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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 16 – Inmate Count and Movement

Revised August 12, 2013

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52020.4 Count Criteria and Number of Counts

  • A physical count of all inmates shall be performed a minimum of four times each calendar day, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Director. All inmate movement/activity shall cease when count has been initiated by Central Control. Exception: Emergency medical transports to outside facilities shall not be delayed for the purpose of the count. The staff member escorting the inmate shall confirm with control the inmate’s name, CDC number, and housing.

  • The Strategic Offender Management System (SOMSStrategic Offender Management) automated count process shall be used to:

    • Submit tentative out count rosters to Central Control.

    • Submit actual positive count totals to Central Control.

    • Submit actual negative count totals to Central Control.

    • Compile, record, reconcile, clear, and document all Institution counts.

    • Print Shift Count Packages for the Central Control Sergeant’s and the Watch Commander’s signatures.

  • Individual count totals conveyed to Central Control shall correspond with Central Control’s Master Count Record.