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I.61 FACILITY SECURITY – CENTRAL CONTROL Page 1 of 2 #18//12 San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Detention Services Bureau – Manual of Policies and Procedures PURPOSE To establish guidelines and protocol for Central Control responsibilities, in order to maintain the safety and the security of the facil ity. POLICY Central Control deputy will be responsible for manning the Control Room at all times . Central Control will monitor facility access, key control, coordina te the facilities internal and perimeter security; monitor the operation of the various cameras , alarm and communications systems. Central Control will be the primary source for communicating and disseminating information during critical and emergency incidents , as well as disseminating pertinent information to and from the watch commander. PROCEDURE I Control R oom security will be maintain ed as follows: A. Absent exigent circumstances or authorization from the watch commander, all s ally port doors will be kept closed, and locked, at all times when not in use. B. The doors to the Control Room will be kept closed and locked at all times. C. Only trained specifically assigned employees are authorized to activate t ouchscreens and panels switches to doors and sally port s, and control room access doors. D. Only specifically assigned employees are authorized access to the Control Room; all others may have limited access for specific purposes that cannot be accomplished elsewhere. E. Inmate w orkers are only allowed into the Control Room under direct supervision- for the purpose of cleaning. F. Prior to entering the facility, the identity of all persons will be verified. II. Key control will be handled according to procedures in Detentions Policy I.25 . III. Monitoring Systems: As directed in Detentions Policy I.1, I.2 and I.19, Central Control will monitor all sy stems for facility alarms, radio traffic , intercoms and camera systems. They will be primarily responsible for reporting any malfu nctions or failures for repair. Central Control will utilize systems to determine locations in need of assistance or investigation and will direct staff to appropriate location. DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 NUMBER: I.61 SUBJECT: FACILITY SECURITY - CENTRAL CONTROL RELATED SECTIONS: I.1, I.2, I.19, I.25, I.31 I.61 FACILITY SECURITY – CENTRAL CONTROL Page 2 of 2 #18//12 A. Alarms 1. Fence/Zone 2. Deputy 3. Fire/Smoke B. Communication 1. Facility radio frequencies/ channels 2. Monitor 800mz for t ransportation runs, e mergency information 3. Facility intercoms 4. Make announcem ents utilizing the facility P.A., if available C. Camera 1. Monitor facility entrances/exits 2. Monitor housing areas 3. Monitor areas, as alerted D. Touch Screens and Control Panels 1. Assume control of areas in need of assistance 2. Ensure doors are secured 3. Ensure equipment is operable