Control of Keys

Written policy and procedure shall govern the control and use of keys and shall include, but not be limited to requirements that: County correctional facility keys shall be inventoried and stored in areas that are not accessible to inmates; (2) A physical count and inspection of all keys subject to being issued, except for those issued on a 24 hour basis, shall be conducted daily; (3) Lost or damaged keys shall be reported immediately; (4) The issuance of keys shall be noted by the exchange of a chit or by a written or electronic record; and (5) Keys which are issued on a 24 hour basis shall be approved in writing by the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee.