Attachment_B_PST-X-02_North_Perimeter_Pedestrian_Checkpoint_2022.pdf

ORANGE COUNTY

CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

SUPPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION

POST ORDER

PERIMETER SECURITY TEAM

PST-X-02

SUBJECT: NORTH PERIMETER PEDESTRIAN

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/30/22

POST SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

Post Location: North Perimeter Security Building Purpose: Security / Accountability of Visitors entering the secured perimeter Design: Small Room Containing Monitors

Telephone #: (407) 254-8394 Radio Frequency: A/1 Administration Audio Monitoring: Manned from North Perimeter Control Room Video Monitoring: Manned from North Perimeter Control Room

Hours of Operation: 24 Days of Operation: Sunday through Saturday Staff: 1 Detention Service Officer Schedule: 4 - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts: A Squad 0518-1730 / B Squad 1718-0530

Emergency Hard Copy Policies Located North Perimeter Control Room

Emergency Electronic Copy Policies Located Corrections “S” Server Post Orders Hard Copy North Perimeter Control Room Post Orders Electronic Copy Corrections “S” Server Nearest Clinic Telephone # 63342 / 63346 Supervisor Telephone # (407) 402-6307

(407) 448-6782

Inmate Classification N/A Inmate I.D. Color(s) N/A Inmate Uniform Color(s) N/A

ATTACHMENT B

SUPPORT OPERATIONS DIVISION

POST ORDER

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/30/22

I. AUTHORITY:

Florida State Statutes 951.22 Florida Model Jail Standards 2.10 (c), and 11.8

II. REFERENCE:

Orange County Corrections Department Administrative Orders IO.004, “Permanent Logs”, IP.302, “Visitation” and PP.600, “Perimeter Security” Orange County Corrections Department Standard Operating Procedures ADF-IO.004-01, “Permanent Logs”, ADF-IP.302-01, “Visitation Procedures”, and PST-PP.600-01, “Perimeter Security” OCCD Forms “Incident Report”, (OP-1), Operational Services Radio Inventory Log, “Equipment Log”, (OP-43)

III. POLICY:

The North Perimeter Pedestrian Checkpoint Control Room staff will be staffed continuously, have the responsibility of maintaining accurate logs, verifying the identity of visitors and contractors seeking access into the secured perimeter and assist with monitoring the entrance and exit of persons in the immediate area of the North Perimeter building.

IV. DEFINITIONS:

A. BCC Numbers: A 6-digit number assigned to all items purchased by the Orange County Board of Commissioners for more than $1,000.00.

B. Contraband: Contraband refers to any item or article listed in

Florida State Statue 951.22 and any item or article which is altered from its original condition in such a way that it presents a threat to the security or order of the detention facility; any item or article passed to an inmate/offender without authorization; or any item or article inside a facility, or on the property of the facility that was not:

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1. Issued,

2. Approved for purchase through the commissary,

3. Purchased through an approved source with official approval, or

4. Authorized to be brought into the secure perimeter.

C. Contract Personnel: Authorized personnel who agree to perform specific services at a specified rate.

D. Correctional Staff: Certified or non-certified personnel presently employed by the Orange County Corrections Department.

E. Inmate management System (IMS): A comprehensive computerized case management system designed to document information on all aspects of an inmate’s incarceration and daily jail operations.

F. Logs/Logbooks: Records and reports (written and electronic) that are essential legal documentation and subject to review during inspections, investigations, and/or litigation.

G. North Perimeter: The designated point of entrance and exit at the

North end of the secure perimeter where official visitors, general public vendors, designated staff and vehicular traffic will gain access onto the secure perimeter of the Orange County Corrections Department.

H. Official Visits: Any visit related to a legitimate business or professional purpose. Included as official visitors are: attorneys (state attorney, public defender, or a private attorney/counsel of record) judges, licensed investigators, legal assistants and law students (specifically working for a licensed attorney), Probation and Parole Officers, Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs), clergy, substance abuse and mental health professionals, military

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I. Perimeter Security Team (PST): Staff assigned to monitor and control the Orange County Corrections Department’s secure perimeter.

J. Secure Perimeter: The perimeter is designed and operated to ensure that all ingress and egress is under the exclusive control of correctional staff, thereby preventing inmates from leaving without authorization and to prevent the introduction of contraband and unauthorized products or persons onto the secure compound.

K. Squad Supervisor: Sergeant, or in his/her absence Corporal of the affected area who would report directly to the Lieutenant.

V. PROCEDURES:

A. General Procedures:

1. Assigned Perimeter Security Team Control Room staff will:

a. Strictly adhere to OCCD Administrative Orders PP.600, “Perimeter Security”, IP.302, “Visitation”, and Perimeter Security Team Standard Operating Procedure PP.600-01, “Perimeter Security” and All Detention Facilities Standard Operating Procedure IP.302-01, “Visitation Procedures”.

b. Conduct an inventory of assigned equipment and document in the Inmate Management System (IMS).

All issued equipment will be documented on the appropriate inventory log.

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c. Approve and monitor visitor entry into the secured perimeter and assist various agency representatives.

d. Assist with visitor sign in procedures and ensure all visitors are properly identified in accordance with OCCD Administrative Order IP.302, “Visitation” and PP.600, “Perimeter Security” and Standard Operating Procedure PST-PP.600-01, “Perimeter Security” and Standard Operating Procedure ADF-IP.302-01, “Visitation Procedures” prior to their entrance inside the secured perimeter.

e. Ensure accurate information is maintained and entered on all official and approved visitors in accordance with OCCD Administrative Order IP.302, “Visitation” and Standard Operating Procedure ADF- IP.302-01, “Visitation Procedures”.

f. Understand their role as customer service representatives of the Orange County Corrections Department and Orange County Government.

g. Refrain from argumentative behavior and remain professional and helpful while performing assigned duties.

h. Notify the Perimeter Security Team (PST) Squad

Supervisor of any official visitor concerns that cannot be effectively managed by assigned staff.

i. Immediately report malfunctioning or damaged equipment to the PST Squad Supervisor and forward a “Service Request” via Maximo System to the Department Maintenance Section.

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j. Immediately notify the PST Squad Supervisor of any suspicious activity, discovery of contraband or unusual occurrences and complete the appropriate documentation prior to the end of shift.

k. Notify the on-duty Lieutenant anytime an official visitor is denied access to the secure perimeter, via chain of command.

B. Permanent Logs:

Assigned control room staff will:

1. Begin their permanent log by verifying they have read and understand the post orders for North Perimeter Pedestrian Checkpoint and if clarification is needed contact the PST Squad Supervisor prior to assuming post.

2. Maintain accurate log entries (written and electronic) in accordance with OCCD Administrative Order IO.004, “Permanent Logs” and Standard Operating Procedure ADF- IO.004-01, “Permanent Logs”.

C. Registration/Visitor Passes:

1. All visitors will register and enter the secured perimeter through the North Perimeter building in accordance with OCCD Administrative Order IP.302, “Visitation” and Standard Operating Procedure ADF-IP.302-01, “Visitation Procedures”.

2. The North Perimeter Control Room will issue a temporary

Corrections ID badge to any approved visitor or volunteer who does not possess a valid Correction’s issued ID badge or Law Enforcement credentials.

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3. Official visitors with the exception of Law Enforcement officials will be required to relinquish a valid driver’s license or photo identification in exchange for a temporary Corrections ID badge. Law Enforcement officials will retain and display their own departmental credentials.

4. The temporary Corrections ID badge will be returned to the

North Perimeter Control Room at which time the visitor’s driver’s license or identification card will be returned. The authorized person will be positively identified prior to exiting the secure perimeter.

5. In the event any person fails to return the temporary

Corrections ID Badge the PST Squad Supervisor will be notified and an “Incident Report” (OP-01) will be generated.

6. Assigned staff will be responsible for maintaining information on the following:

a. Special events and or tours

b. Scheduled contractors

c. Authorization lists

d. Entry authorization requests

D. Radio Inventory and Communications:

1. Assigned Control Room staff will:

a. Initiate an Operational Services Radio Inventory Log to be utilized during the shift for issuance and verification of radios.

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b. At the start of shift, account for all radios issued to staff and/or assigned to a post by having them verify the BCC number on their assigned radio.

c. Immediately notify a PST Squad Supervisor of damaged or missing radios, and if discrepancies cannot be corrected, an “Incident Report”, (OP-1) and a “Service Request” via Maximo System will be completed and forwarded to the Security Operations Division Radio Coordinator(s).

d. Monitor two-way radio communication and respond appropriately and in a timely manner.

E. Key Inventory:

1. Assigned Control Room staff will:

a. Initiate an “Equipment Log”, (OP-43) to be utilized during the shift for issuance and verification of issued keys whenever staff is unable to access the Electronic Key Box.

b. Immediately notify the PST Squad Supervisor of any missing/broken key(s) stating when the discrepancy was discovered circumstances surrounding the loss (if known) and the key identification number(s).

c. Generate an “Incident Report”, (OP-1) if after a reasonable period of time the missing key(s) cannot be located explaining the circumstances surrounding the loss (if known) and make an entry in IMS. A copy of the “Incident Report”, (OP-1) and a “Service Request” via Maximo System will be forwarded to the Department Key Control Coordinator(s).

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F. Staff will perform their duties in a manner that promotes professionalism, respect for the dignity of human beings, and protects the rights of the inmates/offenders entrusted to their care.

APPROVED:

Major Laurie Long Support Operations Division

Issue Date: 03/11/09

Review Date: 05/01/22-06/30/22

Revision Date: 06/15/22

Effective Date: 10/30/22