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I.62 FACILITY SECURITY- USE OF PERSONAL MOBILE COMMUNICATION DE VICES #16//01 Page 1 of 2 San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Detention Services Bureau – Manual of Policies and Procedures PURPOSE To establish guidelines for the possession and use of mobile communication devices within secured areas of a detention facility. Such devices pose a risk to facility security if lost or stolen and can also distract staff members during the performance of their duties. POLICY The possession and use of mobile communication devices (cell phones, smart phones , tablets, etc. ) within a secur ed area of a detention f acility is conditionally permitted. Usage will be of a reasonable length of time, should not distract others or interfere with operations, compromise safety , or cause the employee to neglect or be inattentive to their duties. Sheriff's policies regarding personal mobile communication use during social and professional visits are discussed in DSB s ections P.9 and P.15, respectively . PROCEDURE I. DEFINITION Personal mobile c ommunication devices – Cellular phone s, smart phone s, tablets, paging devices, or other devices allowing for two or more way communication. II. EMERGENCY EXCEPTIONS AND NOTI FICATION A. The on- duty w atch commander may authorize exceptions to this policy during emergency situations. B. Employees shall immediately notif y their supervisor upon discovery of a lost or stolen mobile communication device and/or equipment (charging cables) . III. RESTRICTIONS A. Employees shall not use mobile communication or electronic devices while escorting/moving inmates, conducting security c hecks, walking through inmate housing areas, speaking with inmates, conducting sick call or any other situation that could potentially create an unsafe work environment. B. Electronic charging devices shall not be in any area accessible to inmates. DATE: JANUARY 15, 201 6 NUMBER: I.62 SUBJECT: FACILITY SECURITY- USE OF PERSONAL MOB ILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES RELATED SECTIONS: I.61, I.63, P.9, P.15 , Dept. P&P 2.27 I.62 FACILITY SECURITY- USE OF PERSONAL MOBILE COMMUNICATION DE VICES #16//01 Page 2 of 2 C. Personal mobile communication devices shall not be utilized to photograph or video inmates or department activities/operations. IV. VISITORS Vendors, c ontractors, t our participants and all other non- Sheriff's d epartment employees are prohibited from having pers onal electronic devices in their possession. All devices must be secured prior to their entry into the facility. Scheduled media tours are an exception to this policy.