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2022-03 Housing Multiple Arrestees in Station Jail Cells


2022-01 Custody Division Narcan Tracking System
2022-04 Security of Inmates During Transportation

Custody Support Services Bureau                                                                                         Bulletin #2022-03       

 

HOUSING MULTIPLE ARRESTEES IN STATION JAIL CELLS

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this informational bulletin is to encourage the practice of housing multiple arrestees together in station jails, when appropriate and feasible within the governing policies of the Station Jail Manual (SJM).

PROCEDURES

Due to the recentness of their arrests, arrestees held in station jails are often at a higher risk for medical emergencies or self-harm. In order to reduce those risks, station jail personnel are encouraged to house multiple arrestees together in cells when applicable under the housing and classification procedures delineated in SJM sections 6-04/010.00 through 6-04/060.00.

While the practice of housing multiple inmates together is encouraged, this bulletin is in no way intended to supersede the housing and classification policies referenced above. The practice of housing multiple arrestees together shall be done in the safest possible manner, while adhering to applicable policies.

Any questions concerning this bulletin can be directed to the Custody Support Services Bureau, [REDACTED TEXT].