PURPOSE OF ORDER:
To establish updated procedures for High Observation Housing (HOH) Unrestrained Out of Cell Time at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF) aligned with the Transitional Housing Model outlined in Unit Order 3-08-050. This order supports the provision of therapeutic, unrestrained out-of-cell time in accordance with Department of Justice Provisions #70 and #80.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to and/or working in any capacity at TTCF. Floor sergeants shall ensure personnel assigned to their modules follow this order and correctly document program time in the eUDAL.
ORDER:
The HOH Pod Housing program will provide treatment to mentally ill patients in a less restrictive setting and environment, which will promote increased activity and pro-social behavior, including enhanced out-of-cell time and reduced use of security restraints. HOH inmates participating in this program shall meet or exceed Department of Justice Substantive Provisions #70 (policies on restraints) and #80 (required minimum of 10 hours each of structured and unstructured programming).
PROCEDURE:
Custody personnel shall adhere to the following HOH Unrestrained pod out-of-cell time program procedures and out-of-cell schedules:
Unrestrained HOH Pod Housing Locations
The occupants will spend more time out of their cell than in their cell. Generally, it is expected that occupants will be required to be in their cells only at night, during shift changes, during CHS structured programming if the inmate declines to participate, and if necessary, during unusual circumstances or for safety reasons, with the approval of the Floor Sergeant or Watch Commander. The approvals for the exceptions shall be logged in to the e-UDAL with the name of the Sergeant or Watch Commander who approved the safety exception.
HOH Unrestrained Housing out-of-cell time, group therapy, pill call, inmate meals, and programming shall generally be unrestrained.
HOH Unrestrained Out of Cell Times and Locations
The following out-of-cell timelines shall be utilized by the floor staff and logged in the e-UDAL during the week (Monday-Friday) by the SMY Deputy, and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) by the booth officer.
Weekdays (Logged in e-UDAL by SMY Deputy)
All inmates housed in HOH Unrestrained pods will be allowed to program out of their cells inside their respective pods or the outdoor recreation area:
Weekends (Logged in e-UDAL by Booth Officer)
All inmates housed in HOH Unrestrained pods will be allowed to program out of their cells inside their assigned pod. Due to reduced custody staffing on weekends, the following modifications shall be utilized to ensure the safety of inmates and security of the facility:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Clothed inmates and Gown inmates in approved Unrestrained HOH Gown pods participating in unrestrained out-of-cell time may be programmed in their pod dayroom or in the outdoor recreation yard.
Note: Clothed and Gown inmates may not program together.
Recording HOH Unrestrained Out-of-Cell Time
For further information regarding the use of the e-UDAL, custody personnel shall refer to the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Title 15 e-UDAL Manual” and CDM, section 4-11/025.00, “Electronic Uniform Daily Activity Log.”