Method of Inmate Cutody and Control

Methods of Inmate Custody and Control

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Kaplan University

CJ130-03

Michelle Medlin

April 12th, 2011

The most important job in a prison facility is making sure that both the staffs and inmates are safe. Violence in the correctional system come in many different ways such as inmate on inmate, staff assault on inmate, inmate assault on staff, riots and major disturbances. The officers use force against inmate for the purpose of accomplishing legitimate correctional order, solitary confinement, conducting searches to ensure that the inmates do not have contraband, screen all mails, visitors and waiting area to make sure no one is smuggling illegal items in prison and check all inmate cells and bedding for weapons(Johnson, 2008).

Correctional officers maintain security and inmate accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes. There maintain order within the institution and enforce rules and regulations. To help ensure that inmates are orderly and obey rules, correctional officers monitor the activities and supervise the work assignments of inmates. Sometimes, officers must search inmates and their living quarters for contraband like weapons or drugs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline. Correctional officers periodically inspect the facilities, checking cells and other areas of the institution for unsanitary conditions, contraband, fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of rules. In addition, they routinely inspect locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering. Finally, officers inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items. Maintaining a secure environment in prisons and jails often consists of an uneasy cooperation between the inmates and correctional officers. In addition, having a strong leadership structure supporting line officers results in a more effective and organized institution. Strong leadership in the administration can enable services to be dispensed to inmates, allow...