72B-Detainment of Prisoners, including bail procedures - 2019

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72B-Detaining Prisoners, Including Bail Policy & Procedure Page 8 of 17 on the receipt. The receipt will be placed in the tray for documents for the Office Manager.) 4. The content of meals shall be designated by the Department and should be substantial enough to provide adequate nourishment for the detainee.v 5. Any special diet that is required in accordance with treatment prescribed by a licensed physician will be granted whenever possible, within the parameters of cost effectiveness and available resources. When reasonable, faith based dietary restrictions should be respected. 6. Meals and food brought to a detainee by a family member or friend are discouraged, but may be provided at the discretion of the CO. All meals or food shall be subject to search prior to being allowed into the holding facility. 7. Eating utensils or plastic containers should not be allowed in the cellblock area. All containers shall be paper or Styrofoam. [72.4.7] 8. Drinking cups shall be disposable paper or Styrofoam. No common cups shall be shared among detainees. vi No cups shall be reused. 9. All containers shall be removed from the cell upon completion of the meal and disposed of in the trash. Note: Three meals per day will be provided to a detainee who is held for a full 24 hour period. For detainees held for shorter time periods, a determination will be made whether or not a meal is provided (i.e. for a quick courtesy booking, or warrant arrest where the total time of detention will be roughly a couple of hours, a meal may not be provided). All meals provided to detainees will be placed in his/her cell whether or not he/she chooses to eat the meal or not.vii E. Entering Cell Area 1. Generally a. Except during an emergency, firearms are not allowed in the cell area. [72.4.1] b. Whenever an officer closes a cell door to secure a detainee, the officer shall check the door to ensure that it is securely locked. c. If any problems in securing a cell door are encountered: i. The detainee shall be moved to an operational cell; ii. The cell shall be taken out of service; iii. The supervisor shall be notified; and iv. The holding facility manager shall be notified to make arrangements for repair (Administrative Lieutenant). 2. Occupied Cells a. An officer or medic may only enter an occupied cell when: [72.4.2] i. At least one other officer is present; the officer is being actively monitored by another employee through audio-visual equipment, or is carrying a panic alarm; ii. A medical or other emergency exists; or iii. When releasing a prisoner from custody.