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Policy 219Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/01/12, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Community Relations and Public Information - 1Community Relations and Public Information 219.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy provides guidelines to custody personnel when dealing with the general public or interested groups when requests are received to share information regarding the operations and policies of the facility (see the News Media Relations Policy for guidance on media releases) (15 CCR 1045). 219.2 POLICY It is the policy of the Santa Ana Police Department to protect the privacy rights of individuals while releasing non-confidential information to interested groups when requests are received. Information that has the potential to affect the safety and security of the Jail or an investigation will not be released. 219.3 RESPONSIBILITIES The Jail Administrator is responsible for ensuring that the following information is public and available to all who inquire about it. (a)The Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b)Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated persons as specified in 15 CCR sections: 1.1045, Public Information Plan 2.1061, Education Plan 3.1062, Visiting 4.1063, Correspondence 5.1064, Library Service 6.1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 7.1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings 8.1067, Access to Telephone 9.1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 10.1069, Orientation 11.1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 12.1071, Voting 13.1072, Religious Observance 14.1073, Grievance Procedure 15.1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Community Relations and Public Information Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/01/12, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Community Relations and Public Information - 216.1081, Plan for Incarcerated Person Discipline 17.1082, Forms of Discipline 18.1083, Limitations on Disciplinary Actions 19.1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services This information is to be made available at the facility's front desk and assembled into a binder or clearly posted for public viewing. Additionally, a copy should be made available in this facility's library or provided by other means for use by incarcerated persons. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the information may also be made available electronically. No information will be released on persons whose booking process is not completed. 219.4 PROHIBITED MATERIALS Policies, procedures, and other information and materials related to the safety and security of incarcerated persons, custody personnel, the facility, or the maintenance of order should not be provided as a part of the public information material unless directed by the Chief of Police. 219.5 TOURS OF THE CUSTODY FACILITY Tours of this facility may be arranged through the Jail Administrator or an authorized designee. Authorized tours are subject to facility rules and restrictions: (a)Persons who tour this facility must be of an appropriate age as determined by the Chief of Police. (b)A short application form must be completed and a background check for warrants will be conducted before an applicant is approved to participate in a tour. A record of all facility tours should be maintained in accordance with applicable retention requirements.