Introduction To aid in the security and control over prisoners, each prisoner is placed in a classification according to adjudicated sentence and the potential risk
involved in handling the prisoner. In this lesson, you will learn how and why prisoner custody classifications are used.
Learning
Objectives
After completing of this lesson, you should be able to
• State the purpose of custody classification.
• List and define the four custody classifications.
• State the appropriate level of supervision for the four custody classifications.
• Explain the custody classification criteria.
• State the purpose of the work and training report.
• State the policy for the confinement of homosexuals.
• State the policy for the confinement of suicide risks.
Study
Assignment
This lesson requires you to read SECNAVINST 1640.9B, Chapter 4, Section 2. When you finish the reading assignment, complete the lesson 2 exercise that follows on the next page.
MCI Course 581E 4-8 Study Unit 4, Lesson 2 Exercise
Lesson 2 Exercise
Directions Complete exercise items 1 through 7 by performing the actions required.
Check your answer against those listed at the end of the lesson.
Item 1 State the purpose of custody classification.
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Item 2 List and define the four custody classifications.
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Item 3 State the appropriate level of supervision for the four custody classifications.
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Item 4 Explain the custody classification criteria.
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Item 5 State the purpose of the work and training report.
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Item 6 State the policy for the confinement of homosexuals.
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Item 7 State the policy for the confinement of suicide risks.
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MCI Course 581E 4-10 Study Unit 4, Lesson 2 Exercise
Lesson 2 Exercise Solutions
Answers The table below lists the answers to the exercise items. If you have any questions about these items, refer to the paragraph referenced in the SECNAVINST 1640.9B.
Item Answer Reference
1 The purpose of custody classification is to establish the degree of supervision needed for control of individual prisoners.
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2 a. Maximum Custody (MAX). Prisoners requiring special custodial supervision because of the high probability of attempted escape, or because they are dangerous or violent, and whose escape would be a threat to life or property.
b. Medium Custody In (MDI). Prisoners who present security risks, but do not warrant maximum
custody level. They are neither dangerous nor violent.
c. Medium Custody Out (MDO). Prisoners requiring continuous custodial supervision, but whose potential for escape does not present a threat to life or limb, or destruction of property.
d. Minimum Custody (MIN). Prisoners who do not present an apparent escape risk. Their behavior demonstrated while confined requires only limited custodial supervision.
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3 a. Maximum Custody (MAX). Supervision must be immediate and continuous. Maximum custody prisoners will wear restraints at all times when outside the maximum security area. There will be two escorts with each maximum custody prisoner at all times while outside the cell.
b. Medium Custody In (MDI). Supervision will be immediate at all times, and they will not be assigned to work outside the security perimeter.
They will wear restraints and require two escorts while outside the security perimeter, unless senior security personnel determine otherwise in
particular circumstances.
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c. Medium Custody Out (MDO). Supervision shall be immediate and continuous at all times when outside the security perimeter. They may be assigned any regular work inside or outside the facility.
d. Minimum Custody (MIN). Custodial supervision may be occasional or periodic; a system of checks are usually sufficient. They are usually assigned work outside the facility; escorted and
transported by the brig staff, or trained and certified escorts to and from the work site. However, while working, they may be under the supervision of other than correctional staff if the person is trained and certified as an escort. Supervision must be constant while outside the brig.
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4 All new prisoners, except those specifically deemed to be serious management problems (maximum custody), should be assigned an MDI custody classification during the reception phase. Detainees will not be assigned an MDO or MIN custody classification. A custody classification shall be based on the amount of supervision each individual requires.
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5 The work and training describes the prisoner’s attitude, work performance, overall performance, ability to get along with others, problems known to the supervisor, and any recommended custody or program changes.
This is done on a scheduled basis, preferably weekly, to show levels of performance on a continuing basis.
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6 Persons suspected, accused, or convicted of homosexual acts should not automatically be
segregated, or berthed in cells. Confinement in a cell may be appropriate when the prisoner has been involved in acts that may jeopardize the prisoner’s safety or the safety of others.
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7 Prisoners with a history of suicide attempts or who are considered suicidal should be immediately referred to the medical department for further evaluation and appropriate action. The prisoner should be made aware that he or she may request the brig chaplain provide spiritual or religious counseling. A prisoner evaluated as suicidal by the Medical Department must be hospitalized immediately.
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Lesson Summary
If you correctly answered the above questions, you are ready for the next lesson. If not, read the text again and attempt to better your responses. This lesson covered prisoner custody classifications. In the next lesson, you will learn security systems.
MCI Course 581E 4-13 Study Unit 4, Lesson 3