Riverside County Sheriff Correctional Facility Policy Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary and policy procedure flashcards based on the Riverside County Sheriff correctional facility training transcript.

Grievance Collection and Review Frequency (507.02)

A sergeant must collect and review grievances once per shift.

Grievance Investigation Deadline (507.02)

Inmate grievances must be investigated and discussed with the inmate within 10 days of being submitted.

Grievance Collection Documentation (507.02)

The collection of grievances shall be documented on the Supervisors’ Incident Pass-on Log.

Authorization Weapons Systems (503.03)

The SL1 / SL6, Stingball Grenade, Clear Out, and Stun Shield require both prior authorization and direct supervision before deployment.

Less Than Lethal Notification (503.03)

The sergeant or lieutenant will notify the Jail Commander as soon as possible of any use of Less Than Lethal weapon systems.

Use of Force Documentation Submission (503.09)

Documentation must be submitted to the employee's supervisor by the end of shift, unless otherwise authorized by a sergeant.

First Aid and CPR Training Renewal (503.06)

All personnel who manage or supervise the management of inmates must renew this training every two years.

Jail Supervisor’s Course Deadline (503.06)

The 80-hour course defined in 1021 CCR must be completed within the first year of a supervisor’s assignment to the jail.

Shift Drill Requirements (503.06)

Each shift at every facility must conduct at least one fire drill and one riot/disturbance drill per month.

Escape Response Drill Frequency (503.06)

Each shift must conduct at least two drills on a yearly basis.

Contraband Watch Approval (502.11)

Only a sergeant or higher may approve a contraband watch.

Transgender/Intersex Pat Down Policy (502.11)

Searches shall be performed by the gender the inmate feels most comfortable with.

RSD Form 553 (502.11)

The Strip Search Form used by the booking deputy to record incidents when contraband is discovered during a booking strip search.

Cross-Gender Pat Search Documentation (502.11)

All cross-gender pat searches of female inmates must be documented on both the Supervisor log and the Administrative log.

Forcible Strip Search Approval (502.11)

A Lieutenant must approve a forcible strip search if an inmate refuses to comply after a sergeant's attempt to convince them.

Contraband Watch Visual Security Checks (502.11)

Checks must be conducted by custody staff within every 15 minutes.

Safety Cell/Specialty Housing Log Sergeant Review (502.11)

A shift sergeant must review this log twice per shift.

Sobering Cell Medical Evaluation (504.05)

An inmate will not remain in a sobering cell for more than six hours without a recorded evaluation by medical staff.

Sobering Cell Log Sergeant Review (504.05)

When occupied, a floor sergeant will review the log at least once every eight hours.

Civil and SVP Inmate Identification (504.39)

Both Civil and Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) inmates will wear a green wristband.

PREA Retaliation Monitoring Period (501.24)

The Facility PREA Manager shall monitor the conduct and treatment of involved staff or inmates for at least 90 days following a report.

Sexual Abuse Written Report Retention (501.24)

Reports are retained as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed, plus five years.

Emergency Restraint Chair (ERC) Time Limit (503.07)

An inmate should not remain in the ERC for more than two hours unless specific sergeant/mental health determinations are made.

ERC Limb Exercise (503.07)

Inmates in the ERC must be allowed to exercise each limb, one at a time, at least once every 15 minutes to prevent blood clots.

ERC Visual Safety Checks (503.07)

Staff shall visually check the inmate twice every 30 minutes for safety and well-being.

ERC Service Opportunities (503.07)

Every two hours, inmates shall be given the opportunity to use the toilet and drink water from a paper cup.

ERC Extended Restraint Transfer Rule (503.07)

Inmates who cannot be safely removed from restraints after six hours shall be taken to a medical facility for evaluation.

Perimeter Security Checks (502.10)

Security checks of the exterior and perimeter of each jail shall be completed a minimum of once per shift.

Sergeant Security Check Audits (502.10)

Each shift, sergeants will randomly audit five security checks conducted by the prior shift.

Same-Sex Cell Search Requirement (502.06)

When an inmate is present in a cell, at least one employee entering shall be the same sex as the inmate.

Cell Search Log Retention (502.06)

Retained for the current year plus three years.

Safety Cell Supervision and Logs (504.24)

Direct visual supervision twice every 30 minutes; RSD Forms 553a/553b are used.

Safety Cell Retention Review (504.24)

Continued retention must be reviewed by a sergeant a minimum of every four hours.

Safety Cell Water Offer (504.24)

Inmates will be offered a cup of water no less than once every hour.

Safety Cell Medical Assessment (504.24)

Performed at least once each shift or every eight hours.

Safety Cell Mental Health Timeline (504.24)

Staff will respond within four hours to examine the inmate and contact the sergeant every four hours regarding continued housing.

Maximum Safety Cell Duration (504.24)

An inmate can remain in a safety cell for a maximum of 72 hours.

RSD Form 528

The Inmate Disciplinary Action form used for documenting rule violations.

Disciplinary Point Deduction (504.09)

Five points are deducted from an inmate's total for every 30 days in custody without formal discipline.

Pro Per Property Allowance (504.19)

Inmates may be issued up to two additional property boxes for legal work that no longer fits in the standard property box.

Carotid Restraint Medical Observation (508.01)

Inmates placed in a carotid restraint must be under medical observation for four hours and monitored once per hour.

In-Transit Booking Policy

Not accepted at a Riverside County jail facility unless an emergency exists.

Administrative Notification Deadline (95)

A written, formatted administrative notification for critical events (e.g., shootings, escapes, deaths) is required within one hour.

RSD Form 409b (504.10)

The Temporary Intake Sheet used when the JIMS System is not operational.

FMLA/CFRA Work History Eligibility

Requires employment for 12 months over the past seven years and at least 1,250 hours worked in the preceding 12-month period.

Title 15 Emergency Suspension (105/106/107)

Facility commander can suspend regulations for 3 days; Operations Chief notifies Board of Corrections if beyond 3 days; chairperson approval required if over 15 days.

Pregnant Inmate Restraint Policy (508.19)

Inmates in labor, delivery, or recovery shall not be restrained by wrists or ankles unless deemed necessary for safety and security.