Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52050.16 Searching Inmates – Housing Unit

• Post orders shall require that a minimum of three cells, rooms, dorms, or living areas in each housing unit is searched daily on each of the second and third watches by the assigned unit officer.

• Insofar as possible, a cell, room, dorm, or living area and locker shall be searched immediately upon its vacancy and again, if there is a significant time lapse, before it is reassigned. Such inspections are required and shall be recorded for segregation, Disciplinary Detention, and SHUSecurity Housing Unit cells.

• Every reasonable precaution shall be taken to avoid damage to personal property and to leave the inmate’s quarters and property in good order upon completion of the search.