Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 16 – Inmate Count and Movement

Revised August 12, 2013

Revised January 24, 2020
During business hours, emergency counts shall be approved at a level not less than the Custody Captain, or in the absence of the Custody Captain, the Watch Commander. During non-business hours, emergency counts shall be approved by the Watch Commander or highest ranking officer on duty.
An emergency count shall be conducted to establish whether an escape has occurred, or in the event of an obvious escape (inmate seen climbing security fence, dummy in cell, etc.), to determine the exact identity of the inmate(s) involved. During an emergency count, all inmates shall be returned to their assigned cells/beds, except in the event of a medical or mental health emergency. Any exceptions during business hours shall be approved by the Custody Captain or during non-business hours, by the Watch Commander or the highest ranking officer on duty.