EFTA00055106¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK GENERAL POST ORDERS SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
less than two(2) members. Where an alleged violation of institution rules or regulations warrants consideration for other than a minor sanction, the charge may be referred to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer for hearing and disposition.¶
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DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICER (DHO): The DHO shall conduct hearings and make findings, and may impose appropriate sanctions on incidents of inmate misconduct referred to him/her for disposition.
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OFFICER RESPONSIBILITY: All Correctional Officers should make a concentrated effort to ensure that incident reports contain the precise details of action(s) being reported. All facts about the incident which are known by the officer should be recorded. If there is anything unusual about the inmate’s behavior, this should be noted. Completed incident reports should be forwarded to the Lieutenants’ Office as soon as practical for disposition. Further information can be found in Program Statement 5270.07
ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES:¶
Administrative Remedies are formal complaints submitted by inmates concerning problems they were unable to resolve through normal channels. The inmate is to request the Remedy Form (BP-8, BP-9, and BP-10) from the Unit Team. It is normally returned to the Unit Team for processing, although the inmate may mail directly to the Region or Central offices for sensitive matters.¶
ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS:¶
All staff members must be familiar with the Inmate Discipline Program Statement. The rules and regulations must be adhered to, with firm but fair tactics used. You may at times be able to correct an inmate without writing an incident report. However, if the inmate’s violation of the institution’s rules and regulations is of a serious nature, an incident report must be written.¶
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EFTA00055107¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
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Detail Pouches: Each employee in charge of a detail assumes responsibility for the custody, control and conduct of all inmates assigned to his/her detail. Both Unit Officers and those staff members having details will pick up their detail pouches prior to reporting to their assignment, and are responsible for turning them in at the end of the working day.
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Body Alarm: Unit Officers assigned to posts with body alarms are required to carry the body alarm on their person on every shift. If an individual is relieved from a post that is assigned a body alarm, the relieving officer will be given the body alarm to carry. Normally, body alarms will not be removed or carried from the post to which assigned but should it become necessary, the Control Center MUST be contacted and the staff member given authorization to move with the body alarm. The purpose of this is to allow the unit Officer to be in constant communication with the Control Center. A check of all issued units for proper functioning will be made at the beginning of every shift. Further instructions in the utilization of these transmitters will be explained in the Chapter entitled Emergency Procedures.
KEY CHITS:¶
Metal key chits are used as receipts for obtaining most equipment that you will be using. Replacement chits are available through the Security Officer. Key chits will not be left in the Control Center at the end of the work day, or upon return of the equipment. Paper tags/Paper chits utilized as key chits are not authorized. Use of any item other that a metal key chit will be subject to the approval of the OPS LT. Temporary Chits can be obtained from the Lieutenants’ Office¶
SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:¶
Conduct daily security inspections of your entire area, paying particular attention to any defective locks or the tampering of locks, windows, doors, etc., and report the findings to the Operations Lieutenant in a timely manner. Daily security inspections of your entire area are required and are vital to the security of the institution. Minor repairs will require a work order to the department concerned through the Captain’s Office. Defective locks will be brought to the attention of the Operations Lieutenant immediately. Security inspections shall be supplemented with periodic searches by regular search teams. The searches will be initiated by the Operations Lieutenant, under the direction of the Captain. As a Unit Officer, you are responsible for the accountability of your details, authorized lay-ins, and unassigned¶
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Sensitive But Unclassified¶
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EFTA00055108¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES¶
EMERGENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: Each officer is required to review the fifteen basic emergency plans which are located in the Command Center. Each staff member is required to sign indicating they have reviewed the contingency plans for the year. During emergency situations, officers assigned to a specific area are responsible for the accountability of all inmates and staff in their areas unless otherwise directed.¶
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS: The Control Center serves as the central receiving area for emergency warnings. The Control Center Officer will immediately notify the correctional supervisor and other authorized officials in order to summon help to the designated areas.¶
*Any person held hostage shall be considered under duress, and any orders issued by such person, regardless of rank, and including the Warden, shall be disregarded.¶
TELEPHONE “222”: This number is a system for reporting emergencies at the institution. Whenever possible, remain on the line to relay necessary information to the Control Center. If a situation occurs that makes it impractical to remain on the line, be sure the telephone is ringing the Control Center before leaving the immediate area. This number also rings into the Correctional Supervisor’s Office. The “222” telephone system will be tested weekly.¶
BODY ALARMS:¶
“Body Alarms” should be considered only as an auxiliary to the emergency alarm system telephone number 222, and do not supersede the dial alarm if a telephone is convenient or appropriate to use. Only the “general area,” e.g., specific unit, can be determined by the Control Center when this alarm is used. Officers will not tamper with or attempt to repair the transmitter units. The body alarm tests will be conducted in the following manner. The Control Center Officer will contact the staff member with the body alarm advising them that a body alarm test is being conducted. The Control Room Officer will verify the body alarm number and direct the staff member to activate the body alarm by depressing the red button located at the top of the unit. Once the test has been successful the Control Room Officer will advise the staff member that the test was a good test, and advise them to clear the alarm and conduct a radio test. After performing this procedure the unit is now ready to receive radio transmissions and send an alarm to summon staff assistance if needed.¶
WATCH CALLS:¶
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Sensitive But Unclassified¶
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EFTA00055109¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
STORAGE AND SUPERVISION OF CLASS “AA” TOOLS:¶
Class “AA” Tools must be removed from the institution at the end of each work day, stored in a combination locked safe in a Class “A” Tool Room, stored in the armory, or turned into the control center. Class “A” Tools must be stored in a metal cage or a class #1 concrete walled room physically separated from Class “B” Tools behind two (2) locked doors. When the Class “A” Tool Room is inside the Class “B” Tool Room, the lock on the Class “B” Tool Room serves as one (1) of the two (2) required locks for the Class “A” Tool Room. Supervision of Class “AA” Tools will be under constant visual supervision.¶
STORAGE AND SUPERVISION OF CLASS “A” TOOLS:¶
Class A tools will be kept on a shadow board in a locked room or cabinet. This storage area will be separate and secure from the Class B tools storage area. Only employees are authorized to issue and draw Class A tools from the Tool Room or places of storage. Class A tools will be under the supervision of an employee at all times. Inmates are not permitted to carry them about the institution without an employee escort nor use them without supervision. A complete inventory of Class A tools will be made at the beginning of the workday, before the detail is released for dinner and at the end of the workday. When a Class A tool is lost or misplaced, the Chief Correctional Supervisor will be notified immediately. All inmates who may have had access to the tool will be held at the work location until a thorough search has been made.¶
STORAGE AND SUPERVISION OF CLASS “B” TOOLS:¶
All tools not in the Class A or Class AA categories will be considered to be Class B tools. All Class B tools are under the supervision of the employees and must be accounted for at the end of the work day. These tools must be issued to inmates, in the presence of their supervisor. All Class B tools must be gathered from the work area and moved to the storage area at the end of the work day. When a Class B tools is lost or misplaced, a search for it will be initiated and a written report will be made to the Chief Correctional Supervisor and the department head covering the details of the loss at the end of the day.¶
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EFTA00055110¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
KEY AND LOCK CONTROL¶
POLICY: It is the policy of the Bureau of Prisons to maintain proper control of keys and locks at all times. The purpose of this is to establish procedures for control and inventory of institution keys and locks. Further detailed information can be obtained by referring to BOP Program Statements.¶
All keys authorized for daily use will be stored on the Control Center key board when not in use. Sets of keys are identified by letter and number with the number of keys in that set indicated. Two listings of key locations identifying active and emergency keys can be found in the Control Center and in the office of the Security Officer.¶
RESTRICTED AND EMERGENCY KEYS:¶
Restricted keys have blue/black tags on the keyboard in the Control Center. The Watch Supervisor will be notified when it becomes necessary to draw keys for a department or post other than his/her assigned are, or to a restricted area, such as the commissary, storeroom, etc. The officer will prepare a Restricted Key Form indicating the purpose for entering such area. Emergency keys or red-lined keys will be issued only at the direction of the Warden, Chief of Correctional Services, Associate Warden, Watch Supervisor or the Institution Duty Officer. Acting positions may delegate the drawing of keys for a specific time period via memo through the Captain.¶
HANDLING OF KEYS:¶
Keys will be carried on a ring which is securely fastened to a chain affixed to the belt of the officer. Discussion of key numbers and reference to their use will be avoided in the presence of inmates. Keys should never be carelessly thrown around, dropped, or left unattended, etc. Always personally hand the keys to your relief so they remain in the personal possession of the officer at all times. Each officer has the responsibility to count the number of keys on each set to ensure that all keys are present. Inmates will never be permitted to handle keys designated for employee use at any time, or under any circumstances. Should an employee take keys home, the keys must be brought back to the institution immediately.¶
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Sensitive But Unclassified¶
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EFTA00055111¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
CALL-OUTS:¶
Sufficient copies of the master call-out sheet for distribution to all units will be copied and forwarded to the Control Center Officer so that the Morning Watch Control Center Officer can place one in each detail pouch. Extra copies of the call-outs will be placed at the detail pouch cabinet. Unit officers will post the call-out in the housing units.¶
The employee who places an inmate on call-out must ensure the requested inmate arrives at the specified time. If the inmate does not arrive as scheduled, the requesting staff member shall contact the staff member responsible for the inmate’s accountability. If the inmate(s) is/are found to be in an area other than the assigned callout area, it is the responsibility of the staff member(s) or department that has placed the inmate(s) on call-out to prepare an incident report for the inmate’s failure to report to call-out. If efforts to locate the inmate fail, the inmate shall be immediately reported to the shift lieutenant as missing and appropriate action initiated to locate the inmate.¶
CELL ASSIGNMENT - SEXUAL OFFENDER/PROTECTIVE CUSTODY¶
Cell assignments will be determined in an methodical manner. This involves the SHU Lieutenant and OIC, Psychology staff, Unit Team as well as Investigative staff, in determining suitability of cellmates for inmates in protective custody and/or sexual offenders. Most inmates do not like to be housed with sexual offenders or protective custody inmates. Housing the wrong inmates with sexual offenders or protective custody inmates, can lead to serious assaults and/or homicide. Inmates cannot be allowed to choose their roommates, but it is understood that some inmates may be better housed with inmates of like backgrounds/affiliations, than arbitrarily housing the inmates without considering all variables. As noted earlier, protective custody and sexual offenders will be screened thoroughly. If there are no single cells available, this review will be crucial in minimizing the potential for assault.¶
HIGH RISK LIST¶
During the weekly SHU meeting, the Warden will be provided a list of those inmates who are considered high risk from a psychological and management stand point. The Captain and Chief Psychologist should be responsible for generating this list. This list will be provided to the Lieutenants’ office and the Duty Officers so they are informed should a high risk inmate act out and be in need of medical or psychological attention.¶
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EFTA00055112¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK GENERAL POST ORDERS SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
Inmate’s current mood, affect, and behavior¶
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Is the inmate emotionally upset, angry, and easily agitated?
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Are the inmate’s thoughts clear and goal directed (vs. delusional or psychotic in nature)?
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Is the inmate depressed, has there been a recent loss?
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Has hopelessness persisted even after the depression has lifted?
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Has the inmate given away property, revised a will, or requested a phone call to say his goodbyes?
Medical Condition(s)/Chronic Pain¶
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Does the inmate have a chronic life threatening medical illness?
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Has the inmate’s overall health diminished recently?
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Is the inmate experiencing pain or other negative symptoms?
Relationship Difficulties¶
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Has the inmate received a Dear John letter?
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Have communications and or visits decreased?
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Has there been a change in the relationship?
Situational Factors¶
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Legal issues - pending indictment; loss of appeal to reduce sentence.
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Difficulties with staff or other inmates.
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Gambling debts, drugs.
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Ending of a close relationship with another inmate.
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Possible victim of a sexual assault.
REPORTING AND DOCUMENTING INMATE BEHAVIOR¶
Report Your Concerns: Any inmate behavior(s) that is questionable and may reflect a change in mental health status should be reported to the Shift Lieutenant immediately.¶
During non-working hours: Inform the Shift Lieutenant of any questionable inmate behavior. He/she will determine if the on-call psychologist needs to be contacted.¶
Segregation Log Book: Any changes in inmate behaviors should be noted in the TRUSCOPE program. A detailed note regarding the observed behavior is advisable. Documenting in the TRUSCOPE program serves two purposes. First, the entry serves as a means of communication for other staff members. Second, it provides an accurate account of activity during your shift. Documentation should be neat, legible, and professional.¶
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Sensitive But Unclassified¶
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EFTA00055113¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
Responding¶
Not all allegations of sexually abusive behavior will require full activation of the Response Protocol. In some cases, the Program Coordinator will determine that there is not sufficient reason to proceed (e.g., the alleged victim credibly recanted; the alleged perpetrator was not in the institution on the date of the allegation, the inmates involved independently report a non-coercive sexual encounter, etc.) and the Response Protocol may be terminated.¶
In cases where more information is needed, or in cases where there is a credible and serious allegation or instance of sexually abusive behavior, the full Response Protocol will be implemented. Once the Program Coordinator determines that the intervention should continue, a sensitive and coordinated response is necessary. Services will be provided in an environment that meets both security and therapeutic needs. The full Response Protocol, monitored by the Program Coordinator, involves the following components:¶
Protection¶
All appropriate staff will consult and determine the actions to be taken to prevent further sexually abusive behavior both to the alleged victim (e.g. change in work assignments, change in housing assignment, closer supervision, protective custody, transfer, etc.) and/or by the alleged perpetrator (e.g., remove from compound, change housing assignment, etc.).¶
The Captain will ensure that a STG category of “V SA UNV” is entered into SENTRY, and in instances where an inmate perpetrator is alleged, will enter the STG category of “P SA UNV” for that inmate (See Section 13.b. for further details).¶
PSYCHOLOGICAL:¶
Psychology staff are responsible for crisis intervention, assessment of treatment needs, documentation of the evaluation results, treatment, psychiatric referral, and/or other treatment options related to the alleged victim. In addition, Psychology staff provide guidance to Unit Management and Community Corrections staff regarding an inmate’s post-release mental health needs. Inmate perpetrators (or alleged perpetrators) of sexually abusive behaviors will be referred by the Operations Lieutenant to Psychology Services. Inmates considered high-risk for sexual re-offending may be referred to specialty treatment and/or management programs, individual or group counseling, or may be managed through standard correctional techniques.¶
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Sensitive But Unclassified¶
Page 25 of 29¶
EFTA00055114¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
Staff Perpetrator on Inmate Victim:¶
In the event that a staff member is alleged to have perpetrated sexually abusive behavior against an inmate, the Warden will be notified immediately. The Warden will notify the Regional Director and the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA), who will in turn notify the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and when appropriate, will notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).¶
Inmate Perpetrator on Staff Victim:¶
In the event that an inmate is alleged to have perpetrated sexually abusive behavior against a staff member, the SIA/SIS will be contacted immediately with follow-up notification to the Warden.¶
Crime Scene Preservation:¶
The staff first responder will preserve the crime scene. SIS staff will be responsible for collecting information/evidence. The investigation, in coordination with the agency to which the case may be referred, will follow the guidance given in the Special Investigative Supervisor’s Manual that outlines gathering and processing procedures.¶
Physical Evidence Collection:¶
When there is a report of a recent Rape or Sexual Assault with an Object, or there is a strong suspicion that a recent, serious assault may have been sexual in nature, a thorough physical examination of the alleged victim – to include a “rape kit” will be completed immediately. Physical evidence collection may also include an examination of, and collection of physical evidence from the suspected perpetrator(s).¶
After Action Reviews of Violent Sexual Assaults:¶
Following any incident of Rape or Sexual Assault with an Object, the Warden, Program Coordinator, Chief of Correctional Services, Health Services Administrator, and Chief Psychologist will meet and review the incident. This review is to assess the reasonableness of the actions of staff following the incident, to ensure the security and treatment needs of the inmate victim have been addressed adequately and the management and investigation of the inmate or staff perpetrator is progressing appropriately. Within two working days after the initial reporting of the Rape or Sexual Assault with an Object, a written report highlighting the relevant facts should be produced and the Warden or designee will personally attest by his or her signature that the review has taken place and that the steps taken by staff were either appropriate or inappropriate. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the Regional Director.¶
EFTA00055115¶
METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER¶
NEW YORK, NEW YORK¶
GENERAL POST ORDERS¶
SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT¶
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST¶
Post Orders, the TRUSCOPE program and log books are confidential documents and should never be left unattended or in an area accessible to inmates. Post Orders must be secured at all times when not in use by staff.¶
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the employer of the fact they have not been able or afforded the opportunity to read such orders. The employer will then advise the employee of the general requirements of the post, and answer any questions.¶
Employees assuming posts under these circumstances still have the responsibility of exercising sound correctional judgment based upon their training and experience and will make reasonable efforts before assuming your post.¶
After reading the post orders, the employee must sign and date the Post Order Review Sheet which is located in Section 5 of this document. These post orders are not intended to describe in detail all the officers’ responsibilities. Good judgment and common sense are expected in all situations not covered in these post orders.¶
NOTE: IT IS POLICY OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS THAT IF AN INMATE(S) SHOULD APPROACH YOU OR YOUR POST WITH A STAFF MEMBER HOSTAGE, YOUR FIRST CONSIDERATION IS THE SECURITY OF THE INSTITUTION AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INMATES BE PERMITTED TO ESCAPE. ANY EMPLOYEE TAKEN HOSTAGE REGARDLESS OF RANK, HAS NO AUTHORITY.¶
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