PURPOSE OF ORDER:
This order establishes policy and procedures for issuance, handling, and disposal of inmate razors.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to the Fire Camp Training Unit.
ORDER:
All razors, either purchased through commissary, or as provided in the inmate indigent kits, include a plastic reusable protective cover. Reusable razors without a cover shall be considered contraband and will be disposed of in the approved contraband disposal containers located at PDC East Facility and the Fire Training Camp. All razors shall have the protective cover in place at all times except during their intended use.
Razors shall be issued to the Fire Camp inmates during laundry exchange, Monday through Friday. Inmates desiring a new razor, shall present their old razor for exchange. The exchanged razor shall be inspected by Fire Camp personnel to insure the razor is intact and has not been altered in any manner. Upon completion of the inspection, a new razor will be issued to the inmate. The Fire Camp inmates shall only possess one razor at any given time. Possession of additional razors by an inmate, shall be considered contraband, and the additional razors shall be collected and disposed of in the approved contraband containers (Refer to Custody Division Manual, section 5-06/010.05 “Allowable Inmate Property, Male Inmates”).
Razors turned in for exchange, shall be disposed of in the approved contraband container at the Fire Training Camp. Used razors shall be considered and treated as contaminated “sharps" and gloves shall be worn by Fire Camp personnel while handling used razors. The disposal of all used razors shall be handled in accordance with Custody Division Manual, section 5-07/020.00 “Contraband Disposal.”