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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
4-27-2010 |
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LET162 2010 Summer I – 2010 Summer I |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Introduction
to Inmate Management |
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Effective
inmate management techniques. Includes components of effective management and
use of officer discretion. Criminal justice system also covered. Procedures
for dealing with inmate discipline and classification, grievances, and use of
force determinations. Prerequisites: Permission of Department
or Division. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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LET162 2010
Summer I – 2010 Summer I |
Introduction to Inmate Management |
1. Describe the
fundamentals and characteristics of effective supervision. (I)
2. Identify areas and
activities requiring close supervision of inmates. (I)
3. List key points in
developing effective officer discretion. (I)
4. Identify the
structure of the court system. (II)
5. Describe
constitutional amendments pertaining to correctional law. (II)
6. Describe the
procedures for maintaining inmate's constitutional rights. (II)
7. Describe the types of
lawsuits most commonly filed by inmates against correctional employees and
agencies. (II)
8. Describe methods
used to deceive or manipulate staff. (III)
9. Define
"institutionalization". (IV)
10. Describe the process of "prisonization". (IV)
11. Describe the gang basis in
institutions. (IV)
12. Describe the use of and legal
basis for the Inmate Discipline System. (V)
13. Describe the steps in the inmate
discipline process. (V)
14. Compare and contrast criminal
court and an administrative hearing. (V)
15. Explain the purpose and function
of the inmate classification system. (VI)
16. Identify factors that contribute
to an effective inmate grievance system. (VII)
17. Identify the role of programs
within the structure of a corrections system. (VIII)
18. Describe cultural diversity and
its application to the correction system. (IX)
19. Describe the relationship
between prejudice, power and institutionalized oppression. (IX)
20. Explain issues correctional
officers face when working with female inmates. (X)
21. Explain the legal aspects of
"use of force" situations. (XI)
22. Define "deadly force"
and the circumstances for its justified use. (XI)
23. Define "physical force" and the circumstances for its justified use. (XI)
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MCCCD
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LET162 2010
Summer I – 2010 Summer I |
Introduction to Inmate Management |
I. Supervision
and Management
A. Definition
B. Components
1. Communication
2. Guidance
3. Positive
Reinforcement
4. Coaching
5. Encouraging
6. Concern
for Health and Safety
7. Motivation
C. Characteristics
1. Modeling
Expected Behavior
2. Introducing/Encouraging
New Concepts/Ideas
3. Settling
Differences Fairly
4. Encouraging
a Spirit of Cooperation
D. Models
1. Authoritarian
2. Participative
3. Relationship
to Inmates
E. Consequences
of Poor Supervision
1. Disciplinary
Problems
2. Staff/Inmate
Conflict
3. Morale
4. Escapes
5. Injury
F. Close
Supervision Requirement
1. Work
2. Living
Areas
3. Recreation
4. Dining
Areas
5. Religious
Activities
6. Classrooms
7. Health
Units/Medication
G. Behavior
Management
1. Firm
and Fair
2. Giving
and Expecting Respect
3. Providing
Reasons for Decisions
4. Rule
Maintenance
5. Consistent
6. Keeping
Promises Made
H. Female
Inmates
1. Privacy
Issues
2. "Knock
and Announce Policy"
3. Male
Correctional Officer's Responsibilities
I. Discretion
II. Criminal
Justice System
A. Law
and Courts
1. Federal
2. State
3. Jurisdictions
4. Application
of Law
5. Structure
6. Federal
Circuit Court of Appeals
7. Roles
B. Precedents
C. Inmate
Constitutional Rights
1. Consequences
of Failure to Provide
2. Law
Suits
3. Staff
Responsibility
D. Amendments
1. Identification
2. Provision
3. Impact
III. Manipulations
and Set-Ups
A. Types
B. Reasons
1. Peer
Status
2. Control
3. Autonomy
4. Personal
Gain
5. Power
Over Staff
C. Identifying
Signals
1. Over-Friendliness
2. Excessive
Flattery
3. Sharing
Rumors
4. Requesting
Personal Information
5. Forming
Personal Bonds
6. Excessive
Dependency
D. Likely
Situations
1. New
Employees
2. Overly
Trusting/Naive
3. Overly
Familiar
4. Not
Confident
5. Complacent
6. Overly
Rigid
E. Female
Inmates
1. Feelings
of Guilt
2. Sexuality
F. Information
Verification
1. Observation
2. Questioning
3. Listening
to Staff Conversations
G. Friendliness
vs. Familiarity
IV. Institutional
Sociology
A. Institutionalization
1. Regimentation
2. Diminished
Choice
3. Loss
of Sexual Activities
4. Loss
of Individual Identity
5. Loss
of Control of Environment
6. Loss
of Privacy
B. Prisonization
1. Defense
Mechanisms
2. Social
Structures
C. Gangs
1. Basis
2. Criminal
Intelligence Functions
3. Identifying
Criteria
4. Staff
Responsibility
D. Female
Inmates
V. Inmate
Discipline System
A. Discipline
1. Order
2. Management
Tool
3. Punishment
to Correct or Train
4. Supervision
5. Guidance/Control
Used to Motivate
B. Use
1. Protection
of Rights
2. Reducing
Litigation
3. Reinforcing
Social Value System
4. Effect
on Inmates
5. Participation
6. Referrals
7. Classification
C. Legal
Basis
1. Rights
of Due Process
2. Notice
3. Adequate
Defense
4. Appear
5. Appeal
6. Information
in Writing
D. Steps
1. Effective
Communication
2. Action
Required for Resolution
3. Action
By Shift Commander
4. Coordinator
of Discipline
5. Disciplinary
Hearing Officer
6. Progressive
Discipline
7. Officer
Discretion
8. Reports
E. Violations
1. Major
2. Minor
3. Group
F. Rule
of Evidence
1. Criminal
Court
2. Administrative
Hearing
VI. Inmate
Classification System
A. Purpose
and Function
1. Protection
of Public, Staff, and Inmate
2. Protection
of Due Process
3. Cost
Effective Use of Resources
4. Aid
to Program Planning
B. Inmate
vs. Parole Classification System
1. Program
Requirements
2. Disciplinary
Requirements
3. Credits
C. Factors
1. Public
Risk
2. Institutional
Risk
3. Need
D. Reclassification
1. Role
of Officer
2. Evaluations
3. Reports
VII. Inmate Grievance System
A. Purposes
1. Administrative
Remedy
2. Alternative
to Civil Suit
3. Lessened
Burden on Courts
B. Effectiveness
Factors
1. Fair
2. Used
Widely Without Bias
3. Solves
Problems
C. Categories
of Grievances
1. Standard
Staff
2. Arizona
Department of Corrections (ADC) Policy
3. Institutional
Procedures
4. Medical
D. Steps
1. Informal
Attempt at Resolution
2. Formal
Filing of Grievance
3. Appeal
Process
E. Forms
1. Inmate
Grievance
2. Grievance
Appeal
3. Grievance/Investigation
Report
4. Supplement
VIII. Corrections Systems Programs
A. Purpose
1. Meeting
Needs
2. Management
Tool
B. Educational
1. Academic
2. Vocational
C. Counseling
IX. Cultural
Diversity
A. Demographics
1. Society
2. Prison
System
B. Subcultures
C. Prejudice
and Power
D. Institutionalized
Oppression
E. Values
F. Stereotypes
X. Working
With Female Inmates
A. Gender
1. Gender
vs. Sex
2. Gender
Behavior
3. Applying
Gender Roles
4. Cross-Gender
Communication
B. Characteristics
1. Historical
Views
2. Social
and Legal Changes
3. Emotional
Issues
4. Medical
Issues
5. Response
to Male Staff
6. Attitude
Toward Conflict
7. Work
and Recreation
8. Discipline
C. Privacy
and Search Issues
D. Inappropriate
Staff/Inmate Relationships
1. Sexual
Contact
2. Sexual
Misconduct
3. Impact
of Relationships
E. Constitutional
Guarantees
1. Laws
and Penalties
2. Department
Policy
XI. Use of
Force
A. Legal
Aspects
1. Law
2. Policy
3. Responsibility
B. Deadly
Physical Force
1. Definition
2. Ultimate
Degree
3. Last
Resort
4. Justification
C. Physical
Force
1. Definition
2. Use
3. Justification
D. Other
Use of Force Incidents
1. Chemical
Agents
2. Shotgun
With Birdshot
3. 37mm
Gas Gun
4. Electronic
Stun/Capture Shields
5. Impact
Weapons
E. Unarmed
Tactics
F. Mechanical
Restraints
G. Reporting
Procedures
1. Notification
of Supervisor
2. Incident
Reports
3. Force
Reports