PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures when transferring mental health High Observation Housing (HOH)/front bench inmates to another location within the facility or housing.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to and/or working in any capacity at IRC.
ORDER:
IRC personnel shall adhere to the following procedures when escorting an inmate from any work location “front bench” or an HOH inmate from a holding cell.
Due to the unpredictable behavior of HOH inmates, there SHALL be no less than 2 custody personnel escorting them at all times. Of the two escorting custody personnel, (one) shall hold per the minimum rank of deputy sheriff generalist. If the staffing at the work location does not allow for the described escort of an inmate, personnel shall either delay the escort until proper escort can be conducted, or receive approval from the floor sergeant to conduct a modified escort.
For additional information about escorting HOH and uncooperative inmates, please refer to, Custody Division Manual (CDM) section 7-02/020.00, “Handling Insubordinate, Recalcitrant, Hostile, or Aggressive Inmates.”