29 Miss. Code. R. 2-1-1.2.3

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 29-2-1-1.2.3 - PROCEDURES

A. Prior to the beginning of any outside business/company project, security manpower needs and working hours will be agreed upon at the preliminary meeting.

B. A list of employees will be submitted to the Superintendent by the company/business two weeks prior to the beginning of any project. A copy of this list will be maintained at the front gate. Only the listed employees will be permitted access to the institution.

C. A log will be maintained at the designated entry point for each business/company listing the name of the company, the supervisor, and each worker. All individuals entering and exiting the facility will be required to stop their vehicles and identify themselves.

D. All passenger vehicles will be parked in a designated area and will be subject to inspection. All vehicles will be locked and will not contain contraband items, including alcoholic beverages.

E. Individuals may be prosecuted for illicit interactions with offenders based on the applicable Mississippi state laws.

F. Company/Business employees will be subject to a frisk search by officers of the same sex at any time.

G. Company/Business employees will not provide or receive anything from offenders assigned to the facility.

H. The entry of any weapon will be strictly forbidden. Any lost item or tool will be reported to security staff immediately.

I. If company/business employees are taking prescribed medication, it will be carried in the prescription bottle with only enough dosage for the work shift. The front gate officer will be advised and will register the name of the worker and the medication.

J. The company/business supervisor will be responsible for notifying the institution as soon as possible if employees are not working because of inclement weather or some other reason.

K. Former inmates or parolees will not be permitted on the compound as a part of a work crew unless prior approval has been granted by his supervising officer and the Superintendent.

1.Projects Inside Secure Perimeters

A. All employees in vehicles requiring access to a secure perimeter will enter through the identified vehicle entry of the correctional facility.

B. Employees will not be permitted to enter the secure perimeter if believed to be under the influence of intoxicants. The Shift Commander will be advised if there is a suspicion and make the decision to deny entry.

C. A security officer will escort all employees inside the compound.

D. Each employee will be required to submit his drivers license in exchange for a pass at the entry point. The pass number will be registered upon entry as well as exit.

E. Employees will maintain the pass on their person while on the premises and produce the pass to any Department of Corrections personnel for review upon request. A lost pass will be immediately reported to the Superintendent.

F. The drivers license will be returned upon exit from the secure perimeter. Positive identification will be made prior to exiting the compound.

G. Employees will be required to provide an inventory of tools taken into the compound. Institutional personnel will check this inventory as necessary. Only the tools required for that days work will be taken inside the compound. Non-required utility trucks and tools will remain outside the fence in a secure area approved for this purpose.

H. All tools will be accounted for upon the crews exit from the secure perimeter. No tools will be left overnight inside the secure perimeter except in a locked gang box or in a secure area approved by the Superintendent.

I. Violation of this policy will result in employees not being permitted on the grounds. Statutory violations will be prosecuted.

J. All construction projects as they relate to the security of the institution will be channeled through the Superintendent for review.

2.Outside Deliveries

A. Deliveries at the state institutions will be made during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

B. Any exceptions must be approved by the institutional controlling authority prior to delivery.

C. Drop-offs and pick-ups will be limited to the following locations at the state institutions:

1. Mississippi State Penitentiary: Post Office, Hospital, Central Warehouse, Mississippi Prison Industries Textile building

2. Central Mississippi Correctional Facility: Maintenance Department, Mississippi Prison Industries, CMCF III Clinic, Warehouse, Post Office

3. South Mississippi Correctional Institution: Central Warehouse, Maintenance Warehouse, Mississippi Prison Industries, Vo-Tech, Infirmary, Central Kitchen

29 Miss. Code. R. 2-1-1.2.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 47-5-10.