Maricopa Community Colleges  LET168   19974-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
LET168 19974-20055 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Inmate Security Procedures
Procedures for dealing with issues of contraband, searches and inmate transportation. Use of various levels of restraints and progressive behavior control. Inmate count, personal property inventory and forced cell move procedures also covered. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
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LET168   19974-20055 Inmate Security Procedures
1. Explain the laws, statutes and policies dealing with contraband. (I)
2. Define various types of contraband. (I)
3. Explain constitutional rights and Supreme Court rulings regarding searches. (II)
4. Identify the types of searches conducted by correctional officers. (II)
5. Demonstrate procedures for conducting a room and body search. (II)
6. List the steps that must be completed prior to transporting inmates. (III)
7. Explain policies regarding use of restraints. (III)
8. Identify the types of restraints used when transporting inmates at various custody levels. (III)
9. Demonstrate procedures to apply full restraints. (III)
10. Identify the situations requiring maximum restraints. (III)
11. Identify procedures for applying maximum restraints. (III)
12. Define progressive behavior control of inmates. (IV)
13. Identify the various types of counts and their uses. (V)
14. Describe procedures for conducting and clearing a count. (V)
15. Identify the responsibilities of a forced cell move team. (VI)
16. Explain the policy and reasons for conducting forced cell moves. (VI)
17. Complete a forced cell move drill. (VI)
18. Identify the purpose for conducting inmate property inventories. (VII)
19. Identify and explain regulations concerning amounts of personal property for inmates. (VII)
20. Explain the purpose and procedures for collecting urine samples from inmates. (VIII)
21. Explain the importance of "chain of custody" when collecting urine samples. (VIII)
22. List the universal safety precautions used to protect the inmate and staff member. (VIII)
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LET168   19974-20055 Inmate Security Procedures
    I. Contraband
        A. Legal Basis
          1. Arizona Revised Statute 31
          2. Arizona Revised Statute 13
          3. Department Policy
        B. Types
          1. Dangerous Drugs
          2. Narcotics Drugs
          3. Marijuana
          4. Liquor
          5. Deadly Weapons
          6. Dangerous Instruments
          7. Explosives
        C. Classifications
          1. Hazardous
          2. Nuisance
        D. Entry into Prisons
          1. Smuggling
          2. Manufacture Within
        E. Consequences
          1. Violence
          2. Extortion
          3. Loss of Control
      II. Searches
          A. Legal Basis
            1. Constitutional Rights
            2. Supreme Court Decisions
          B. Types
            1. Cell
            2. Area
            3. Vehicle
            4. Body
          C. Purpose
            1. Control Contraband
            2. Promote and ensure Maintenance of Sanitation and Health
          D. Procedures
            1. Room
            2. Body
        III. Transporting Inmates
            A. Procedures
              1. Travel Orders
              2. Escape Fliers
              3. Inmate Search
              4. Application of Restraints
            B. Restraints
              1. Policy
              2. Upper
              3. Lower
              4. Full
              5. Application
              6. Legalities
            C. Precautions
              1. Radio Contact
              2. No Unscheduled Stops
              3. Use of Approved Routes
          IV. Progressive Behavior Control
              A. Policy
              B. Staff Intervention
              C. Discussion/Counseling
              D. Maximum Control Restraint
            V. Counts
                A. Types
                  1. Formal
                  2. Informal
                  3. Special
                  4. Health and Welfare
                B. Procedures and Documentation
                C. Use
                  1. Custody
                  2. Safety and Security
              VI. Force Cell Moves
                  A. Policy
                  B. Move Team
                    1. Make-Up
                    2. Responsibilities
                  C. Use
                    1. Preserve Order
                    2. Control Inmates
                  D. Force Determination
                  E. Procedures
                    1. Positioning
                    2. Taking Control
                    3. Inmate Restraint
                  F. Hazards
                VII. Inmate Property
                    A. Policy
                    B. Claims
                    C. Inventories
                      1. Purpose
                      2. Procedures
                    D. Regulations
                      1. Minimum
                      2. Maximum
                  VIII. Urine Collection
                      A. Purpose
                      B. Procedures
                        1. Collection
                        2. Documentation
                      C. Chain of Custody
                      D. Universal Safety Precautions
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