Section 924.02 - Security and Control ManagementWritten policy and procedure shall:
(1) Ensure that no inmate or group of inmates is given control or authority over other inmates;(2) Provide security and control requirements which include:(a) that no staff member enters a high security cell block without the availability of immediate assistance from another staff member;(b) that trained personnel provide around-the-clock supervision of all inmates;(c) that personal contact and interaction is facilitated between staff and inmates;(d) that all high security and special management inmates are observed by appropriate security staff at least every 30 minutes, but on an irregular schedule;(e) that more frequent observation is required for those inmates who are violent, mentally disordered, or who demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior; and,(f) suicidal inmates are under continuous observation (meaning one-on-one observation) by correctional officers, medical staff, or other appropriate persons as determined by the Sheriff/facility administrator; and(3) Require that correctional officer posts shall be located in or immediately adjacent to inmate living areas to permit officers to hear and respond promptly to emergency situations.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1264, eff. 7/4/2014.