Prisoner security is a fundamental concern of the custodial officer. With prisoner security comes officer safety and the safety of a facility where danger is always present and violence can erupt at any moment. Prisoner security is mandated by law, directed by policy, and is an important consideration on both sides of the sally port.

This telecourse program examines several specific issues relating to prisoner security in a custody and/or detention environment.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (110 min.)

2. Select among twelve Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (1 min.)
• Prisoner Field Disturbance (11 min.)
• Cell Disturbances (12 min.)
• Cell Extractions (15 min.)
• Movement and Transportation (5 min.)
• Medical Transportation (8 min.)
• Incoming Screenings and Patdown (17 min.)
• Suicide Watch (12 min.)
• Segregation (5 min.)
• Use of Force (8 min.)
• Attempts to Compromise (11 min.)
• Conclusion (6 min.)