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Nevada DepartmentNevada Department of of
CorrectionsCorrections
Inmate VisitingInmate Visiting
Employee Development
Training/ Revised 2006
ObjectivesObjectives
1.1. Pre-VisitPre-Visit
2.2. Actual VisitActual Visit
3.3. Post-VisitPost-Visit
Pre-VisitPre-Visit
Visits fall under several categories…Visits fall under several categories…
•Regular visits; family & friends
•Irregular, Special or Bereavement visits
•Legal Visits
•Official Visits
•Religious Visits
Non-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
There are many areas that need to be searched prior There are many areas that need to be searched prior to letting visits begin. to letting visits begin.
•Visitor’s Area
•Waiting Room
•Restrooms
•Locker Rooms
•Furniture
•Security Barriers
•Entrance & Egress Areas
•Trash Containers
•Cleaning Equipment
Non-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
Background Checks
All visitors must have a background check
completed before they are authorized to visit an
inmate. The visiting room staff are responsible for
this.
Non-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
Who may visit inmates?
Family & Friends; Background Required
Attorney's; No background Required
Clergy; Approved by Chaplain or Warden/designee
News Media; Approval of Warden/designee
Inter-Institutional; Approval from both institutions wardens
Non-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
Who are the only persons required to get written approval from the director to visit
an NDOC inmate?
A Current EmployeeA Current EmployeeImmediate Family Members Only
Human FactorsHuman Factors
The human factor is where officer meets The human factor is where officer meets face to face with the visitors and the face to face with the visitors and the
inmates. This is where search’s will be inmates. This is where search’s will be conducted on the visitor and the inmate. conducted on the visitor and the inmate.
The officer must be ever vigilant but The officer must be ever vigilant but remain professional and courteous at the remain professional and courteous at the
same time.same time.
Human Factors- InmateHuman Factors- Inmate
Staff must be observant of inmates and their behavior patterns from visit to visit.
•Natural
•Irritable
•Nervous
•Inconsistent normal behavior
•Clothing; is it typical
•Excessive jewelry
Human Factors- VisitorsHuman Factors- Visitors
Visitors bring many differences to the visiting room.
•Cultures
•Backgrounds
•Relationships
•Age
•Dress
•Cooperative Spirit
•Uncooperative Spirit
•Anxiety, If 1st Visit
•Animosity
•Anger
•Shame
•Empathy
Human Factors- VisitorsHuman Factors- Visitors
Visitors could possibly bring contraband into a visiting room, be alert to their
behavior.•Are they irritable
•Are they agitated
•Are they wearing excessive clothing
•Do they avoid eye contact
•Is their speech broken, stuttering or weak
•Do they have a history with contraband introduction
Human Factors- Human Factors- SearchingSearching
Visitors must be searched as well as the Visitors must be searched as well as the inmates that visit. Be observant of the inmates that visit. Be observant of the
following….following….
•Mannerisms
•Their Speech
•Are they acting different
•Are they following the Rules
•Search the Children as well
Actual VisitActual Visit
The staff assigned to the visiting room must be familiar to the department & facilities
procedures and policies. If contraband is going to be
exchanged, this is where it is going to happen.
Actual VisitActual VisitNon-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
Visiting staff must be ever vigilant of:
•FurnitureFurniture
•Security BarriersSecurity Barriers
•Non contact areasNon contact areas
•Physical ActionsPhysical Actions
•Graffiti on walls & tablesGraffiti on walls & tables
Actual VisitActual VisitHuman FactorHuman Factor
Visiting room officers must work together and be vigilant of…
•Changes in the environmentChanges in the environment
•Changes in moods & behaviorsChanges in moods & behaviors
•ArgumentsArguments
•Bad newsBad news
•Pre-arranged disturbancesPre-arranged disturbances
Post - VisitPost - Visit
When a visit is completed, the post
visit operation is just as important as
the pre & actual visit. Your best
searches should be done at this time.
Post – VisitPost – VisitNon-Human FactorNon-Human Factor
Everything inside the visiting room Everything inside the visiting room must be searched and cleared of any must be searched and cleared of any
possible contraband left behind. possible contraband left behind.
Visit rooms
Restrooms
Connecting rooms
Furniture
Trash Containers
Vending Machines
Microwaves
Games & Books
Post – VisitPost – VisitHuman FactorHuman Factor
After the visit is complete the visiting After the visit is complete the visiting team must be alert to the following team must be alert to the following
factors…factors…•Visitors behaviors & mannerisms
•Did the visit have to be Terminated
•Was the visit good or bad by your observation
•What are the inmates mannerisms
SummarySummary
Inmates visits are Inmates visits are beneficial to an inmates beneficial to an inmates
rehabilitation and rehabilitation and management. It management. It provides positive provides positive
reinforcement to the reinforcement to the inmates behavior, inmates behavior,
conduct and attitude conduct and attitude within a prison settingwithin a prison setting
SummarySummary
As correctional staff, it is As correctional staff, it is our duty & responsibility our duty & responsibility to ensure a safe & secure to ensure a safe & secure visiting room. We must visiting room. We must
show our highest level of show our highest level of professionalism while professionalism while
dealing with visitors and dealing with visitors and inmates.inmates.
SummarySummary
The key to an The key to an effective visiting effective visiting
room is supervision room is supervision and management. and management.
Know your policies Know your policies & procedures and be & procedures and be
professional at all professional at all times.times.