SMOKING F-120 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: SMOKING AND SMOKING MATERIALS NO: F-120
FILE: SMOKING
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12-18-89 REVISED: 08-10-92, 12-25-94, 06-04-95, 05-01-98
01-01-00, 03-01-10, 12-16-13
AUTHORITY: Sheriff M. Mims APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie
REFERENCE: Fresno County Ordinance Sections 8.32.070 and 8.32.085;
California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1029(a)(6). Penal
Code Sections 374 and 374.4; Labor Code Section 6404.5;
Government Code Section 7597; and Fresno County Sheriffs Office
Policies and Procedures Sections 102, 600 and 605.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, visitors and
inmates in all Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division facilities.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that the use of all tobacco
products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco)and E-cigarettes is prohibited at
all times in all enclosed areas of the Jail facilities, without exception. The use of tobacco
products and E-cigarettes is also prohibited in all County vehicles.
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that staff members may not
use any tobacco product or E-cigarette except in the designated smoking areas outside of
each facility and only during designated and approved break periods. When off duty and in
uniform, staff members who wish to use any tobacco product or E-cigarette will continue to
be restricted to the designated smoking areas.
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that all tobacco products,
E-cigarettes, matches, and lighters shall be considered contraband when in the possession
of an inmate.
PROCEDURE:
I. DEFINITION
Smoking: is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying a lighted cigarette,
cigar, pipe, or other lighted smoking product. E-cigarettes, and the use of
smokeless tobacco will be treated the same as cigarettes under this policy.
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FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: SMOKING AND SMOKING MATERIALS NO: F-120
FILE: SMOKING
II. GENERAL RULES
A. California law prohibits anyone from smoking within twenty (20) feet of a
main entrance of a public building.
B. The use of all tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless
tobacco) and E-cigarettes is prohibited at all times in all enclosed areas of
the Jail facilities, without exception.
C. The use of tobacco products and E-cigarettes is prohibited in all County-
owned/operated vehicles.
D. Staff members may not smoke or use any other tobacco product or E-
cigarette except in the designated smoking areas and only during
designated and approved break periods.
E. When off duty and in uniform, staff members who wish to use any tobacco
product or E-cigarette will continue to be restricted to the designated
smoking areas.
F. The designated smoking areas are as follows:
1. The loading dock on the west side of the Main Jail.
2. The Main Jail booking sallyport area.
3. The Main and South Annex exercise yards (staff areas only).
III. FACILITY VISITOR SMOKING
A. Persons with clearance to enter into the secure areas of the facility shall be
subject to the same rules as Jail Division staff.
B. Persons with clearance to enter into the secure areas of the facility who
refuse to cooperate with this policy shall be escorted from the facility and
the Central Control Sergeant notified.
C. Repeated failure to comply with this policy may subject the visitor to have
their facility entry and clearance withdrawn.
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FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: SMOKING AND SMOKING MATERIALS NO: F-120
FILE: SMOKING
IV. INMATE SMOKING
A. Smoking or the use of any other tobacco product or E-cigarette by any
inmate while in custody is prohibited.
B. Tobacco products, E-cigarettes, matches, or lighters will not be made
available from inmate commissary.
C. Any inmate who feels that they are suffering the symptoms of nicotine
withdrawal, and/or requires assistance to cope with a tobacco-free
environment may seek assistance by submitting a request form to Jail
Medical Services.
D. Any tobacco product, E-cigarette, matches, or lighter found in the
possession of an arrestee at the time of booking will be inventoried and
stored in their property envelope until they are released.
E. Any tobacco product, E-cigarette, matches, or lighter discovered on an
inmate's person or in their housing area will be considered contraband,and
confiscated. If applicable, a rule violation report will be written.
V. CLEANLINESS
Staff members shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all their smoking
and tobacco materials. Cigarette butts, matches, and other traces of litter or
tobacco shall not be left on the ground or anywhere else.
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