Security

(1) Procedure shall differentiate between the types of searches allowed (cavity, pat, or strip) and identify when these shall occur and by whom such searches may be made. All body cavity searches shall be executed by medical personnel. Youth shall be searched by facility staff of the same sex, except in emergency situations involving an immediate threat to life, limb or property. All searches shall be documented. (2) Protocols around key control shall be established and the operator of the control center shall log, track, and document all keys issued for use, including duplicate keys. All temporarily issued keys shall be logged by ring and a separate log shall be maintained for all permanently issued keys. All day-to-day operations shall be centralized and controlled through the admissions/control center. (3) There shall be one (1) full set of well-identified keys, other than those in use, secured in a place accessible only to facility staff for use in the event of an emergency. (4) There shall be an observable and effective method to open individual cell doors in the event of an emergency and/or failure of electronically operating systems. Emergency systems shall be tested on a monthly basis and these test shall be documented in the facility’s records. (5) Written policy and procedure shall require that all other related security and emergency equipment is inventoried and tested at least quarterly to determine its condition and expiration dates. This shall include regular inspection of smoke detectors and other detection and suppression systems, and monthly visual inspections of ABC type fire extinguishers with documentation of these checks maintained in the facility’s records. (6) All tools and other potentially dangerous supplies and equipment shall be stored in a locked fire-resistant cabinet located outside the secure perimeter of confinement areas. (7) Written policy and procedure shall provide for routine inspection and maintenance of all locks. (8) There shall be a written plan providing for continuing operations in the event of a work stoppage or other job action. Copies of this plan shall be distributed to all supervisory personnel, who are required to familiarize themselves with it. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS CHAPTER 0250-04-08 AND TEMPORARY HOLDING RESOURCES (9) Accused or adjudicated delinquent offenders, status offenders, and non-offenders cannot have contact with adult inmates, including adult inmate trustees. Contact is defined to include any physical or sustained sight and/or sound contact.