Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
CUSTODY SERVICES DIVISION GENERAL POPULATION NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY |
Unit Order: #07-044/10 |
Effective Date: 11-26-2012 Reviewed Date: 04-19-2024 |
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Subject: Cleaning and Maintenance of Waist Chains |
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Reference: CDM 5-05/130.00; CDM 7-03/010.00 |
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Unit Commander Signature: Date: |
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this unit order is to establish procedures for the cleaning, inspection,
and sterilization of waist chains and restraint devices.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to and/or working at the North County
Correctional Facility (NCCF).
ORDER:
At the start of each shift, the IPA, Building [REDACTED TEXT], and the infirmary shall inventory the number of waist chains and inspect them for any defects. Any defective chains shall be removed and given to the special projects shop for repair.
At the end of each shift, IPA, Building [REDACTED TEXT], and infirmary personnel shall have their respective waist chains cleaned with “Turbo” disinfectant to ensure cleanliness and the prevention of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) or other toxins.
Personnel shall use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when sanitizing waist chains. Using “Turbo” cleaner/disinfectant solution, thoroughly wet the custody chain surface with the sprayer provided, allow the solution to remain on the surface, and allow to air dry.
When a waist chain is used to transport an inmate from the facility, the transporting deputies shall obtain a replacement chain from the destination facility in exchange. In the same manner, when the inmate is transported by bus, personnel shall obtain a replacement chain from Court Services Transportation (CST) deputies. This will ensure an adequate supply of waist chains is maintained for use at NCCF.
Waist chain security inspection forms are maintained in the infirmary, Building [REDACTED TEXT] and IPA, and shall be used to document the number of waist chains on hand at the start of each shift. The disinfection and inspection of the waist chains shall be part of the shift building security check and shall be documented in the security inspection form and in the electronic Uniform Daily Activity Log.