and Control Management

(MA REG. #1264, Dated 7-4-14) Written policy and procedure shall: (1) Ensure that no inmate or group of inmates is given control or authority over other inmates; (2) Provide security and control requirements which include: (a) that no staff member enters a high security cell block without the availability of immediate assistance from another staff member; (b) that trained personnel provide around-the-clock supervision of all inmates; (c) that personal contact and interaction is facilitated between staff and inmates; (d) that all high security and special management inmates are observed by appropriate security staff at least every 30 minutes, but on an irregular schedule; 924.02: continued (e) that more frequent observation is required for those inmates who are violent, mentally disordered, or who demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior; and, (f) suicidal inmates are under continuous observation (meaning one-on-one observation) by correctional officers, medical staff, or other appropriate persons as determined by the Sheriff/facility administrator; and (3) Require that correctional officer posts shall be located in or immediately adjacent to inmate living areas to permit officers to hear and respond promptly to emergency situations.