Section 924.01 - Physical Security MeasuresIn order to maintain physical security at the county correctional facility, written policy and procedure shall require:
(1) A control center to be manned 24 hours per day and monitor and control all day-to-day facility operations, including the facility's security, life safety, and communications systems.(2) All security perimeter entrances, control center doors, cell block doors and all doors opening into an unsecured corridor are kept locked, except when used for admission or exit of employees, inmates or visitors, and in emergencies. This requirement shall not apply to community release facilities.(3) A plan of perimeter security, which includes perimeter patrols and watchtowers, if applicable. This requirement shall not apply to community release facilities.(4) A system for screening persons entering the facility, including surveillance and metal detector or other similar equipment, to prevent the introduction of weapons or other contraband. This requirement shall not apply to community release facilities.(5) A system for inspecting and logging in and out all vehicles entering the secure perimeter. This requirement shall not apply to community release facilities.(6) An annual security equipment needs assessment to include, but not be limited to, firearms, ammunition, disorder control and restraint equipment, chemical agents, and communications equipment.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1264, eff. 7/4/2014.