D_3__NMAC_Adult_Detention_Professional_Stnds_3rd_Ed_Rev_Oct_2018.pdf

This document is the New Mexico Government Accreditation Program's Adult Detention Professional Standards (3rd Edition, revised October 2018), which provides comprehensive guidelines for adult detention facilities in New Mexico. The standards were developed by the New Mexico Adult Detention Professional Standards Council and represent a voluntary accreditation program supported by the New Mexico Association of Counties and New Mexico Municipal League.

The document details standards across multiple operational areas including administration, physical plant, safety/sanitation, security and control, medical/mental health, and detainee programs. Key requirements include: initial 160 hours of training for new detention officers with 40 hours annually thereafter, comprehensive intake screening within 2 hours of arrival, provision of three meals per day with no more than 14 hours between evening meal and breakfast, 24-hour emergency medical services, and specific guidelines for restrictive housing and use of force. The standards incorporate elements from ACA standards, NCCHC standards, and PREA standards while being tailored specifically for New Mexico facilities. The document includes detailed process indicators for each standard to verify compliance during accreditation reviews.