Policy Text
Policy
806Santa Ana Police Department
Custody Manual
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Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department***DRAFT*** Incarcerated Person Safety - 1Incarcerated Person Safety
806.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a safety program to reduce incarcerated person injuries
by analyzing causes of injuries and identifying and implementing corrective measures.
806.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Santa Ana Police Department Jail to provide a safe environment for individuals
confined at this facility, in accordance with all applicable laws, by establishing an effective safety
program, investigating incarcerated person injuries, and taking corrective actions as necessary
to reduce accidents and injury.
806.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Jail Administrator shall appoint a staff member who will be responsible for the development,
implementation, and oversight of the safety program. This program will include but not be limited
to (15 CCR 1280):
•A system to identify and evaluate hazards or unsafe conditions.
•Analysis of incarcerated person injury reports to identify causes and recommend
corrective actions.
•Establishment of methods and procedures to correct unsafe and/or unhealthful
conditions and work practices in a timely manner.
806.4 INVESTIGATION OF REPORTED INCARCERATED PERSON INJURY
When there is a report of an injury to an incarcerated person that is the result of accidental or
intentional acts, other than an authorized use of force by custody staff, the Jail Administrator or
the authorized designee will review the investigation of the incident to determine the cause of the
injury and develop a plan of action whenever a deficiency is identified. Injuries resulting from use
of force incidents will be investigated and reported in accordance with the Use of Force Policy.
806.5 INVESTIGATION REPORTS
The Shift Supervisor shall ensure that an incident report documenting any incarcerated person's
injury is completed by the end of their shift, absent an intervening emergency.
806.6 ANNUAL REVIEWS
The Jail Administrator or authorized designee shall review all injuries involving incarcerated
persons for the purpose of identifying problem areas and documenting a plan of action to abate
circumstances relating to incarcerated person injuries.