EFTA00055127 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS HOUSING UNITS THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST THESE POSTS ARE OLEORESIN CAPSICUM(OC) CARRY POSTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE 5-SOUTH CADRE INMATES POST:
EQUIPMENT:UNIT 2(BA):BODY ALARM #601 KEYS C1 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 3(CA):BODY ALARM #602 KEYS C2 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 5N(EN):BODY ALARM #603 KEYS C5 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 5S(ES):BODY ALARM #604 KEYS C8 W/7,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 7N(GN):BODY ALARM #605 KEYS C11W/9,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 7S(GS):BODY ALARM #606 KEYS C14W/9,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 9N(IN):BODY ALARM #607 KEYS C17W/10,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 11N(KN):BODY ALARM #619 KEYS C20W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 11S(KS):BODY ALARM #616 KEYS C23W/6
All equipment and key rings will be logged into TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring numbers. HOURS OF DUTY:
12:00A.M.-8:00A.M.(M/W SHIFT)
7:45A.M.-4:15P.M.(D/W SHIFT)(Weekdays)
8:00A.M.-4:00P.M.Weekends and Holidays
4:00P.M.-12:00A.M.(E/W SHIFT)
LUNCH RELIEF: See Current Lunch relief Schedule NORMAL ROUTINE: All correctional officers will report to the institution in a timely manner. You are required to utilize the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured perimeter of the institution. **Remember inmates do not have authority over other inmates. Staff are responsible for supervising inmates at all times*** ## MORNING WATCH ## 12:00 A.M. Report directly to the Unit wearing the prescribed uniform and relieve the Evening Watch Officer. After you relieve the Evening Watch Officer and receive all pertinent information, as the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are required to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted for into TRUSCOPE and sign the location inventory. Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal chain. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 1 of 15 EFTA00055128 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS HOUSING UNITS THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST THESE POSTS ARE OLEORESIN CAPSICUM(OC) CARRY POSTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE 5-SOUTH CADRE INMATES POST:
EQUIPMENT:UNIT 2(BA):BODY ALARM #601 KEYS C1 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 3(CA):BODY ALARM #602 KEYS C2 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 5N(EN):BODY ALARM #603 KEYS C5 W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 5S(ES):BODY ALARM #604 KEYS C8 W/7,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 7N(GN):BODY ALARM #605 KEYS C11W/9,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 7S(GS):BODY ALARM #606 KEYS C14W/9,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 9N(IN):BODY ALARM #607 KEYS C17W/10,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 11N(KN):BODY ALARM #619 KEYS C20W/8,MK-4 OC DISPENSERUNIT 11S(KS):BODY ALARM #616 KEYS C23W/6
All equipment and key rings will be logged into TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring numbers. HOURS OF DUTY: LUNCH RELIEF: See Current Lunch relief Schedule NORMAL ROUTINE: All correctional officers will report to the institution in a timely manner. You are required to utilize the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured perimeter of the institution. **Remember inmates do not have authority over other inmates. Staff are responsible for supervising inmates at all times*** ## MORNING WATCH ## 12:00 A.M. Report directly to the Unit wearing the prescribed uniform and relieve the Evening Watch Officer. After you relieve the Evening Watch Officer and receive all pertinent information, as the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are required to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted for into TRUSCOPE and sign the location inventory. Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal chain. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 1 of 15 EFTA00055129 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal chain. Contact the Control Center on #333 and test your Radio/Body Alarm. Begin making watch calls at this time. Watch calls will be made every 30 minutes from the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Unit officers must maintain a log of pertinent information regarding inmate activity, detailing time, persons involved (if pertinent) and the event. These entries must be entered into TRUSCOPE program. Report for duty by telephone with the Operations Lieutenant and receive any additional information. Begin making 30 minute rounds ensuring you document the findings into TRUSCOPE. Staff will observed all inmates in continued lock down status once in the first 30 minute period of the hour ex: (12:00 -12:30AM) followed by another round in the second 30 minute period of the same hour (12:30-1:00 AM). This will ensure an inmate is observed at least twice per hour. These rounds are to be conducted on an irregular schedule and no more than 40 minutes apart. All observations must be documented. It should be clearly understood that none of these activities are to take place until the Evening Watch officer is relieved. It should be noted that it is understood that not all of the above will be accomplished by or before the count. OFFICIAL COUNT TIME: The SHU#2 Officer, will assist with backing the count. All counts will be completed by two staff members. One staff member will count the inmates in the assigned cells and the other staff member will observe the unit for any unauthorized movement from the range grill. When you count the inmates you will count living breathing flesh. Ensure that all cell doors are locked prior to conducting your count. Call your count into the C&A Officer at extension "6468". Always ensure the correct time, date, and Officers printed name and signature conducting the count are noted on the count slip. All count slips will be written in blue or black ink and should be clear and legible. Count slips which appear to be altered will not be accepted. Internal Security Officer will pick up the count slips and take them to the Control Center. Once the Control Center announces a clear institutional count, record this information into TRUSCOPE. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 2 of 18 EFTA00055130 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST BED BOOK COUNTS: The Bed Books will be utilized for emergency counts, bad institutional counts and random Bed Book counts requested by the Shift Lieutenant. When a unit has two consecutive bad counts, a bed book count must be conducted. In conjunction with the Bed Book the unit roster will be used to conduct these counts. Upon receiving a new inmate on the unit, the unit officer will receive two 3 x 5 cards, one to be utilized for the bed book, and the other to use for inmate movement. The bed book card is not to be removed from the bed book Throughout your shift, you must Audit the location board, bed book, and all inmate files including the Special Housing Record (BP-292), Administrative Detention Orders, 30 day psychology reports and twenty one day cell rotations. It is the responsibility of the SHU #1 to ensure all information contained on the SHU Report is accurate and up-to-date for each inmate. The SHU Report will list the reason the inmate is housed in SHU. Ensure all doors, traps and grills in the Special Housing Unit are locked and secured. If it has a lock, it should be locked. You must ensure a comprehensive fire and security inspection of the unit is conducted. Ensure all equipment is accounted for, operational and logged into TRUSCOPE program and the fire and security form is completed. ## ANY DISCREPANSIES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE LIEUTENANT’S OFFICE. Begin making watch calls to the Control Center by calling extension 333 or via radio every half hour. These calls are mandatory and are designed for your safety as well as the security of the institution. It is your responsibility to supervise the overall operation of the Special Housing Unit. A body alarm test should be conducted at this time. Remember body alarms are assigned to a specific post, not a person. The Control Center must be notified before moving with the body alarm to another location. The Morning Watch SHU #1 will run an SENTRY Inmate Discipline Daily Log (PD 14) for any changes to an inmate’s status in the Special Housing Unit. Any changes will be annotated in the SHU Report, and also in the SHU Program. The SHU #1 must go through the Special Housing Unit program making sure all inmate data is correct, also ensuring inmate’s disposition status is correct. Ensure unit team information, and any other pertinent information appears on the SHU Report. The SHU #1 Officer will provide a copy of the SHU Report daily to the SHU Lieutenant. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 3 of 18 EFTA00055131 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST The SHU #1 Officer is responsible for notifying the Control Center of inmates being admitted or released from the Special Housing Unit. At no time will you be in possession of the cell door key without the presence of another staff member. The SHU #1 Officer will initiate a file on all inmates being admitted to the Special Housing Unit. 1:00 AM Begin conducting searches/shakedowns of all common areas of the unit which. Particular attention must be paid to plumbing facilities chases, vents, tables, chairs, activities rooms, utility closets, laundry room, and the rest of the common area inside the unit. After completing at least five shake downs in your unit, document the correct information into TRUSCOPE. Discoveries of hard contraband will be reported to the Operations Lieutenant and documented into TRUSCOPE. All items of contraband are to be disposed of according to policy. Continue patrolling the unit observing and listening for abnormal activity and noises. Check the unit bed book, charts and BP-292, Special Housing Unit Record to ensure that all are up to date. Check the callout and transfer sheet for information affecting the inmates under your care and direction. Sundays: Remove the prior week's BP-292's, ensure they are completely filled out and place them in the corresponding inmates file located in the officers station. A new BP-292 will be generated on each inmate and placed in the BP-292(52) binder. ## 1:30 A.M. Continue to document and update all activities and paperwork assigned to this post. The weekly recap of the entrance log will also be conducted on Sunday. The recap form and signature sheets will be forwarded to the Special Housing Lieutenant who will forward them to the Captain. The SHU #1 will generate the new sign in sheets for the week and placed them in the sign-in log book. ## 2:00 A.M. The Morning Watch SHU #1 is responsible for forwarding all official and general correspondence generated within the unit to the institutional mail room. When screening the mail, attempt to identify escape plots, drug use and any other suspicious information. The SHU #1 will review all Inmate Request to Staff and other correspondence addressed to staff members within the institution. The Inmate Request to Staff and institution correspondence will be routed to appropriate department. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 4 of 18 EFTA00055132 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST Anything out of the ordinary will be reported to the Shift Lieutenant immediately. Outgoing mail from inmates on mail monitoring status will be separated and identified as SIS mail and left open. After processing is complete, all mail will be sealed and placed in the mail bag for pick up. The Internal Security Officer will pick mail up at approximately 5:00 A.M. ## 3:00 A.M. The official count will be announced at this time. Staff will perform a double staff count, observing human flesh and movement before counting any inmate. Call in the count to the C&A Officer at extension "6468" ## 5:00 A.M. The official count will be announced at this time. You are to follow the same procedures used at the 3:00 a.m. count. Remember Staff will perform a double staff count, observing human flesh and movement before counting any inmate. ## 6:00 A.M. Ensure that all inmates on the court list are ready for pick up by the Internal Security. The SHU #3 and Recreation Officers will report to the unit at this time and assist with the court movement. All SHU inmates will be escorted to R&D for court at a ratio of two staff members per every inmate unless otherwise instructed by the Operations Lieutenant. Contact the C&A Officer to receive clearance for the escort of the inmate(s). Ex: If you are escorting two inmates to R&D there should be four escorting staff members ## Breakfast Feeding The SHU #2 will ensure the food carts are properly searched prior to bringing them into the unit. The SHU #1 will ensure the SHU Officers (including the Recreation Officers); will count all food trays, lids, and utensils prior to and after the meal. The SHU #2 will prepare the breakfast meal, and began feeding with the assistance of the Recreation Officers. Ensure that all wickets are secured; only one (1) wicket will be opened at a time for the feeding of the meal. Report problems with the meal to the Shift Lieutenant and Food Service staff and ensure corrective measures are taken before serving commences. The lights in the inmate’s cells will be turned on while the breakfast feeding is in progress. December 7. 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 5 of 18 EFTA00055133 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST All Food trays must be accounted for; no food trays will be left in an inmate’s cell after pickup. If an inmate refuses to give you the tray back notify the SHU Lieutenant or the Operations Lieutenant. Inmate orderlies will not be utilized to collect food trays. Prepare the cells and unit for daily inspection. No later than 8:00 am each morning all inmates will have their cells cleaned, beds made, and will be dressed in their jumpsuits. All SHU officers will assist with conducting daily inspections of the unit. Any inmate who desires recreation will have their cells in a high state of sanitation. Recreation begins by the Recreation Officers Monday through Friday. INMATES DEPARTING FOR RECREATION WILL NOT LEAVE THEIR CELLS UNTIDY. Ensure that all pertinent paperwork is properly filled out, (Daily Security Inspection Sheet, Equipment Inventory, BP-292, etc. Inmate Work Call: All inmates assigned to work details will report to their work detail assignments. Pass all keys and equipment to your relief. Once properly relieved, your tour of duty ends and you are to proceed directly out of the institution. **DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POST UNTIL THE PROPER RELIEF HAS BEEN PROVIDED** Officers assigned to this post will not vacate the post unless properly relieved or instructed to do so by the Operations or Activities Lieutenants. These post orders are not intended to describe in detail all the officer’s responsibilities. Good judgment and common sense are expected in all situations not covered in these post orders. 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. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 6 of 18 EFTA00055134 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST ## THIS IS AN OLEORESIN CAPSIUM (OC) CARRY POST POST: SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT OFFICER #1 EQUIPMENT: Key Rings E-37, E-38, C-8, C-9, Radio/BA, Metal Detector, MK-4 OC Dispenser All equipment assigned to this post and will be accountable on the shift to shift inventory form. All 24 hour equipment and key rings will be logged into TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring numbers. SHIFT: DAY WATCH HOURS OF DUTY: 7:45 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. LUNCH RELIEF: See Current Lunch relief Schedule ## NORMAL ROUTINE: All Correctional Officers will report to the institution according to their assigned work schedule. You are required to utilize the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured perimeter of the institution SECURITY PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE BELOW LISTED SHU DOORS: ## Door 27 and Inner Door: Both doors must always remain secured when not being used. They are to be opened as needed for traffic and secured immediately. These doors are to be considered a sallyport only; one door will be open at a time unless there is an emergency. ## CONTROLLED MOVES: A Lieutenant will call a controlled move to halt all general population movement. The controlled move is conducted to guarantee that the inmate is closely monitored and kept separate from other inmates. ## 7:45 A.M. Report directly to the Special Housing Unit wearing the prescribed uniform and relieve the Morning Watch Officer. After you have relieved the Morning Watch Officer, as the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are required to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted for into TRUSCOPE and sign the location inventory. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 7 of 18 EFTA00055135 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal chain. Contact the Control Center and test your Radio/Body Alarm. Unit officers must maintain a log of pertinent information regarding inmate activity, detailing time, persons involved (if pertinent) and the event. These entries must be entered into TRUSCOPE program. Report for duty by telephone with the Operations Lieutenant and receive any additional information. Prepare inmates for Daily Callouts. Begin making 30 minute rounds ensuring you document the findings in the TRUSCOPE program. Staff will observed all inmates in continued lock down status once in the first 30 minute period of the hour ex: (12:00 - 12:30AM) followed by another round in the second 30 minute period of the same hour (12:30-1:00 AM). This will ensure an inmate is observed at least twice per hour. These rounds are to be conducted on an irregular schedule and no more than 40 minutes apart. All observations must be documented. It should be clearly understood that none of these activities are to take place until the Morning Watch officer is relieved. It should be noted that it is understood that not all of the above will be accomplished by or before the count. Prepare the Release paperwork for inmates returning to general population. Once the SHU Releases are signed off on began to release the inmates to the assigned unit. Forward the inmates Bed Book Card and I.D. Card to the respective unit. The SHU #1 Officer is responsible for notifying the Control Center of inmates being admitted or released from the Special Housing Unit. The Special Housing Report will be updated to reflect the releases. It is the responsibility of the SHU #1 to ensure all information contained on the SHU Report is accurate and up-to-date for each inmate. An informal census count of the unit should be conducted. Although this count is not called into the C&A Officer, the number of inmates present in the unit should always directly correspond to the total documented in TRUSCOPE. Any discrepancies should be brought to the immediate attention of the SHU Lieutenant. Attorney visits will begin at this time. It is the SHU #1's responsibility to ensure all inmates are checked for CIMS concerns prior to any escort off of the unit. The SHU #1 will check the Unit SEPARATIONS roster to ascertain if the inmate's name appears on the roster. December 7. 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 8 of 18 EFTA00055136 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST Conduct a comprehensive inspection of the unit. Any discrepancies found will be noted on the Fire and Security Inspection Form. Serious breaches of security will be immediately reported to the SHU Lieutenant and Operations Lieutenant. This security inspection of the unit is primarily designed to detect contraband, prevent escapes, and ensure sanitary standards and to eliminate fire and safety hazards. Begin 21 day cell rotations at this time and showers at this time. After 21 day rotations must be done when due if inmate refuses an order. Must be written, and the SHU lien* Begin 21 day cell rotations at this time and showers at this Note: 21 day rotations must be done when due if inmate refuses an incident report must be written, and the SHU lieutenant must be noticed. Use the Population Monitoring Census/Roster (PP30). noticed. Use the Population Monitoring census, Conduct the A.M. census count. Log your results of the count into TRUSCOPE program and notify the Operations Lieutenant of any unauthorized inmates in your area. As time permits throughout the shift, you are to conduct searches of inmate cells. Results will be recorded into TRUSCOPE. Discoveries of hard contraband will be reported to the Operations Lieutenant and documented into TRUSCOPE. After completing at least five shake downs in your unit, reflect the correct information into TRUSCOPE. 10:00 A.M. (Weekends, Federal Holidays) COUNT TIME (Stand-Up Count): The 10:00 a.m. count is an official stand up count will be conducted at this time. The count will be conducted as a bed book count when directed by the Operations Lieutenant. Ensure all areas are clear of inmates, i.e., showers, bathrooms, laundry rooms etc... The Internal Security Officer or any available staff member will assist with backing the count. Upon completing the count, call the count into the C&I Officer by telephone at extension 6468. Always ensure the correct date, and Officer's printed name and signature conducting the count is noted on the count slip. All count slips will be written in blue or black ink and should be clear and legible. Count slips which appear to be altered will not be accepted. The Internal Officer will pick up the count slips and take them to the Control Center. Once the Control Centre announces a clear institutional count, record this information in TRUSCOPE. December 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 9 of 18 EFTA00055137 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST The Bed Books will be utilized for emergency counts, bad institutional counts and random Bed Book counts requested by the Shift Lieutenant. When a unit has two consecutive bad counts, a bed book count must be conducted. In conjunction with the Bed Book the unit roster will be used to conduct these counts. Upon receiving a new inmate on the unit, the unit officer will receive two 3 x 5 cards, one to be utilized for the bed book, and the other to use for inmate movement. The bed book card is not to be removed from the bed book ## Between 10:15 A.M. 12:15 P.M. (Weekdays) Contact the department on the current lunch relief schedule to arrange for staff to relieve you for a 30 minute duty free lunch. When being relieved, ensure staff have signed the log book designated for lunch reliefs. ## 11:00 A.M. The food carts will be thoroughly searched by SHU staff prior to entering the Special Housing Unit. Report problems with the meal to the SHU/ Shift Lieutenant and Food Service staff and ensure corrective measures are taken before serving commences. Ensure that all wickets are secured; only one (1) wicket will be opened at a time for the feeding of the meal. Officers will not pass or allow anything to be passed from cell to cell. Each inmate will receive only those items which are on the daily menu or prescribed dietary menu. All staff handling food must wear plastic gloves and ensure the food is served at the proper temperature. Upon completion of the meal, all trays will be accounted for and placed on the food cart. Supervise the removal of all food trays from the cells. Officers only will pick up all trays and trash from cells. Inmate orderlies will not be utilized to collect food trays. On Mondays social visiting will begin at this time. Place all trash in the sallyport for pick-up at this time for preparation of trash call. itine But Unclassified Page 10 of 18 EFTA00055138 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST A Unit Census Count will be conducted at this time. Record the results into TRUSCOPE and notify the Lieutenant of any discrepancies. An incident report will be written on any inmate found in an unauthorized area. Ensure assigned staff continue to make frequent, random rounds of the range in the unit. At a minimum, each inmate must be checked, at least one time every thirty minutes. During these security checks, ensure staff pay particular attention to those inmates who demonstrate suspicious or unusual behavior. During medical visits by the Physician Assistant, you are responsible for providing an escort during their rounds on the unit. Ensure the SHU Officers announce the PA’s presence on the range and inmate concerns are addressed. Conduct bar taps in at least five inmate cells. Ensure all logbooks and the TRUSCOPE program are up to date, 292s are filled out and ensure any pertinent information is documented in the TRUSCOPE program. All inmate social visiting concludes at this time. ## **DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POST UNTIL THE PROPER RELIEF HAS BEEN PROVIDED** Officers assigned to this post will not vacate the post unless properly relieved or instructed to do so by the Operations or Activities Lieutenants. These post orders are not intended to describe in detail all the officer’s responsibilities. Good judgment and common sense are expected in all situations not covered in these post orders. NOTE: In addition to Post Orders, the Special instructions must be read in conjunction with post orders. Staff assigned to this post must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Program Statement and Institution Supplement on Entrance Procedures and Inmate Visiting Procedures. This is one of the most critical areas of the institution due to the potential for escape. 2019 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 11 of 18 EFTA00055139 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST 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. Sensitive But Unclassified Page 12 of 18 EFTA00055140 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST ## THIS IS AN OLEORESIN CAPSIUM (OC) CARRY POST POST: SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT OFFICER #1 EQUIPMENT: Key Rings E-37,E-38,C-8, C-9, Radio/BA, Metal Detector, MK-4 OC Dispenser All equipment assigned to this post and will be accountable on the shift to shift inventory form. All 24 hour equipment and key rings will be logged into TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring numbers. ## SHIFT: ## EVENING WATCH HOURS OF DUTY: 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. All Correctional Officers will report to the institution according to their assigned work schedule. You are required to utilize the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured perimeter of the institution SECURITY PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE BELOW LISTED SHU Both doors must always remain secured when not being used. They are to be opened as needed for traffic and secured immediately. These doors are to be considered a sallyport only; one door will be open at a time unless there is an emergency. A Lieutenant will call a controlled move to halt all general population movement. The controlled move is conducted to guarantee that the inmate is closely monitored and kept separate from other inmates. Report directly to the Special Housing Unit wearing the prescribed uniform and relieve the Evening Watch Officer. After you have relieved the Evening Watch Officer, as the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are required to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted for into TRUSCOPE and sign the location inventory. Sensitive But Unclassified Page 13 of 18 EFTA00055141 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal chain. Contact the Control Center on #333 and test your Radio/Body Alarm. Begin making watch calls at this time. Watch calls will be made every 30 minutes from the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Unit officers must maintain a log of pertinent information regarding inmate activity, detailing time, persons involved (if pertinent) and the event. These entries must be entered into TRUSCOPE program. Begin making 30 minute rounds ensuring you document the findings into TRUSCOPE program. Staff will observed all inmates in continued lock down status once in the first 30 minute period of the hour ex: (12:00 -12:30AM) followed by another round in the second 30 minute period of the same hour (12:30-1:00 AM). This will ensure an inmate is observed at least twice per hour. These rounds are to be conducted on an irregular schedule and no more than 40 minutes apart. All observations must be documented into the TRUSCOPE program. It should be clearly understood that none of these activities are to take place until the Day Watch officer is relieved. It should be noted that it is understood that not all of the above will be accomplished by or before the count. The official count will be announced at this time. The Intern Security Officer or available staff will assist with backing the count. The same count procedures will be used now as with all other counts upon completing the count, call the count into the C&A Officer's telephone at extension 6468. Always ensure the correct date, time, officer's printed name and signature conducting the count is noted on the count slip. All count slips will be written in blue or black and should be clear and legible. Count slips which appear to be alright will not be accepted. The Internal Officer will pick up the count and take them to the Control Center. Once the Control Center announces a clear institutional count, record this information into the TR Program. November 7, 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 14 EFTA00055142 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST The Bed Books will be utilized for emergency counts, bad institutional counts and random Bed Book counts requested by the Shift Lieutenant. When a unit has two consecutive bad counts, a bed book count must be conducted. In conjunction with the Bed Book the unit roster will be used to conduct these counts. Upon receiving a new inmate on the unit, the unit officer will receive two 3 x 5 cards, one to be utilized for the bed book, and the other to use for inmate movement. The bed book card is not to be removed from the bed book Conduct a security and fire inspection of the units. Any discrepancies found will be noted on the Fire and Security Inspection Form. Serious breaches of security will be immediately reported to the Operations Lieutenant. Discrepancies found not of a serious nature will also be reported and the appropriate work order submitted. Record any confidential information into the TRUSCOPE program. This information is used to record important information which should be passed on to other staff. Conduct a bed book audit and make any changes pertaining to your bed book/inmate picture card files. Check the TRUSCOPE program for information and initiate daily paperwork. Dinner Meal: All food trays, utensils, cups, containers, etc. must be removed from the cells at the end of the meals. Inmates are not permitted to retain any food trays, utensils, or other items provided during the meal. The SHU Officers will ensure that all meals are properly heated and distributed. All staff handling food must wear plastic gloves and ensure the food is served at proper temperature utilizing the microwave. Inmate orderlies will not assist with the feeding process. The SHU Officers will conduct the feeding of the inmates and the retrieval of the food trays. All inmate food trays will be issued and retrieved by staff only. Ensure that all wickets are secured; only one (1) wicket will be opened at a time for the feeding of the meal. Officers will not pass nor allow anything to be passed from cell to cell. Each inmate will receive only those items which are on the daily menu or prescribed dietary menu. At no time will meat products with bones be served to inmates. Officers will not pass nor allow anything to be passed from cell to cell. Each inmate will receive only those items which are on the daily menu or prescribed dietary menu. 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 15 of 18 EFTA00055143 METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST The total tray count entering and departing the unit will be annotated in the TRUSCOPE program by the SHU #1 Officer. Social Vising Begins (Mondays only) Begin to conduct inmate mail call. Never give an inmate mail unless it belongs to him/her. If an inmate has moved to another unit, contact the Internal Officer to deliver it to the appropriate unit. Mail for inmates who have been transferred to another institution will be placed back in the mail bag and returned to the Mail Room. Inmate mail will not be left in the unit. All undelivered mail will be returned to the Mail Room. During your shift, you are responsible for ensuring a comprehensive security inspection of the unit is completed and properly documented on the Security Inspection form. Cell sanitation on the unit and telephone calls will be conducted on the assigned days. As time permits throughout the shift, you are to conduct searches of inmate cells. Results will be recorded into the TRUSCOPE program. Discoveries of hard contraband will be reported to the Operations Lieutenant and documented in the TRUSCOPE program. After completing at least five shake downs in your unit, record the information in the TRUSCOPE program. Begin making watch calls to the Control Center by calling extension 333 or via radio every half hour. These calls are mandatory and are designed for your safety as well as the security of the institution. Continue conducting the necessary paper work for the unit and ensure that all tasks have been accomplished throughout the shift. Began bar taps at this time and enter them into TRUSCOPE. Social visiting concludes. 2018 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 16 of 18 EFTA00055144 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST 10:00 P.M. The official (Stand-up) count will commence at this time. The use of the flashlight for this count may be necessary. Upon completing the count, call the count into the C&A Officer at extension "6468". Always ensure the correct time, date, and Officers printed name and signature conducting the count are noted on the count slip. Upon completion of the count continue to conduct checks of the unit. Trash call will be announced when there is a clear count. Place all trash in the sallyport for pick-up. Ensure all pertinent information is annotated into TRUSCOPE. 12:00 A.M. END OF TOUR **DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POST UNTIL THE PROPER RELIEF HAS BEEN PROVIDED** NOTE: In addition to Post Orders, the Special instructions must be read in conjunction with post orders. Staff assigned to this post must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Program Statement and Institution Supplement on Entrance Procedures and Inmate Visiting Procedures. This is one of the most critical areas of the institution due to the potential for escape. 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. Post Orders, log books and the TRUSCORE program 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. 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 to read the post orders as soon as practicable. Sensitive But Unclassified Page 17 of 18 EFTA00055145 ## METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK SPECIFIC POST ORDERS SHU #1 THIS IS NOT AN ARMED 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 guidelines, not orders to work before or after regularly scheduled shifts. There will be no additions or deletions to these post orders without the written consent of the Captain. § 115.15 Limits to cross-gender viewing and searches. As of August 20, 2015, or August 21, 2017 for a facility whose rated capacity does not exceed 50 inmates, the facility shall not permit cross-gender pat-down searches of female inmates, absent exigent circumstances. Facilities shall not restrict female inmates' access to regularly available programming or other out-of-cell opportunities in order to comply with this provision. See the Program Statement Searches of Housing Units, Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas, or current version of this policy. Post assignments may not be restricted on the basis of gender. Institutions will evaluate operational concerns consistent with collective bargaining obligations, the Master Agreement, and other laws, rules, and regulations. The agency will continue to comply with Title VII and other Equal Employment Opportunity Commission authorities in implementing this policy. (c) The facility shall document all cross-gender strip searches and cross-gender visual body cavity searches, and shall document all Date 12/7/18 Sensitive But Unclassified Page 18 of 18