METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
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r SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
THIS IS AN OLEORESIN CAPSIUM (OC) CARRY POST
POST: SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT OFFICER #3
EQUIPMENT: Key Ring(s) C-27, C-28,C-30,C-31, C-32, C-33,8-32,
B-33 Radio/BA, Metal Detector
All equipment assigned to this post and will be accountable on the shift
to shift inventory form. All 24 hour equipment and key rings will be
logged into the TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring
numbers.
SHIFT: DAY WATCH
HOURS OF DUTY: 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
LUNCH RELIEF: See Current Lunch relief Schedule
C NORMAL ROUTINE: All Correctional Officers will report to the institution
according to their assigned work schedule. You are required to utilize
the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured
perimeter of the institution
SECURITY PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN.OPERATING THE BELOW LISTED SHU
DOORS:
Door 27 and Inner Door: Both doors must always remain secured when not
being used. They are to be opened as needed for traffic and secured
immediately. These doors are to be considered a sally port; only one
door will be open at a time unless there is an emergency.
CONTROLLED MOVES:
A Lieutenant will call a controlled move to halt all general
population movement. The controlled move is conducted to guarantee
that the inmate is closely monitored and kept separate from other
inmates.
6:00 A.M.
Report directly to the Special Housing Unit wearing the prescribed
uniform. As the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are
required to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted
for in the TRUSCORE program and sign the location inventory. Count the
keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on
the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a
metal chain.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
Contact the Control Center on #333 and test your Radio/Body Alarm. Unit
officers must maintain a log of pertinent information regarding inmate
activity, detailing time, persons involved (if pertinent) and the event.
These entries must be written legibly, while maintaining your
professionalism. Report for duty by telephone with the Operations
Lieutenant and receive any additional information. Begin making 30
minute rounds ensuring you document the findings in the TRUSCORE
program. Staff will observed all inmates in continued lock down status
once in the first 30 minute period of the hour ex: (12:00 -12:30AM)
followed by another round in the second 30 minute period of the same
hour (12:30-1:00 AM).This will ensure an inmate is observed at least
twice per hour.
Ensure that all inmates on the court list are ready for pick up by the
Internal Security. The SHU Recreation Officers will report to the unit
at this time and assist with the court movement.
All SHU inmates will be escorted to R&D for court at a ratio of two
staff members per every inmate unless otherwise instructed by the
Operations Lieutenant. Contact the C&A Officer to receive clearance
for the escort of the inmate(s). Ex: If you are escorting two inmates
to R&D there should be four escorting staff members
Breakfast Feeding
The SHU #2 will ensure the food carts are properly searched prior to
bringing them into the unit. The SHU #1 will ensure the SHU Officers
(including the Recreation Officers); will count all food trays, lids,
and utensils prior to and after the meal. The SHU #2 will prepare the
breakfast meal, and began feeding with the assistance of the
Recreation Officers. Ensure that all wickets are secured; only one
(1) wicket will be opened at a time for the feeding of the meal.
Report problems with the meal to the Shift Lieutenant and Food Service
staff and ensure corrective measures are taken before serving
commences. The lights in the inmates' cells will be turned on while
the breakfast feeding is in progress.
All Food trays must be accounted for, no food trays will be left in an
inmates' cell after pickup. If an inmate refuses to give you the tray
back notify the SHU Lieutenant or the Operations Lieutenant. Inmate
orderlies will not be utilized to collect food trays.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
7:00 A.M.
Prepare the cells and unit for daily inspection. No later than 8:00 am
each morning all inmates will have their cells cleaned, beds made, and
will be dressed in their jumpsuits. All SHU officers will assist with
conducting daily inspections of the unit. Any inmate who desires
recreation will have their cells in a high state of sanitation.
Recreation begins by the Recreation Officers Monday through Friday.
INMATES DEPARTING FOR RECREATION WILL NOT LEAVE THEIR CELLS UNTIDY.
7:30 A.M.
Ensure that all pertinent paperwork is properly filled out, Daily
Security Inspection Sheet, BP-292.
Inmate Work Call: The Control Center will announce "Attention in the
institution inmate work call." All inmates assigned to work details
will report to their work detail assignments.
8:30 A.M.
Assist the #1 officer Conduct a security and fire inspection of the
C unit. Any discrepancies found will be noted on the Fire and Security
Inspection Form. Serious breaches of security will be immediately
reported to the SHU Lieutenant and Operations Lieutenant.
Discrepancies found not of a serious nature will also be reported and
the appropriate work order submitted. Initiate the unit Confidential
Log Report which will be used to record important information which
should be passed on to other staff, in conjunction with the
information contained in the TRUSCORE program. Conduct a bed book
audit and make any changes pertaining to your bed book/inmate picture
card files. Check the TRUSCOPE program for information and initiate
daily paperwork (Confidential Log form, etc.). As time permits
throughout the shift, you are to conduct searches of inmate cells.
Results will be recorded in the TRUSCOPE program. Discoveries of hard
contraband will be reported to the SHU Lieutenant and Operations
Lieutenant and documented in the unit Confidential Log report and the
TRUSCOPE program. Began to conduct showers and all other daily
activities according to schedule
The SHU #1 Officer is responsible for notifying the Control Center of
inmates being admitted or released from the Special Housing Unit. At
no time will you be in possession of the cell door key without the
presence of another staff member.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
9:00 A.M.
Verify all release orders signed by the Captain, and other designated
staff. Once releases orders are signed assist the SHU#1 Officer with
processing inmates out of the unit, ensure all documentation, i.e.,
property form and the TRUSCOPE program, is completed prior to the
inmate being released from the unit. Ensure the property forms are
filed out accordingly and the inmate receives a copy. The SHU
Lieutenant will be immediately notified of any discrepancies with the
inmates' personal property.
10:00 A.M.(Weekends and Holidays)
COUNT TIME (Stand-Up Count): The 10:00 a.m. count is an official stand up
count will be conducted at this time. The count will be conducted as a bed
book count when directed by the Operations Lieutenant. Ensure all areas
are clear of inmates, i.e., showers, bathrooms, laundry rooms etc. The
Internal Security Officer or any available staff member will assist with
backing the count. Upon completing the count, call the count into the C&A
Officer by telephone at extension 6468. Always ensure the correct date,
time, and Officer's printed name and signature conducting the count is
noted on the count slip. All count slips will be written in blue or black
ink and should be clear and legible. Count slips which appear to be
altered will not be accepted. The Internal Officer will pick up the count
slips and take them to the Control Center. Once the Control Center
announces a clear institutional count, record this information in the
TRUSCOPE program.
BED BOOK COUNTS: The Bed Books will be utilized for emergency counts,
bad institutional counts and random Bed Book counts requested by the
Shift Lieutenant. When a unit has two consecutive bad counts, a bed
book count must be conducted. In conjunction with the Bed Book the
unit roster will be used to conduct these counts. Upon receiving a
new inmate on the unit, the unit officer will receive two 3 x 5 cards,
one to be utilized for the bed book, and the other to use for inmate
movement. The bed book card is not to be removed from the bed book
Between 10:15 A.M. 12:15 P.M. (Weekdays)
LUNCH RELIEF
Contact the department on the current lunch relief schedule to arrange
for staff to relieve you for a 30 minute duty free lunch. When being
relieved, ensure staff have signed the log book designated for lunch
reliefs.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
11:00 A.M.
Mainline Feeding:
The food carts will be thoroughly searched by SHU staff prior to
entering the Special Housing Unit. Report problems with the meal to
the SHU/ Shift Lieutenant and Food Service staff and ensure corrective
measures are taken before serving commences.
Ensure that all wickets are secured, only one (1) wicket will be
opened at a time for the feeding of the meal. Officers will not pass
or allow anything to be passed from cell to cell. Each inmate will
receive only those items which are on the daily menu or prescribed
dietary menu.
All staff handling food must wear plastic gloves and ensure the food
is served at the proper temperature. Upon completion of the meal, all
trays will be accounted for and placed on the food cart.
Supervise the removal of all food trays from the cells. Officers only
will pick up all trays and trash from cells. Inmate orderlies will
not be utilized to collect food trays.
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12:00 P.M. On Mondays social visiting will begin at this time. Place
all trash in the sally port for pick-up at this time for preparation
of trash call.
12:30 P.M.
PM CENSUS COUNT: A Unit Census Count will be conducted at this time.
Record the results in the TRUSCOPE program and notify the Lieutenant of
any discrepancies. An incident report will be written on any inmate found
in an unauthorized area.
ROUNDS: Ensure assigned staff continue to make frequent, random
rounds of the range in the unit. At a minimum, each inmate must be
checked, at least one time every thirty minutes. During these
security checks, ensure staff pay particular attention to those
inmates who demonstrate suspicious or unusual behavior.
MEDICAL VISITS: During medical visits by the Physician Assistant, you
are responsible for providing an escort during their rounds on the
unit. Ensure the SHU Officers announce the PA's presence on the range
and inmate concerns are addressed.
1:00 P.M.
Conduct bar taps in at least five inmate cells. Ensure the TRUSCOPE
program are up to date, 292s are filled out and ensure any pertinent
ra information is documented one the Confidential Report.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
2:30 P.M.
End of Tour
**DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POST UNTIL THE PROPER RELIEF HAS BEEN PROVIDED**
Officers assigned to this post will not vacate the post unless
properly relieved or instructed to do so by the Operations or
Activities Lieutenants. These post orders are not intended to
describe in detail all the officer's responsibilities. Good judgment
and common sense are expected in all situations not covered in these
post orders.
NOTE: In addition to Post Orders, the Special instructions must be
read in conjunction with post orders(Section 2). Staff assigned to
this post must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Program
Statement and Institution Supplement on Entrance Procedures and Inmate
Visiting Procedures. This is one of the most critical areas of the
institution due to the potential for escape.
IT IS POLICY OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS THAT IF AN INMATE(S) SHOULD
APPROACH YOU OR YOUR POST WITH A STAFF MEMBER HOSTAGE, YOUR FIRST
CONSIDERATION IS THE SECURITY OF THE INSTITUTION AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INMATES BE PERMITTED TO ESCAPE. ANY EMPLOYEE TAKEN
HOSTAGE, REGARDLESS OF RANK, HAS NO AUTHORITY.
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METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
POST: SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT OFFICER #3
EQUIPMENT: Key Ring(s) C-27, C-28,C-30,C-31, C-32, C-33,8-32,
B-33 Radio/BA, Metal Detector
All equipment assigned to this post and will be accountable on the shift
to shift inventory form. All 24 hour equipment and key rings will be
logged into the TRUSCOPE program with type of equipment and key ring
numbers.
SHIFT: EVENING WATCH
HOURS OF DUTY: 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
NORMAL ROUTINE: All Correctional Officers will report to the institution
according to their assigned work schedule . You are required to utilize
the "Staff Chit Board" whenever you enter and/or depart from the secured
perimeter of the institution
SECURITY PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE BELOW LISTED SHU
DOORS:
Door 27 and Inner Door: Both doors must always remain secured when not
being used. They are to be opened as needed for traffic and secured
immediately. These doors are to be considered a sally port only, one
door will be open at a time unless there is an emergency.
CONTROLLED MOVES: A Lieutenant will call all controlled moves to halt
all general population movement. The controlled move is conducted to
guarantee that the inmate is closely monitored and kept separate from
other inmates.
2:00 P.M.
Report directly to the Special Housing Unit wearing the prescribed
uniform. As the equipment is issued on a 24-hour basis, you are required
to indicate the key ring number and type of equipment accounted for in
the TRUSCOPE program and sign the location inventory. Count the keys to
ensure the number of keys corresponds with the total number on the key
ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a belt by clips and a metal
chain. Contact the Control Center on #333 and test your Radio/Body
Alarm. Unit officers must maintain a log of pertinent information
regarding inmate activity, detailing time, persons involved (if
pertinent) and the event. These entries must be written legibly, while
maintaining your professionalism. Report for duty by telephone with the
Operations Lieutenant and receive any additional information.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
Begin making 30 minute rounds ensuring you document the findings in the
TRUSCOPE program. Staff will observed all inmates in continued lock down
status once in the first 30 minute period of the hour ex: (12:00 -
12:30AM) followed by another round in the second 30 minute period of the
same hour (12:30-1:00 AM).This will ensure an inmate is observed at
least twice per hour.
3:00 P.M.
All inmate social visiting concludes at this time.
4:00 P.M.
Report directly to the Special Housing Unit wearing the prescribed
uniform and relieve the Evening Watch Officer. After you have relieved
the Evening Watch Office r, as the equipment is issued on a 24-hour
basis, you are required to indicate the key ring number and type of
equipment accounted for in the TRUSCOPE program and sign the location
inventory. Count the keys to ensure the number of keys corresponds with
the total number on the key ring chit. Key rings must be secured to a
belt by clips and a metal chain. Contact the Control Center on #333 and
test your Radio/Body Alarm. Begin making watch calls at this time. Watch
calls will be made every 30 minutes from the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00
AM.
Unit officers must maintain a log of pertinent information regarding
inmate activity, detailing time, persons involved (if pertinent) and the
event. These entries must be written legibly, while maintaining your
professionalism. Begin making 30 minute rounds ensuring you document
the findings in the TRUSCOPE program. Staff will observed all inmates in
continued lock down status once in the first 30 minute period of the
hour ex: (12:00 -12:30AM) followed by another round in the second 30
minute period of the same hour (12:30-1:00 AM).This will ensure an
inmate is observed at least twice per hour. These rounds are to be
conducted on an irregular schedule and no more than 40 minutes apart.
All observations must be documented.
It should be clearly understood that none of these activities are to
take place until the Day Watch officer is relieved. It should be
noted that it is understood that not all of the above will be
accomplished by or before the count.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHV #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
COUNT TIME: The official count will be announced at this time. The
Internal Security Officer or available staff will assist with backing
the count. The same count procedures will be used now as with all
other counts. Upon completing the count, call the count into the C&A
Officer by telephone at extension 6468. Always ensure the correct
date, time, and Officer's printed name and signature conducting the
count is noted on the count slip. All count slips will be written in
blue or black ink and should be clear and legible. Count slips which
appear to be altered will not be accepted. The Internal Officer will
pick up the count slips and take them to the Control Center. Once the
Control Center announces a clear institutional count, record this
information in the TRUSCOPE program.
BED BOOK COUNTS: The Bed Books will be utilized for emergency counts,
bad institutional counts and random Bed Book counts requested by the
Shift Lieutenant. When a unit has two consecutive bad counts, a bed
book count must be conducted. In conjunction with the Bed Book the
unit roster will be used to conduct these counts. Upon receiving a
new inmate on the unit, the unit officer will receive two 3 x 5 cards,
one to be utilized for the bed book, and the other to use for inmate
movement. The bed book card is not to be removed from the bed book
4:30 P.M.
Conduct a security and fire inspection of the units. Any
discrepancies found will be noted on the Fire and Security Inspection
Form. Serious breaches of security will be immediately reported to
the Operations Lieutenant. Discrepancies found not of a serious
nature will also be reported and the appropriate work order submitted.
Initiate the unit Confidential Log Report which will be used to record
important information which should be passed on to other staff, in
conjunction with the information contained in the TRUSCOPE program.
Conduct a bed book audit and make any changes pertaining to your bed
book/inmate picture card files. Check the TRUSCOPE program for
information and initiate daily paperwork.
Dinner Meal: All food trays, utensils, cups, containers, etc., must
be removed from the cells at the end of the meals. Inmates are not
permitted to retain any food trays, utensils, or other items provided
during the meal. The SHU Officers will ensure that all meals are
properly heated and distributed. All staff handling food must wear
plastic gloves and ensure the food is served at proper temperature
utilizing the microwave. Inmate orderlies will not assist with the
feeding process. The SHU Officers will conduct the feeding of the
inmates and the retrieval of the food trays. All inmate food trays
will be issued and retrieved by staff only.
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SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
Ensure that all wickets are secured, only one (1) wicket will be
opened at a time for the feeding of the meal. Officers will not pass
nor allow anything to be passed from cell to cell. Each inmate will
receive only those items which are on the daily menu or prescribed
dietary menu. At no time will meat items with bones be served to
inmates. Officers will not pass nor allow anything to be passed from
cell to cell. Each inmate will receive only those items which are on
the daily menu or prescribed dietary menu
5:00 P.M.
The total tray count entering and departing the unit will be annotated
in the TRUSCOPE program by the SHU 01 Officer. Social Vising Begins
(Mondays only)
6:00 P.M.
Begin to conduct inmate mail call. Never give an inmate mail unless
it belongs to him/her. If an inmate has moved to another unit,
contact the Internal Officer to deliver it to the appropriate unit.
Mail for inmates who have been transferred to another institution will
be placed back in the mail bag and returned to the Mail Room. Inmate
mail will not be left in the unit. All undelivered mail will be
returned to the Mail Room. During your shift, you are responsible for
ensuring a comprehensive security inspection of the unit is completed
and properly documented on the Security Inspection form. Cell
sanitation on the unit, and telephone calls will be conducted on the
assigned days.
As time permits throughout the shift, you are to conduct searches of
inmate cells. Results will be recorded in the unit search portion of
the TRUSCOPE program. Discoveries of hard contraband will be reported
to the Operations Lieutenant and documented in the TRUSCOPE program.
After completing at least five shake downs in your unit, reflect the
correct information in the Shake Down portion of the TRUSCOPE program.
The Shake-Down Log will reflect the room number; inmates name;
register number; date; time; remarks (to indicate whether contraband
was found; type of contraband; and disposition of contraband); and the
searching officer's name. Discoveries of hard contraband will be
reported to the Operations Lieutenant and documented in the TRUSCOPE
program.
Begin making watch calls to the Control Center by calling extension
333 or via radio every half hour. These calls are mandatory and are
designed for your safety as well as the security of the institution
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
8:00 P.M.
Continue conducting the necessary paper work for the unit and ensure
that all tasks have been accomplished through-out the shift. Begin
conducting bar taps at this time. Social visiting concludes.
10:00 P.M.
End of Tour
Official Count in Progress
**DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POST UNTIL THE PROPER RELIEF HAS BEEN PROVIDED**
NOTE: In addition to Post Orders, the Special instructions must be
read in conjunction with post orders. (Section 2). Staff assigned to
this post must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Program
Statement and Institution Supplement on Entrance Procedures and Inmate
Visiting Procedures. This is one of the most critical areas of the
institution due to the potential for escape.
IT IS POLICY OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS THAT IF AN INMATE(S) SHOULD
APPROACH YOU OR YOUR POST WITH A STAFF MEMBER HOSTAGE, YOUR FIRST
CONSIDERATION IS THE SECURITY OF THE INSTITUTION AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INMATES BE PERMITTED TO ESCAPE. ANY EMPLOYEE TAKEN
HOSTAGE, REGARDLESS OF RANK, HAS NO AUTHORITY.
Post Orders and the TRUSCOPE program are confidential documents and
should never be left unattended or in an area accessible to inmates.
Post Orders must be secured at all times when not in use by staff.
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the employer of the
fact they have not been able or afforded the opportunity to read such
orders. The employer will then advise the employee of the general
requirements of the post, and answer any questions.
Employees assuming posts under these circumstances still have the
responsibility of exercising sound correctional judgment based upon
their training and experience and will make reasonable efforts to read
the post orders as soon as practicable.
After reading the post orders, the employee must sign and date the
Post Order Review Sheet which is located in Section 5 of this document
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SPECIFIC POST ORDERS
SHU #3
THIS IS NOT AN ARMED POST
NOTE: IT IS POLICY OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS THAT IF AN rNMATE(S) SHOULD
APPROACH YOU OR YOUR POST WITH A STAFF MEMBER HOSTAGE, YOUR FIRST
CONSIDERATION IS THE SECURITY OF THE INSTITUTION AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INMATES BE PERMITTED TO ESCAPE. ANY EMPLOYEE TAKEN
HOSTAGE, REGARDLESS OF RANK, HAS NO AUTHORITY.
These Post Orders are guidelines, not orders to work before or after
regularly scheduled shifts.
There will be no additions or deletions to these post orders without the
written consent of t tain.
Date
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