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Direct Observation Officer (One-On-One)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Direct Observation | (one–on–one) Officer shall not |
| Be assigned to (one–on–one) | direct observation for a total of more than 4 hours |
| during any given watch | in order to prevent fatigue, complacency, and/or over–familiarization with the inmate |
| Relieve the close supervision officer | while in the same dorm |
| Sit at any of the tables | located in the dorm |
| Leave his assigned area until | properly relieved |
| Bring any food, reading materials | or other personal items to the Direct Observation post |
| Participate in the cell search | so he can maintain the direct, uninterrupted visual observation of the inmate |
| Maintain a position directly | in front of the cell where the inmate is housed |
| including when the inmate is housed | within a dorm until properly relieved by another officer |
| Maintain constant uninterrupted | visual observation of the inmate |