Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 349 - Municipal lockup facilities
Section DOC 349.12 - Security
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) Lockup staff shall physically inspect all areas of the lockup occupied by inmates at irregular intervals but at least once every 60 minutes during the day and night, to ensure that inmates are in custody and are safe, except that areas occupied by inmates who have been identified by lockup staff as having a special problem, such as mental disturbance, a suicidal tendency or severe alcohol or drug withdrawal, shall be physically inspected at least once every 15 minutes. Lockup staff shall record each inspection in the lockup log, including the time of the inspection and the inspecting staff member's initials.
(2) There shall be at least 3 complete sets of lockup and fire escape keys, one set in use, one set stored in a secure place within the secure detention area which is accessible only to lockup personnel for use in an emergency and one set stored in a secure place outside the secure detention area.
(3) All lockup personnel shall be given instructions concerning the use and storage of lockup and fire escape keys and shall be held strictly accountable for keys assigned to them.
(4) All lockup personnel shall be familiar with the lockup system of the lockup facility and shall be able to release inmates promptly in the event of a fire or other emergency.
(5) The lockup administrator shall ensure that lockup staff make monthly inspections to determine if cell and fire escape locks and doors are in good working order. Each inspection shall be recorded in the lockup log.
