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State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Folsom State Prison

Memorandum

Date : June 5, 2008

To : All Staff and Official Visitors

Subject : GUIDELINES FOR DRESS CODE AND HAND-CARRIED ITEMS

The purpose of this memorandum is to reiterate the policy regarding the dress code and allowable hand-carried items that can be brought into the institution by staff, contract employees, and official visitors, entering Folsom State Prison, Folsom Minimum Support Facility, and the Folsom Transitional Treatment Facility. This memorandum supersedes any and all past memorandums regarding dress code and hand-carried items. Official visitors are considered to be individuals that are not associated with the inmate-visiting program. This directive begins with the reminder that we all work in a prison. All of the measures outlined are designed to make each of you safe. Our collective safety rests with you. Strict adherence to these policies is necessary to ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and visitors, and to prevent the possibility of escape.

All staff and visitors are expected to wear neat, appropriate attire that is not offensive or distracting to others. Careful consideration should be given when dressing in order to avoid clothing similar to that worn by inmates. A dark blue, non-denim sport coat is allowable attire. All staff and visitors are reminded that this is a prison setting; therefore, they must dress accordingly. Therefore, the following items should never be worn: tight-fitting or see-through clothing, shorts, sweats, items with logos or sayings on them that could be considered offensive, as well as jogging suits or clothing articles that do not promote a professional atmosphere.

The Entrance Gate and East Gate Officers are directed to pay special attention to staff and visitors who attempt to enter the institution dressing in clothing that may appear similar to inmate attire. If an individual’s attire is questionable, the Entrance Gate and East Gate Officers shall refuse admittance and immediately notify the Watch Commander, who will make the final determination whether you would be allowed to enter the institution.

Each area manager and supervisor must take the steps to talk to their staff about appropriate clothing, work habits, and behavior.

GENERAL CLOTHING REGULATIONS:

Blue or gray denim trousers (to include all forms of stone washed material) and clothing that resembles inmate trousers or shirts is not appropriate. Clothing or hats with lettering or logos that a reasonable and prudent person would consider inflammatory, derogatory, slanderous, libelous, sexually explicit, violent, promoting unlawful activity, or anything that would be considered political in nature, or that which would violate the safety and security of the institution, is deemed inappropriate.

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� Clothing worn by staff or visitors should be non-provocative in nature. No transparent clothing, strapless, halter, or spaghetti straps, bare midriff clothing, tank tops or sling shot shirts.

� No attire displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings.

� No plain white t-shirts, gray sweatshirts, or sweat pants of any color.

� No camouflage pattern or military type clothing of any color.

� Staff should wear shoes that are safe, practical, professional, and commensurate with the work environment. Excluded footwear styles include, but are not limited to, thongs, shower shoes, or slippers. These are not considered a safe nor professional work place option. It is also not recommended that open-toed or strapless shoes be worn.

HAND-CARRIED ITEMS:

Staff and/or visitors will not be allowed to enter the institution carrying large coolers, bags, or backpacks. The following limitations will apply to hand-carried items brought into the institution by all staff and visitors:

� No glass and/or glass containers � No metal utensils such as forks, spoons, and knives.

� Lunch boxes/Igloo-type cooler (plastic or soft-sided)–shall not exceed 16” long by

14” wide by 12” high.

� Thermos–One quart maximum capacity. During institutional emergencies or when staff are assigned to isolated posts, the Warden may approve exceptions to the aforementioned requirement.

� Water Bottle–One gallon maximum capacity. During institutional emergencies or when staff are assigned to isolated posts, the Warden may approve exceptions to the aforementioned requirement.

� Brief/Attaché Case (excluding state issued brief/attaché cases)–Personal brief/attaché cases are permitted for managers, supervisors, and professional classifications;

i.e. Correctional Counselors, Physicians, etc., including job stewards–shall not exceed 18” long by 6” wide by 14” high.

� Handbag/Purse (for non-custody staff only)–shall not exceed 14”long by 8” wide by 12” high, excluding the shoulder straps.

� Umbrella (for non-custody staff only)–during inclement weather, compact models only.

Golf/Beach umbrellas and/or pointed end umbrellas shall not be allowed. Umbrellas shall be stored in such a manner to preclude loss, theft, or access by inmates.

The following items are not authorized within the institution’s inner security perimeter or on the job site at an institution or facility:

� Personal pocket knives/pen knives (regardless of blade length).

� Personal electronic paging devices/cellular telephones (excluding State issued/contract workers).

� Duffel/gym bags/backpacks, extra clothing (excluding rain gear, jackets and/or coats).

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Other than State equipment, the following items are not allowed into the institution without authorization from the Correctional Captain:

� Electronic Pagers � Cellular Telephones � Compact Disc (CD) players, ipods, or walkmans requiring the use of headphones � Photographic, video, or audio equipment (visitors, media, etc., will be under escort when in possession of recording/photographic equipment).

All containers (brief/attaché cases, ice chests, lunch boxes, bags, etc.) and their contents shall be visually inspected upon entering and exiting the institution. To expedite the processing through the security perimeter, all bags and containers shall be opened prior to approaching the gate. Staff are required to open all compartments for inspection when entering and exiting the East and/or North Gate Sally ports. As professionals, the staff assigned to the gates should not have to ask you to open your bags, lunch boxes, bags, etc.

All items entering the institution are subject to inspection.

Any exceptions to these guidelines require the Captain or Administrative Officer-of-the-Day’s (AOD) approval. Any questions or concerns should be directed to your area manager or supervisor. If you need additional information, contact the Correctional Captain at extension 3050.

M. C. KRAMER

Warden cc: AODs Correctional Captain

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State of California Department of Corrections

Memorandum Date : February 24, 2005

To : All CDC Staff

Subject: ASSEMBLY BILL 384 -- TOBACCO USE PROHIBITION

Assembly Bill (AB) 384 was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and takes effect on July 1, 2005. As you may know, AB 384 bans the use of tobacco products (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, snuff, and chewing tobacco) by all staff, visitors, inmates, and all persons on the grounds of any institution. The only time tobacco use is permitted is during Department approved religious ceremonies and in residential staff housing where inmates are not present.

The importance of AB 384 is to promote a more healthful and productive work environment for employees and to reduce tobacco-related health care costs for inmates. At the same time, it is recognized that this will pose a considerable challenge for those who smoke or use other tobacco products. Accordingly, resources are provided below for staff to pursue while off duty if they choose to quit using tobacco products:

� California Smokers’ Helpline: 1-800-NO-BUTTS. This is a telephone program that can help you quit smoking. Helpline services are free, funded by the California Department of Health Services. When you call, a staff person will offer a choice of services: self-help materials, a referral list of programs, and one-on-one counseling over the telephone.

Website: www.californiasmokershelpline.org

� American Cancer Society (ACS): 1-800-227-2345. An educational resource for information about tobacco and cancer, and gives quitting resources. The ACS is currently offering a clinical trial to help people stop smoking by using the Internet. All programs are free of charge. Website: www.cancer.org

� Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 1-866-327-4762. EAP is offered at no charge to state of California employees. EAP is a valuable resource for support and information during difficult times. While EAP does not offer a smoking cessation program, they do have counseling available to deal with the stress of stopping to smoke. Website available via the California Department of Corrections’ (CDC) Intranet under “Quick Links.”

� Employee health care providers: Listed below are the telephone numbers for CDC employees to inquire as to what is available if you want to quit smoking:

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� Blue Shield of California: 1-800-334-5847.

� California Correctional Peace Officers Association Benefits Trust: 1-800-641-7761.

� Kaiser Permanente: 1-800-766-2888.

� PERS and PERS Choice: 1-877-737-7776.

� Western Health Advantage: 1-888-563-2251.

While this change will no doubt be difficult, your compliance with this mandatory requirement is appreciated. For more information about AB 384, visit the Official California Legislative Information website at www.leginfo.ca.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the Tobacco Cessation Program for employees, please contact Marianne Grillo, Office of Environmental Health and Safety at (916) 327-3492.

Original signed by

J. S. WOODFORD

Director cc: Marianne Grillo, OEHS

PENAL CODE

SECTION 4570-4574

4570. Every person who, without the permission of the warden or other officer in charge of any State prison, or prison road camp, or prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any other place where prisoners of the State prison are located under the custody of prison officials, officers or employees, or any jail, or any county road camp in this State, communicates with any prisoner or person detained therein, or brings therein or takes there from any letter, writing, literature, or reading matter to or from any prisoner or person confined therein, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4570.1. Every person who, without permission of the peace officer or corrections officer in charge of any vehicle, bus, van or automobile used for the transportation of prisoners, delivers a written communication to any prisoner or person detained therein, or being escorted to or from that vehicle, or takes from or gives to the prisoner any item, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4570.5. Every person who falsely identifies himself either verbally or by presenting any fraudulent written instrument to prison officials, officers, or employees of any state prison, prison road camp, or prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm, or any jail, or any county industrial farm, or any county road camp, for the purpose of securing admission to the premises or grounds of any such prison, camp, farm, or jail, and such person would not otherwise qualify for admission, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4571. Every person who, having been previously convicted of a felony and confined in any State prison in this State, without the consent of the warden or other officer in charge of any State prison or prison road camp, or prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any other place where prisoners of the State prison are located under the custody of prison officials, officers or employees, or any jail or any county road camp in this

State, comes upon the grounds of any such institution, or lands belonging or adjacent thereto, is guilty of a felony.

4573. Except when otherwise authorized by law, or when authorized by the person in charge of the prison or other institution referred to in this section or by an officer of the institution empowered by the person in charge of the institution to give the authorization, any person, who knowingly brings or sends into, or knowingly assists in bringing into, or sending into, any state prison, prison road camp, prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any other place where prisoners of the state are located under the custody of prison officials, officers or employees, or into any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm or other place where prisoners or inmates are located under custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer or employees, or within the grounds belonging to the institution, any controlled substance, the possession of which is prohibited by

Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and

Safety Code, any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming a controlled substance, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years.

The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.

4573.5. Any person who knowingly brings into any state prison or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of

Corrections, or into any prison camp, prison farm, or any other place where prisoners or inmates of these institutions are located under the custody of prison or institution officials, officers, or employees, or into any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm or any other institution or place where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any institution or place, any alcoholic beverage, any drugs, other than controlled substances, in any manner, shape, form, dispenser, or container, or any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming any drug other than controlled substances, without having authority so to do by the rules of the

Department of Corrections, the rules of the prison, institution, camp, farm, place, or jail, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, is guilty of a felony. The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.

4573.6. Any person who knowingly has in his or her possession in any state prison, prison road camp, prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any place where prisoners of the state are located under the custody of prison officials, officers, or employees, or in any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm, or any place or institution, where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any jail, road camp, farm, place or institution, any controlled substances, the possession of which is prohibited by Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the

Health and Safety Code, any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming controlled substances, without being authorized to so possess the same by the rules of the Department of Corrections, rules of the prison or jail, institution, camp, farm or place, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm or place, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years.

The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.

4573.8. Any person who knowingly has in his or her possession in any state prison, prison road camp, prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any place where prisoners of the state are located under the custody of prison officials, officers, or employees, or in any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm, or any place or institution, where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any jail, road camp, farm, place, or institution, drugs in any manner, shape, form, dispenser, or container, any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming drugs, or alcoholic beverages, without being authorized to possess the same by rules of the Department of Corrections, rules of the prison or jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, is guilty of a felony. The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.

4573.9. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person, other than a person held in custody, who sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away, or offers to sell, furnish, administer, or give away to any person held in custody in any state prison or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of

Corrections, or in any prison camp, prison farm, or any other place where prisoners or inmates of these institutions are located under the custody of prison institution officials, officers, or employees, or in any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm, or any other institution or place where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any institution or place, any controlled substance, the possession of which is prohibited by Division 10

(commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code, if the recipient is not authorized to possess the same by the rules of the Department of Corrections, rules of the prison or jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, four, or six years. The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.

4574. (a) Except when otherwise authorized by law, or when authorized by the person in charge of the prison or other institution referred to in this section or by an officer of the institution empowered by the person in charge of the institution to give such authorization, any person, who knowingly brings or sends into, or knowingly assists in bringing into, or sending into, any state prison or prison road camp or prison forestry camp, or other prison camp or prison farm or any other place where prisoners of the state prison are located under the custody of prison officials, officers or employees, or any jail or any county road camp in this state, or within the grounds belonging or adjacent to any such institution, any firearms, deadly weapons, or explosives, and any person who, while lawfully confined in a jail or county road camp possesses therein any firearm, deadly weapon, explosive, tear gas or tear gas weapon, is guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years. (b)

Except as provided in subdivision (a), any person who knowingly brings or sends into such places any tear gas or tear gas weapons which results in the release of such tear gas or use of such weapon is guilty of a felony and punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (a), any person who knowingly brings or sends into such places any tear gas or tear gas weapons is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.