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TEXAS CTE LESSON PLAN Lesson Identification and TEKS AddressedCareer ClusterLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & SecurityCourse NameCorrectional ServicesLesson/Unit TitleCorrectional PolicyTEKS Student Expectations130.333. (c) Knowledge and Skills(10) The student analyzes hostile situations and executes conflict management strategies to take charge of problems that arise in correctional settings. (A) The student is expected to review security post procedures in a correctional facility(B) The student is expected to explain the importance of a perimeter security system(D) The student is expected to complete steps involved in pre-event planning to respond to crisis situations(11) The student applies technical skill procedures of correctional staff to effectively manage day-to-day operations of correctional facilities. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for inmate supervision and discipline(B) The student is expected to demonstrate protocol designed to restrain individuals placed into custody without violating personal rights or jeopardizing personal safety(C) The student is expected to develop emergency plans and procedures for correctional facilitiesBasic Direct Teach Lesson(Includes Special Education Modifications/Accommodations and one English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategy)Instructional ObjectivesThe student will be able to:List the proper protocol for maintaining security and dealing with security breaches in a prisonIdentify areas that should be inspectedDemonstrate how to properly search these areasDevelop a prison policy they would use in their own prisonCritique other students’ prison policiesApply concepts learned in this lesson to a prison hostage situationRationaleEvery correctional unit has protocols and policies in place to maintain the security of the facility and handle emergency situations. It is important for correctional officers to know these things for their safety and the safety of the other officers and inmates.Duration of Lesson1-2 hoursWord Wall/Key Vocabulary(ELPS c1a,c,f; c2b; c3a,b,d; c4c; c5b) PDAS II(5)Materials/Specialized Equipment NeededSecurity and Control computer-based presentationSmall items that can be used as contrabandA room that can be simulated as a jail cellAnticipatory Set(May include pre-assessment for prior knowledge)Imagine you are a warden at a prison. Write a policy that mandates security protocol at your prison. Threats to any prison for you to consider include: items smuggled in and out of the facility, hostage situations, inmates attempting to escape and knowing when one already has escaped, routine things that can be done to prevent security breaches.Everyone will share his or her policy with the class. We will take what the class agrees are strong points from each policy and combine them into one class policy. We will then see how this policy compares to a real prison’s policy. Use the Presentation Rubric and the Writing Rubric for assessment.Direct Instruction *External Controls are the correctional facility’s physical features that make up its perimeter and support structures.HallwaysDiningHousingKitchenWorkRecreationVisiting (contact and non-contact)Locking mechanismsPipe chasesFire exitsFacility tools and equipmentTower gatesFencesWalls LightsDetections systemsCatwalks/run-aroundsInspections Help PreventHazardsHealthFireSafetyAssaultsContraband concealmentDisturbancesEscapesSecurity breachesFacility AlterationsPedestrian and Vehicular TrafficMay only enter and leave at designated pointsShould be located close to each otherGates separate public access portions of the administrationAll visitors and employees mustPass through a main or pedestrian entrance or gatehouseBe properly identifiedBe processed into the secure portion of the facilityHostage PolicyNo hostage has any authorityNo inmate will be released while holding someone hostage (i.e., visitor, employee, or another inmate)Be a casual observerTunnels penetrating the perimeter are concernsSecure them with grillsUse closed-circuit TVUse motion detectorsDrain pipes must have a small diameterLightingLight the perimeterPlace interior lights to eliminate blind spots in the shadow of buildingsUse high intensity, high mast lightingProvides lighting level and coverageSafer for staffReduces inmates’ ability to move at nightOutside-Assisted Escape AttemptsWatch for their predictable formA visitor brings in a WeaponDisguiseOther form of contrabandBe aware of situations outside the perimeterHelicopterFiring at towersInternal ControlsStaff must account for the inmatesFollowInmate discipline procedureSecurity manualEmergency proceduresPerformSecurity inspectionsInmate countsControlWeapons/chemical agentsKeys and toolsAttend yearly trainingKeep supervisors visible to help a facility stay well-managedDesign IssuesCentral ControlLies outside of the secure perimeterLies away from direct inmate activityIs the most secure locationIs completely invulnerable to inmate attackIs the center of all communicationIs staffed 24 hours a dayTakes inmate countsIssues and inventories keysCoordinates internal and perimeter security networksMonitorsKey traffic pointsFire alarmsPublic addressSmoke and thermal detectionRadios and computersWall way and perimeter lightingOther mechanical and electrical systemsInternal MovementControl can be facilitated byCutoff fencesIn the yardAt the ends of blind courtyards between buildingsCheckpointsStaff stop inmates, search them, and check passesStaff use fixed metal detection equipmentClosed-circuit camerasEntrances monitor and control inmate traffic usingMirrorsClosed-Circuit TelevisionLocationExternal physical features that greatly affect the internal ones:WindowsDoorsStairwellsElevatorsInmate AccountabilityInvolvesMovement controlPass systemsCensus checksRecord systemsRequiresA count each shiftBefore and after typical working hours usuallyAfter ANY mass movementAt bedtimeDuring the night (two or more)Each inmate must be seenOutcountsInmates mustAssemble in a general areaBe out when a count is doneStaff mustSubmit inmate’s names and numbers to their immediate supervisorsCall control center with numbersCount officer mustSign the count sheetKnow where every officer is alwaysInmate MovementStaffVerifyThe inmate’s description as they board the vehicleThe count onboard each time the vehicle stops or startsUse restraintsMay vary based on inmate’s classificationUse a combination of pass systemsToolsControlTools must be accounted for alwaysEvery item is considered contrabandNeed a tool control officerInventory is checked dailyTools are classified asClass A tools (Extremely Dangerous)Class B tools (Hazardous)Class C tools (Non-Hazardous)StorageShadow boardsEach tool has an identifying markReceipt for each tool an inmate is usingSpecial concernsClass A tools must be locked in a secure roomBolt cutters must be stored in the control roomFood Service ItemsDo not use any food with alcoholic baseStore yeast, nutmeg, and sugar securelyKeep mace in a locked area or do not useKeep Class A items locked on a shadow board in the room of useHospital ItemsConsider and store surgical tools as Class AKeep bulk items in a vaultAvailable for emergencies onlySearches and ContrabandSearches:Frequent unannouncedSearchInmatesInmate propertyInmate quartersOther areas of the facilityHelp detect and preventIntroduction of contrabandMissing or stolen propertyEscapes and other disturbancesContrabandCan be sold or tradedUsed forAiding escape attemptsDestroying propertyEndangering human lifePossessing it is against the institution’s rulesRequirementsThe facility needs to have a written policy regarding searches of facilities and inmates and contraband issues.Staff should be well trained in search procedures.Inmate SearchesOfficers during pat downsRequire inmates toRemove hatsUnbutton coats or jacketsEmpty all personal articles from pocketsWork from behindFollow these stepsRun hands under the inmate’s shirt collarThen down the upper part of each arm to the wristsAlong the undersides of arms to the armpitsDown from the shirt front to the beltRun thumbs around the inside of the belt from front to backRun hands down the front of legs to shoe topsThen up the backside of legsSweep hands down the back from the shirt collar to the waistExamine all the subject’s articlesAvoid using unnecessary forceBody SearchesOfficer dutiesStand behind the inmateTell the inmate toRemove all clothing, dentures, and prosthesesMove away from items removedSearch the clothingVisually inspect the inmate’s entire body for contrabandAsk inmate to open the mouth then look insideLift arms to expose armpitsLift each foot and expose the soles of the feet and toesSpread the buttocks to ensure nothing has been concealed in the crotch or rectumOnly inspect body cavities with reasonable belief the inmate is carrying contrabandPerform only in a private areaHousing Unit SearchesDo without warningConduct with two officersSearch before being occupied by new inmatesBe careful of needlesObvious hiding places:Holes and cracks in wall, floor, and ceilingLighting and wall fixturesWashbowl, toilet, and plumbing stacksShelves, drawers, and medicine cabinets and their contentsBedclothes, pillows, mattresses, and blanketsBooks, magazines, and newspapersHollow legs of beds and other metal furnitureWindow bars, window frames, and overhead ventilatorsSliding doors and groovesVehicle SearchesSearch all vehicles and machinery when entering or leavingInspect all the passenger compartmentsUse mirrors to inspect the undercarriageSearch the contents of commercial vehiclesVisitation SearchesSearch of visitors before enteringUse metal detectorsSearch all packagesEmergency KeysAllows staff to rapidly access every part of the facility to respond to a riot, fire, or other crisis situationAppearance should have the same wear as other keysRestricted KeysLaundry and clothing issue areasBusiness officePersonnel officeThe CommissaryWarehousesAdministration officesArmoryControl centerKey HandlingDo not leave keys in the lockNever take entrance keys inside the facilityNever allow inmates contact with armory keys EVERNever allow the grand master key in open circulation inside the institutionSecurity InspectionsSearch all physical security features at pre-identified zones by a specific staff memberCheck for compromised windows, bars, locks, manhole covers, and other security featuresFollow maintenance procedures that confirm locks, windows, doors, and other devices are fully operationalDocument all of thisCommunicationsEffective communication is key for officers to functionThe equipment used for communication:RadiosTower intercomsPersonal body alarmsClosed-circuit televisionHandling High Security InmatesHeld in special housing unitsUse extra staff when the inmate is out of the cellTower officers must know who they areSpecial Supervision UnitsThese areas confine inmates whoHave demonstrated that they are extremely dangerous, predatory, or violentCannot be held successfully or safely in the general population of any regular institution.ExamplesProtective custody unitsWitness security unitsDeath RowSummaryEvery correctional unit has protocols and policies put in place to maintain the security of the facility and handle emergency situations.It is important for a correctional officer to know these things for their safety and the safety of the other officers and inmates.Guided Practice *Practice Cell Search and Inmate Search- Students will pair up and practice an inmate search with contraband that has been hidden on an inmate. Students will practice a mock cell search for contraband. Use the Role Play Rubric for assessment.Independent Practice/Laboratory Experience/Differentiated Activities *Hostage Activity- 10 inmates take 5 guards and 10 employees hostage at a local correctional facility. They are requesting that you have an armored truck with a full tank of gas waiting outside in the yard for them to escape and that you have a jet waiting at the local airport ready to take them to Mexico, so they can escape.What would you do in this situation? Write your response on a piece of paper and turn it in. Use the Writing Rubric for assessment.Accommodations for Learning DifferencesFor reinforcement, students explain why it would be dangerous not to have these rules and policies in place. Use the Writing Rubric for assessment.For enrichment, students design a prison with the policy the class put together in the engagement section and what has been learned since then in mind. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment.Lesson ClosureSummative/End of Lesson Assessment *Security and Control Quiz and Key Individual Work RubricPresentation Rubric Role Play Rubric Writing Rubric References/Resources/Teacher PreparationCorrectional Officer Resource Guide (3rd edition), American Correctional AssociationAdditional Required ComponentsEnglish Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategies9999College and Career Readiness ConnectionCross-disciplinary StandardsI. Key Cognitive SkillsA. Intellectual curiosity2. Accept constructive criticism and revise personal views when valid evidence warrants.B. Problem solvingAnalyze a situation to identify a problem to be solved.Develop and apply multiple strategies to solve a problem.Work habitsWork independently.2. Work collaboratively.Recommended StrategiesReading StrategiesQuotesMultimedia/Visual StrategyPresentation Slides + One Additional Technology ConnectionGraphic Organizers/HandoutWriting StrategiesJournal Entries + 1 Additional Writing StrategyCommunication90 Second Speech TopicsOther Essential Lesson ComponentsEnrichment Activity(e.g., homework assignment)Family/Community ConnectionCTSO connection(s)SkillsUSA Service Learning ProjectsLesson Notes ................
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