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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R251. Corrections, Administration |
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R251-708. Perimeter Patrol |
| R251-708-1. Authority and Purpose |
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(1) This rule is authorized under Sections 63G-3-201, 64-13-10 and 64-13-14, of the Utah Code. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide the Department's policies and procedures for perimeter patrol of prison facilities. |
| R251-708-2. Definitions |
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"Contraband" means any material, substance or other item not approved by the Department administration to be in the possession of inmates. "Perimeter patrols" means correctional officers assigned to observe and maintain security around the boundary of the prison. "Prison" means Utah State Prison at Draper, Utah and Central Utah Correctional Facility at Gunnison, Utah. |
| R251-708-3. Policy |
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(1) The Department shall maintain perimeter patrols to: (a) provide security; (b) prevent escape; (c) restrict access to Prison property; (d) control visitor traffic; (e) provide escape pursuit when necessary; (f) maintain order; and (g) prevent introduction of contraband. (2) Perimeter patrols shall assist the facilitation of traffic through the secure perimeter at various access points by verifying the identity of persons at those points. (3) Perimeter patrols shall: (a) respond to all persons including hunters, walkers, joggers, off-road vehicle riders, and other vehicles on prison property or immediately adjacent areas; (b) investigate any suspicious person or circumstance; and (c) arrest or cite violators when required. (4) Perimeter patrols shall not allow non-prison personnel to wait in vehicles in parking lots or other areas of prison property. (5) Perimeter patrols shall investigate unoccupied vehicles on or near the prison perimeter and may impound any vehicle which appears to present a security risk to the prison. |