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Jail Operations

Performance Outcome 4.1.

Commit a prisoner to a jail.

Training Objective Related to 4.1.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the steps required to commit a prisoner into a jail.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.1.1. Conduct a full search of inmate for weapons and contraband and document chain of custody for evidence.

4.1.2. Summon medical staff for body cavity search, if needed.

4.1.3.Examine the physical condition of the prisoner to determine the need for medical attention.

4.1.4. Process forms to determine a legal commitment to the jail:

4.1.4.1. Commitment order from magistrate or court

4.1.4.2. Parole Board warrant / PO Signature

4.1.4.3.  Governor Warrant from Virginia

4.1.4.4. Federal Form 41

4.1.4.5. Bond revocation/surety capias (bonding company/bondsman)

4.1.5. Verify the inmate’s identity through warrant, prior commitments and personal documents as applicable.

4.1.6. Review appropriate inmate records as applicable:

4.1.6.1. Inmate Data Base at the jail

4.1.6.2. Committal records from court or magistrate

4.1.6.3. VCIN/NCIC printouts

4.1.6.4. Local Inmate Data System DNA Databank, if available

4.1.6.5. Current or prior arrest warrants

4.1.6.6. Sentencing Orders from the court

4.1.6.7. Detainers from other jurisdictions

4.1.7. Inventory and issue personal property receipt/securing property as required by local policy.

4.1.8. Identify high risk inmates such as medical, mental, suicidal and violent/disruptive.

4.1.9. Maintain formal log of initial inmate calls in accordance with policy.

4.1.10. Issue and review jail rules to ensure inmate’s understanding to include phone calls, medical care, co-pays and attorney visits.

4.1.11. Question inmate regarding the existence of illnesses, injuries and medications and secure both prescription and non-prescription medicine brought by prisoner. Notify medical staff of medical information and medication brought in by prisoner.

4.1.12. Detainers:

4.1.12.1. Definition

4.1.12.2. Requirements

4.1.13. Serve or execute return of service on any court documents arriving after inmate is incarcerated.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Conduct a full search of inmate for weapons and contraband and contraband and document chain of custody for evidence.

2. Summon medical staff for body cavity search, if needed.

3. Examine the physical condition of the inmate to determine the need for medical attention.

4. Process forms to determine a legal commitment to the jail:

a. Commitment order from magistrate or court

b. Parole Board warrant / PO Signature

c. Governor Warrant from Virginia

d. Federal Form 41

e. Bond revocation/surety capias (bonding company/bondsman)

5. Verify the inmate’s identity through warrant, prior commitments and personal documents as applicable.

6. Review appropriate inmate records.

7. Inventory and issue personal property receipt/securing property as required by department policy.

8. Identify high risk inmates such as medical, mental, suicidal, and violent/disruptive.

9. Maintain formal log of initial inmate calls in accordance with policy.

10. Issue and review jail rules in order to ensure inmate’s understanding.

11. Question inmate regarding the existence of illnesses, injuries and medications and secure both prescription and non-prescription medicine brought by inmate. Notify medical staff of medical information and medication brought in by inmate.

12. Detainers:

a. Definition

b. Requirements:

1. In-state

2. Out-of-state

3. Federal

4. Other:

a. Teletype

b. Fax

c. Electronic transmittal (printable document)

13. Serve or execute return of service on any court documents arriving after person is incarcerated.

Instructor Note: VCIN/NCIC Check to be conducted upon commitment or release depending on department policy.

Performance Outcome 4.2.

Supervise an inmate within a jail according to classification criteria.

Training Objective Related to 4.2.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the steps required to properly supervise an inmate within the jail according to classification criteria.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.2.1. Supervision of inmate activities and programs.

4.2.2. Completion of an objective jail classification exercise.

4.2.3. Document concern for potential behavioral problem by inmate.

4.2.4. Requirements for service as a member of a disciplinary hearing/ adjustment board.

4.2.5. Orientation of inmates on facility rules and regulations and the penalties for non-compliance.

4.2.6. Operational elements of canteen operation.

4.2.7. Procedures for receiving, securing and disbursing funds from inmate’s personal account according to law.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Supervision of inmate activities and programs.

2. Completion of an objective jail classification exercise.

3. Documentation of concern for potential behavioral problems by inmate.

4. Requirements for service as a member of a disciplinary hearing/ adjustment board.

5. Orientation of inmates on facility rules and regulations and the penalties for non-compliance.

6. Operational elements of canteen operation.

7. Procedures for receiving, securing and disbursing funds from inmate’s personal account according to law.

Performance Outcome 4.3.

Monitor visitors and inmates.

Training Objective Related to 4.3.

1. Given a written and/or practical exercise, identify methods for monitoring visitors and inmates to ensure prevention of contraband entering the facility during visits.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following: 

4.3.1. Identify methods for monitoring visitors and inmates:

4.3.1.1. Personal observation

4.3.1.2. Electronic surveillance

4.3.2. Identify behavior that may be questionable and lead to attempted passage of contraband to an inmate:

4.3.2.1. Body language that appears to be secretive

4.3.2.2. The way a person speaks

4.3.2.3. Inappropriate dress

4.3.2.4. Inappropriate packages or luggage

4.3.2.5. Uncooperative, agitated, nervous, or very demanding persons

4.3.2.6. Attempts to go into unauthorized areas (may be a diversionary tactic)

4.3.2.7. Potential for the visitor to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs

4.3.3. Identify methods to prevent passage of contraband between visitors and inmates:

4.3.3.1. Search property left for inmates

4.3.3.2. Inventory property left for inmates

4.3.3.3. Inspect/search all areas and containers of any type used by visitors before inmates remove these

4.3.3.4. Confiscate contraband if found

4.3.4. Inspect perimeter of jail after visitation for items that may be dropped.

4.3.5. Search any unattended packages.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify methods for monitoring visitors and inmates:

a. Personal observation

b. Electronic surveillance

2. Identify behavior that may be questionable and lead to attempted passage of contraband to an inmate:

a. Body language that appears to be secretive

b. The way a person speaks

c. Inappropriate dress

d. Inappropriate packages or luggage

e. Uncooperative, agitated, nervous, or very demanding persons

f. Attempts to go into unauthorized areas (may be a diversionary tactic)

g. Potential for the visitor to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs

3. Identify methods to prevent passage of contraband between visitors and inmates:

a. Search property left for inmates

b. Inventory property left for inmates

c. Inspect/search all areas and containers of any type used by visitors before inmates remove these

d. Confiscate contraband if found

4. Inspect perimeter of jail after visitation for items that may be dropped.

5. Search any unattended packages.

Performance Outcome 4.4.

Observe and supervise inmates within and outside of a jail.

Training Objective Related to 4.4.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the steps required to supervise and observe inmates in a jail.

2. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the steps required to observe and supervise inmates outside of a jail.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.4.1. Observe inmate’s behavior and conduct interviews to recognize/determine deception, deceit, and manipulation.

4.4.2. Observe inmate for signs of drug, alcohol or other substances.

4.4.3. Identify abnormal and/or suspicious behavior of an inmate.

4.4.4. Identify inmates who are afraid of being victims of an assault and/or manipulation. 

4.4.5. Observe inmate after violent confrontation to assess medical condition.

4.4.6. Monitor high risk inmates and/or inmates with health problems and provide access to sick calls.

4.4.7. Observe/monitor inmates on suicide watch.

4.4.8. Identify group agitators and threat groups among inmates.

4.4.9. Verify the authorization of inmate movement within the facility.

4.4.10. Supervise cleaning details and inmate workers.

4.4.11. Supervise inmates and inmate activities.

4.4.12. Attend to the special needs of inmates.

4.4.13 Verbally reprimand inmates for rules violations.

4.4.14. Provide for inmate privileges according to the Minimum Standards for Local Jails and Lockups.

4.4.15. Take away inmate privileges as a method of discipline.

4.4.16. Patrol housing unit, secured areas and perimeters.

4.4.17. Inspect facility to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained.

4.4.18. Conduct irregularly timed security inspections.

4.4.19. Supervise inmates outside of the facility and maintain security post at hospital if inmate is hospitalized.

4.4.20. Supervise juveniles according to law.

4.4.21. Direct inmates in the event of an emergency or in a disaster drill.

4.4.22. Conduct head counts and record in designated areas.

4.4.23. Supervise food service and control of dishes, beverage containers, and utensils.

4.4.24. Take custody of and record lost or found property.

4.4.25. Initiate contact with employers on the status of work release inmates.

4.4.26. Regulate accumulation of items in inmate’s housing unit.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Observe inmate’s behavior and conduct interviews to recognize/determine deception, deceit and manipulation.

2. Observe inmate for signs of drug, alcohol or other substances.

3. Identify abnormal and/or suspicious behavior of an inmate.

4. Identify inmates who are afraid of being victims of an assault and/or manipulation.

5. Observe inmate after violent confrontation to assess medical condition.

6. Monitor high risk inmates and/or inmates with health problems and provide access to sick calls.

7. Receive and follow instructions from medical staff about an inmate’s medical condition.

8. Observe/monitor inmates on suicide watch.

9. Identify group agitators and threat groups among inmates:

a. Threat groups:

1. Religious based

2. Ethnic gangs

3. Other gangs

b. Tattoos/markings

c. Signs (hand/body positions)

d. Initiation practices

e. Structured style of dress (colors, clothing type, headgear, location of clothing – right or left)

10. Identify and confiscate dangerous items in the inmates’ possession.

11. Investigate complaints from inmates.

12. Verify the authorization of inmate movement within the facility.

13. Supervise cleaning details and inmate workers.

14. Supervise inmates and inmate activities.

15. Attend to the special needs of inmates and assist disabled inmates.

16. Verbally reprimand inmates for rules violations.

17. Provide for inmate privileges according to the Minimum Standards for Local Jails and Lockups.

18. Take away inmate privileges as a method of discipline.

19. Patrol housing unit, secured areas and perimeters.

20. Inspect facility to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained.

21. Conduct irregularly timed security inspections.

22. Supervise inmates outside of the facility and maintain security post at hospital if inmate is hospitalized.

23. Supervise juveniles according to law and agency policy.

24. Direct inmates in the event of an emergency or in a disaster drill:

a. Fire

b. Disaster (flood, hurricane, tornado)

c. Hostage situations, riot or other disturbances

d. Chemical agents

e. Escape

f. Mass arrests

25. Conduct head counts and record in designated areas.

26. Supervise food service, control of dishes, beverage containers and utensils.

27. Take custody of and record lost or found property.

28. Initiate contact with employers on the status of work release inmates.

29. Regulate accumulation of items in inmate’s housing unit.

Performance Outcome 4.5.

Transfer and/or release an inmate from a jail.

Training Objective Related to 4.5.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the steps required to perform the transfer and/or release of an inmate from a jail.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.5.1. Return inmate personal property as required by local policy.

4.5.2. Collect linen, bedding and jail clothing.

4.5.3. Ensure that a VCIN/NCIC check for wants and warrants is conducted prior to transfer and/or release.

4.5.4. Check to ensure the release is legal and within agency policy.

4.5.5. Verify release document: 

4.5.5.1. Release order from court/magistrate

4.5.5.2. Disposition from court; verify time computation/sentence served:

4.5.5.3. Parole Board warrant pulled by Probation Officer or action of parole board to release

4.5.5.4. Detainers (cross reference 4.1.12)

4.5.6. Ensure that the documentation package needed to transfer an inmate is given to the transportation officer.

4.5.7. Verify the identity of an inmate by comparing the photograph of the inmate to the inmate, if applicable.

4.5.8. Notify an agency holding a warrant/detainer on an inmate regarding transfer or release.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Return inmate personal property as required by local policy.

2. Collect linen, bedding and jail clothing.

3. Ensure that a VCIN/NCIC check for wants and warrants is conducted prior to transfer and/or release.

4. Check to ensure the release is legal and within agency policy.

5. Verify release document:

a. Release order from court/magistrate.

b. Disposition from court; verify time computation/sentence served.

c. Parole Board warrant pulled by Probation Officer or action of parole board to release.

d. Detainers (cross reference 4.1.13).

6. Ensure that the documentation package needed to transfer an inmate is given to the transportation officer.

7. Verify the identity of an inmate by comparing the photograph of the inmate to the inmate, if applicable.

8. Notify an agency holding a warrant/detainer on an inmate regarding transfer or release.

Performance Outcome 4.6.

Protect inmates as needed and control violent or unruly inmates.

Training Objective 4.6.

1. Given a written exercise, identify the procedures to be followed to protect inmates who feel threatened and/or have been assaulted.

2. Given a written exercise, identify the steps needed to request assistance or to provide backup assistance to control violent inmates in accordance with officer safety procedures.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.6.1. Identify procedures to provide protection to inmates who feel threatened and/or have been assaulted.

4.6.2. Identify the steps needed to request assistance or provide assistance (backup) to control violent or unruly inmates in accordance with officer safety procedures.

4.6.3. Identify methods to secure the scene when a critical incident has occurred.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify procedures to provide protection to inmates who feel threatened and/or have been assaulted.

2. Identify the steps needed to request assistance to control violent or unruly inmates in accordance with officer safety procedures.

3. Identify methods to secure the scene when a critical incident has occurred.

Performance Outcome 4.7.

Respond to injuries to inmates and administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid, if needed.

Training Objectives Related to 4.7.

1. Successfully complete an approved course for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

2. Successfully complete an approved course for basic first aid.

3. Demonstrate ability to assist a person to prevent falling, move the person to a place of safety and support the person to a safe position.

4. Successfully complete an approved course for using an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

5. Respond to a medical emergency/injury to an inmate.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.7.1. Testing provided by approved CPR course provider.

4.7.2. Testing provided by approved basic first aid provider.

4.7.3. Assisting a person to prevent falling, move the person to a place of safety if needed, and support the person to a safe position.

4.7.4. Testing provided by an approved automatic external defibrillator (AED) course provider.

4.7.5. Respond to a medical emergency/injury to an inmate.

4.7.5.1. Approach emergency site carefully in case of deception.

4.7.5.2. Assess the emergency/injury.

4.7.5.3. Render first aid/CPR according to approved practices.

4.7.5.4. Transfer the inmate to medical services.

4.7.5.5. Follow universal precautions

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. An approved course for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

2. An approved course for basic first aid that covers the following at a minimum:

3. Assist a person to prevent falling, move the person to a place of safety and support the person to a safe position.

a. Protecting head and shoulders of person to the extent possible

b. Use of upper body strength

c. Use of base strength (hip and legs)

d. Use of torso/trunk strength (back and abdomen)

4. An approved course for using an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

5. Respond to a medical emergency/injury to an inmate:

a. Approach emergency site carefully in case of deception

b. Assess the emergency/injury

c. Render first aid/CPR according to approved practices

d. Transfer the inmate to medical services

e. Follow universal precautions

Instructor Note: Approving entities for First Aid/CPR instruction include the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Virginia Department of Health, National Safety Council, American Safety & Health Institute or a program approved by the Operational Medical Director of a local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider.

Performance Outcome 4.8.

Identify applicable laws, definitions and background information related to terrorism.

Training Objectives Related to 4.8.

1. Given a written exercise, define terrorism according to Title 18 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

2. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the differences between extremist beliefs, terrorist activity, and acts/speech protected by the First Amendment.

3. Given a written or practical exercise identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters: 

a. Background information

1. International

2. Domestic (Intra-national)

b. Strategies/current trends

1. Propaganda

2. Internet resources

3. Complex coordinated attacks intended to overwhelm the local jurisdiction and initiate a regional /statewide response

a. Three or more attackers

b. Simultaneous attack of two or more sites

4. Other as identified

c. Primary objectives

d. Potential targets  

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.8.1. Define terrorism according to Title 18 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

4.8.2. Identify the difference between extremist beliefs, terrorist activity, and acts/speech protected by the First Amendment

4.8.3. Identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters:

4.8.3.1. Extreme political groups (Sovereign Citizens)

4.8.3.2. Race-based hate groups (White Supremacist, Black Separatists)

4.8.3.3. Religious-based hate groups (Christian Identity, Westboro Baptist Church)

4.8.3.4. Special interest groups (anti-abortion, animal rights)

4.8.3.5. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (al Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram)

4.8.3.6. Identify the primary objectives of terrorists:

4.8.3.6.1. Recognition

4.8.3.6.2. Coercion 

4.8.3.6.3. Intimidation

4.8.3.6.4. Provocation

4.8.3.6.5. Insurgency Support

4.8.3.7. Potential targets 

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Define terrorism according to Title 18 U.S.C and applicable laws in the Code of Virginia.

2. Identify the difference between extremist beliefs and terrorist activity acts/speech protected by the First Amendment (i.e. subject has radical beliefs which are not a violation of law until they act upon them)

a. Identify the radicalization process and the behavioral factors influencing the process

b. Terrorist recruitment cycle and socialization activities

3. Identify the distinctions between and individual acting alone, domestic and international terrorist organizations and their supporters:

a. Extreme political groups (Sovereign Citizens)

b. Race-based hate groups (White Supremacist, Black Separatists) Religious-based hate groups (Christian Identity, Westboro Baptist Church)

c. Special interest groups (anti-abortion, animal rights)

d. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (al Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram)

4. Identify types of organizations and individuals engaging in acts of terrorism.

a. Background information

1. International

2. Domestic (Intra-national)

b. Strategies/current trends

1. Propaganda

2. Internet resources

3. Complex coordinated attacks intended to overwhelm the local jurisdiction and initiate a regional /statewide response

a. Three or more attackers

b. Simultaneous attack of two or more sites

c. Primary objectives

d. Potential targets

Performance Outcome 4.9.

Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices accessible through legal and illegal means.

Training Objective Related to 4.9.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

a. Chemical agents

b. Biological agents

c. Radiological devices

d. Explosive devices

e. Weapons of mass destruction

2. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the responsibilities of the first officer on the scene of an act of terrorism. 

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.9.1. Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

4.9.1.1. Chemical agents

4.9.1.2. Biological agents

4.9.1.3. Radiological devices

4.9.1.4. Explosive devices

4.9.1.5. Weapons of mass destruction

4.9.2. Recognize and evaluate the situation.

4.9.3. Avoid and isolate the area.

4.9.4. Notify appropriate agencies and request assistance.

4.9.5. If and when determined, proceed to evacuate/shelter in place.

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify common precursors associated with the production of hazardous devices and related equipment using legal and illegal resources:

a. Chemical agents

b. Biological agents

c. Radiological devices

d. Explosive devices

e. Weapons of mass destruction

2. Recognize and evaluate the situation.

3. Avoid and isolate the area.

4. Notify appropriate agencies and request assistance.

5. If and when determined, proceed to evacuate/shelter in place.

Performance Outcome 4.10.

Identify the impact of social media on today’s terrorism activities.

Training Objective Related to 4.10.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify the impact various forms of social media have on today’s terrorist activity.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.10.1. Identify the impact of social media on terrorist activities.

4.10.1.1. Monitor social media during the event, as applicable

4.10.1.2. Utilizing social media for distribution of information

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify the impact of social media on terrorist activities.

a. Monitor social media during the event, as applicable

b. Utilizing social media for distribution of information

Performance Outcome 4.11.

Identify behavior(s) and indicators of suspicious non-criminal and criminal activity that may alert law enforcement to acts of terrorism and identify resources capable of providing assistance.

Training Objectives Related to 4.11.

1. Given a written or practical exercise, identify behavior(s) and indicators of suspicious noncriminal and criminal terrorist activity.

2. Given a written or practical exercise identify federal, state, and local resources.

Criteria: The trainee shall be tested on the following:

4.11.1. Identify behaviors and indicators of suspicious non-criminal and criminal activities.

4.11.2. Identify federal, state, and local resources.

4.11.2.1. Federal

4.11.2.1.1. Joint Terrorism Task Force

4.11.2.1.2. Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)

4.11.2.1.3. National Joint Terrorism Task Force

4.11.2.2. State Police – Fusion Center

4.11.2.3. Local resources

Lesson Plan Guide: The lesson plan shall include the following:

1. Identify behavior(s) and indicators

a. Suspicious non-criminal

b. Criminal

2. Identify federal, state, and local resources.

a. Federal

1. Joint Terrorism Task Force

2. Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)

3. National Joint Terrorism Task Force

b. State Police – Fusion Center

c. Local resources