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SAFETY CELL D-210 01-24-23 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL EFFECTIVE DATE: 09-04-89 REVISED: 12-18-89,08-06-90, 11-04-91, 12-24-94, 05-05-95 10-01-96,06-01-97, 11-01-98,05-01-99, 11-01-99 04-01-00,08-01-03,02-01-08,07-01-09, 11-02-16 10-05-17 AUTHORITY: Sheriff M. Mims APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie REFERENCE: California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Sections 1029, 1055, 1083, 1270, 1271, and 1280; Superior Court Order No. 338665-3, Judge Fitch (August 25, 1988); and Hall v. County of Fresno, E.D. Cal. No: 1-1 1-CV- 02047-LJO-BAM (2015). PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish standards and procedures in order to provide safe and humane quarters for inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. POLICY: It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that inmates may be placed and/or held in a safety cell only under the following circumstances: • The inmate displays behavior which results in the destruction of property. • The inmate reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Such inmates may be placed in the safety cell with the prior approval of the facility manager or designee (i.e., the Watch Commander). Continued retention shall be reviewed every four (4) hours thereafter by the on-duty Watch Commander. It is the intention of this policy that inmates should be removed from the safety cell as soon as it is safe to do so, and nothing shall preclude correctional, medical, or mental health staff from recommending removal prior to that time. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that an inmate placed in a safety cell as a result of behaviors possibly related to mental health symptoms should only be held in a safety cell when no other less restrictive housing is appropriate. Page 1 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that a medical assessment shall be completed prior to the initial placement (absent exigent circumstances) but no later than a maximum of two (2) hours from the time of initial placement. The inmate shall be medically cleared by qualified medical staff for continued retention every four (4) hours thereafter. A mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention shall be secured within two (2) hours of placement in the safety cell to determine the inmate's need for mental health services and suitability for retention in the safety cell. This evaluation may be performed by any qualified, licensed health staff. Licensed mental health staff will evaluate the inmate and perform a clinical assessment within the first twelve (12) hours of placement. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that whenever an inmate's placement in a safety cell is to exceed thirty-six (36) hours, mental health staff shall submit written justification to the Watch Commander for the reasonable extension and temporary continuance of the safety cell housing, and/or discontinue the safety cell placement, or evaluate for a transfer to a medical or behavioral health facility for 72- hour treatment and evaluation pursuant to Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Any confinement lasting more than thirty-six (36) hours shall require the written approval of a Bureau Commander or their designee. No inmate shall remain in a safety cell for more than forty-eight (48) continuous hours. The inmate shall be reevaluated for removal or transfer. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that intermittent direct visual/verbal supervision shall be provided and documented at least twice every thirty (30) minutes by health trained correctional officers or health care staff. The documented visual inspections shall be recorded via computer, utilizing the Safety Check System. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all inmates placed and/or held in a safety cell shall be treated humanely and afforded basic human necessities. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all inmates held in a safety cell shall maintain the same general rights as provided to inmates in general population, as is consistent with the safety and security of inmates, staff and the public. Any deprivation of these rights shall require the prior approval of the Watch Commander and thereafter documentation forwarded to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander indicating the legitimate governmental purpose served by the deprivation. Any deprivation of rights must be weighed against the necessity for reasonable security of the institution and protection of the public. Page 2 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that it shall be the responsibility of the Main Jail 1st Floor Officer, with the assistance of available staff, to monitor the safety cell conditions. PROCEDURES: I. CONDITIONS OF SAFETY CELL CONFINEMENT A. The safety cell is to be used to segregate and protect those inmates who display behavior that indicates they are a danger to themselves or others and require close observation. It may also be used for inmates who display behavior resulting in destruction to property. 1. The safety cell shall not be used for "attitude adjustment" or discipline, nor is it an appropriate substitute for necessary treatment. 2. The safety cell is not a sobering cell and is not intended for that purpose. 3. Inmates shall not be housed in the safety cells for medical reasons. B. Safety cell placement requires the prior approval of the Watch Commander. The only exception is in the most volatile of circumstances. In such instances, staff may place the inmate in a safety cell while obtaining approval in order to keep the inmate or others from being injured. C. Safety cell occupancy, except in an emergency, shall not exceed one (1) inmate. When an emergency requires excess occupancy, a report shall be written and immediately sent to the Watch Commander for review and further direction. D. All inmates housed in a safety cell shall have their wristbands removed for their own safety. A new wristband shall be issued when the inmate is removed from the safety cell. E. Any deprivation of rights or privileges withheld from an inmate in the safety cell shall require prior approval from the Watch Commander. Page 3 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL 1. A report shall be forwarded to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander indicating the legitimate governmental purpose served by the deprivation. 2. No restrictions shall be placed upon an inmate's appearance in court or contact with legal counsel. F. Safety cells shall be well-ventilated, adequately lighted, appropriately heated or cooled, and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. 1. The temperature shall be checked periodically, and specifically at 2200 hours each evening, and documented via computer utilizing the Safety Check System. 2. The light controls allow for variable intensity. ■ Both switches turned "on" allows for full lighting. ■ Both switches turned "off" = no lighting. ■ Left switch on/right switch off = one-third lighting. ■ Left switch off/right switch on = two-thirds lighting. 3. The cells shall be cleaned at a minimum daily, after each occupancy, and more often when necessary, and documented via computer utilizing the Safety Check System. II. SECURITY ISSUES A. A minimum of two (2) officers shall be present at any time a safety cell door is opened. B. Staff needs to maintain caution concerning the possibility of subversive plots to set-up and ambush staff. While inmate safety is cause for concern, staff safety is of paramount importance, and a safety cell shall not be entered without sufficient back-up. C. Two (2) safety cell doors located in the same area shall NOT be open at the same time when they contain inmates. D. All pass-throughs (feed hatches) shall be maintained in the closed position, unless in use. ALL STAFF shall utilize safety precautions and NEVER place their face or keys in or near the pass-through. Page 4 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL III. NOURISHMENT AND SUSTENANCE A. Food provided to inmates held in a safety cell shall be substantially the same quality and quantity as that provided to inmates in general population. If the inmate misuses an item in a manner that threatens their safety or that of others, said items may be removed until it is determined by a Watch Commander to be safe to return. 1. Inmates shall be given the means to wash or disinfect their hands before each meal (e.g., antimicrobial towelette). 2. All food and drinks shall be served in the same manner as for general population, with the exception that they shall be passed through the pass-through door and the dinner meals shall be served on styrofoam trays. Appropriate finger foods may be substituted if eating utensils are withheld for safety reasons. 3. The officer shall instruct the inmate to step to the rear of the safety cell prior to opening the pass-through door. 4. Inmate workers shall NOT be utilized to feed the inmates housed in the safety cells. B. Inmates in safety cells are likely to have unusually high fluid replacement needs due to elevated physical exertion. Except where an inmate has demonstrated misuse of the beverage container provided with meals, inmates held in a safety cell shall be provided a minimum of one quart (i.e., 32 ounces) of liquid per day with meals. In addition, drinking water shall be provided upon request at the mandatory checks. Safety cell occupants shall be entitled to receive up to two (2) quarts of liquid, if requested, every twenty-four (24) hours, without exception. 1. If misuse of the beverage container occurs, the Watch Commander may authorize its deprivation. Deprivation shall be documented in an incident report to include the occurrence, date and time of denial, and date and time of the return when applicable. 2. If, after deprivation, the inmate requests water, up to one (1) quart (i.e., 32 ounces) shall be furnished within eight (8) hours of the initial deprivation and every eight (8) hours thereafter, if requested by the inmate. Page 5 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL C. If an inmate is not receiving sufficient nutrition and fluids due to their refusal to eat, a medical assessment shall be made. If the inmate's well- being is determined to be endangered, a physician's recommendation shall be made for transfer to a hospital. IV. CLOTHING A. All inmates held in a safety cell shall be provided with one jumpsuit, one pair of socks and one pair of underwear, with the exception of inmates who have attempted or expressed imminent suicide and inmates who have demonstrated misuse of clothing. Such inmates shall be provided with a "safety garment" to provide for their personal privacy and safety. B. The complete removal of clothing/safety garment must be individualized and based on clear justification that retention of the clothing represents a risk to the safety of the individual or the security of the facility. Deprivation shall be documented in an incident report to include the identifiable risks, the date and time of denial, and date and time of the return when applicable. C. The Watch Commander shall review the status of any partially clothed inmate every four (4) hours and provide the inmate with any appropriate additional clothing items, at such time as the Watch Commander deems it safe to do so, based on inmate behavior. The review shall be recorded via the Safety Check System. V. PERSONAL HYGIENE A. The fact that an inmate is placed in a safety cell does not change any of the personal hygiene needs and the inmate must be provided the opportunity to maintain their personal hygiene. B. Except where an inmate has demonstrated the misuse of paper products in such a manner as to endanger their safety or that of others, they shall (upon entry into a safety cell) be provided with three (3) feet of toilet paper. Thereafter, three (3) feet of toilet paper shall be provided upon request. C. Safety cell toilets shall be flushed without unreasonable delay upon request and at each mandatory check, if necessary. Page 6 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL D. If, while held in a safety cell, an inmate is handcuffed, shackled or restrained in such a manner as to prevent urinating or defecating or properly cleaning themselves afterwards, then at the time of each mandatory check, upon request of the inmate, the inmate shall be given the opportunity to eliminate body waste with an appropriate reduction of restraints (see Section VIII). E. Inmates are not typically in the safety cell long enough for bathing to become an issue, however, if circumstances warrant, a shower may be provided. F. If the actions or behavior of an inmate poses a threat to their safety or that of others, then such privileges may be denied until it is determined by a Watch Commander to be safe to be allowed. Deprivation shall be documented in an incident report to include the occurrence, date and time of denial and date and time of return when applicable. G. All inmates shall be provided the opportunity to shower, make a telephone call and receive a clothing exchange upon removal from the safety cell. 1. Male inmates shall be allowed to shower and receive a clothing exchange in the male Clothing Dress-In Room. 2. Female inmates shall be allowed to shower and receive a clothing exchange in the female Clothing Dress-In Room. 3. The inmate shall be allowed to make a phone call in the nearest available holding cell. VI. CELL CLEANLINESS A. Safety cells shall be cleaned at a minimum daily, after each occupancy, and more often when necessary. B. A minimum of two (2) officers shall be present when an occupied safety cell needs to be opened for cleaning. 1. The inmate shall be instructed to face the back of the cell, place their hands behind their back and stand with their back next to the pass-through door. Page 7 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL 2. One of the officers shall place handcuffs on the inmate, then escort the inmate to a secure area until the safety cell is cleaned. C. A designated officer shall ensure that the safety cells are properly cleaned and that all fecal matter is removed from the toilet bars, along with any other unsanitary debris on the walls or floor. 1. The person cleaning the cell shall be provided with disposable gloves and eye protection. 2. All soiled cleaning materials and gloves shall be placed in a plastic bag and the end securely tied. 3. If necessary, the inmate worker's jumpsuit may be exchanged for a clean one. VI I. BEDDING A. Inmates held in a safety cell shall be provided with an all-in-one-bed between 2200 hours and 0600 hours, or at any time the temperature directly outside the safety cell drops below 680 Fahrenheit. 1. The all-in-one-bed is specially designed to replace the traditional blanket and mattress issued to most inmates. It is constructed of heavy-duty durable material capable of withstanding tough treatment and is virtually impossible to tear. 2. Any decision to withhold the all-in-one-bed should be based on clear justification that possession of the bedding would represent a risk to the safety of the individual or the security of the facility. B. Inmates who demonstrate misuse of the bedding in such a manner as to threaten their own safety or that of others shall have the bedding removed from the cell. Reasons for deprivation may include the following: 1. Attempts to use the bed as a weapon or smothering device. 2. Using the bed as an obstruction device (e.g., stuffed around the door to prevent opening or used to cover the view panel). 3. Any attempt to disassemble or otherwise abuse the bed (e.g., smearing bodily waste on the bed). Page 8 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL C. If at any time the inmate is deprived of the all-in-one-bed, the deprivation shall be documented in an incident report to include the occurrence, date and time of denial, and date and time of return when applicable. D. When not in use, the all-in-one-beds shall be stored in the Main Jail Clothing Room. Vill. USE OF RESTRAINTS AND TEMPORARY REMOVAL A. If an inmate is placed in restraints while housed in a safety cell, and the inmate requires temporary mobility and/or use of their hands, the following shall be performed: 1. If the inmate is handcuffed with their arms behind their back, the handcuffs shall be re-affixed in front of their body. 2. If the inmate's handcuffs and shackles are intertwined in front of their body, the restraints shall be disengaged from each other. B. Provision for mobility includes, but is not limited to- 1. Personal hygiene and sanitation. Upon request of the inmate, they shall be given the opportunity to eliminate body waste with an appropriate reduction of restraints. If the actions or behavior of the inmate poses a threat to their safety or that of others, then such privileges may be denied until it is determined by a Watch Commander to be safe to do so. 2. Meal distribution. 3. Exercise of extremities. Staff must remove the restraints (one at a time) every two (2) hours and allow the inmate to exercise their extremities in range of motion exercises. 4. Transportation (i.e., disengage the restraints from each other if the restraints are interlaced). 5. Breathing difficulty. C. Sufficient staff shall be present to safely control the inmate anytime restraints are removed. Page 9 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL IX. STAFF MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY WHEN USING RESTRAINTS A. At no time shall any restraint device be utilized in such a way as to intentionally inflict pain or punishment, or be used as a substitute for treatment. B. At no time shall a chain or other mechanical restraint device be placed around the head or neck of an inmate for any purpose. C. Staff shall monitor restrained inmates and immediately remove the restraints and notify medical staff if the inmate displays any of the following symptoms- 1. Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath 2. Unconsciousness 3. Vomiting 4. Choking 5. Seizing 6. Discoloration 7. Swelling of extremities 8. Complaining of numbness D. Inmates should be kept in restraints for the least amount of time necessary to handle each particular situation. The inmate shall be released from the restraints as soon as their behavior and safety considerations allow it. E. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment is available in the nurse's booking station and in the Main Jail 2nd floor medical station. Resuscitation masks are located in each security station near the protective apparel and are provided for use in emergency mouth-to-mask resuscitations. X. SAFETY CELL PLACEMENT, NOTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION A. An incident report shall be completed by the staff member who initiated the placement of an inmate into the safety cell. This report shall include, but not be limited to the following: Page 10 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL 1. The type of behavior that elicited safety cell placement. 2. Indicate if the inmate was evaluated or treated by medical or mental health staff. If so, include the injuries, diagnosis, and/or treatment as indicated by medical or mental health staff, as well as their name and title. 3. The name of the Watch Commander who authorized the inmate's placement into the safety cell. 4. Indicate the location of the safety cell utilized. 5. Indicate if the inmate was placed into the safety cell with restraints. If so, indicate which type and why restraints were utilized. 6. Indicate if the inmate was placed into a safety garment. 7. Indicate if the inmate is to be deprived of any specific items (designate in report), and the name of the Watch Commander who authorized the items to be withheld. 8. Indicate the names and titles of staff members present. 9. Indicate if force was used and if so, describe what type and how much. Be specific. 10. Indicate if any staff injuries occurred; the type of injury; whether treatment was necessary; and the name and title of the medical staff member who treated the injury. 11. Indicate the name of the Sergeant notified. B. The report shall be forwarded to the Watch Commander. C. It shall be the responsibility of the Facility Sergeant to notify the Booking Sergeant of the impending transfer. D. The Booking Sergeant shall ensure that the Booking I Officer and Population Management are notified. E. A designated Population Management Officer shall initiate a HOUSING ALLOCATION movement into the appropriate safety cell. Page 11 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL F. The Booking I Officer shall ensure: 1. The inmate's transfer into the appropriate safety cell has been recorded into the OffenderTrak system. 2. The medical staff assigned to Booking has been notified. G. Staff shall document the initial placement into the safety cell via the Safety Check System. The inmate's jail identification (JID) number shall be entered into the appropriate field. The JID number shall also be entered during the following transactions: 1. The first entry of each shift (if the cell is empty, an entry shall be made noting such) 2. Transfer into a different cell 3. Removal All subsequent and remaining transactions shall not require input of the JID number. H. The following information shall be written on the dry-erase board posted outside of the safety cell in which the inmate is placed, as well as on the notification boards posted inside of Booking and at the 1st Floor Station: 1. Inmate's name 2. Inmate's JID number 3. Reason for placement 4. List any items to be withheld from the inmate (e.g., bedding, eating utensils, etc.) 5. Note if the inmate requires additional security precautions (e.g., "yellow suiter", "spitter", etc.) 6. The projected time for the range of motion exercises, if applicable 7. The 36-hour projected time for extension review I. The Main Jail safety cell conditions and documentation of such conditions shall be maintained and monitored by the 1st Floor Officer, with the assistance of available staff. Page 12 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL XI. SAFETY CELL DOCUMENTED CHECKS A. The inmates housed in safety cells must have direct visual observation at least twice every thirty (30) minutes by health trained correctional officers or health care staff. 1. Such observation shall be documented on a computer utilizing the Safety Check System. If more than one action is performed, an additional entry will need to be entered. 2. The intervals of the checks should vary; they should not be on a routine schedule the inmate can predict, but often enough that staff can assure inmate safety. 3. Correctional staff shall immediately notify the Booking Nurse and/or on-duty Charge Nurse if any medical concerns are observed. B. The safety cell is to be used to segregate and protect those inmates who require close observation. The following list of items shall be checked and documented to ensure that the inmate placed and/or held in the safety cell receives humane treatment and is afforded basic human necessities. In addition to the initial placement and removal events, the following notations will be entered on every occasion when they are applicable: 1. Whether the inmate is asleep, complacent (e.g., calm, quiet, compliant, etc.) or obstreperous (e.g., verbally abusive, agitated, belligerent, combative, etc.). 2. Anytime restraints are checked, reduced, or removed, or when extremities are exercised in a range of motion exercises. 3. Anytime the inmate is removed from the cell for an attorney visit, cell cleaning, court, law library visit, phone call, recreation, shower, or personal visit. 4. The return from any event, or transfer into a new safety cell. 5. Anytime the inmate is provided with bedding, a clothing exchange, the opportunity to wash their hands before a meal, a meal, medication, toilet paper, toilet flush, or drinking water. Page 13 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL 6. To document adequate lighting and temperature conditions (temperature shall be checked periodically, and specifically at 2200 hours each evening). 7. To document medical and mental health evaluations. 8. To document supervisor and/or Watch Commander checks. C. The Booking Sergeant shall document a minimum of three (3) visits per shift via the Safety Check System. XII. SAFETY CELL REVIEWS AND ASSESSMENTS A. Each inmate must have a medical assessment to determine whether they have a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. Some acting-out behavior may be symptomatic of serious or life threatening illnesses. The assessment shall be completed prior to the initial placement (absent exigent circumstances) but no later than a maximum of two (2) hours from the time of initial placement by an RN or provider. B. A mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff must occur within two (2) hours of placement in the safety cell to determine the inmate's need for mental health services and suitability for retention in the safety cell. This evaluation may be performed by any qualified, licensed health staff. C. The inmate must be medically cleared by qualified medical staff (i.e., RN or provider) for retention every four (4) hours thereafter. D. Licensed mental health staff will evaluate the inmate and perform a clinical assessment within the first twelve (12) hours of placement. E. The inmate must be reviewed for continued retention in the safety cell a minimum of every four (4) hours by the on-duty Watch Commander. However, nothing shall preclude correctional, medical, or mental health staff from recommending removal prior to that time. Page 14 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL XIII. SAFETY CELL EXTENSION A. Whenever an inmate's placement in a safety cell is to exceed thirty-six (36) hours, a mental health staff member, upon conferment with medical staff, shall submit written justification to the Watch Commander for the reasonable extension and temporary continuance of the safety cell housing. No inmate shall remain in a safety cell for more than forty-eight (48) continuous hours. B. The mental health staff member shall submit the Safety Cell Extension Request to the on-duty Watch Commander, who shall sign the form and forward it to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander for their approval. The original form shall be returned to the mental health staff member to be placed in the inmate's mental health file. C. The Booking I Officer shall create a "Safety Cell 12 Hour Extension" EVENT, as well as a "Remove from Safety Cell" EVENT in OffenderTrak. The date and time shall be set for twelve (12) hours from the time of the extension. D. The notification boards (posted in Booking, at the 1st Floor Station, and outside of the safety cell) shall be updated to reflect the new extension review time. E. During the twelve (12) hour extension, mental health staff must present a crisis management plan indicating the next course of action to effectively manage the behavioral health of the inmate, which may include, but is not limited to the following- 1. Direct admittance to a behavioral health facility. 2. Transport to a medical or behavioral health facility for 72-hour treatment and evaluation pursuant to Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 3. Direct supervision (managed within the Jail facility). Page 15 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL XIV. INVENTORY AND STORAGE OF AN INMATE'S PERSONAL AND JAIL- ISSUED PROPERTY WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE SAFETY CELL A. After an inmate is removed from a housing unit, a designated officer shall be assigned the task of ensuring that both the inmate's personal and jail- issued property are removed from the housing unit. This shall include clothing, bedding and, if applicable, the mattress. B. The designated officer shall ensure that all of the inmate's personal property is searched for contraband and placed into a paper bag, stapled closed, and clearly marked with the inmate's name, booking number and JID number. The property shall be inventoried utilizing an OffenderTrak LOG event: 1. Click on LOG, then select INMATE 2. Click on NEW 3. Ensure that LOG TYPE = General 4. List the inmate's property in the LOG-TEXT field 5. Click SAVE C. The paper bag containing the inmate's property shall then be transferred to Main Jail Clothing for storage with the inmate's personal clothing until the inmate is removed from the safety cell. 1. All removed jail-issued bedding, linen, and clothing shall be returned to the Clothing Room when the inmate is placed into the safety cell. 2. Personal property, clothing and/or bedding items shall not be stored in the hallways adjacent to the safety cells at any time. 3. When not in use, the all-in-one-beds shall be stored in the Main Jail Clothing Room. D. When the inmate is removed from the safety cell, they shall receive a full new jail issue and their personal property shall be returned to them. Modify the inmate's property inventory LOG event in OffenderTrak. 1. Click on LOG, and then select INMATE. 2. Modify the FILTER (FROM) date and change the date range as appropriate. Page 16 of 17 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: SAFETY CELL NO: D-210 FILE: SAFETY CELL 3. Ensure the LOG TYPE = General. 4. Click on REFRESH and locate the original entry. Place the cursor in the field next to the original entry and click. 5. Click EDIT and make a notation in the LOG TEXT field, noting that the inmate's property has been returned. Click SAVE. XV. SAFETY CELL REMOVAL A. No inmate shall remain in the safety cell longer than is necessary for the protection of the inmate or others. The Watch Commander should solicit input from those providing the ongoing supervision when deciding if the inmate can be removed. Upon the determination that the inmate can be safely removed from the safety cell, the following shall occur: 1. A designated Population Management Officer shall initiate a HOUSING ALLOCATION movement to a new housing location. 2. The officer who is notified and instructed to initiate the removal of the inmate from the safety cell shall complete an incident report which will include the following information: a. Date and time of removal b. Date and time of original placement c. Reason for removal d. Name of the mental health staff member recommending removal e. New housing assignment B. The incident report documenting the removal shall be forwarded to the Watch Commander. C. The Booking I Officer shall ensure the following is completed: 1. A new wristband shall be placed on the inmate. 2. The inmate's location is updated in OffenderTrak as appropriate (e.g., removed from "Safety Cell" and redesignated as "In Transit." Page 17 of 17