Document Citation: Wis. Adm. Code DOC 350.12

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WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER DOC 350. JAILS

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

DOC 350.12 Security.

(1) Jail staff shall conduct physical inspections of each inmate in all areas of the jail occupied by inmates at frequent and irregular intervals, during the day or night, to ensure that inmates are in custody and are safe. Inmates who have been identified by jail staff as having a special medical or mental health problem shall be physically observed at more frequent intervals. Each inspection shall be documented.

(2) There shall be at least 3 complete sets of jail and fire escape keys, one set in use, one set stored in a safe place which is accessible only to jail personnel for use in an emergency and one set stored in a secure place outside the jail.

(3) All jail personnel shall be given instructions concerning the use and storage of jail and fire escape keys and shall be held strictly accountable for keys assigned to them.

(4) All jail personnel shall be familiar with the locking system of the jail and shall be able to release inmates promptly in the event of a fire or other emergency.

(5) The sheriff shall ensure that monthly inspections are made to determine if cell and fire escape locks and doors are in good working order. Each inspection shall be recorded in the jail log.