Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/06
LET139 20064-20072	L+L	2 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Detention Facility Training
Daily procedures for managing the detention facility. Includes procedures for processing inmate needs and requests, completing departmental reports and crime scene management. Operational procedures also covered. Prerequisites: LET138.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
LET139   20064-20072	Detention Facility Training

1.	Classify inmates housed in the facility. (I)
2.	Summarize various emergency procedures. (I)
3.	Describe various areas within the facility and their locations. (I)
4.	Process and evaluate fingerprints. (II)
5.	Identify inmate intake procedures. (II)
6.	Summarize inmate release procedures. (II)
7.	Document required information in logbooks. (III)
8.	Use required forms for processing inmate needs and requests. (III)
9.	Identify and describe the principles of a report, types of reports and the individuals involved. (IV)
10.	Complete departmental reports. (IV)
11.	Explain security procedures during visitations. (V)
12.	Explain criteria for admittance of photographic or recording devices into the facility from an outside agency. (V)
13.	Operate all facility doors and manage housing functions. (VI)
14.	Prepare inmates for court, visitation, sick call, release and recreation. (VI)
15.	Provide for daily activities and needs of inmates. (VI)
16.	Identify procedures for housing "Special management" inmates. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
LET139   20064-20072	Detention Facility Training

I. Facility A. Inmates 1. Sentenced 2. Unsentenced 3. Maximum 4. Medium 5. Minimum B. Security 1. Inner Perimeter 2. Outer Perimeter 3. Duty Posts 4. Security Checks C. Emergencies 1. Types of 2. Emergency Vehicle Entrances 3. Evacuation Routes 4. Equipment 5. Officer Responsibilities 6. Log Entries D. Functions 1. Laundry 2. Kitchen 3. Medical 4. Special Programs II. Intake/Release Procedures A. Fingerprinting 1. Types 2. Acceptability 3. Taking Prints 4. Classification B. Inventories 1. Property 2. Money C. Medical Assessment D. Legal/Administrative Documentation E. In-Processing F. Release Desk 1. Charges Satisfied 2. Housing Unit 3. Release Officer G. Release Verification III. Documentation A. Incident Log Book 1. Use 2. Procedures B. Isolation Log Book 1. Use 2. Procedures C. Referrals D. Jail Commanders Notification Form (JCN) E. Legal Call Book F. Kick Out Book G. Headcount Roster H. Inmate Needs and Requests I. Grievances J. Transfers IV. Report Writing A. Requirements 1. Accuracy 2. Brevity 3. Complete and Chronological B. Principles 1. Detailed Account 2. Statement of Facts 3. Official Record C. Components 1. Face Sheet 2. Synopsis 3. Narrative 4. Continuation Form 5. Witness Statements D. Involved Individuals 1. Victim 2. Complainant 3. Witness 4. Investigative Lead 5. Suspect E. Types of Reports 1. Arizona State Victim 2. Maricopa County Victim 3. Inmate or Person Victim V. Visitations A. Types B. Visitors C. Security 1. Procedures 2. Photographic Equipment 3. Recorders VI. Housing Functions A. Doors 1. Manual 2. Electronic B. Phone Calls 1. Legal 2. Personal C. Dayroom D. Inspections E. Razor Exchanges F. Mail 1. Inspection 2. Delivery G. Inmate Preparation 1. Court 2. Visitation 3. Sick Call 4. Release 5. Recreation H. Medical Requests/Medication Walks I. Waterwell and Window Checks J. Meals 1. Documentation 2. Service K. Inmate Supervision/Trustee Functions 1. Regulations 2. Responsibilities 3. Procedures L. Escorting Inmates M. Routine Inmate Requests 1. Forms Completion 2. Signatures 3. Processing N. Inmate Clothing/Linen Exchange 1. Procedures 2. Log O. "Special Management" Inmates 1. Mentally Ill 2. Physically/Mentally Handicapped 3. Administrative Segregation 4. Juveniles 5. Closed Custody

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