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TASKFORCE FOR REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT PREVENTION (TRAP) UNIT ORDERS

11-01 CELLULAR TELEPHONE RESTRICTION IN CUSTODY FACILITIES


10-03 CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
11-02 TOW COMPANIES

TRAP Page HeaderUnit Order:    11-01

Subject:         CELLULAR TELPHONE RESTRICTION IN CUSTODY FACILITIES

 

Effective Date:

09/01/2011

Last Date Revised:

09/01/2011

Last Date Reviewed:

04/09/2020

Next Review Date:

04/09/2021

 

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of this Unit Order is to adhere to the California Penal Code and ensure jail security.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Possession of a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, voice over internet protocol (VOIP) phone, or wireless Internet device, in a secured area is prohibited.                                        

Per 4575 (a) P.C., any person in a local correctional facility who possesses a wireless communication device, including, but not limited to, a cellular telephone, pager, or wireless Internet device, who is not authorized to possess that item is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). 

A correctional facility is defined as any secured facility, station jail, and court lock-up.  

Any prior approval will come from the Undersheriff. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MARTIN L. RODRIGUEZ, CAPTAIN

PROJECT DIRECTOR