Policy Text
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Custody Manual
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
POLICY:
The Correction's Division will maximize all cost-effective alternatives to incarceration, but where
not applicable, will maintain the constitutional, secure, and humane detention of arrested persons
who cannot be released.
PHILOSOPHY:
Correction's division facilities were designed and constructed to provide the citizens of Butte
County with a safe and secure environment, either complying with, or exceeding the standards
stipulated by local state, federal, and professional agencies.
The facility operations will ensure incarcerated persons are provided with safe, secure, and
humane treatment consistent with applicable standards, laws, and judicial decisions.
Alternatives to incarceration will be utilized in every case consistent with the Sheriff's responsibility
to ensure public safety and protect individual rights.
A clean, safe environment, nutritional meals, medical services, recreation, programs, and activities
are provided to meet the physical and psychological needs of incarcerated persons with the goal
of providing each inmate the opportunity to better themselves physically, socially, and mentally
while incarcerated.
The continuity of family and community contact will be encouraged by appropriate policies
governing visiting, telephone usage, volunteer involvement, and US mail.
Staff will participate in the development and implementation of the division goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures.
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CODE OF ETHICS
As a CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY , I recognize that I am given a special trust and confidence by
the Sheriff and the public that I serve. This trust and confidence is my bond to ensure that I shall
behave and act according to the highest professional principles. In furtherance of this pledge, I
promise to abide by the following Code of Ethics:
I SHALL ENSURE that in the performance of my duties, I will enforce and administer the law of the
state and policies of the Sheriff according to the principles of the United States Constitution and
applicable laws of our state, so that equal protection of the law and due process are guaranteed
to everyone. To that end, I shall not permit personal opinions, biases, prejudices, party affiliation,
or consideration of the status of others to alter or lessen these principles.
I SHALL DEMONSTRATE standards of behavior consistent with the responsibilities, duties,
obligations, and functions of a Correctional Deputy.
I SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN NOR CONDONE brutal, cruel, or inhumane treatment of others or of
inmates in my care and custody.
I SHALL ADHERE, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity, and I shall
keep my private life unsullied as an example to all.
I SHALL ENSURE that there is proper use and accountability of property and funds entrusted to
my care.
I SHALL PRACTICE sound judgments and decisions in fulfilling the assigned responsibilities,
duties and functions of my position as Correctional Deputy.
I SHALL ENDEAVOR to maintain those standards of objectivity and merit for which I was hired,
to the best of my ability.
I SHALL ENDEAVOR to perform my duties in a competent and excellent manner according to the
standards given to me in my training and supervision.
I SHALL ENSURE that during my tenure I shall not use the position of Correctional Deputy for
personal gain and I will conduct myself in the position of Correctional Deputy according to the
best of my skill and power.
I ACCEPT and will adhere to this Code of Ethics. In so knowing, I also accept responsibility for
encouraging others in my profession to abide by this Code.
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Table of Contents
Philosophy and Goals ......................1
Code of Ethics .........................2
Chapter 1 - Role and Authority ....................7
100 - Authority and Legal Assistance .................8
101 - Annual Review and Performance-Based Goals and Objectives .......9
102 - Custody Manual ......................12
103 - Supervisory Orders .....................15
104 - Special Assignments and Promotions ...............16
105 - Post Orders .......................19
Chapter 2 - Organization and Administration ..............20
200 - Supervision of Incarcerated Persons ...............21
201 - Prohibition on Incarcerated Person Control .............22
203 - Records and Data Practices ..................23
204 - Incarcerated Person Records ..................24
205 - Report Preparation .....................26
206 - Key and Electronic Access Device Control .............29
207 - Daily Activity Logs and Shift Reports ...............32
208 - Administrative and Supervisory Inspections .............35
209 - Perimeter Security .....................37
210 - Community Relations and Public Information Plan ...........39
212 - Vehicle Safety ......................41
213 - Staffing Plan .......................44
Chapter 3 - Recruitment Selection and Planning .............46
300 - Employee Orientation ....................47
301 - Correctional Facility Training Officer ...............48
302 - Training.........................50
303 - Firearms Training .....................53
304 - Chemical Agents Training ...................55
305 - Prison Rape Elimination Act Training ...............57
306 - Health Care Staff Orientation ..................59
308 - Briefing Training ......................61
309 - Training Plan .......................62
Chapter 4 - Emergency Planning ..................66
400 - Facility Emergencies ....................67
401 - Emergency Staffing .....................74
402 - Fire Safety ........................76
403 - Emergency Power and Communications ........