The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 is a Federal law established to prevent, detect, respond, and monitor incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement settings. PREA applies to all federal, state, and local prisons, jails, police lock-ups, private facilities, and community settings such as residential facilities.
Station jail personnel shall refer to all PREA related policies and procedures in Custody Division Manual sections 3-04/025.00 through 3-04/25.55.