EQUIPMENT ISSUE A-230. FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: JAIL DIVISION EQUIPMENT ISSUE NO: A-230
FILE: EQUIPMENT ISSUE
EFFECTIVE DATE: 04-29-91 REVISED: 08-01-96, 10-01-97, 02-01-98, 05-01-98
07-01-98, 03-01-99, 07-01-99, 05-01-01
06-01-06, 03-01-07, 07-01-20
AUTHORITY: Sheriff M. Mims APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie
REFERENCE: Penal Code Section 12403.9; and Fresno County Sheriff's Office
policy 1023/Uniform Regulations.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent and uniform methodology for the
issuance, wearing, carrying, and maintenance of equipment issued to and carried by
correctional staff.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that all officers shall be
issued specific equipment which shall be considered a part of the uniform and shall be
worn or carried at all times while in uniform and on duty. No other equipment other than
that described in this policy is authorized. Exceptions shall require prior written approval
of the Bureau Commander.
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that all officers will be
assigned a locker to securely maintain their issued equipment and personal items.
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that members of SERT,
Honor Guard, and Transportation Detail, while acting in the capacity of these
assignments, shall be exempted from these equipment requirements and shall carry and
wear the equipment authorized by their designated Unit Commander or Watch
Commander.
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FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: JAIL DIVISION EQUIPMENT ISSUE NO: A-230
FILE: EQUIPMENT ISSUE
PROCEDURES:
I. ISSUANCE AND RETURN OF ASSIGNED LEATHER GEAR AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
A. All officers will be issued the equipment noted in this policy at the time
of orientation by the Sheriff's Office Training Unit.
B. The Training Unit shall keep the appropriate leather gear issue records
for each employee.
C. At the time of separation from the Jail Division, the employee shall
return all issued equipment to the Training Unit.
II. LEATHER GEAR AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE
A. All correctional staff members will be issued one of each of the
following-
1. Inner duty belt.
2. Outer duty belt.
3. Handcuffs and handcuff key.
4. Handcuff case with velcro closure. (A double handcuff case,
purchased at the officer's own expense, may be substituted [see
V(A)].)
5. Flashlight with rechargeable battery and battery charging cradle.
6. Flashlight holder.
7. Key holder with flap.
8. Radio and radio charger.
9. Radio holder.
10. XX key.
B. Each officer will be fitted and issued a stab protection vest for their
personal protection and safety. A canvas tote bag will be issued to carry
the vest. (Refer to policy A-225/Body Armor [FILE: BODY ARMOR].)
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TITLE: JAIL DIVISION EQUIPMENT ISSUE NO: A-230
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III. SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE
A. After completing the Chemical Agents Course, each officer will be
issued a canister of oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray along with
an OC holder in which to carry it.
1. The OC spray is not to be utilized for personal use. Unless needed
for scheduled training, under no circumstances may an officer take
a chemical agent out of the building when they go off-duty, without
explicit permission from a Lieutenant or higher authority.
2. Officers may only carry department-issued OC spray while on-duty.
B. After completing the Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) Course,
each officer will be issued a Monadnock expandable baton along with
a baton holder. The expandable batons are not to be utilized for
personal use. Unless needed for scheduled training, under no
circumstances may an officer take a baton out of the building when they
go off-duty, without explicit permission from a Lieutenant or higher
authority.
IV. SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT
A. All Correctional Sergeants, and officers assigned to the
Escort/Transportation Team and Lobby Team will be assigned
additional items as part of their equipment issue. These items shall be
maintained and readily accessible for use while on duty.
1. A gun holster (sergeants only) or a gun clip (officers).
2. A triple magazine ammunition pouch.
3. A ballistic/spike combo vest. Correctional officers assigned to the
Transportation Unit are required to wear the ballistic vest when
leaving the facility with an inmate or when assigned to guard an
inmate at the hospital.
B. Rain gear shall be made available on a day-to-day basis for those
officers assigned to outdoor posts (e.g., yard security, road crews, etc.).
C. After completing the TASER course, a holster may be issued, if needed.
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TITLE: JAIL DIVISION EQUIPMENT ISSUE NO: A-230
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V. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
A. Correctional staff is authorized to carry, but must purchase and
maintain the following items at their own expense:
1. One (1) additional pair of handcuffs, provided they are of the same
make, model, and style as the issued equipment. The cuffs may
be carried in either of the following:
a. One (1) additional handcuff case (of the same make, model,
and style as the issued equipment).
b. One (1) black basket weave pattern leather double handcuff
case with velcro closure (Aker model 500D, or other similar
model).
2. One (1) additional key holder. It may be of the same make, model,
and style as that issued, or a black "key safe" type holder.
3. One (1) black basket weave pattern leather surgical glove pouch
with velcro closure. The case should measure 3"H x 4"W and may
have either a single or double glove pouch (Aker model 557, or
other similar model).
4. Staff may opt to carry an alternative black flashlight. The alternative
flashlight must be approved by the Jail Operations Commander.
NOTE: The large rechargeable flashlights provided in the security
stations may be used while performing routine security checks and
inspections. They shall not be used as impact weapons (unless
needed to combat lethal force).
B. Raincoats are available for check-out from the Training Unit or may be
purchased at the officer's own expense. (Refer to Fresno County
Sheriff's Office policy#1023.13.)
VI. MAINTENANCE OF LEATHER GEAR AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ISSUE
A. All correctional staff members shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and care of their issued leather gear and safety
equipment.
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B. All issued leather gear shall be maintained in good repair, polished, and
free from scuffs.
C. If an officer's issued leather gear or safety equipment is in need of repair
or replacement, the officer may exchange the item with a member of
the Training Unit.
D. If any equipment issued in conjunction with this policy is lost or stolen,
the employee shall immediately-
1. Notify a Sergeant.
2. Write a memo to the Bureau Commander, via chain of command.
Copies of the memo shall be forwarded and maintained in the
employee's Training, Personnel and Bureau files.
3. Contact the Training Unit to replace the item.
VI. LOCKER ISSUE
A. All officers will be assigned a locker to securely maintain their issued
equipment and personal items. Each employee will be responsible to
provide their own padlock to safekeep their belongings.
B. The Services Unit will be responsible to allocate the locker assignments
and maintain a list of issued and available lockers.
1. Locker assignments may not be exchanged without prior approval
from the Services Sergeant.
2. If an employee does not need a full-sized locker, but would rather
have a gun locker in which to store their OC-spray and expandable
baton, they may submit their request to the Services Sergeant.
C. The lockers are County property, and as such, are not to be damaged
or defaced. The exterior surface is to remain free of adornment.
Personal photographs and mementos may be placed inside the lockers,
but shall not be affixed to the surface with any substance which may
leave a residue or cause damage upon removal.
D. The exterior of each locker and the locker rooms shall be inspected on
the first day of each month.
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FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: JAIL DIVISION EQUIPMENT ISSUE NO: A-230
FILE: EQUIPMENT ISSUE
1. The inspections shall be performed by a Platoon-B North Annex
Sergeant.
2. Any locker damage or adornment shall be reported to the Services
Unit for identification purposes, then referred to the officer's Watch
Commander for appropriate action.
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