Policy Text
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PURPOSE
To establish procedure s for performing the annual p hysical security inspection and for the retention of
the inspection documents.
POLIC Y
Facility commanders or their designee shall, at least annually (August 31) , review, identify and evaluate
facility security needs . A written record of security measures , including actions taken to improve facility
security , shall also be documented .
PROCEDURE
I. Security reviews are the evaluation of internal and external security measures of the facility to
ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the community by preventing escapes and other incidents.
The facility commander or designee shall ensure a comprehensive and thorough physical facility
security review is conducted at least annually , as required by Title 15, Section 1029. If the
annual review is conducted by a designee, it will be reviewed and signed by the facility
commander.
Items included in the security review shall be specific and unique to the facility operation, and
shall include, but not be limited to:
General Exterior
Landscaping and Grounds
Exterior Doors
Utility Control Points
Other Openings
Exterior Lighting
Public Access Areas
Key and Lock Procedures
Inmate Holding/Living Areas
Facility Medical Areas
Facility Kitchen
Office Security
Facility Armory and Weapons
Alarms
Facility Access Control
Facility Worker Areas
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2015
NUMBER: I.66
SUBJECT: FACILITY SECURITY / PHYSICAL SECURITY
INSPECTION
RELATED SECTIONS: Title 15, Section 1029
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II. Each facility will establish a procedure for the handling of security issues. This procedure will
contain , but is not limited to the following:
A. Documenting security deficienci es/concerns
B. Documenting needed modifications /repairs
C. Notifi cation of personnel to assess deficiencies /concerns (i.e. maintenance, Security
Technician, etc.)
D. Follow -up of requested modifications/ repairs
III. The Physical Security Inspection Checklist form J-175 will be used to document the annual
inspection.
IV. The completed J-175 will be archived at each facility for a peri od of two (2) years, a s required by
Title 15, Section 1029.