Direct Supervision n n Direct Supervision is an

2 -4123 n Revised January 2001. Institutions are divided into distinct, semiautonomous management units

3 -4130 n n Revised August 1995. Dayrooms with space for varied inmate activities

“New Generation Jail” n n A management philosophy Backed by a supervisory style for

n The over all goal is active & continuous supervision.

Continuum of Supervision Region of verbal control Region of Physical Control Inmate Escalates Verbal

Some Sample Goals n n n Receive 90% or better on next week’s inspection

Sample action plan to achieve 90% or better on sanitation inspection n n n

9 Steps to Effective Inmate/Prisoner Management Establishing Yourself in the unit Managing Difficult Situations

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Direct Supervision n n Direct Supervision is an inmate management system that is proactive. It is designed to stop negative behavior before it begins! It relies on staff ability to supervise!

2 -4123 n Revised January 2001. Institutions are divided into distinct, semiautonomous management units that encourage positive staff/inmate interactions and effective communication. Staff within each management unit are delegated the authority to make decisions regarding security classification, services, and programs for inmates within the unit.

3 -4130 n n Revised August 1995. Dayrooms with space for varied inmate activities are situated immediately adjacent to the inmate sleeping areas. Dayrooms provide a minimum of 35 square feet of space per inmate, etc. And 3 -4131 Dayrooms provide sufficient seating and writing surfaces. Dayroom furnishings are consistent with the custody level of the inmate assigned.

“New Generation Jail” n n A management philosophy Backed by a supervisory style for inmates/prisoners Supported by a physical plant design That places staff face to face with full responsibility for the management of behavior.

n The over all goal is active & continuous supervision.

Continuum of Supervision Region of verbal control Region of Physical Control Inmate Escalates Verbal Request Command Use of Verbal Discipline Intervention Force Warning Staff De-escalate Deadly Force

Some Sample Goals n n n Receive 90% or better on next week’s inspection Search 50% of the cells by next Tuesday Complete counts within 15 minutes Get 20% of the offenders involved in unit/pod activities Reduce reportable incidents by 10%

Sample action plan to achieve 90% or better on sanitation inspection n n n Inspect daily Train cleaners Train inmate Wilson Split cleaning detail Order cleaning supplies Implement and monitor start date date how?

9 Steps to Effective Inmate/Prisoner Management Establishing Yourself in the unit Managing Difficult Situations Managing Inmate Behavior Managing Differences in the Unit Planning and Organizing in the Unit Building Flexibility in Your Leadership Style Principles of Running a DS Housing Unit Officer role in the Unit: Influencing Behavior Orientation to Direct Supervision