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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 11 – Administrative Officer‑Of‑The‑Day

Revised March 02, 2022

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51110.10 Administrative Officer‑of‑the‑Day Contact Responsibilities

  • The watch commander shall contact the institutional AODAdministrative Officer of the Day on questions of policy, visits of politicians, media request, court orders requesting release of inmates, and all matters of unusual occurrences. Accurate information, details, and recommendations shall be provided by the watch commander to enable the AODAdministrative Officer of the Day to make sound decisions and complete necessary reports.

  • Administrative Officer-of-the-Day Contacts:

    • Serious Injury or Death The institutional AODAdministrative Officer of the Day shall be contacted in all incidents involving, but not limited to:

      • Death.

      • Serious injury of staff or inmates.

      • Escapes.

      • Controlled Use of Force incidents.

      • Serious disturbances.

      • Felony assaults.

      • Loss of keys to security areas.

      • Staff/visitor arrests.

      • Other items outlined in each institution instructional packet.

  • When the watch commander is unable to contact the institutional AODAdministrative Officer of the Day, notification of an incident shall be communicated to the Warden or their designee.

  • It is the responsibility of each AODAdministrative Officer of the Day to keep the watch commander informed of their whereabouts during their tour of duty.