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I NOV-27-2007 13:26 P.01/05 417a. PALM BEACH C( o SHERIF % TA 0 e t 6 8 6 .;P.e ;;Se' ;1 rreP7 RIC L. BRADSHAW, SHERIFF #1. V q * . . 4`TEs PEG ( ALTERNATIVE CUSTODY IT FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET FTo: From: Department: CC: 0 Urgent 0 For Review 0 Please Comment 0 Please Reply As per your request, these are the copies of PBSO post orders for the Work Release Program 3228 Own CM) Road • P.O. Borg 24881 • Mai Pakn Batch. Florida 334184881 ‘•a4C• ix.... aen “ EFTA00188492 NOV-2?-200? 13:26 FBI P.02/05 SHERIFF'S OFFICE RIC L. BRADSHAW, SHERIFF Work Release Post Orders I. INTRODUCTION The information included in this packet is to be used as a guide for training in the Work Release Program. It is a list of the basic tasks, functions and procedures for operating the equipment identified. The Field Training Officer will have the trainee read all material as well as the Corrections Operating Procedures that are relevant to this post Additionally, the F.T.O. will explain and demonstrate to the trainee the operation of all equipment, to include tasks and proper procedures. The trainee will then demonstrate their proficiency of the assigned tasks. To ensure maximum training in this area, a total of five (5) days is to be scheduled, A Daily Observation Report will be completed by the F.T.O. and reviewed with the trainee on daily basis. Furthermore, a Post Evaluation shoot will be completed by the F.T.O. at the conclusion of training in this area. All forms will be reviewed and signed off by the shift Lieutenant, Sergeant, F.T.O. and trainee. This information is not all encompassing; therefore, when unlisted situations arise the F.T.O. should demonstrate or explain to the trainee the proper procedure for handling the situation. It is unrealistic to expect that one could possibly prepare for all unusual situations that may occur. To enhance any portion of the training, additional resource material may be utilized providing it tails within the description of the job. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: The performance level of a trainee may be evaluated utilizing on-the-spot testing of their knowledge concerning specific pieces of equipment and/or procedures to be taken during critical incidents. All areas indicated on the Daily and Post evaluation forms must include performance evaluations. The following orders will give the deputy a basic operational knowledge of this post The information contained herein will attempt to cover the normal or routine functions. These orders are neither designed nor intended to cover all situations and are subject to change. These orders are not to be seen or shown to any inmate. The following tasks are completed Monday thru Friday by the Work Release Officer: 1.) Check with Booking Deputy for inmates that were place on hold for breach of contract. 2.) Pick up work release sign out sheet from Booking Desk. 3.) Notify G & H Deputy for any inmate on hold, to be sent to program office. 1- enClea5t 6,en rwIl EFTA00188493 k2U-27-2207 13:27 FB I 03/k5 4.) Deputy will discuss with inmate and determine weather to give a corrective counsel or remove the inmate from The Work Release program; Documentation will be placed in inmate file. 5.) Review request from inmate Records of inmates requesting work release and answer them in writing 6.) Check files from inmate Records of inmates requesting to be placed on work release. 7.) Request Palms, NCIC-FCIC inquiry from Inmate Booking Tech. Work Release Backgrounds Check: The following preliminary procedures will be completed when an inmate request work release. 1.) Review file of inmate requesting work release. The following charges are not eligible: a. Bombs/Deadly Missiles/Throwing deadly missiles causing bodily harm (F.S.S. 790) b. Burglary with Assault or Battery (F.S.S. 810.02(2)(a) c. Child Abuse/Child Neglect (I.S_S.827) d. HomicideNehicular Homicide/Murder (F.S.S. 782) e. Kidnapping/False Imprisonment (F.S.S.787) f. Sexual Battery (F.S.S. 794) g. Any history of violation of federal, state, or local work release or in house arrest/community control programs. h. Arson (F.S.S.806) one (1) guilty during the past fifteen (15) years. i. Drug Trafficking (F.S.S. 893.135) one (1) guilty during the past fifteen- (15) years. j. D.U.I. Manslaughter (F.S.S. 316.193) one (1) guilty during the past fifteen (15) years. k. Escape (F.S.S. 944.40) one (1) guilty during the past fifteen- (15) years. I. Robbery (F.S.S. 812) (1) guilty during the past five (5) years. m. D.W.I. U.B.A. (F.S.S. 316.93) three guilt's within the past fifteen (15) years. n. Prostitution (F.S.S. 796) three guilt's within the past five (5) years. o. Aggravated Battery (F.S.S. 784) two guilt's within the past ten (10) years. p. Domestic Violence (F.S.S. 741.28) one guilty within tote past five (5) years. q. Stalking (F.S.S. 784) one guilty within the past ten (10) years. r. Armed Robbery (F.S.S. 812.13) one guilty in past ten (10) years. s. Aggravated Assault (F.S.S. 784.021) one guilty in past five (5) years. t. An extensive or violent criminal history or facility behavior as determined by the supervisor of the Alternative Custody Section. u. Inmates with active detainees for other agencies are ineligible, except when their sentences are running concurrent/consecutive with local sentences and they are authorized for Work Release by the other jurisdiction. Inmates who are known to belong to, or associate with individuals involved with organized crime, subversive groups that advocate violence, or street gangs are ineligible, as determined by PALMS, criminal history or law enforcement intelligence. 2.) Work Release Deputy will call G & H dorm to send inmate for personal interview and explain what paperwork is needed from inmate. 3.) If preliminary requirements are met, give inmate copy of Program Aguaernent, personal history forms, and emergency form to be completed by inmate and returned. 4.) After NCIC, Criminal History check, Palms check, and Personal history form are received, the Programs Supervisor will review the complete package at this time, and inmate file signifying to continue or suspend process. in Dar EV.trt Rae Pta OPt• CanseJa3 Oct EFTA00188494 NOV-27-2007 13:27 FRI F.04/05 5.) If the Program Supervisor decides, upon review of documents, that the inmate does not meet the criteria of the program, a note will be returned to the effected Deputy, so stating. That Deputy will so notify the effected inmate. Placement on Work Release: 1. If approved the officer will complete the following forms a. Work Release Program Agreement b. Case Files Review Sheet Work Release c. Key Agreement d. Locator Card Contacts e. Equipment Inspection Check Out Sheet (Pro-Tech Equipment) f. Work Release Synopsis g. Work Release Folder Stamp Revised h. Meefcal clearance form for work release inmates i. Booking card j. Court record (Court Orders / Commitments) k. FCICINCIC (Criminal History) I. Employed Verification Letter m. Program entry fees (copy of money order ) n. Employee wage verification o. Drivers License, Vehicle Registration and Auto Insurance card p. Victim notification (if Application ) q. Application r. Monitoring initializing printout /GPS offender report s. Finance sheet t. Inmate photograph (Front and Side Face) Computer generated reading/signed by assigned case deputy ID Card for Inmate w. Blue "T" Card 2 After all form are completed the package will be read and signed by inmate; The Deputy will review orally the contents with inmate to assure the inmate understands the rules and regulations. 3. The signed complete package is then given to Work Release Supervisor or designee, for approval, 4 tf approved, inmate is given his clothes, and personal items from property are signed for by inmate. Witch is placed in the inmate assigned locker, 5. Inmate information is placed on work release sheet, finance sheet, and face sheet is placed in active file, and "T" card changed in Work Release. 6. Inmate is taken to Job and work release rules are explained to his supervisor and a signature obtained. 7. A random monitoring of inmate will be conducted, at the inmate's place of employment, at Deputy and/or supervisors discretion. Global Tracking System (MTD) Miniature Tracking Device 1. Inmate or assigned Equipment a. Monitor b. Bracelet c, Base Unit (place in, Building ) 2. Enrolling inmate into Pro-Tech Ca: &tett', Ramos v. O. CrOlPid EFTA00188495 NOV-27-2007 13:27 Flfl P.05/05 a. demographic screen b. Personal Information c. Education d. Employment e. Sentencing f. Picture g. Rules h. Hardware ( Add Monitor, Bracelet and Base Unit) Removal of inmate for violation of rules: When it becomes necessary to remove an inmate from work release, the following procedures will be followed. 1. Remove name from work release log. 2. Remove from Inmate locator file folder. 3. Remove active file and place in completed files. 4. Give inmate change of trustee clothes. 5. Notify Classification and G & H Deputy of inmate removal from program. 6. Work Release Deputy will remove inmate property from locker and return it back to property. 7. Remove inmate from work release Job assignment. 8. Type a report stating the reason why inmate was removing from program. The original to be filed in inmate file, a copy given to unit supervisor Escape: (Signal 6): The following procedures will be followed if an inmate fails to return to the Stockade within the schedule time. 'I. BOLO Issue (Commo) 2. Place inmate in PALMS (intake Booking Main Jail) 3. Remove name from work release list. 4. Notify G & H Deputy of inmate removal from program. 5. Clear inmate Work Release locker. 6. Remove inmate from work release Job assignment. 7. Type a report the original to be filed in inmate file, a copy given to unit supervisor. 8. Signal 6 Filling Packet with state Attorney Office. Completion of Work Release Program: The following procedures will be followed when an inmate is time served from this program. 1. Get inmates name from Classification officer 2. Remove name from original work release list 3. Pull file and locator card from card box. JIGS e.MB r lam IOC 0 V r rl ;4 el CT: P.25 EFTA00188496 Appendix 5 - 1998 through 2003 Agency Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Corrections Page 1 of 5 nly II Putopt Saler, —;(1O1O(O;11j 'LIA-VI/4W TAtIUJit.4 TATISTICS 11BLICATIONS Agency Strategic Plan top I previous 124 of 26 I next 1998 - 2003 Appendix 5: Statutory Authorities and Bibliography The following Florida Statutes, Administrative Regulations, Rules and Contracts govern operations of the Florida Department of Corrections: FLORIDA STATUTES 20.315 Created a Department of Corrections 110.105 Employment Policy of the State 110.205 Career Service Exemptions - Exempt position 186.022 State Agency Functional Plans: Consistency with State Comprehensive Plan 187.201 State Comprehensive Plan 229.565(3) Educational Evaluation Procedure Education Evaluation 252 Emergency Management 253.025 Acquisition of State Lands 273.02 Record and Inventory of Certain Property 284.50 Loss Prevention Program; Safety Coordinators; Interagency Advisory Council on Loss Prevention; Employee Recognition Program 364.510 Distance Learning Network 397.305 Provide Substance Abuse Treatment 403 Environmental Control 440.56 Safety Rules and Provisions; Penalty 442 Occupational Health and Safety 447.203 (2) Definitions of "Public Employees" 633.085 Inspections of State Buildings and Premises: Tests of Fire Safety Equipment; Building Plans to be Approved 775.084 Violent Career criminals 775.089 Court Order to Collect and Dispense Restitution 784.07 Assaults by Prisoners 874.03 Criminal Street Gang member 794.011 Sexual Battery http://dc.suitc. us/pub/asp/19982003/app5.htm I 9/21/2007 EFTA00188497  of 5 Appendix 5 - 1998 through 2003 Agency Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Corrections Page 2 921 Sentence 943.03 Department of Law Enforcement 944.012 Legislative Intent 944.012(5) Authority to Coordinate with Various Agencies 944.023 Comprehensive Correctional Master Plan 944.26 Community-Based Facilities and Programs 944.33 Community Correctional Centers 944.053 Public Works Projects 944.08 Commitment to Custody of Department: Venue of Institutions 944.09 Rules of the Department: Offenders, Probationers and Parolees 944.10 Department of Corrections to Provide Buildings 944.105 Contractual Arrangements with Private Entities for Operation and Maintenance of Correctional Facilities and Supervision of Inmates 944.11 Department to adopt Rules as to Admission of Books 944.1905 Initial Inmate Classification: Inmate Reclassification 944.291 Prisoner released by reason of gain-time allowances or attainment of provisional release date 944.704 Transition Programs 944.705 Release Orientation Program 944.707 Post Release Support Services 944.801 Education for State Prisoners 945.04 Maximize Use of Inmate Labor 945.091 Extension of the Limits of Confinement: Restitution by Employed Inmates 945.092 Limits on Work Release 945.12 Transfers for Rehabilitative Treatment 945.41 Legislative Intent of Section 945.40945.49 Corrections Mental Health Act 945.49 Operation and Administration 945.71-73 Boot Camps - Training 946 Inmate Labor and Correctional Work Programs 947.146 Control Release Authority 948 Probation and Community Control 948.01 When Court May Place Defendant on Probation or into Community Control 948.03 Terms and Conditions of Probation or Community Control 948.50 Community Corrections Partnership Act 949.07 Compacts with Other States 949.09 Short Title: Section 949.07-949.08 Uniform Law for Out-of-State Probation and Parole Supervision 9/21/2007 http://dc.state.ifus/pub/asp/19982003/app5.html EFTA00188498  s Page 3 of 5 Appendix 5 - 1998 through 2003 Agency Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Correction 957.03 Correctional Privatization Commission 957.04 Contract Requirements 957.07 Cost Saving Requirements 958.04 Judicial Disposition of Youthful Offenders DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 33-1 Definitions, Responsibilities, Organization and Public Information 33-2 Inspections and Investigations 33-3 Operation of Institutions 33-4 Personnel 33-5 Visitors 33-6 Reception, Classification, Transfer and Records 33-7 Local Transfer, Temporary Release and Discharge Procedures 33-8 County and Municipal Detention Facilities 33-9 Extension of the Limits of Confinement 33-11 Modification of Sentences 33-12 Notice of Proceedings and Proposed Rules 33-14 Procedures for Contracting for Professional Services 33-15 News Media Access Following Issuance of Death Warrants 33-19 Health Services 33-20 Miscellaneous Provisions 33-21 Interstate Cooperation 33-22 Inmate Discipline 33-23 Corrections Mental Health Facilities 33-24 Probation and Parole Services 33-25 Staff Development 33-26 Staff Housing 33-27 Basic Training Program for Youthful Offenders 33-29 Inmate Grievance Procedure 33-30 Food Services 33.31 Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises 33-32 Construction and Operation of Private Correctional Facilities 33-35 Community Corrections Partnership 33-36 Indexing of Final Agency Orders 33-37 Substance Abuse Programs DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES 9/21/2007 http://de.state.fl.us/pub/asp/19982003/app5.html EFTA00188499 Appendix 5 - 1998 through 2003 Agency Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Corrections Page 4 of 5 DIRECTIVES 1.01.02 Inter and Intra Governmental Cooperation 2.02.34 Industrial/Fire Safety, Loss, Control and Prevention 3.01.01 The Processing of Inmates' Impounded Personal Property 2.01.01 Inmate Personal Property 3.04.07 Contraband 3.04.11 Inmate Package Permits 4.07.32 Probation and Restitution Centers CONTRACTS Department of Corrections/Department of Labor Employment Security Contractual Agreement for Services, 1985 for Services Under Item 316 of the 1981-89 State of Florida Appropriations Act. OTHER AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES DER Rules 17-2 and 17-712 FAC Biohazardous Waste Disposal DHRS Rule 10D-104 FAC OTHER SOURCES REFERRED TO IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN Americans with Disabilities Act Criminal Justice Estimating Conference (CJEC) Reports Department of Community Affairs Directives Department of Corrections Annual Report 1996-97 Department of Corrections Strategic Information Systems Plan 1990 (Anderson Report) Department of Corrections Environmental Health Services Manual July 1980 Governor's Commission For Government By The People December 1991 Health Services Bulletin 15.13.01 Health Services Bulletin 15.03.13 Health Services Bulletin 15.03.05 Health Services Bulletin 15.03.24 National Council on Crime & Delinquency: Evaluation of the Florida Community Control Program 1987 National Probation and Parole Association and The President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Parole & Probation Staff Safety Task Force Report Personnel Procedures Manual, Vol. 3, Chapters 3 & 5 State of Florida, Department of Corrections Strategic Information Systems Plan State Strategic Plan for Information Resource Management: Fiscal Years 1995-1999 BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Annual Report 1996-1997, Florida Department of Corrections. 2. "Community Work Squads Earnings and Value Added/Cost Savings Report," Dated June 30, 1997, Program Services, Department of http://dc.state.fl.us/pub/asp/19982003/app5.html 9/21/2007 EFTA00188500 Appendix 5 - 1998 through 2003 Agency Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Corrections Page 5 of 5 Corrections. 3. Correctional Education School; Authority Annual Report FY 1993-94 and Paradox Special Education Database, Department of Corrections. 4. Correctional Education School Authority, Based On Pre and Post Testing Sample Taken During the Period of July - December 1994. 5. Correctional Education Status Report, July 1, 1994 - June 1, 1995. 6. Corrections Yearbook 1994, Criminal Justice Institute, Inc., New York. 7. Department of Corrections Affirmative Action Plan, FY 1994-95. 8. Evelyn God Career Criminal Act, Chapter 98-152, Laws of Florida. 9. Florida Administrative Code, Section 33-25. 10. "Florida's Community Supervision Population Trends," Bureau of Research and Data Analysis, Department of Corrections, 1997. 11. Governors Sterling Award Application Manual. 12. Governors Sterling Award Manual, 1994 13. Inmate Escape Report, FY 1996-1997, Bureau of Research and Data Analysis, Department of Corrections. 14. "Minority Business Enterprise Program Final Report, FY 1993-94," Pinky Douglas-Moore, Bureau of General Services, Department of Corrections. 15. Recidivism Rates of Inmates Released from Florida's Prisons, June 30, 1997, Department of Corrections. 16. State Strategic Plan for Information Resource Management: FY 1995- 99, Information Resource Commission, State of Florida, January 1994. 17. "Strategic Planning at the Florida Department of Corrections: An Assessment Four Years into the Program," C. James Juang & Frances S. Berry, PhD, The Florida State University, July 1995. 18. "Tier Program Outcome Evaluation: A Recommitment Study," Bureau of Planning, Research and Statistics, Department of Corrections. 19. USA and Florida Department of Corrections Agreement, 5/19/92. Agency Strategic Plan top I previous I 24 of 26 I next 1998 - 2003 Home I Highlights I Reports I Facilities I Offender Search I FAQs I Search I Contact PrivAcy Policy htm://dc.state.fl.us/pub/asp/19982003/app5.html 9/21/2007 EFTA00188501  RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CHAPTER 33-603 SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION 33-603.101 Use of Committed Name. received by the inmate except as provided in (12-12-06) (3) below. 33-603.201 Transfer of Inmates. (8-28-01) (b) The department shall register 33-603.401 Gain Time - Definitions. (4- any known aliases on the inmate's record and 21-96) shall also designate on the record which name 33-603.402 Basic Gain Time. (3-24-96) is the inmate's true or legal name if this 33-603.409 Cancellation of Administrative information is available. If an inmate's true Gain Time and Provisional or legal name is not the committed name, the Credits. (4-17-94) inmate shall be permitted to use the true or 33-603.410 Credit for Time Served legal name on documents and mall so long as Following Apprehension in the committed name and DC number appear Another Jurisdiction. first, followed by the true or legal name. (3.30-96) (c) Legal Religious Names. 33-603.411 Warrants for Retaking 1. Upon request of an inmate to Offenders. (1-06-94) include a legal religious name to the inmate 33.603.412 Actual Release Date. identification card, the warden or facility (2-26-80) head shall forward the request and supporting documentation to the Office of the General 33-601.101 Use of Committed Name. Counsel for verification that the inmate's (1)(a) In order to avoid conflicts in name has been legally changed for religious mailing and visiting privileges, as well as reasons through court order, birth to assist inmates in making bank and canteen certificate or other legally acceptable transactions and ensure timely delivery of documentation. When verification is legal documents, and to provide staff with a complete, the office of the General Counsel consistent means of inmate identification for shall notify the warden or facility head in security and daily institutional operation writing. purposes, each inmate shall be recognized by 2. The institution or facility the department under the name on the initial shall affix a label to the reverse side of commitment under which the inmate was the inmate identification card which bears received. The committed name shall be the following: obtained from the information or indictment This is to certify that the legal page of the commitment package, not from the religious name of inmate DCM is uniform commitment to custody cover sheet. (INSERT LEGAL RELIGIOUS NAME) For multiple cases imposed on separate dates, the committed name is the name on the information page of the commitment of the (Signature) warden or Facility Head, Name earliest imposed case. For multiple cases of Facility imposed on the same date, commitments are 3. A legal religious name change arranged according to service the of does not require that the department alter sentences or sequential order as directed by official records; the inmate's committed name the sentencing court and the committed name shall be used for all department business. is the name on the information page of the (d) Nothing in this rule prohibits first imposed case as so designated. For issuance of an educational or vocational multiple cages imposed on the same date where certificate in the inmate's true or legal the order of sentencing cannot be determined, name providing that the office issuing such the cases are arranged numerically and the certificate provides a photocopy of the committed name is the name on the information certificate to be placed in the inmate's page of the commitment with the lowest case institutional file and such copy also number. This name shall be the inmate's reflects the inmate's committed name and official identification throughout the identification number. continuous incarceration of the inmate on (2) Incoming and outgoing mail that sentence or combined sentences and must shall be processed in accordance with rule be included on any official document sent or 33-210.101 and 33-210.102. 603-1 EFTA00188502 CHAPTER 33-603 SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TANSPORTATION (3) An inmate who has litigation movement of inmates from one institutional pending which was filed under a name other facility to "Transfer, does not another. than the official name shall be responsible include such movement as may be required for for notifying the institution or facility the normal operations of the Department such mailroom in writing of the name under which as outside trips sponsored by religious, litigation is pending. Incoming legal mail Jaycee and Alcoholics Anonymous grouse and addressed to an inmate under a name other tripe by work and maintenance crews. The than the official committed name shall be institutional inmate record and all sub-files forwarded to the inmate if the inmate has must accompany any inmate being routinely notified the mailroom of pending legal transferred between department facilities, actions under this name. If there is no except in emergency situations. In emergency record of ouch notification by the inmate, situations medical records will be the mailroom shall request that the transferred with the inmate except that in appropriate institutional office check the emergencies such as the evacuation of a offender information system for facility, the medical records will be boxed identification of the addressee. If such together with all records going to one effort fails to reveal proper identification, location and forwarded to the receiving the mail shell be returned to the sender with institution(s) with the inmates or as soon as appropriate notations that the addressee possible. In such emergencies, individual could not be identified. packaging of medical records is waived. The (4) An inmate who desires to have institutional inmate record shall also a document or documents notarized under a accompany the inmate unless the inmate's name other than the official committed name health and welfare would be jeopardized if shall advise the notarizing officer in the transfer were delayed for the amount of writing at least three working days prior to time required to obtain the record. Local requesting such notarization. The notice procedures shall be established to ensure shall specify the name under which the inmate that appropriate facility staff have access plans to sign. The notary shall review the to the institutional inmate record during inmate's record to confirm that the name is a weekends, holidays, and after normal business true or legal name or a known alias. If hours. Such procedures shall ensure that the there is no record of the name in the security of the record is not compromised and institutional file, or the inmate cannot that accountability for the record is provide identification or documentation that maintained in the event that access is the name is either his or her true or legal required other than during normal working name, or that there is a legal action pending hours. Following an emergency transfer, all involving the inmate under such name, the other sub-files, such as the visiting record, officer shall not notarize the signature. educational record, property record, etc., Following production of such identification shall be forwarded by the sending facility or documentation, the notary shall notarize within 72 hours following the transfer. the document and indicate the manner by which (2) In to ensure the inmate was identified. If the inmate has coordination in the operation of the transfer obtained a legal religious name change and system, ensure the safety of the public, wishes to have documents notarized under this employees and inmates and to maintain proper name, the legal religious name affixed to an security practices, a qualified officer must inmate identification card shall be be in charge of each transfer. This rule sufficient for purposes of provision of shall also apply to work release centers notary services unless there is a reason to except when inmate drivers are involved. believe that the information has been forged (3) All Department employees or altered. transferring inmates shall be certified as Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Law Correctional Officers. Transfer officers Implemented 944.09 PS. History--New 9-30-93, must also comply with the specific Formerly 33.6.012. Amended 4.29-02, 5-20-03, requirements outlined in Chapter 316, Florida 7-7.05, 12-12-06. Statutes. (4) The transfer officer shall be' 33-603.201 Transfer of Inmates. responsible for maintaining schedules (1) For the purposes of this rule approved by the Bureau of Sentence Structure "traneferm shall mean the reassignment and and Transportation, supervising and 603-2 EFTA00188503 CHAPTER 33-603 SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TANSPORTATION instructing additional personnel assigned, following shall be required: guarding inmates, maintaining order and (a) The inmate shall be restrained discipline and ensuring the secure and safe with handcuffs, waist chains with a C and 5 custody of inmates being transferred. handcuff cover (black box), and leg irons and transferred in a secure caged vehicle. The (S) The transfer vehicle must be maintained in accordance with the guidelines driver shall be unarmed in order to handle set forth in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, inmates en route if necessary. and be properly fueled, serviced and (b) ' The transfer vehicle shall be determined to be mechanically safe to accompanied by a trailing escort vehicle transfer inmates. The vehicle shall be driven by a well-armed officer. "Well-armed" equipped with radio communication. shall mean possession of a semiautomatic (6) The vehicle shall be rifle or shotgun. thoroughly searched and all security features (c) If several inmates are being inspected prior to boarding any inmates. transferred, the transfer vehicle shall have Continuing checks shall be made periodically a second armed officer in attendance. by the transfer officer while en route. (d) Communication between the two Vehicle inspection shall be conducted during vehicles is essential and is required between the time the transfer vehicle is stopped both vehicles and the home station. prior to departing on or continuing a trip. (e) The Chief of Security or shift The transfer officer shall supervisor is authorized to make individual (7) ensure that the transfer orders, commitment exceptions to the assignment of a trailing papers or other documents authorizing escort vehicle for close management III and transfers are in order prior to the boarding disciplinary confinement inmates. of inmates. Each inmate must be properly (f) The reception centers shall be identified by the transfer officer prior to authorized to transport close management I, assuming or relinquishing supervision and II, and III inmates in the secure caged area control of the inmate. The transfer officer within a specially designed secure transfer shall verify the identity of law enforcement bus without the necessity of a trailing agencies and their representatives prior to escort vehicle. releasing an inmate into their custody. (g) Protective management inmates shall not be routinely transported on (8) The transfer officer shall ensure that all inmates are searched prior to reception center transfer buses. Searches (h) Specific written instructions boarding the transfer vehicle. shall be conducted by or under the direct will be provided from the transportation supervision of the transfer officer when section of the Bureau of Sentence Structure assistance is obtained from the institution. and Transportation. The Chief Health officer may (11) The transfer officer shall (9) specify that an inmate who is mentally or conduct a head count of inmates prior to departure and maintain continuing checks physically ill be transferred separately from while en route and upon arrival at the the general population inmates. In addition, if there is any indication that an inmate who receiving institution. (12) If more than one officer is is to be transferred is not in good physical assigned to the transfer trip, at least one or mental condition, the transfer officer shall secure the advice of the institution officer shall remain with the vehicle to physician before beginning the trip. Transfer provide supervision during stops. When there of an inmate who is ill or injured shall be is only one officer, the vehicle must be undertaken based on the advice of the Chief parked in such a way that supervision can be Health Officer on duty. The Chief Health provided for the vehicle and all inmates Officer shall determine if medical staff aro departing the vehicle. If stops occur within to accompany the inmate while being the secure confines of an institution and transferred. If he does decide that medical inmates remain on board the vehicle, the vehicle shall be parked so that the staff need to accompany the inmate, he must institution can provide proper supervision assign this staff. (10) In transferring any death row, before the transfer officer leaves the close management, or disciplinary confinement vehicle. (13) Manpower requirements shall inmate, or any inmate determined by the Chief of Security to be a high-rink inmate, the vary depending upon the mode of transfer, the 603 3 EFTA00188504 CHAPTER 33-603 SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TANSPORTATION distance to be traveled and the typo and leaving the secure perimeter. The restraints number of inmates. Each situation must be shall not be removed until the inmate is thoroughly evaluated by Chief of Security or returned to a secure perimeter unless shift supervisor prior to departure and circumstances require their removal, that is, appropriate personnel assigned. A minimum of federal appearances or medical visits. one armed correctional officer shall be (c) Use of restraint equipment, assigned when there are close custody inmates except for death row inmates, will not be to transfer except when special approval is required at Reception Centers for any received from the Director of Institutions.