Section 240-RICR-40-00-2.9 - Special Orders / CustodyA. Whenever an inmate is furloughed by the RIDOC, correctional staff ensure: 1. Security Risk Group (SRG) Inmates a. Furlough Office notifies Director and Special Investigations Unit (SIU).(1) Director determines appropriate transport personnel, use of restraints, etc.2. High Security Inmatesa. SIU is notified by Furlough Office.b. are accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.c. Restraints remain in place during the furlough at all times.d. State and local police are notified of pending furlough and specific time and place by Superior Officer of facility.3. Maximum Security, Medium Security and Intake Service Center Inmates a. are accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.b. Restraints remain in place during the furlough at all times.c. State and local police are notified at the discretion of the Director or designee by Superior Officer of facility.4. Use of Restraints for Furlough a. Four types of restraints are commonly utilized:b. When determining appropriate method of restraint, the Furlough Coordinator is consulted. Three (3) criteria are evaluated:(2) Prior Furlough Experience(3) Nature of the Furlough5. Escorted Furloughs of High Security, Maximum and Medium Security Inmates a. Inmates will not use telephones.b. Inmates will not be let out of the vision of the Correctional Officers.c. Inmates will consume no food.d. Inmates will consume no beverages.e. Inmates may not be permitted to leave the general area of furlough purpose. Location of furlough will not be changed except by Furlough Coordinator.f. There will be no transport in privately owned vehicles (POV).g. Radio contact will be maintained at all times (portable and mobile).6. Minimum and Work Release Inmates a. One (1) non-uniformed Correctional Officer may accompany inmate and provide transportation.b. Inmates with positive furlough histories may also be transported by family members.c. No security devices are required.7. Funeral Visitsa. It is the policy of the RIDOC that escorted funeral home visits are limited to off-hours visitation. Inmate family contact at funeral homes is discouraged.8. Hospital Security Procedures a. Security and control of inmates by Correctional Officers is governed by Department Policy 9.37 DOC titled "Security and Control of Inmates at Outside Hospitals".240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-40-00-2.9