Question 1

Key control will include methods for ensuring that only authorized staff members

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control all locking devices and keys/locks are used effectively to ensure the safety and security of the facility

Question 2

Security keys, if lost or duplicated may facilitate

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an escape or jeopardize the security of the facility,

Question 3

Key Issue and Accountability 
At the beginning of each watch, the on-coming area sergeant will

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confirm that all keys in his area of responsibility are accounted for by number of sets and key ring numbers

Question 4

All keys not present in the area's key box must be

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logged out to the member issued those items on the Supervisors Security/Sanitation Accountability Report (P-1616)

Question 5

Operational keys passed on from one officer to the next will be

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logged in the column titled "Issued Key Ring

Question 6

Emergency keys and safety equipment issued from the area's key box will be logged in the "Comments"

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section with the time issued and time returned

Question 7

Any discrepancies must be

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resolved before the off-going watch personnel are relieved

Question 8

Logbooks will be used for this purpose in the areas not utilizing

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a Supervisors Security/Sanitation/Accountability Report (P-1616)

Question 9

Each set of operational and emergency keys will have a

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metal tag attached for identification

Question 10

The key rings will be

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bonded closed

Question 11

Any employee inadvertently carrying operational keys home will be required to immediately return to the facility with the operational keys. 
Each member will be personally

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issued staff keys that provide access to all officer

Question 12

Supervisors will at regular intervals

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inspect keys issued to staff members: All employees will account for their facility keys: at all times

Question 13

In the event a key or a set of keys is discovered lost or damaged

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the staff members will immediately notify his supervisor and submit anP-0004)

Question 14

the supervisor will ensure that

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1. The Watch Lieutenant is notified immediately 
2. Efforts to locate a lost key

Question 15

In the event the lost key or set of keys cannot be located

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a General Offense/Incident Report will be submitted no later than the end of the staff member's tour of duty

Question 16

A Noteworthy Incidents Report is completed appropriately

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on the agency intranet to include all of the information in 1-3 above and what efforts were made to locate the keys

Question 17

Upon transfer or termination of employment with the Sheriff's Office

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or when otherwise requested, all issued keys will be promptly returned by the staff member

Question 18

During normal business hours the keys will be turned in to

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the Security Unit

Question 19

After hours and on weekends

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the keys will be turned in to the on- duty Watch Lieutenant: who will ensure they are returned to the Security Unit

Question 20

Unauthorized possession, alteration, marking, duplication, manufacture, or making impressions

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of keys by staff members is prohibited

Question 21

Any known incident

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will be reported in writing to the Assistant Chief. 
B. If criminal acts are involved: the staff member may be referred for prosecution

Question 22

Staff members may also be subject

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to disciplinary action.

Question 23

Handling of Keys 
A. Staff members will not leave keys

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unattended at anytime while on duty

Question 24

Operational keys not in use

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will be kept in an approved secured location

Question 25

Keys carried by staff members

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will be secured on their person

Question 26

Keys will be physically handed from one staff member to another

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not thrown or slid

Question 27

Keys will not be left unattended in locks

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or used to lift or pull open a lockable door or hatch

Question 28

Force will not be used

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to operate any locks

Question 29

If a locking mechanism is binding or malfunctioning

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Under no circumstance will an inmate be permitted: to handle any keys

Question 30

Staff members will not make reference

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to key numbers or lock identification information in the presence of inmates or visitors

Question 31

The PDF emergency operational keys are categorized as follows

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1. East emergency 
2. West emergency and 
3. Core emergency

Question 32

Replacement Keys 
The broken portion of the key will be placed in an envelope attached to a P-0004 Form

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addressed to the Security Sergeant

Question 33

Remove the broken portion from the lock

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if possible and if unable, contact building maintenance by phone or emai

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