2011 - 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INSIDE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY



PURPOSE OF ORDER

To establish guidelines for all Bureau personnel regarding the use of cellular phones in a correctional facility (station jail, county jail, or court lock-up).

SCOPE OF ORDER

This order applies to all Bureau personnel.

ORDER

Possession of a wireless communication device, including but not limited to cellular telephone, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phones, or wireless internet device, in a secured area is prohibited per Penal Code 4575 (a) PC.

Any person entering a correctional facility shall be prohibited from having any unauthorized items in their possession per Custody Division Manual, Sections 3-01.090.00, Security of Personal Property.

Any deviation from this unit directive shall only be permissible with the prior approval of the respective Assistant Sheriff.