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9IssuesofCorrectionalMgmnt.pptxNINE Issues of Correctional Institutional Management
R Boomhower
Fisher College 2020
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1. INTAKE
Process set by Comm. of MA Regulations (CMR’s) & Agency Policy/Procedure.
Identification of Medical, Psych, Criminal History, Facility History, Court Orders, etc. Substance Abuse Issues, Enemy Issues, Staff Conflicts
How long will you be here?
Are you in the Warrant Management System?
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2. CLASSIFICATION
Who is Who?
What are you?
Who goes where?
Why are you here? (Sentenced/Pre-Trial)
What does your Intake folder look like?
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3. HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS
Color coded by Classification System (JICS).
What CMR’s effect your housing assignment?
Different module assignments for different inmates.
Different Security Levels for different inmates.
JICS, Jail Inmate Management System
SIMS, State Inmate Management System
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4. SECURITY ISSUES part 1
Inner/Outer Perimeter Policies/Protocols.
Inmate Visitor Control (Conflicts etc.) .
Staff Entry/Facility Deliveries.
Inmates speak a different language.
Inmates follow a different honor code/rules.
Inmates are possessive/controlling.
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SECURITY ISSUES part 2
Signs of Unrest= Hoarding Canteen items, Room Change Requests increase, Remaining in cells during Recreation Times, Increased requests to go to the Medical Unit, Damage to the Facility (flooding, graffiti etc.), Staff/Inmate Assault increases, Additional Contraband issues, Escape Plans.
Monitoring Inmate mail.
Monitoring Inmate phone calls.
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5. GANGS
Natural animosity between rival gangs.
Seeking “power”/control.
“Power” players must be kept separate.
Who’s vying for “Turf”.
Street Gangs (local city/town groups)
National Gangs (Bloods, Crips, Aryan Nation)
Law Enforcement Gang Taskforce
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6. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT
Dealing with Sexual Offenders.
Issues regarding Mental Illness.
High Risk Inmates.
Addressing Medical Issues.
Media Attention/Heinous Crimes
High Profile Inmates (Celebrities, Gang Figures, Public Safety personnel, Politicians).
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7. DISCIPLINARY ISSUES
Separating the “Good” from the “Bad”.
Accrued “Good Time” as required by law.
What is your Disciplinary Infraction(s)
Disciplinary Code of Offenses.
How long will you be sanctioned?
Where will you be housed, Administrative Segregation or Disciplinary Isolation?
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8. COURT DECREES
Mandated Sentences.
Judges Orders.
Medical Issues (Treatment).
Protective Orders.
Program Requirements. (GED)
Transfer Requests by the Court
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9. TRAINING
Inmate Training: both Mandated (PREA) & Requested (Computer, Art, GED, In-House (Kitchen, Laundry, Cleaning, Landscaping).
Hygiene, ACA & AJA standards.
Sheriffs Academy (Recruits) & Sheriffs In-Service (yearly)
Supervisor Training.
Mentoring and Career Advancement.
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