Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52070.12.2 Receiving And Disseminating Information

• The SACCalifornia State Prison, Sacramento, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, or designee shall be the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s main spokesperson regarding gang information and shall have primary responsibility for:

  • Receiving, analyzing, coordinating, and disseminating pertinent prison gang and disruptive group data to assist respective managers regarding security of institution and parole operations.

  • The sharing of this information between the Institutions, DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD), the departmental training center, and other criminal justice agencies at the local, State, and federal levels.

  • Information potentially affecting the policies and/or procedures of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall require authorization from the Assistant Secretary, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety or designee prior to being disseminated.

  • Prior to releasing any gang related documents to any court or attorney, either voluntarily or under subpoena, the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Legal Affairs (OLAOffice of Legal Affairs) shall be contacted and informed of the request and the nature and contents of the documents requested/demanded. The OLAOffice of Legal Affairs shall provide guidance for release. All documents released from the control of the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety shall have the approval of the Assistant Secretary, OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, prior to release.