1. Definitions:

1. Personal Containers include, but are not limited to purses, fanny packs, backpacks, sports duffel bags, luggage, rolling coolers, briefcases, lunch boxes/ bags, etc.

2. Small coolers containing snacks which are no larger than 12”x12” are   permitted.

3. Personal Items include, but are not limited to metal eating utensils, and non- glass water bottles.

2. Personal Containers and items

1. Personal containers are to be stored in facility lockers or refrigerator.  Personal items or bags other than those containing snack foods are not permitted in the facility living areas or yard.

2. Staff shall not bring any item into the facility which poses a potential safety/security breach to the operation of the Juvenile Hall.

3. Staff should promptly report all incidents involving lost or stolen personal items to the on-duty JSO III/Supervisor Deputy Probation Officer.  An incident report shall be written identifying the items and circumstances of the loss prior to leaving their scheduled shift.

3. Staff Meals and Food Items

1. All Officers on duty during meal time are provided facility meals free of charge while on duty.  

2. Staff that wish to have alternative meals may bring in their own food and store it in the facility’s designated refrigerator.

3. Staff bringing in their own meals may eat their meal in the staff break room on their break-time, or on the units during scheduled facility meal times.

4. Officers are not permitted to consume food, coffee or other beverages while supervising youth in the facility yard.  Exception: water in .5 liter bottles or smaller is allowed so long as staff can carry on their person without the use of their hands.

5. Staff shall not share or give any youth their beverages or personal food items.

6. Coffee makers, coffee pots or other brewing devices are not allowed on the living units.

7. Staff may store snacks in a location behind the control desk.

8. Snacks may be consumed while on the living unit.   Snacks shall be consumed in as non-obtrusive a manner as possible so as to not disrupt or distract unit programming and operations.

9. Beverages may be consumed on the living units, behind the control desk in paper, Styrofoam or non-breakable containers only.   Ceramic, aluminum, and glass containers are prohibited.

Staff are responsible for their own personal property while in the facility.  The loss, misplacing, or misuse of personal property could be cause for discipline.