Well-known individuals or incidents that have had high media coverage may require additional personnel for security and/or custody movement. For example, politicians, sports figures, film and TV personalities, police officers, religious leaders, doctors, etc. have a potential for large followings. If the individual is in custody, it creates additional security concerns, not only for the inmate, but for the personnel working in the lockup. When such individuals come to the attention of lockup personnel, the Branch Supervisor shall be notified and may provide for additional security.
Gang members and high risk defendants have become a daily occurrence in court. Sheriff’s personnel must be alert for any type of retaliation, intimidation of witnesses, or an attempt to influence or threaten the court. Inmates who have done previous prison or jail time feel the weakest link in the prisoner security and control is when they are in court. All personnel shall be professional and alert to the potential for violence and escape by these individuals.