Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52020.5.7 Picture Count

• When a positive or negative count or recount does not clear, and the identity of the out-of-place or missing inmate(s) cannot be determined, a picture identification of all inmates shall be performed. Since an accurate comparison of each inmate against their inmate identification picture card is a prerequisite for the picture count, an up-to-date picture of all inmates shall be maintained on an inmate picture file. Inmate picture files shall be maintained in Central Control.

• Central Control is responsible for ensuring continued maintenance and absolute accuracy of the inmate picture files that are maintained in Central Control. The inmate picture files shall be maintained in a secured location within Central Control as described in Section 52020.6.4.

  • During a picture count, a comparison of each inmate against his/her CDC identification card shall be conducted. If an inmate(s) cannot present his/her CDC identification card, the IPTR176 – Inmate by Housing Area report with “Include Inmate Photo” selected that is generated by SOMSStrategic Offender Management can be used for a positive visual identification. In the event that a photo is not available in SOMSStrategic Offender Management, the photo on the Central Control’s inmate picture file shall be taken to the housing area and used for a positive visual identification. During a picture count, all inmates’ identities and cell/bed numbers shall be compared to the IPTR176 – Inmate by Housing Area report, with “Include Inmate Photo” selected, that is generated by SOMSStrategic Offender Management.