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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 7 – Inmate Deaths, Serious Injury, or Illness Notification

Revised September 8, 2008

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51070.7 Responsibility of Senior Custody Staff Member

Revised September 6, 2013

  • Upon notification of a possible death, the senior custody staff or watch commander shall assure the following steps are accomplished:

    • Make or cause to be made the decision for the need to secure the death/incident scene. Any evidence and areas surrounding the death/incident scene shall not be disturbed until an investigating officer is assigned and on the scene.

    • Initiate investigation or other custody measures as indicated.

    • Order all pertinent materials gathered, i.e., personal property, visiting information, mail card, etc.