Change Notices - IACLEA

8.2 Detention8.2.1 Designated Area for Temporary DetentionThe agency has a written directive requiring that temporary detention of detainees occurs indesignated room(s) within the facility.Commentary: None8.12.2 Training for Operation of Detention AreaThe agency has a written directive requiring personnel to receive training on the operation of thedetention area, to include fire suppression and equipment provided for use by the agency.Commentary: Types and levels of training should vary with the nature of assignments andresponsibilities. Employees who work in direct, continuing contact with detainees requirespecial training, including use of physical restraint, to ensure safety and security of staff anddetainees. Employees who do not work in direct contact with detainees should receive anorientation on the operation of the detention area and their role, if any. Fire suppression mayinclude smoke and fire detectors, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and air packs.8.12.3 Procedures – Temporary DetentionThe agency has a written directive that defines procedures for the following:a. Documenting the date, time and reason for detainees processed in and out of the facility;b. Providing food and water to detainees, including documentation of any meals provided;c. The maximum length of time an individual may be detained in temporary custody beforewritten justification of extended detention is required;d. The separation of males, females and juveniles while in the facility or processing area;e. When and where individuals may be restrained by securing them to fixed objects andidentification of those fixed objects designed for such use;f. Securing and monitoring individuals in locked spaces who are unattended, if allowed;andg. Supervision of and responsibility for testing, processing, searching and detainingindividuals within the facility.Commentary: Documentation of temporary custody as well as the separation of males andfemales is necessary to maintain compliance and reduce inappropriate behavior. Individualsshould be restrained only to fixed objects that have been specifically identified for that purpose.8.12.4 Security Concerns – Temporary DetentionThe agency has a written directive that addresses the security concerns in temporary detentionand processing areas, to include:a. Provisions to secure firearms prior to entering temporary detention and processingareas;b. Duress alarms;c. Escape prevention;d. Authorized access to detainee and area, if any;e. Face-to-face visual observation of unattended detainees at least every thirty minutes;and,4