Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 18 – Tool Control

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52040.13.9 Inside Security Areas

  • All tools obtained for use of various inmate work crews inside the security area shall be controlled and inventoried daily by the inmates’ supervisor. Supervisors shall also check the tools prior to leaving the area for breaks, lunch, and at the completion of their shift. All tools shall be coded by institutional identification system. Examples of these areas are, but not limited to:

    • Barber shops (staff and inmate).

    • Canteen.

    • Chapels.

    • Clothing room.

    • Control room (including emergency tool boxes).

    • Housing units.

    • Inside gardening crews.

    • Locksmith.

    • Receiving and release.

    • Recreational/gym areas.

    • Visiting room.

    • Law library.