Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52020.7 General Movement

• The following subsections provide for the assignment of responsibility to staff, and for the orderly release and return of inmates to/from their housing units or activities. This shall include the use of schedules and master pass lists. If applicable, these procedures shall provide for inmate movement outside normal traffic patterns, during daylight and night-time hours, limited visibility, or lockdown conditions.

• All scheduled work/training program releases shall be announced to the general population. Inmate movement to and from assignments shall be supervised along established routes.

• Personnel Movement Daylight

  • Normal staff movement during daylight hours, unless visibility is severely restricted do to inclement weather, does not need to be communicated post to post. Staff movement to any area, such as rooftops, tunnels, Security Housing Unit perimeter, and security fences shall be cleared by the Watch Commander.

• Personnel Movement Night

  • Normal staff movement during first watch hours shall be communicated from post to post via the telephone, intercom, or two-way radio system in all areas where movement occurs. The methods of communication shall be designated by each individual institution/facility.

  • For the purposes of institutional safety and security, as well as staff accountability, off duty staff, vendors, and individuals not recognized attempting to enter the secured perimeter shall not be allowed to proceed until approval is obtained from the Watch Commander.