Inmate Safety
If an inmate expresses a concern to you about not feeling safe, is despondent, states he or she wants to harm themselves, or feels that he or she has enemies at the facility where he or she is housed, please encourage your family member or friend to contact the closest staff person and disclose the concerns. In addition, please report these concerns by the fastest means possible to the Superintendent’s office (business hours) or to the Shift Commander (non-business hours) so that immediate action can be taken to ensure the safety of all. The Department wants to work with you to take the appropriate action to ensure the safety of all inmates.
It is important to note that the Department employs many security protocols to ensure the safety of staff, inmates and visitors. Such things include but are not limited to: searches, urinalysis testing, video surveillance, and physical counts. The utilization of these security measures at times may seem like an inconvenience or unnecessary for inmates and inmate visitors, however these security measures are put in place to assist with maintaining a safe environment for everyone.