PURPOSE OF ORDER:
This order establishes policy and guidelines for the orderly lockdown procedure of Fire Camp Training/East Facility.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to Fire Camp Training/East Facility.
ORDER:
The purpose and scope of a lockdown is defined in the Custody Division Manual section
4-01/030.00, which in part states:
A facility lockdown is a temporary security status that maximizes control of a facility by isolating/limiting inmate movement. Normal operations are suspended and routine activities are halted. A lockdown may affect a specific area or an entire facility. The purpose of a lockdown is to immediately secure inmates and to control the affected area of the facility. The primary concern of a lockdown is the preservation of life/property and the prevention of an escape.
Any Deputy/Officer can request a "lockdown" of the facility, should the need arise. Reasons for requesting a lockdown include, but are not limited to: a major disturbance or riot, escape, a "miss out," power failure, or any unusual occurrence.
When requesting a "lock-down," the requesting Officer will notify the Desk via radio or telephone of the reason(s) for the requested lockdown. The Watch Deputy will:
a. Immediately initiate lockdown procedures.
b. Notify the Watch Sergeant.
c. Account for all civilian personnel and visitors and have them escorted out of the compound.
Facility staff will have all inmates return back inside their proper dorms, on their respective bunks. If a count is needed, they will prepare each dorm for count.
During a lockdown, all inmates at the Training Camp will be sent back to their assigned barracks. If inmates are out on a training hike or PDC work detail, personnel shall immediately conduct a count of their assigned inmates, call in their count to East Main Control, and return to the Fire Training Camp.
MODIFIED LOCKDOWN
A modified lockdown is a temporary security status that requires securing a specific area, or the entire facility, so that inmate movement and facility access are limited. However, normal operations for those areas unaffected may be continued.
During a modified lockdown, all inmates within affected areas shall be secured. No inmates shall be allowed to move within, into, or out of affected areas unless escorted by custody personnel.
Continuation of any inmate instructional, recreational, feeding, working, medical, and/or other activities within affected areas is at the discretion of the watch commander on a per-incident basis
If at a later point, the initial lockdown request is determined to have been unnecessary, this entire procedure shall be considered to have been a drill and be treated as such.