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Lake Erie
Correctional
Institution
January 22, 2013
January 23, 2013

Gregory Geisler,
Report Coordinator

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CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION INSPECTION COMMITTEE REPORT
ON THE INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF THE
LAKE ERIE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

Dates of Inspection:

January 22, 2013
January 23, 2013

Type of Inspection:

Unannounced

Legislators/CIIC Staff Present:

State Senator Capri Cafaro
State Representative John Patterson
Joanna E. Saul, Director
Gregory Geisler, Corrections Analyst II
Adam Jackson, Corrections Analyst II
Carol Robison, Corrections Analyst II
Darin Furderer, Corrections Analyst I
Jamie Hooks, Corrections Analyst I

Facility Staff Present:

Warden Barry Goodrich
CIIC spoke with many additional staff
throughout the course of the inspection.

Institution Overview:
The Lake Erie Correctional Institution (LAECI) is a medium/minimum security prison,
housing Level 1 and 2 inmates. It is located on 52 acres in Conneaut, Ohio, Ashtabula
County.i The institution’s FY 2012 budget was $25,296,126.ii The rated capacity for Lake
Erie Correctional Institution is 1,798.1 On the date of the inspection, the institution
housed 1,794 inmates.iii The institution scored high on the most recent ACA audit.2iv
Demographically, 60.1 percent of the inmates are classified as black, and 36.5 percent
as white.3v The average inmate age was 33 years.4vi The institution employs 275 staff.vii

1

The previous rated capacity was 1,498. When CCA assumed responsibility for the contract an additional
300 beds were added by placing bunks in space formerly utilized as dayroom and programming space.
2
The most recent American Correctional Association (ACA) audit of the facility was conducted December
4-6, 2012. The facility scored 100 percent compliant for mandatory standards and 99.07 percent
compliant on non-mandatory standards. The four areas of noncompliance were due to insufficient natural
light in the cells and the dayroom, insufficient space per occupant, insufficient ratio of toilets, sink, and
showers-to-inmate. ACA auditors granted the institution a waiver for each area of non-compliance.
3
In addition, 3.18 percent were classified as other.
4
Staff relayed that the average age was closer to 30; however, the differences in when the reports were
generated may be responsible for the differences the age.

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Since the last CIIC inspection in September 2011, the state sold the institution to the
Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). CCA assumed control of operations on
December 31, 2011. In 2012, the institution increased its population by 300 inmates.
Inspection Overview:
The inspection of LAECI raised a number of significant concerns. At CCA staff’s
invitation, CIIC will conduct a full re-inspection in six months’ time to reevaluate; this
report is therefore to be considered a progress report.
LAECI’s primary issue is safety and security. Staff interviews, inmate focus groups, the
inmate survey, and institutional data all indicate that personal safety is at risk at LAECI.
Assaults, fights, disturbances, and uses of force have all increased in comparison to
prior years. There is a high presence of gang activity and illegal substance use.
Inmates reported frequent extortion and theft.
Incident reports indicate that staff hesitate to use force even when appropriate and at
times fail to deploy chemical agents prior to physical force, risking greater injury to both
inmates and staff. Staff also do not appropriately sanction inmates for serious
misconduct. At the time of the inspection, the facility had no options for sanctions other
than the segregation unit, which was full.
The above issues are compounded by high staff turnover and low morale. New staff
generally do not have the experience or training to be able to make quick judgments
regarding the appropriate application of force or how to handle inmate confrontations.
Staff also reported that they are often required to work an extra 12 hours per week,
which may impact their response.
Staff have relayed that they have already instituted additional security measures to
control contraband and that they are in the process of implementing a stratification plan
that will improve the overall facility environment and violence levels. Following the
inspection, LAECI staff were very responsive to CIIC’s concerns. Staff promptly
developed extensive action plans and engaged in several follow-up discussions with
CIIC regarding the identified issues. LAECI staff also relayed that they are actively
engaging local stakeholders to build positive relationships with the surrounding
community.
CIIC welcomes the opportunity to return in six months to reevaluate.

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I. INSPECTION SUMMARY
SAFETY AND SECURITY: IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT5
INDICATORS

RATING

FINDINGS

Assaults

In Need of
Improvement

Inmate on inmate assaults increased by 187.5 percent between 2010
and 2012.
The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 was significantly higher
than the rate for comparator prisons, although it was slightly lower
than the DRC average.
Inmate on staff assaults increased by 305.9 percent between 2010
and 2012.
The rate of inmate on staff assaults in 2012 was significantly higher
than the rate for comparator prisons as well as the DRC average.

Fights

In Need of
Improvement

Rule 19 (fight) convictions increased by more than 40 percent from
2011 to 2012.
However, the rate of conduct reports for rule 19 violations at LAECI
was approximately average for comparator prisons and slightly lower
than the DRC average.

Disturbances

In Need of
Improvement

Total disturbances in 2012 doubled in comparison to prior years.
In 2012, LAECI had a higher number of disturbances than the
average for comparator prisons and the DRC.

Use of Force

In Need of
Improvement

Total uses of force increased by 24.1 percent between 2010 and
2012. The 2012 rate is lower than the DRC average, but was more

5

CIIC ratings are based on a four point scale: Exceptional, Good, Acceptable, and In Need of Improvement. Ratings for the overall area are
based on the balance of the indicator ratings for that area. A rating of “Exceptional” for an indicator means that there is no room for improvement
and, generally, that the facility performs above other prisons. A rating of “Good” for an indicator means that the prison more than meets the
standard, but is not significantly better than other prisons or there is still room for improvement. A rating of “Acceptable” for an indicator means
that the prison just meets the standard or meets the standard with minor exceptions. A rating of “In Need of Improvement” for an indicator means
that the prison does not meet standards, is significantly different from other prisons in a negative manner, or that CIIC staff had serious concerns.

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than 1.5 times the average of comparator prisons.
Use of chemical agents increased by 127.3 percent between 2010
and 2012.
Multiple files contained documentation errors.
Several of the use of force incidents may have been resolved more
safely with the earlier implementation of chemical agents.
Security Threat
Groups

In Need of
Improvement

Despite having a higher percentage of STG-affiliated inmates than
comparator prisons, LAECI’s rate of rule 17 violations was lower than
comparator prisons, indicating a possible under-identification of gang
activity.

Access to Illegal
Substances

In Need of
Improvement

During the previous six months of drug screenings, 6.7 percent of the
inmates tested positive, which is higher than the DRC average. In the
most recent monthly drug test, 13 percent were positive.
An inmate recently died from a suspected overdose of illegal
substances (heroin).

Acceptable

Officers documented security checks consistent with policy.
The Warden, DWO, and UMC documented rounds, on average, at
least two or three times per month.
The DWSS generally conducted rounds only twice per month. The
Inspector conducted rounds generally only once, each time for less
than ten minutes, and in two units he did not record rounds at all
during the month.

In Need of
Improvement

Security staff did not consistently conduct/document requisite bunk
searches each shift. The average number of shakedowns completed
each shift for the reviewed days was 10.

Rounds

Shakedowns/Bunk
Searches
Staff Planning/
Intelligence
Significant Inmate
Survey Responses

Deferred

CIIC did not evaluate this area at LAECI.
67.6 percent of inmate respondents reported that inmates are
“unsafe” or “very unsafe” from other inmates at the institution

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compared to only 11.2 percent who said it was “safe” or “very safe.”
35.2 percent of inmate respondents reported that they had been
harassed, threatened, or abused by other inmates.
34.3 percent of inmate respondents said it is easy to obtain illegal
drugs in the facility.
32.7 percent reported it is easy to get tobacco in the facility.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING: GOOD
INDICATORS
Unit Conditions

Medical Services

Mental Health
Services

RATING

FINDINGS

Good

The average level of cleanliness for both bunk areas and dayrooms
was rated as good.
Only one housing unit, Superior A/B, was found to be in need of
improvement.
The majority of toilets, sinks and showers were in working condition.
All maintenance issues are reportedly addressed in 24-48 hours.

Acceptable

Access to medical services appeared consistent with DRC policy.
Chronic care inmates stated their conditions are treated properly, and
staff treats them professionally.
There were no backlogs reported.
However, both staff and inmates relayed concerns, including poor
cooperation between medical staff and security staff, unnecessary
delays when prescriptions are changed by the provider, and longer
than average wait times to see medical staff.

Good

Access to mental health services appeared consistent with DRC
policy.
There was no backlog for mental health services.

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Food Services

Recovery Services

Recreation

Significant Inmate
Survey Responses

Good

CIIC rated the sampled meals as good or acceptable.
The dining hall and kitchen prep areas were clean.

Deferred

The most recent DRC audit of the facility’s recovery service programs
occurred in August 2011 when the facility was operated by the
previous vendor; therefore, CIIC defers rating this section until the
follow-up inspection.

Acceptable

Inmates are offered a broad variety of activities, including a range of
seasonal intramural sports, inmate-led aerobics classes, arts/crafts,
and various card/board game tournaments.
The recreation facilities appeared clean and there were no reported
maintenance concerns.
Staff relayed that a lack of indoor recreation space is an obstacle to
inmate access during winter, as the yard is not always functional due
to inclement weather.
62.1 percent of inmates stated they were satisfied with the care they
received from nurses, and 53.9 percent of the inmates stated they
were satisfied with the care they received from doctors.
68 percent of respondents reported that health service request forms
are generally not responded to within two days.
58.7 percent of respondents indicated that they do not have adequate
access to recovery services programming.
71.3 percent of respondents were unsatisfied or very unsatisfied with
access to recreation. Further, 38.9 percent of respondents felt that
the recreation schedule is either rarely or never followed.
69.1 percent of inmates stated that they were either unsatisfied or
very unsatisfied with the quality of the food. The primary concern for
inmates was in regard to the size of the portions; however, CIIC
believes that the sizes are in line with other institutions.

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FAIR TREATMENT: IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT
INDICATORS

RATING

FINDINGS

Staff Accountability

In Need of
Improvement

Inmate focus group participants expressed that staff lack control over
the inmate population, that policies and procedures are inconsistently
followed, and that there are many inexperienced corrections officers
who are not fully versed on policies and procedures. Further,
participants relayed that some officers ignore inmate misconduct and
are apprehensive to hold inmates accountable because they want to
avoid potential conflict.
Inmate survey responses were predominantly negative.

Inmate Discipline

In Need of
Improvement

Inmates are not being held accountable even when committing serious
rule infractions, such as consumption of illegal drugs and possession
of cellphones, which is a serious concern.
Positively, staff are diligent in following DRC disciplinary hearing and
review procedures.

Inmate Grievance
Procedure

Acceptable

The untimely response rate to informal complaints was below the DRC
average. Zero grievances were extended beyond the fourteen day
timeframe, also below the DRC average.
Staff responses to informal complaints are professional and generally
responsive to the inmate’s concern.
However, 4.6 percent of informal complaints did not receive a
response in 2012, which is higher than the DRC average.
In addition, a high percentage of inmate respondents to CIIC’s survey
responded negatively regarding the grievance procedure.

Segregation

Acceptable

The segregation unit was overall excellent.
However, a disproportionately high number of inmates (79.2 percent)
are being held in segregation on Security Control status.

Significant Inmate

82.5 percent of total respondents indicated that most staff conducted

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Survey Responses

themselves professionally only sometimes or rarely;
50 percent of total respondents indicated that they had been harassed,
threatened, or abused by staff, with the most common response
indicating that it had involved insulting remarks;
63.6 percent of total respondents indicated that their Case Manager
was not helpful, with an additional 5.6 percent stating that they did not
know who their Case Manager was; and,
71.3 percent of total respondents indicated that the Unit Manager was
not helpful, with an additional 7.4 percent stating that they did not know
who their Unit Manager was.
94.9 percent of respondents indicated that they did not feel that
informal complaints are generally dealt with fairly at the institution;
80 percent of respondents indicated that they do not generally receive
a response to informal complaints within seven days; and,
95.8 percent of respondents indicated that they do not feel that
grievances are generally dealt with fairly.

REHABILITATION AND REENTRY: IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT
INDICATORS

RATING

Access to
Purposeful Activities

In Need of
Improvement

Unit activities and space on units for activities were lacking. A high
rate of inmate idleness was observed.
The rate of inmates enrolled to inmates on waitlists for academic
programs for FY 2012 is worse than the DRC average, the
comparator institutions’ average, and LAECI’s rate in FY 2010.

Good

The total number of GEDs achieved in CY 2012 was slightly higher
than the total number of GEDs reportedly achieved at LAECI in FY
2010 under the previous vendor.
The passage rate of GED completions was higher than the rate
across the DRC, comparator prisons, and LAECI’s reported rate in

Quality of
Educational
Programming

FINDINGS

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FY 2010.
The rate of certificate achievement when compared to academic
enrollment was higher in FY 2012 than the DRC average and
comparator prisons, but lower than LAECI’s reported rate in FY
2010.
Library

Ohio Penal
Industries

In Need of
Improvement

N/A

Reentry Planning

Acceptable

Security
Classification and
Privilege Levels

Deferred

Significant Inmate
Survey Responses

The rate of materials compared to population is significantly below
the DRC average.
The number of hours that the library is open is significantly lower
than both the DRC average and comparator prisons.
LAECI does not have an OPI shop.
The Reentry Coordinator was praised by inmates close to release as
being a useful resource who dedicates time to assisting inmates.
However, inmate survey responses consistently indicated that
general population inmates were not well aware of many details
associated with their reentry process.
CIIC did not evaluate this area at LAECI.

(See Reentry Planning)

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY: IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT
INDICATORS
Staffing

RATINGS
In Need of
Improvement

FINDINGS
Officers reported working an average of 12 additional hours per week.
Officers interviewed considered staff morale to be average to very low
based on safety concerns and mandated overtime hours.

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Staff turnover in December 2012 was greater than 20 percent.
Positively, all staff reportedly completed training in FY 2012.
Cost Savings
Initiatives

Deferred

Sufficient information was not available to rate this area.

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RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY
Evaluate the increase of assaults/fights/disturbances/violence in 2012 and
determine contributing causes and patterns.
Thoroughly review use of force policies with staff and empower staff to use
appropriate force, when justified and in line with policy. Executive staff should
also review use of force documentation procedures with medical staff and shift
supervisors. Staff should also consider reviewing paper files to ensure all
necessary documentation is available.
Evaluate whether they are documenting disruptive group activity through rule 17
violations and actively warning inmates that accruing rule 17 violations will affect
their security classification.
Evaluate the high rate of illegal substance use at the facility and determine
administrative actions to reduce the presence of illegal substances in the facility,
including sanctions for inmates.
Review shakedown requirements with staff.
Reexamine the medication refill policy to reduce delays.
Evaluate the delivery of diabetic snack bags to ensure that they contain
appropriate food and are delivered on time.
Evaluate the placement of risk level one inmates in recovery service programs.
Consistently follow the recreation schedule, especially during winter months
when access to the yard is restricted due to inclement weather.
Hold inmates accountable for serious rule infractions. Staff should immediately
implement a more stringent sanction structure, which could include its
stratification plan, privilege levels, or other options.
Encourage staff to respond to informal complaints within the seven day
timeframe.
Evaluate the high number of inmates in segregation under Security Control and
determine where processes could be made more efficient.
Complete the energy and waste audits as required by DRC policy.
Track utilities in the DRC database.
Ensure that all evaluations are completed by the required date.

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ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Consider increasing the frequency and duration of executive staff rounds,
especially in regard to the Inspector.
Consider evaluating the medical AMA rate and determine whether any staff
actions could reduce it.
Consider developing strategies to increase and improve cooperation between
medical staff and security staff to ensure order is maintained in the infirmary, the
time for evening pill call is decreased, and to monitor inmates more stringently
during pill call. Staff should also consider assigning more experienced officers
to monitor pill call and/or provide additional training to reduce medication abuse
and misuse.
Consider strategies to reduce the wait time to be seen in sick call, which could
include collecting sick call slips more than once per day.
Consider surveying inmates regarding the food quality and determine whether
there are options to improve the quality of the meals without increasing costs.
Consider implementing a culinary arts program to increase the work ethic and
interest of food service workers. Staff should also consider implementing the
incentive program suggested by food service staff.
Consider offering ServSafe certification courses to inmates in addition to the
recommended incentive programs previously mentioned.
Consider strategies for ongoing evaluation of inmate misconduct and
appropriate sanctions.
Consider reviewing the inmate rights’ form with each inmate appearing before
the RIB.
Consider evaluating materials, instructional tools, and funding for programs.
Consider developing strategies to improve communication between inmates and
their families and communities.
Consider expanding the higher education and reentry resource sections in the
library.
Consider developing strategies to improve access to programs and other
purposeful activities, both formal and informal.

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ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Consider developing strategies to increase inmates’ knowledge of reentryrelated resources and skills, such as a reentry plan and applicable programs.
Consider tracking all training based on the number of staff attending the training,
and the number of staff not completing the program (including staff failures).
Consider developing strategies to improve staff morale.

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LAECI ACTION PLANS IN RESPONSE
Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Assaults
Inmate on inmate assaults increased by 187.5% between 2010 and 2012. The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 was
significantly higher than the rate for comparator prisons, although slightly lower than the DRC Average.
Inmate on staff assaults increased by 305.9% between 2010 and 2012. The rate of inmate on staff assaults in 2012 was
significantly higher than the rate for comparator prisons as well as the DRC average.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate the increase of assaults/fights/disturbances/violence in 2012 and determine contributing causes and
patterns.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for assaults. The below information is our action plan to
address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:

A. A portable barrier has been implemented to reduce the number of inmate on staff
assaults in segregation related to the throwing of substances on staff.
Action(s) Pending:

A. The Operations Department will continue tracking inmate on inmate assaults and
inmate on staff assaults on an institutional mapping system for ongoing operational
evaluation; specifically to determine contributing causes as well as patterns within the
facility to prevent further incidents. The Assistant Warden of Operations shall conduct
a weekly Operations meeting at the facility to ensure all information is communicated
effectively to all key supervisors and a single institutional multi-disciplinary operations
team is formed.

B. LaECI Programs Department/Unit Management are reaching out to internal and
external resources for additional program ideas to assist the facility in an effort to
enhance existing programming as well as increase inmate participation.

Person(s) Responsible
1. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Chad Rogers, COS
4. Vince Vantell, AWP

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C. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include
specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates
engaging in assaultive behaviors.

Comments: Back to Basics training was recently provided by ODRC for LaeCI staff. A Back to Basics review focusing
on reducing inmate on inmate and inmate on staff assaults is recommended.
Stratification plan has been reviewed and approved by ODRC. This plan contains sensitive security information therefore; it is
not detailed in this report. ODRC believes that this plan will enhance the safety of staff, inmates, and the public.
Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC
Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Fights
Rule 19 (fight) convictions increased by more than 40% from 2011 to 2012. However, the rate of conduct reports for rule 19
violations at LaECI was approximately average for comparator prisons and slightly lower than the DRC average.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate the increase of assaults/fights/disturbances/violence in 2012 and determine contributing causes and
patterns.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for inmate fights. The below information is our action plan to
address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. A Back to Basics committee has been implemented to evaluate inmate fights and
develop strategies for reduction. Back to Basics training for the committee was
completed February 1, 2013.
Action(s) Pending:
A. The Operations Department will continue tracking inmate on inmate assaults and
inmate on staff assaults on an institutional mapping system for ongoing operational

Person(s) Responsible
1. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Chad Rogers, COS
4. Vince Vantell, AWP

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evaluation; specifically to determine contributing causes as well as patterns within the
facility to prevent further incidents. The Assistant Warden of Operations shall conduct
a weekly Operations meeting at the facility to ensure all information is communicated
effectively to all key supervisors and a single institutional multi-disciplinary operations
team is formed.
B. LaECI Programs Department/Unit Management are reaching out to internal and
external resources for additional program ideas to assist the facility in an effort to
enhance existing programming as well as increase inmate participation.
C. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include
specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates
engaging in fights.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Disturbances
Total disturbances in 2012 doubled in comparison to prior years. In 2012, LaECI had a higher number of disturbances than the
average for comparator prisons and the DRC.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate the increase of assaults/fights/disturbances/violence in 2012 and determine contributing causes and
patterns.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for inmate disturbances. The below information is our action
plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
A. The Operations Department will continue tracking inmate on inmate assaults and
inmate on staff assaults on an institutional mapping system for ongoing operational
evaluation; specifically to determine contributing causes as well as patterns within the

Person Responsible
1. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Chad Rogers, COS
4. Vince Vantell, AWP

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facility to prevent further incidents. The Assistant Warden of Operations shall conduct
a weekly Operations meeting at the facility to ensure all information is communicated
effectively to all key supervisors and a single institutional multi-disciplinary operations
team is formed.
B. LaECI Programs Department/Unit Management are reaching out to internal and
external resources for additional program ideas to assist the facility in an effort to
enhance existing programming as well as increase inmate participation.
C. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include
specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates
engaging in disturbances.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Use of Force
Total uses of force increased by 24.1% between 2010 and 2012. The 2012 rate is lower than the DRC average but was more
than 1.5 times the average of comparator prisons. Use of chemical agents increased by 127.3% between 2010 and 2012.
Multiple files contained documentation errors. Several of the use of force incidents may have been resolved more safely with the
earlier implementation of chemical agents.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should thoroughly review use of force policies with staff and empower staff to use appropriate force, when justified and in
line with policy. Executive staff should also review use of force documentation procedures with medical staff and shift
supervisors. Staff should also consider reviewing paper files to ensure all necessary documentation is available.

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The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for staff use of force. The below information is our action
plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. A Use of Force training class conducted by ODRC staff was completed August 7,
2012.
B. Fourteen total staff members attended ODRC Special Response Team (SRT) training
on January 31, 2013 and February 1, 2013.
Action(s) Pending:
A. A second Use of Force training class will be conducted by Ed Voorhies, Regional
Director, (ODRC) at LaECI on February 22, 2013.
B. The Use of Force policy (63-UOF-01) and the Action – Response/Response to
Resistance Continuum will be reviewed by all staff during the annual in-service
training on use of force and unarmed self defense .
C. The Chief of Security will emphasize the importance of using appropriate force
pursuant to policy, when justified during the monthly Operations Meeting and during
weekly facility rounds.
D. The Assistant Warden of Operations and Chief of Security will explore opportunities to
increase the number of staff trained in chemical munitions within the facility.
E. Five staff members are scheduled to complete the ODRC Special Response Team
academy during the next offered class.
F. The Assistant Warden of Operations will review use of force documentation
procedures with medical staff and shift supervisors.
G. The Assistant Warden of Operations will ensure all necessary documentation is

Person(s) Responsible
1. Training Manager
2. Chad Rogers, COS
3. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO

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complete and accurate during the completion of the Deputy Warden Review of Use of
Force (DRC4181) required by policy 63-UOF-02 (Use of Force Report).,
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Security Threat Groups
Despite having a higher percentage of STG affiliated inmates than the comparator prisons. LaECI's rate of rule 17 violations
was lowers than comparator prisons, indicating a possible under identification of gang activity.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate whether they are documenting disruptive group activity through rule 17 violations and actively warning
inmates that accruing rule 17 violations will affect their security classification.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for security threat groups. The below information is our
action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:

A. Facility Administration has designated a second full time Security Threat Group (STG)
Coordinator at LaECI.

B. A Back to Basics committee has been implemented to evaluate STG activity and to
develop strategies for reduction. Back to Basics training for the committee was
completed February 1, 2013.
Action(s) Pending:

A. The STG Coordinators will schedule visits with other ODRC facilities through the
ODRC Regional Office for additional training and information sharing
opportunity/networking. The LaECI STG Coordinators have received specialized
training from several STG Coordinators to identify inmate markings upon their arrival

Person(s) Responsible
1. Anthony Jones, STG
2. Andrew Dragon, STG
3. Chad Rogers, COS

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in the intake process and for management of facility daily operations.

B. LaECI will implement a diverse STG Committee in accordance with DRC policy 310SEC-12 (Security Threat Groups).

C. The STG Coordinator(s) currently screen all inmates when they arrive at the facility. At
this time, inmates receive verbal and written notification through the STG Activity
Notice (DRC 2738) that the institution has identified him as a security threat group
participant and will therefore be taking an active role in monitoring the offender’s
activity. This notice informs the inmate that failure to comply with the notice may result
in disciplinary action and is signed by the inmate.
Comments: STG active and disruptive status inmates have been removed from LaeCI’s general population.
Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.
Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Access to Illegal Substances
During the previous six months of drug screens, 6.7% of the inmates tested positive, which is higher than the DRC average. In
the most recent monthly drug test, 13% were positive. An inmate recently died from a suspected overdose of illegal substances
(heroin).
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate the high rate of illegal substance use at the facility and determine administrative actions to reduce the
presence of illegal substances in the facility, including sanctions for inmates.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for access to illegal substances. The below information is our
action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. A Back to Basics committee has been implemented to evaluate contraband including
access to illegal substances and develop strategies for reduction. Back to Basics
training for the committee was completed February 1, 2013.

Person(s) Responsible
1. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Chad Rogers, COS
4. Vince Vantell, AWP

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Action(s) Pending:
A. Internal Management Fencing will be constructed to prohibit direct inmate access to
the perimeter fence thus increasing security measures directly impacting the
preclusion of illegal substances entering the facility.
B. The Facility Investigator will increase intelligence gathering through increased mail
and telephone monitoring.
C. The Facility Investigator will increase coordination with the FSC Investigations
Department to conduct Link Analysis studies of inmate financial transactions.
D. Monthly drug screening is completed in accordance with ODRC policy 70-RCV-03
(Inmate Drug Testing) and includes randomly selected inmates, inmates requested by
designated staff "for cause" and programming participants.
E. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include
specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates
engaging in the use of illegal substances.

Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee, NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Shakedown/Bunk Searches
Security staff did not consistently conduct/document requisite bunk searches each shift. The average number of shakedowns
completed each shift for the reviewed days was 10.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should review shakedown requirements with staff

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The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for shakedown/bunk searches. The below information is our
action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.

Person(s) Responsible
1. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
2. Chad Rogers, COS

Action(s) Pending:
A. The Chief of Security and the Chief of Unit Management will assemble a committee to
develop a system to enhance our current system and improve the documentation that
all bunks/cells are searched at least once per calendar quarter as required by ODRC
policy 310-SEC-01 (Inmate and Physical Plant Searches)
B. A Back to Basics committee will be conducted in February to evaluate facility
shakedowns/bunk searches and develop strategies for improvements. Back to Basics
training for the committee was completed February 1, 2013.
Comments: Facility wide search was completed by CCA staff in February 2013. A large amount of contraband was
removed from the facility. ODRC provided training for LaeCI staff on conducting security inspections in February of
2013.
Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.
Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Staff Accountability
Inmate focus group participants expressed that staff lack control over the inmate population, that policies and procedures are
inconsistently followed, and that there are many inexperienced corrections officers who are not fully versed on policies and
procedures. Further, participants relayed that some officers ignore inmate misconduct and are apprehensive to hold inmates
accountable because they want to avoid potential conflict. Inmate survey responses were predominantly negative.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should encourage staff to respond to informal complaints within the seven day timeframe.

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The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for staff accountability. The below information is our action
plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. A Use of Force training class conducted by ODRC staff was completed in August 7,
2012.
Action(s) Pending:

A. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include
specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates
engaging in inappropriate behaviors.

B. A second Use of Force training class will be conducted by Ed Voorhies, Regional
Director (ODRC) at LaECI on February 22, 2013. The Use of Force policy (63-UOF01) and the Action – Response/Response to Resistance Continuum will be reviewed
by all staff during the annual use of force and unarmed self defense in-service training.
The Chief of Security will emphasize the importance of using appropriate force in line
with policy, when justified during the monthly Operations Meeting and during weekly
facility rounds.

C. During annual in-service training, all staff will be instructed on the seven (7) day time
frame for responding to Informal Complaints and the importance of designating
another staff member to respond if/when staff is away from the facility.

D. Executive/Administrative Duty Officer (ADO) staff will continue to visit living and
activity areas at least weekly. In accordance with DRC policy 50-PAM-02 (Inmate
Communication/Weekly Rounds), this requirement will not be delegated unless
scheduling prohibits (e.g. vacation, training, etc.). Quality meaningful rounds will be
the emphasis during these visits.

Person(s) Responsible
1. Vince Vantell, AWP
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Training Manager
4. Chad Rogers, COS
5. Jeff Fisher, Inspector

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Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Inmate Discipline
Inmates are not being held accountable even when committing serious rule infractions, such as consumption of illegal drugs and
possession of cell phones, which is a serious concern. Positively, staff are diligent in following DRC disciplinary hearing and
review procedures.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should hold inmates accountable for serious rule infractions. Staff should immediately implement a more stringent sanction
structure, which could include its stratification plan, privilege levels, or other options.
Staff should evaluate the high number of inmates in segregation under Security Control and determine where processes could
be made more efficient.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for inmate discipline. The below information is our action
plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. Communication has been disseminated to inform the inmate population that

possession of a cellular phone will result in immediate segregation placement and the
sanctions (if found guilty by the Rules Infraction Board) will be a recommendation for
Local Control (LC) with a recommendation for a security level increase to a minimum
of a Level 3.
Action(s) Pending:

A. Unit Management is working on implementing our stratification plan that will include

specialized housing units that focus on correcting problematic behavior with
consequences for rule violation and rewards for rule compliance. This will better
enable the facility to administer more stringent and structured sanctions for inmates

Person(s) Responsible
1. Christopher Chestnut,
AWO
2. Vince Vantell, AWP
3. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
4. Linda Obeshaw, RIB
Chair

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engaging in inappropriate behaviors.
B. The Assistant Warden of Operations will evaluate the inmates on Security Control

status to determine where the process can be made more efficient.
C. The Assistant Warden of Operations will continue to review all Rules Infraction Board

cases to determine substantial compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and to
determine that the disposition was proportionate to the conduct charged in accordance
with Administrative Rule 5120-9-08.
E. The RIB chair/designee will continue to review all hearing officer decisions to

determine substantial compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and to
determine that the disposition was proportionate to the conduct charged in accordance
with Administrative Rule 5120-9-07.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Access to Purposeful Activities
Unit activities and space on units for activities were lacking. A high rate of inmate idleness was observed. The rate of inmates
enrolled to inmates on waitlists for academic programs for FY 2012 is worse than the DRC average, the comparator institutions'
average, and LaECI's rate FY 2010.
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should evaluate the placement of risk level one inmates in recovery service programs.
Staff should consistently follow the recreation schedule, especially during winter months when access to the yard is restricted
due to inclement weather.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for access to purposeful activities. The below information is
our action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. Two academic instructor vacancies have been filled and are currently attending pre-

Person(s) Responsible
1. Vince Vantell, AWP
2. Katrenia Baker-Webb,
COUM
3. Chad Rogers, COS

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service training at the ODRC Corrections Training Academy. This will significantly
decrease the number of inmates on the academic waitlists. Inmates will continue to be
placed into academic programs in accordance with the criteria set forth in ODRC
policy 57-EDU-01 (Inmate Assessments and Placement in Educational Programs).
Action(s) Pending:
A. LaECI Programs Department/Unit Management are reaching out to internal and
external resources for additional program ideas to assist the facility in an effort to
enhance existing programming as well as increase inmate participation.
B. Recovery Services will continue to admit inmates into the Recovery Services
Treatment program based on recovery service level as determined by the Texas
Christian University Screening Instrument (TCU) and remaining time of sentence in
accordance with ODRC policy 70-RCV-01. The Recovery Services Level of Care
designates the level of need for AOD Services: R0 = None; R1 = Minimal Need; R2 =
Moderate Need; R3 = Considerable Need.
C. The Chief of Security will monitor adherence to the established institutional daily
schedule to ensure the continuity of recreation/yard access.
D. The Assistant Warden of Programs will continue to collaborate with ODRC/OCSS to
obtain the materials needed to begin the Electronics career-technical/vocational
program. The materials are currently scheduled to arrive at the facility on February 13,
2013.
E. ODRC staff is scheduled to conduct an ORAS refresher and additional training at
LaECI on March 11, 2013. The training will improve staff ability to properly place
inmates into appropriate programs through the effective completion of the ORAS risk
assessments and development of case plans.
Comments: Electronics Career Tech materials delivered to LaeCI on 2-13-13. Increasing meaningful activities
throughout ODRC prisons is an area of focus in 2013.
Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

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Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Quality of Educational Programming
The GED passage rate in FY 2012 was lowers than DRC and comparator institution averages, as well as LaECI's rate in FY
2010. Materials and tools needed for teaching and learning were not present in at least one program.
Additional Recommendation noted by CIIC
Staff should consider developing strategies to improve academic outcome measures, such as GED passage rates and
certificate achievement rates.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for quality of educational programming. The below
information is our action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. Two new academic instructors have been hired and are currently attending preservice training at the ODRC Corrections Training Academy. This will significantly
decrease the number of inmates on the academic waitlists. Inmates will continue to be
placed into academic programs in accordance with the criteria set forth in ODRC
policy 57-EDU-01 (Inmate Assessments and Placement in Educational Programs).
B. There were 97 GEDs earned by inmates at LaECI for the calendar year 2012. This
was an increase from the 89 GEDs earned in calendar year 2011.
Action(s) Pending:
A. The Assistant Warden of Programs will continue to collaborate with ODRC/OCSS to
obtain the materials needed to begin the Electronics career-technical/vocational
program. The materials are currently scheduled to arrive at the facility on February 13,
2013.
B. Ashland University conducted orientation February 5, 2013 and will begin instructing
three classes February 25, 2013.
C. The Assistant Warden of Programs and Education Guidance Counselor will continue
to collaborate with ODRC/OCSS to conduct inmate tutor training and staff tutor

Person(s) Responsible
1. Vince Vantell, AWP
2. Jeff Davidson,
Guidance Counselor

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instructor training. LaECI currently has approximately 30 inmate tutors who are trained
using the ODRC/CEA Peer Tutoring Program.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Library
There is no budget for the purchase of new library materials. The rate of materials compared to population is significantly below
the DRC average. The number of hours that the library is open is significantly lower than both the DRC average and comparator
prisons.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for library services. The below information is our action plan
to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. The January 2013 Library Monthly Report (DRC 4389) indicates the current book
count for LaECI is 9,557. In accordance with DRC policies 58-LIB-01 (Comprehensive
Library Services) and 58-LIB-03 (Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials),
LaECI seeks donations of suitable books from community resources and participates
in an interlibrary loan program. During the calendar year 2012, LaECI purchased nine
newspaper subscriptions and twenty magazine subscriptions.
B. The library at Lake Erie has an assigned budget within the Educational Department
which facilitates the library needs through out the year. The Assistant Warden of
Programs will coordinate delineating this part of the budget with the Instructor
Supervisor so the Library staff are aware of their budget on an annual basis.
Action(s) Pending:
A. An annual Library Needs Assessment and a minimum of two Library Advisory
Committee meetings per year are conducted to ensure library materials are adequate
in quantity, quality and type to assist in the development of educational skills,

Person(s) Responsible
1. Vince Vantell, AWP
2. Jeff Davidson,
Guidance Counselor

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treatment program initiatives, apprenticeship programming efforts, personal growth
factors, and that there are materials provided to help facilitate the reentry process.
B. The library is currently open for 34.5 hours per seven day period, which exceeds the
24 hours required by ODRC policy, and includes two evening sessions (Tuesday and
Wednesday) as well as 4.5 hours on Saturday. In addition, library services are
supplemented through the use of book carts in each of the six inmate housing units
and segregation.
C. Two computers have been ordered for the inmate Reentry Resource Center in the
library and a section of the library will be reserved for reentry materials in order to
expand resources available. The facility is currently in compliance with the mandatory
materials required by ODRC policy 78-REL-05 (Reentry Resource Center).

Comments: Library budget verified by ODRC.
Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.
Issue

Concern noted by CIIC – Staffing
Officers reported working an average of 12 additional hours per week. Officers interviewed considered staff morale to be
average to very low based on safety concerns and mandated overtime hours. Staff turnover in December 2012 was greater than
20%. Positively, all staff reportedly completed training in FY 2012..
Recommendations noted by CIIC
Staff should ensure that all evaluations are completed by the required date.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for staffing. The below information is our action plan to
address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:
A. The LaECI Staff Morale Committee conducted a survey January 29, 2013 during the
staff recall meeting to assess possible activities to implement for 2013 that would

Person(s) Responsible
1. Barry Goodrich, Warden
2. Bill Thompson, HR
Manager

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improve staff morale and will present options to the Warden for approval.
Action(s) Pending:
A. The Warden and the Human Resource Manager will develop strategies to decrease
staff turnover and decrease the timeframes associated with filling staff vacancies to
include increasing recruitment efforts (e.g. participate in local job fairs, Conneaut
Business Expo, etc.).
B. The CCA FSC Human Resources Department has several tools available to them to
assess employee morale and engagement. The Regional HR Director will work with
the Warden to determine which of these tools/strategies can best be deployed at Lake
Erie in 2013. Additional staff engagement is assessed on an annual basis by our
Quality Assurance Department with CCA.
C. The evaluation process is currently being administered for performance in 2012 and
all staff will receive their evaluation by July 1, 2012
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Issue

Recommendations noted by CIIC – Medical
Staff should reexamine the medication refill policy to reduce delays.
Staff should evaluate the delivery of diabetic snack bags to ensure that they contain appropriate food and are delivered on time.

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for Medical. The below information is our action plan to
address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:

Person(s) Responsible
1. Vince Vantell, AWP
2. Linda Gillespie, HSA
3. Chad Rogers, COS

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A. The medication refill procedure was reviewed and strategies implemented to reduce
delays. CVS has been established as the backup local pharmacy for medications that
are needed immediately and one nurse has been designated to oversee all medication
utilization/procurement.
Action(s) Pending:

A. The Assistant Warden of Programs will facilitate coordination between the Food
Service Manager and Health Services Administrator to ensure the diabetic snack bags
contain the appropriate food items as required by Medical Protocol D-5 and are
delivered in a timely manner.

B. The Bureau of Medical Services Regional Nursing Administrator reported the AMA
rate for LaECI in January 2013 was 10%. Nursing staff will continue to address and
counsel patients refusing treatment in accordance with ODRC policy 68-MED-24
(Consent To & Refusal of Medical Treatment) and complete the Release of
Responsibility form (DRC 5025) or the Refusal of Medical form (DRC 5027).

C. The Assistant Warden of Programs and the Chief of Security will facilitate cooperation
between the medical department and security to ensure the orderly operation of the
infirmary, including assigning more experienced correctional officers in medical
specifically for pill call times.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

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Issue

Recommendation noted by CIIC – Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction
Staff should complete the energy and waste audits as required by DRC policy
Staff should track utilities in the DRC database

The Lake Erie Correctional Institution has developed a plan of action to address the CIIC
concerns and recommendations for energy conservation/waste reduction. The below
information is our action plan to address the concerns and recommendations.
Action(s) Completed:

A. The Business Manager has been designated to enter the monthly electric, water,
natural gas, and recycling data into the DRC Enterprise Information Management
System (EIM) dashboard. The Business Manager has applied for access to EIM and
contacted CCA FSC for the utilities data.
Action(s) Pending:
A. The Evergreen Industries Supervisor has been designated as the facility Recycling
Coordinator and will complete the required waste audit by March 31, 2013 as
mandated by policy 22-BUS-17 (Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction).
B. The Maintenance Supervisor has been designated as the facility Energy Conservation
Coordinator and will complete the required energy audit by September 28, 2013 as
mandated by the 22-BUS-17 policy variance issued November 5, 2012.
Comments: Plan of action accepted. Todd Ishee – NE Regional Director, ODRC.

Person(s) Responsible
1. Jerry Sipan, Evergreen
2. Eric Harrell,
Maintenance Supervisor
3. Elaine Waller, Business
Manager

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II. SAFETY AND SECURITY
CIIC EXPECTATION: Prisons will provide a safe and secure environment for all
inmates.
A. ASSAULTS
In 2012, there were 46 reported inmate on inmate assaults.viii Of the total, 91.3 percent
were physical assaults and 8.7 percent were harassment assaults.ix Total inmate on
inmate assaults increased by 187.5 percent from 2010 to 2012.6
The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 was significantly higher than the rate for
comparator prisons, although it was slightly lower than the DRC average.7x
The institution also reported 69 inmate on staff assaults in 2012.xi Of the total, 42
percent were harassment assaults, 31.9 percent were physical assaults, 21.7 percent
were inappropriate physical contact, and 4.3 percent were sexual assaults.xii Total
inmate on staff assaults increased by 305.9 percent from 2010 to 2012.
The rate of inmate on staff assaults in 2012 was significantly higher than the rate for
comparator prisons as well as the DRC average.8xiii

Number of Assaults

Chart 1
Total Assaults
CY 2010 - 2012
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
-

Inmate on Staff
Inmate on Inmate

6

2010
17
16

2011
30
35

2012
69
46

2010 information was provided to CIIC during its 2011 inspection of LAECI, when it was operated by the
former vendor, Management and Training Corporation.
7
The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 was 26.8 per 1,000 inmates. The rate of inmate on
inmate assaults in 2012 for comparator prisons was 18.92 per 1,000 inmates (projected rate based on
data from January through September 2012). The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 for DRC
was 29.05 per 1,000 inmates (projected rate based on data from January through September 2012).
8
The rate of inmate on staff assaults in 2012 was 40.2 per 1,000 inmates. The rate of inmate on staff
assaults in 2012 for comparator prisons was 13.27 per 1,000 inmates (projected rate based on data from
January through September 2012). The rate of inmate on inmate assaults in 2012 for DRC was 20.91
per 1,000 inmates (projected rate based on data from January through September 2012).

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B. FIGHTS9
Fights are documented via RIB convictions for rule 19 (fight) violations. Rule 19
convictions increased by more than 40 percent from 2011 to 2012.10 In 2012, the
institution recorded a rate of 111.5 RIB fight convictions per 1,000 inmates.11 The rate
of conduct reports for rule 19 violations at LAECI was approximately average for
comparator prisons and slightly lower than the DRC average. The following provides a
comparison of the rate of documented rule 19 violations per 1,000 inmates across the
DRC.
Chart 2
Rule 19 Violation (Fights) Rates12
January – November 2012
350
300
250
200
150

111.5

100
50

Level
1/2

Level
3

Level Reception
4/5

DCI
FMC
NEPRC
ORW

CRC
LorCI

OSP
SOCF

LeCI
ManCI
RCI
TCI
ToCI
WCI

AOCI
BeCI
CCI
GCI
HCF
LAECI
LoCI
MaCI
MCI
NCCI
NCI
PCI
RICI
SCI

0

Medical/
Female

C. DISTURBANCES13
In the first eleven months of 2012, LAECI reported seven disturbances, which is more
than the average for comparator prisons as well as the DRC.14 Further, disturbances in
2012 more than doubled in comparison to the three reported in both 2010 and 2011. xiv

9

The total number of RIB convictions for rule 19 violations does not correlate to a total number of fights.
For example, seven inmates might have been involved in one fight – all seven inmates would have been
found guilty by the RIB for a rule 19 violation and would therefore be included in the total number.
10
In 2011, the facility reported 136 rule 19 convictions; in just the first eleven months of 2012, the facility
reported 191 rule 19 violations.
11
The rate was obtained by dividing the total number of rule 19 violations for January through November
2012 by the average monthly institutional population for that same time period.
12
Rate is per 1,000 inmates.
13
Disturbances are defined as any event caused by four or more inmates that disrupts the routine and
orderly operation of the prison.
14
The average number of disturbances for comparator prisons was 3.9 and 4.5 for DRC system-wide.

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Chart 3
Total Disturbances by Institution
January – November 2012

OSP
SOCF

Level
4/5

DCI
FMC
NEPRC
ORW

Level
3

CRC
LorCI

Level
1/2

LeCI
ManCI
RCI
TCI
ToCI
WCI

7

AOCI
BeCI
CCI
GCI
HCF
LAECI
LoCI
MaCI
MCI
NCCI
NCI
PCI
RICI
SCI

20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0

Reception

Medical/
Female

D. USE OF FORCE
In 2012, the facility reported 103 use of force15 incidents.xv Of the total, 78.6 percent
incidents involved black inmates, 20.6 percent involved white inmates, and 0.8 percent
involved inmates of another race. Compared to 2010, in which 83 uses of force were
reported, total uses of force increased by 24.1 percent in two years.16
In 2012, chemical agents (mace) were used 50 times. This is 127.3 percent more than
chemical agents were used in 2010, in which chemical agents were used 22 times.xvi In
the six months prior to the inspection date (July 2012 – December 2012), chemical
agents were used 45 times.
CIIC’s review of use of force includes a sample of 20 randomly selected use of force
reports. Key findings include:
Multiple files contained documentation errors.17
The majority of use of force incidents were physical in nature following inmates
ignoring numerous directives. Several of the use of force incidents may have
been resolved more safely with the earlier implementation of chemical agents,
which reduces the possibility of physical harm to both inmates and staff.18

15

Further information regarding use of force incidents can be found in the Glossary.
2010 information was provided to CIIC during its 2011 inspection of LAECI, when it was operated by
the former vendor, Management and Training Corporation.
17
Staff relayed that the electronic files contained all of the paperwork.
18
Staff explained that unit officers are not authorized to carry OC, but CCA is evaluating potential
changes to this policy.
16

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E. SECURITY THREAT GROUPS (STGs)
As of January 2, 2013, there were 289 STG-affiliated inmates, which is 16.3 percent of
the institutional population.xvii The institutional percentage of STG-affiliated inmates is
higher than that of comparator prisons.19xviii
STG activity is documented through rule 17 violation (unauthorized group activity)
convictions. Despite having a higher percentage of STG-affiliated inmates than
comparator prisons, LAECI’s rate of rule 17 convictions was lower than the comparator
prisons, indicating a possible failure to identify gang activity.20
The following chart provides a comparison of institutions by rate of rule 17 violations.21
Chart 4
Rule 17 Conviction Rates22
January – November 2012
120
100
80
60
40
20

11.1

Level
1/2

Level
3

Level
4/5

Reception

DCI
FMC
NEPRC
ORW

CRC
LorCI

OSP
SOCF

LeCI
ManCI
RCI
TCI
ToCI
WCI

AOCI
BeCI
CCI
GCI
HCF
LAECI
LoCI
MaCI
MCI
NCCI
NCI
PCI
RICI
SCI

0

Medical/
Female

F. ACCESS TO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
During the previous six months of drug screenings, 6.7 percent of the inmates
tested positive for the presence of an illegal substance.23 In the most recent
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The percentage of STG-affiliated inmates for comparator prisons was 12.1 and 16.6 percent systemwide for DRC.
20
CIIC also noted during the inspection one incident that should have been documented with a rule 17
conduct report that was not.
21
RIB convictions for rule 17 (unauthorized group activity) violations do not capture total gang activity in
an institution, as gang activity likely occurs that is not captured by staff supervision and/or documented
via a conduct report and RIB conviction.
22
Rate is per 1,000 inmates.
23
Each DRC institution conducts monthly urinalysis tests of a random sample of its population. The
urinalysis tests for the presence of a broad range of substances. Tests were conducted from July 2012
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monthly drug test, 13 percent of the sample were found positive for an illegal
substance.24 In comparison, only 3.3 percent of inmates tested statewide in
October 2012 were positive for drug use.xix
An inmate at LAECI recently died from a suspected overdose of illegal
substances, reportedly from heroin.
During the inspection, two separate CIIC staff smelled tobacco smoke in Superior
A/B and inmates indicated that tobacco is frequently present in the institution.
When brought to the attention of accompanying staff, staff confirmed that it was
tobacco smoke, but did not address it.
34.3 percent of inmate respondents to CIIC’s survey (n=105) reported it is easy
to obtain illegal drugs in the prison.
Similarly, 32.7 percent of inmate
respondents (n=104) said it was easy to obtain tobacco in the facility. Regarding
alcohol, 22.1 percent of inmate respondents (n=104) reported it was easy to
obtain.25
G. ROUNDS
Housing unit officers are required to conduct security check rounds at least every
30 minutes at staggered intervals. A review of officers’ security check logs
indicated that staff were following this requirement.
Executive staff are also required to perform rounds through each housing unit. 26
A review of the employee sign-in logs27 indicated the Warden conducted rounds,
on average, two to three times per month. The Unit Management Chief was
most visible throughout the time period examined. The Deputy Warden of
Operations conducted rounds, on average, three or more times per month. The
Deputy Warden of Special Services documented rounds generally only twice.
The Inspector appeared to conduct the least amount of rounds within the time
period, generally only once per unit. In two units, there is no record of the
Inspector making rounds at all during that time period.
H. SHAKEDOWNS (CELL/BUNK SEARCHES)
Housing unit officers are required to search inmates’ bunks for contraband, including
illegal drugs and weapons. A review of the shakedown logs indicated that staff does not
consistently conduct the requisite 16 bunk searches per shift. Reviews of each housing
unit’s shakedown log revealed an insufficient number of searches per shift, with an
average of 10 shakedowns per shift in a sample of randomly selected days.

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All five inmates tested positive for THC (marijuana).
Most inmates chose “I Do Not Know” as their response, likely indicating that they were choosing not to
respond.
26
Visibility of leadership is important in the correctional environment. It indicates they are aware of the
conditions within their facility, and it also serves to boost the morale of staff and inmates.
27
CIIC’s review of the employee sign-in logs generally covers the one month period prior to the date of
the inspection.
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I. STAFF PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE
Due to time constraints, CIIC staff defers evaluating this section until the follow-up
inspection.
SAFETY AND SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff should evaluate the increase of assaults/fights/disturbances/violence in
2012 and determine contributing causes and patterns.
Staff should thoroughly review use of force policies with staff and empower
staff to use appropriate force, when justified and in line with policy. Executive
staff should also review use of force documentation procedures with medical
staff and shift supervisors. Staff should also consider reviewing paper files to
ensure all necessary documentation is available.
Staff should evaluate whether they are documenting disruptive group activity
through rule 17 violations and actively warning inmates that accruing rule 17
violations will affect their security classification.
Staff should evaluate the high rate of illegal substance use at the facility and
determine administrative actions to reduce the presence of illegal substances
in the facility, including sanctions for inmates.
Staff should consider increasing the frequency and duration of executive staff
rounds, especially in regard to the Inspector.
Staff should review shakedown requirements with staff.

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III. HEALTH AND WELLBEING
CIIC EXPECTATION: Prisons will provide sanitary conditions and access to
adequate healthcare and wellness programming.
A. UNIT CONDITIONS
CIIC’s evaluation of unit conditions consists of direct observation of unit conditions.
Based on its observation, CIIC rated unit conditions as GOOD, with the exception of
housing unit Superior A/B.
LAECI has three General Population (GP) housing units, which are all named after the
Great Lakes. The housing units are broken down into six buildings, each consisting of
two dorm areas (12 altogether). In addition to the general population dorms, a celled
segregation unit is located in another area of the institution. The segregation unit is
addressed under the Fair Treatment section.
Of the six general population housing units, the average level of cleanliness for bunk
areas was rated as good.28 Most inmates kept their areas clean and orderly. No
inmates complained of any issues with pests. CIIC noted temperatures between units to
be acceptable. A review of contacts and concerns in the CIIC database from January
2011 to the inspection indicates that there were no inmate complaints regarding building
temperatures at LAECI.
The average level of cleanliness for dayrooms was rated as acceptable based on only
small amount of observed debris. Staff relayed that porters clean the unit common
areas on a regular basis.
Every dormitory has eight toilets and urinals, and 16 sinks, which are cleaned each
shift. The average level of cleanliness for bathroom and showers was generally rated as
acceptable, with the exception of the need to clean showers in urinals in a couple units.
On the date of the inspection there were four inoperable toilets, two inoperable urinals,
and three inoperable sinks. Staff reported that maintenance concerns are generally
addressed within one to two days.
Maintenance concerns were minimal. There are ten showers (plus two handicapaccessible showers) in each pod, which serve an approximate average of 138 inmates
per pod. There were four inoperable showers reported during the inspection. The
average level of shower cleanliness was rated as acceptable, with only one noted to be
in need of improvement. Inmate porters clean the showers daily, and a pressure washer
is used once per week.

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On the checklists, the housing units were rated as “acceptable” due to a delay in updating the
checklists to match the four point rating system. Following discussion, CIIC staff agreed that the housing
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The primary exception was Superior A/B, which had debris/trash on the floor, excessive
inmate clutter in some areas, and was in need of improvement in the cleaning of its
showers. In addition, 56.6 percent of total inmate survey respondents (n=106) reported
that their unit was unclean or very unclean.
B. MEDICAL SERVICES
CIIC’s inspection of medical services in a correctional facility focuses on cleanliness of
facilities, staffing, access to medical staff, and staff and inmate communication. The
inspection includes information collected from interviewing the health care administrator,
observations of the facilities and focus group discussions (one comprised of inmates
and one comprised of staff). Overall, the CIIC inspection team rated medical services
as ACCEPTABLE, with few areas in need of improvement.
Facilities
Medical facilities include four offices, three exam rooms, eight infirmary beds, two
records area, three bathrooms, and one waiting area. Overall, facilities were clean and
orderly in appearance. Each of the cells in the infirmary was clean, with large windows
for staff to observe inmates. Examination rooms were small, but adequate enough to
ensure the necessary services were provided.
Staffing
At the time of the inspection, the facility had one Chief Medical Officer (CMO), two
Physicians (all part-time), one Nurse Practitioner, 14 Registered Nurses, four Licensed
Practical Nurses, two Dentists, two dental assistants, a hygienist, a phlebotomist, an xray technician, a dietician, and two health information technologists, one of whom
handles scheduling. There were two vacant nursing positions reported.29
Access to Medical Staff30
The average time period between submission of a health service request form
and appointment with medical staff was 48 hours. However, depending on when
the inmate places his health services request in the box, it could take up to 72
hours to be seen.
The average time period between referral to the doctor and appointment with the
doctor was reported to be within five days, depending on the urgency of the
situation.
The average response time to kites was reported to be 14 days.
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Staff relayed that the geographical location of the facility poses a challenge to bringing on additional
medical staff.
30
Access to medical staff is evaluated based on several factors: (1) time period between inmate
submission of a health service request form and appointment with medical staff; (2) time period between
referral to the doctor and appointment with the doctor; (3) response times to kites and informal complaint
forms; and (4) current backlogs for Nurse Sick Call, Doctor Sick Call, and Chronic Care Clinic.

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The average response time to informal complaints was seven days.
The current backlogs for Nurse Sick Call, Doctor Sick Call, and Chronic Care
Clinics were reported to be zero.
Staff reported that they are not required to track the percentage of inmates on the
chronic care caseload that refuse services, termed “AMA” (Against Medical
Advice). Staff estimated that the AMA rate is 20 percent for chronic care
caseload inmates.31 Staff should consider evaluating the AMA rate and
determine whether any staff actions could reduce it.
Medical Deaths
There have only been two unexpected deaths,32 and one expected death since January
2012.
Staff Communication
A focus group of medical staff relayed the following:
Nurses relayed that there is poor security in the infirmary, poor cooperation from
security staff, and they do not feel safe working there. Nurses relayed that
security supervisors do not back up the nurses when inmates need to be
disciplined;33
“Cheeking”34 of select medications is reportedly a significant problem;35
Staff relayed that the new pharmacy protocols enacted by CCA delay inmates
receiving prescriptions. When a provider changes a medication, it may take an
unnecessary amount of time to receive the new prescription;
Fussell increased the number of staff and the amount of responsibilities for
nurses to perform. They relayed that the new requirements make it challenging
when they are short staffed;
Doctors continue to write “generous” prescriptions for over the counter
medications (i.e. six month prescriptions for Motrin), which is counterproductive
to cost control measures;
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Per policy, an inmate can refuse services up to four times before he is brought before the doctor for
counseling.
32
The unexpected deaths include the inmate who died from a suspected heroin overdose.
33
One nurse reported being “bombed-out” with urine by an inmate whose ticket was later dismissed by
the Rules Infraction Board. Others reported disruptive inmates are not removed from the infirmary by the
officers when asked.
34
“Cheeking” medications literally means that inmates take the pill into their mouth, but do not swallow it,
generally in order to sell to other inmates later. Officers are supposed to monitor inmates to ensure they
swallow their medications. However, this is not always successful. The doctors can order the medication
crushed where appropriate, or order perform blood draws to determine if the appropriate serum levels of
a certain medication are circulating in the inmate’s blood stream. If levels are below the expected limits,
then the medication can be stopped by the physician until counseling occurs. The inmates can also
receive a conduct report. However, according to staff, inmates at LAECI are often placed right back on
the medication with no repercussions.
35
Staff reported conduct reports written for inmates caught cheeking their medications are often thrown
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Food service staff does not deliver the weekend diabetic snack bags on time,
and often times provide food that is inappropriate;
Staff would like more flexibility in purchasing commonly used medical supplies.
Inmate Communication.
CIIC staff conducted two focus groups of inmates in regard to medical care and also
includes questions pertaining to healthcare in its survey.
Inmates in both groups relayed that they were not satisfied with the care they
received;36
Inmates stated that it takes three days to see a nurse, and up to 14 days to the
Doctor.37
Inmates on the chronic care caseload expressed that they often wait an extended
period of time, as much as a week or more to have medications refilled;38
Inmates reported that nighttime pill call can run as late as midnight or 1AM; and,
While inmates on the chronic care caseload reported that their chronic care
needs are addressed, they relayed that the staff do not communicate changes to
their treatment plan, or conduct follow-ups after specialty clinics in order to
communicate test results.
Further information regarding Medical Services can be found in the inspection checklist
in the Appendix.
C. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
CIIC’s inspection of mental health services in a correctional facility focuses on
cleanliness of facilities, staffing, access to mental health staff, and critical incident data.
Overall, the CIIC inspection team rated mental health services as GOOD.
Facilities
Mental health facilities include facilities shared with the medical department. The staff
has offices apart from the infirmary, which were noted to be adequate. Overall, the
facilities appeared clean and orderly.
Staffing
Adequate staffing has a clear and direct connection to patient care. At the time of the
inspection, the facility had one psychologist, a psychiatrist, one psychiatric nurse, and
36

However, 62.1 percent of inmate respondents (n=95) stated they were neutral or satisfied with the care
they received from nurses, and 53.9 percent (n=89) of the inmates stated they were neutral or satisfied
with the care they received from doctors.
37
68 percent of respondents (n=100) reported that health service request forms are generally not
responded to within two days of submitting.
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2.3 full time equivalent independent licensed non-psychiatric staff. There was one
vacant social worker position reported.
Access to Mental Health Staff39
The average time period between submission of a mental health service request
form and appointment with mental health staff was reported to be, on average,
five to 10 days;
The average time period between referral to the psychologist or psychiatrist and
the appointment was reported to be one week;
The average response time to kites was reported to be two to four days;
There were no backlogs in any of these areas reported by staff; and,
Staff make regular rounds in segregation to address any needs of inmates
related to mental health services.
Suicides, Suicide Attempts, and Self-Injurious Behavior
Since January 2011, there have reportedly been zero attempted and or completed
suicides, and only four incidents of self-injurious behavior, none of which required
medical treatment outside of the facility.
Further information regarding mental health services can be found in the inspection
checklist in the Appendix.
D. FOOD SERVICES
CIIC’s inspection of food services includes eating the inmate meal,40 and observation of
the dining hall, food preparation area, and loading dock. CIIC also interviews the Food
Service Manager. Overall, food service was rated as GOOD.
Meal
CIIC sampled two meals.41 One meal was rated good based on the seasoning
and preparation; the second meal was rated as only acceptable due to the lack of
seasoning.
A review of the food service kite log42 found that most inmate concerns were in
regard to wanting larger food portions. These concerns were also relayed by

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Access to mental health staff is evaluated based on several factors: (1) time period between inmate
submission of a mental health service request form and appointment with mental health staff; (2) time
period between referral and appointment with the psychologist or psychiatrist; (3) response times to kites
and informal complaint forms; and (4) current backlogs.
40
CIIC staff sampled two different lunch meals during the inspection.
41
One meal consisted of the following: hamburger, oven brown potatoes, mixed vegetables, two slices of
white bread, and a banana. The second meal consisted of the following: two hotdogs, two slices of white
bread, pudding, diced pears, pudding, and a salad.

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inmates during the inspection of the kitchen prep area and the housing units.xx
Further, 69.1 percent of survey respondents (n=107) indicated that they were
unsatisfied with the quality of the food served. However, CIIC believes that the
food portion sizes are in line with other institutions.
Dining Hall
The dining hall contained only a small amount of food particles on the floor near
the exit door. There were no signs of debris on the table or under the serving
lines.
Food Preparation Area
The food preparation area was clean and clear of debris including the areas
around the inmate workers who were preparing the dinner meal.
The institution passed its most recent health inspection on November 7,
2012.43xxi
More information regarding CIIC’s inspection of food services can be found in the
checklist in the Appendix.
E. RECOVERY SERVICES
CIIC’s evaluation of recovery services in a correctional environment focuses primarily
on access and quality (as determined by DRC staff). Due to the lack of a relevant DRC
audit to evaluate quality, CIIC DEFERS rating this section until the follow-up inspection.
Access
The institution offers three treatment programs: Treatment Readiness
Program/Intensive Outpatient Program (TRP/IOP), Alcohol and Other Drug
Treatment (AOD), and Recovery Maintenance.44
From June to December 2012, 31 inmates completed Recovery Maintenance
programming; and 39 inmates completed TRP/IOP.
Currently there are 43 inmates enrolled in AOD, TRP, IOP and Recovery
Maintenance programming.45 There were 123 inmates on the waiting list for the
IOP program, and 20 inmates on the AOD education waiting list. Based on these
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Per DRC Policy 50-PAM-02 (“Inmate Communication/Weekly Rounds”), the inmate kite system is a
means of two-way communication between all levels of staff and inmates. All kites are required to be
answered within seven calendar days and logged on the Kite Log.
43
The county health department found three (out of a possible 43) minor violations related to the condition
of the kitchen floor which was in need of repair.
44
These programs provide inmates with the education and therapy to prepare them to live a life free of
drug and alcohol abuse.
45
LAECI has three recovery-services staff members, who can facilitate a class of 15 inmates at one time.
Ideally, 45 inmates can be enrolled in all three phases of the program. Each takes about six months to
complete. The institution can graduate up to 90 inmates from the program each year.

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numbers, 4.6 percent of the total population who are identified as eligible was
involved in Recovery Services programming.
Staff appear to prioritize high risk level46 inmates in programming. Inmates
enrolled in recovery service programs included 29 risk level three inmates, 11
risk level two inmates, and 3 risk level one inmates. Staff should consider
evaluating the placement of level one inmates in programming.
Quality
The most recent DRC audit of the facility’s recovery service programs occurred in
August 2011 when the facility was operated by the previous vendor.
F. RECREATION
Engagement in recreational activities promotes positive physical and mental health.
CIIC’s evaluation of recreational facilities is based on three factors: facilities, activities,
and access. Overall, recreation was rated as ACCEPTABLE, noting concerns regarding
access to recreation, particularly during winter months when the yard is not functional
due to inclement weather.
Facilities
Physical facilities47 appeared clean and there were no reported maintenance concerns.
However, staff relayed that there is a lack of adequate indoor recreation space. As a
result, during inclement weather, especially in the winter, inmate access to recreation is
limited because the recreation department cannot accommodate the large population.
Activities
LAECI inmates are offered a broad variety of activities for recreation 48 and the institution
offers almost all of the activities permitted for Level 1 and 2 inmates.

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Each inmate is screened for the need for addiction services and assigned a number associated with a
recovery services level. This number indicates the degree to which inmates are in need of addiction
services. Inmates are scored from zero to three; zero indicating no need of services, to three indicating
chronic need for addiction services. This number is determined through completion of a need for services
assessment that gives an overall score resulting in the assignment to one of the recovery services levels.
Inmates who score either two or three are most in need of treatment; thus, they should be prioritized for
programming.
47
Recreation facilities at LAECI consist of a gymnasium with a full basketball court, an indoor weight
47
room that can accommodate up to 35 inmates, a multi-purpose room, and several outdoor areas,
including a softball/football field, two handball courts, two horseshoe pits, one bocciball area, six
basketball courts, dip bar/pull-up stations, and a track.
48
The recreation department operates several intramural sports leagues every season. Reportedly,
softball and basketball are the most popular, with roughly 200 inmate participants for each. Six inmateled aerobics classes are offered at varying levels of intensity, with one designated for inmates over the
age of 55. The institution also offers an arts and crafts program serving 30 inmates, a healthy heart
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Access
LAECI’s daily rotating recreation schedule is as follows: four dormitories are permitted
to recreate during morning hours, four dormitories are scheduled to recreate during
afternoon hours, and one dormitory is scheduled to recreate during evening hours on a
daily rotation.49 According to the schedule, an inmate in any given dormitory should
receive approximately 19 hours of recreation per week.50
However, CIIC’s inmate survey indicates that most respondents felt that the recreation
schedule is only sometimes followed, with a large number finding that the schedule is
rarely or never followed.51 Staff relayed that recreation is shut down due to staffing or
an incident on the compound or that recreation is opened late following a meal
approximately two-three times per week.

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As relayed by staff, morning and afternoon recreation hours last approximately 2.5 hours and include
access to both the recreation facilities and the yard. Evening hours last approximately 1.5 to 2.0 hours
and inmates may only access the recreation facilities, as the yard is closed in the evening during winter.
50
The recreation department schedules special times for inmate workers to have access to recreation,
generally during the evening gym hours or specially scheduled hour blocks to utilize the weight machines.
51
CIIC’s survey of inmates found that 71.3 percent of responding inmates (n=108) were unsatisfied or
very unsatisfied with access to recreation, 10.2 percent were neutral regarding access, and that only 18.6
percent were satisfied or very satisfied with access.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff should reexamine the medication refill policy to reduce delays.
Staff should consider evaluating the AMA rate and determine whether any staff
actions could reduce it.
Staff should consider developing strategies to increase and improve
cooperation between medical staff and security staff to ensure order is
maintained in the infirmary, the time for evening pill call is decreased, and to
monitor inmates more stringently during pill call. Staff should also consider
assigning more experienced officers to monitor pill call and/or provide additional
training to reduce medication abuse and misuse.
Staff should consider strategies to reduce the wait time to be seen in sick call,
which could include collecting sick call slips more than once per day.
Staff should evaluate the delivery of diabetic snack bags to ensure that they
contain appropriate food and are delivered on time.
Staff should consider surveying inmates regarding the food quality and
determine whether there are options to improve the quality of the meals without
increasing costs.
Staff should consider implementing a culinary arts program to increase the work
ethic and interest of food service workers. Staff should also consider
implementing the incentive program suggested by food service staff.
Staff should consider offering ServSafe certification courses to inmates in
addition to the recommended incentive programs previously mentioned.
Staff should evaluate the placement of risk level one inmates in recovery
service programs.
Staff should consistently follow the recreation schedule, especially during winter
months when access to the yard is restricted due to inclement weather.

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IV. FAIR TREATMENT
CIIC EXPECTATION: Prisons will provide fair and professional treatment of
inmates.
CIIC’s evaluation of fair treatment within a correctional setting focuses on the following
areas: staff accountability, inmate discipline, the inmate grievance procedure, and
segregation.
Overall, CIIC rates fair treatment at LAECI as IN NEED OF
IMPROVEMENT.
A. STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY
CIIC’s evaluation of staff accountability is based on its survey of inmates, inmate focus
groups, and analysis of grievance data. Overall, CIIC rates staff accountability as IN
NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.
Focus group participants expressed concern that LAECI staff have a lack of
control over the inmate population, that policies and procedures are
inconsistently followed, and that there are many “green”/unseasoned corrections
officers that are not fully versed on policies and procedures. Further, participants
relayed their belief that some officers ignore inmate misconduct in the dormitories
and are apprehensive to hold inmates accountable because they want to avoid
potential conflict;
82.5 percent of total respondents (n=108) indicated that most staff conducted
themselves professionally only sometimes or rarely;
50 percent of total respondents (n=108) indicated that they had been harassed,
threatened, or abused by staff, with the most common response indicating that it
had involved insulting remarks;
63.6 percent of total respondents (n=107) indicated that their Case Manager was
not helpful, with an additional 5.6 percent stating that they did not know who their
Case Manager was; and,
71.3 percent of total respondents (n=108) indicated that the Unit Manager was
not helpful, with an additional 7.4 percent stating that they did not know who their
Unit Manager was.
Positively, the rate of grievances against staff52 was one-third the DRC average and half
the rate of comparator prisons. However, in comparison to 2011, grievances against
staff doubled (from 14 in 2011).
B. INMATE DISCIPLINE
CIIC’s evaluation of inmate discipline53 includes observation of Rules Infraction Board
(RIB) hearings and a review of a random sample of closed RIB cases. Overall, CIIC
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Grievances against staff actions are categorized into the following: supervision, discrimination, force,
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rates inmate discipline as IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT, due to the lack of sanctions
for serious rule infractions.
The primary issue of concern in regard to inmate discipline pertains to the lack of
sanctions – specifically, that inmates are not being held accountable for rule
violations. Even inmates who commit serious rule infractions, such as testing
positive for illegal drugs or possession of cellphones,54 are not held in
segregation, which is likely having a negative impact on safety and security and
negating staff efforts to control contraband.55
Positively, CIIC’s observation of RIB hearings and review of a random sample of
closed RIB cases indicated that LAECI staff are diligent in following policies in
both hearings56 and procedures.57 CIIC’s one recommendation to RIB staff was
to consider going over the inmate rights’ form with each inmate to ensure that
inmates were permitted the opportunity for witnesses.
C. INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (IGP)
CIIC’s evaluation of the inmate grievance procedure58 includes a review of a random
sample of informal complaints and grievances, observation of the Inspector, and data
analysis. Overall, CIIC rates the inmate grievance procedure as ACCEPTABLE;
however, staff should address inmates’ negative perception of the grievance procedure.
In 2012, the Inspector documented receiving 1,753 informal complaints
resolutions (ICRs). Of the total, 4.6 percent did not receive a response. Of those
53

Inmates charged with a rule infraction are given a conduct report (also known as a ticket). All conduct
reports are first heard by a hearing officer; if the offense is a minor offense, the hearing officer may
dispose of it himself. More serious offenses must be referred to the RIB, which is a two-person panel that
conducts a formal hearing, including witness testimony and evidence.
54
Examples: two inmates tested positive for marijuana. They were not given any disciplinary time, nor
recommended for local control, nor recommended for a security increase. They were released to the
compound. Two hearings involved inmates who had been found with cellphones, which is a serious
breach of security. They were not given any disciplinary time, nor recommended for local control, nor
recommended for a security increase. They were released to the compound. An inmate admitted to
participating in a fight involving several inmates. He was not recommended for local control nor a security
increase.
55
The issue, acknowledged by both institutional staff and CIIC, is that the institution’s segregation space
is full. Staff stated that they reserve segregation space for those inmates who are involved in violence.
56
CIIC found that the RIB panel spoke clearly and communicated professionally with the inmate,
confirmed that the inmate had received a copy of the conduct report prior to the hearing, read to the
inmate the written summary of the inmate’s statement and received confirmation that it was accurate,
sought and consulted evidence where applicable; and, engaged in meaningful deliberation of both the
evidence and the sanctions.
57
CIIC found that all hearings were held within the seven day timeframe; conduct reports listed the
appropriate rule violations and included a detailed statement of the inmate behavior constituting a rule
violation; all inmate rights forms were completed; and all mental health screens were completed when
appropriate.
58
Pursuant to Section 103.73 of the Ohio Revised Code, the CIIC is required to evaluate the inmate
grievance procedure at each state correctional institution. The inmate grievance procedure is a threestep process by which inmates can document and report concerns to multiple levels of DRC staff. For
more information on the inmate grievance procedure, please see the Glossary at the back of the report.

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that did receive a response, 9.6 percent were outside of the seven day timeframe
mandated by DRC administrative rule. The rate of non-response was above the
DRC average,59 but the rate of untimely responses was below the DRC
average.60
Chart 5
Untimely Response Rates to Informal Complaints by DRC Institution
CY 2012
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0

9.6

10.0
WCI

LECI

SCI

BECI

GCC

LAECI

RICI

NCI

MACI

OSP

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LOCI

TOCI

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LORCI

TCI

MCI

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MANCI

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ORW

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DCI

FMC

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CIIC’s review of a random sample of 20 ICR responses indicated that all were
professional and generally provided information and attempted to address inmate
concerns. However, staff could be more diligent in conducting an investigation of
inmates’ concerns and/or providing explanation to inmates.
In 2012, there were 118 grievances filed at LAECI. Of the 118 grievances
completed, 77.1 percent were denied and 20.3 percent were granted. 61 The
granted rate is higher than both the DRC average 62 and comparator prisons. The
top three categories with the most grievances were Healthcare with 31, Personal
Property with 16, and Supervision with 14.
Inspectors are expected to dispose of grievances within fourteen days to ensure
timely response to inmates’ concerns. Staff reported that zero grievances were
responded to beyond the fourteen day timeframe.

59

The average rate of non-response to ICRs in the DRC was three percent in 2012.
The average rate of untimely responses to ICRs in the DRC was 14.4 percent in 2012.
61
Three grievances were withdrawn by the inmate.
62
Excluding grievances that were withdrawn by the inmate or pending disposition at the close of the
calendar year, 16.1 percent of grievances were granted across the DRC.
60

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Chart 6
Percent of Grievance Dispositions Requiring Extensions by Institution
CY 2012
100.0
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80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
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NEPRC
MCI
RCI
ORW
OSP
CRC
GCC
SCI
BECI
FMC
TOCI
NCI
AOCI
NCCC
MACI
MANCI
CCI
HCF
LORCI
DCI
PCI
RICI
SOCF
LAECI
LECI
LOCI
TCI
WCI

0

However, inmate responses to CIIC’s survey were predominantly negative regarding the
grievance procedure. The following are the responses received:
64.5 percent of total respondents (n=107) reported that they normally have
access to informal complaints;
62.6 percent of inmate respondents (n=107) reported that they did not know who
the Inspector was, which is likely related to the lack of rounds.
94.9 percent of total respondents (n=79) indicated that they did not feel that
informal complaints are generally dealt with fairly at the institution;63
80 percent of total respondents (n=70) indicated that they do not generally
receive a response to informal complaints within seven days;64
95.8 percent of total respondents (n=71) indicated that they do not feel that
grievances are generally dealt with fairly.65
D. SEGREGATION
CIIC’s evaluation of segregation consists of an observation of the unit and evaluation of
the population. CIIC rates segregation as ACCEPTABLE, but staff need to address the
high number of inmates on Security Control status.
The segregation unit overall appeared clean and cells were freshly painted.66 There
were no reported maintenance issues and staff reported that maintenance concerns
were taken care of within the same day. Staff kept excellent records of the individual
63

An additional 29 respondents indicated that they had never filed an ICR.
An additional 30 inmates responded “N/A.”
65
An additional 36 respondents indicated that they had never filed a grievance.
66
There was minimal inmate clutter, graffiti on the walls, clotheslines, or inappropriate pictures. All cell
windows and cell door windows were clear of obstruction. Some vents were covered with toilet paper (by
the inmates), but staff indicated that the issue would be addressed.
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inmate log sheets, indicating that inmates were being provided the requisite privileges.
Executive staff had documented numerous rounds through the unit. Inmates reported
few concerns, none related to the segregation unit. No cells were triple-bunked.67 The
segregation unit was overall excellent.
However, there were 96 inmates held in the segregation unit, including 76 on Security
Control (SC), or 79.2 percent of the total segregation population, 18 on Disciplinary
Control, and two unknown (presumed SC, however).68 This is out of line with other
institutions. Over half of the segregation population had been in segregation over one
month. Staff need to evaluate their security classification and transfer processes and
ensure that they are moving inmates out of the segregation as quickly as possible.
FAIR TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff should hold inmates accountable for serious rule infractions. Staff should
immediately implement a more stringent sanction structure, which could
include its stratification plan, privilege levels, or other options.
Staff should consider strategies for ongoing evaluation of inmate misconduct
and appropriate sanctions.
RIB staff should consider reviewing the inmate rights’ form with each inmate to
ensure that inmates were permitted the opportunity for witnesses.
Staff should encourage staff to respond to informal complaints within the
seven day timeframe.
Staff should evaluate the high number of inmates in segregation under
Security Control and determine where processes could be made more
efficient.

67

However, the reason that the segregation unit was not triple-bunked was because of the abovementioned serious concern that inmates are not being appropriately sanctioned for misconduct and are
being released to the compound.
68
Two inmates were marked as on “Security Control” placement, but also had in-dates for Local Control,
indicating that they were in fact on Local Control placement.

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V. REHABILITATION AND REENTRY
CIIC EXPECTATION: Prisons will provide access to quality programming and
purposeful activities that will ultimately aid reentry.
CIIC’s evaluation of rehabilitation and reentry includes a review of data, direct
observations of educational programming, inmate and staff focus groups, administrative
interviews and inmate survey responses. Overall, CIIC rates rehabilitation and reentry
at LAECI as IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.
A. ACCESS TO PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES
CIIC’s evaluation of access to purposeful activities includes a review of data, an
analysis of inmate idleness, staff interviews, and inmate surveys. Overall, CIIC rates
access to purposeful activities as IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.
Inmates observed on the housing units were predominantly idle.69
Programming space in the housing units has been converted into extra bed
areas, reducing opportunities for inmate activities or programs.
Elimination of specific educational programs that had been available through
Kent State University has reduced access to postsecondary training for inmates.
Some, but not all, of the post-secondary programs have been replaced through
Ashland University
Inmate focus group participants reported that the lack of programs or activity,
especially during winter months, leads to incidents in the housing units and
tension among inmates.70
The ratio of inmates on waitlists for academic programs compared to inmates
enrolled was worse than the DRC average in FY 2012,71 comparator prisons’
average, 72 and the institution’s rate in FY 2010.73

69

An inmate idleness count during the inspection produced an average of 57.8 percent of inmates
deemed idle on their units. Idleness is identified as totally non-productive or non-constructive behavior:
sleeping on bunk or watching non-educational/non-instructional television.
70
When asked what programs inmates would like to see added, most did not have a preference, but
insisted that the addition of any programs or greater access to current programs would decrease
misconduct in the dormitories. Inmates felt that since LAECI is a Level 1 and 2 institution that cable
should be permitted in the bunk areas and not just in the dayrooms. Inmates felt this would be a practical
solution that will keep inmates occupied and less likely to “look for trouble.”
71
There are more inmates on waitlist per enrollee at LAECI than the number of inmates on waitlist to
each enrollee in the DRC average. For FY 2012, there were 478 inmates enrolled at LAECI in academic
programs and 329 inmates on the academic waitlist, a ratio of one enrollee to 0.7 waitlisted inmates. In
comparison, across the DRC institutions, there were 15,975 inmates enrolled in academic programs and
7,340 inmates on the waitlist for a ratio of one enrollee to 0.5 academic waitlisted inmates.
72
For FY 2012, there was an average of 68.8 percent of LAECI academic students on academic waitlists
and there was an average of 51.1 percent of academic students in Level 1 and 2 comparator prisons on
academic waitlists.
73
For FY 2012, there was an average of 68.8 percent of LAECI academic students on academic waitlists;
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Positively, staff and unit administrators reported that they work to provide as many
opportunities for meaningful activities as they can.74
B. QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
CIIC’s evaluation of the quality of educational programming in a correctional institution
focuses on data analysis, a document review, direct observation of at least one
program, and inmate survey responses. Overall, CIIC rated the quality of programming
as GOOD, due to the high GED passage rates.
Outcome Measures for FY 2012
The total number of GEDs achieved in CY 2012 was slightly higher than the total
number of GEDs reportedly achieved at LAECI in FY 2010 under the previous
vendor.75
The passage rate of GED completions was higher than the rate across the
DRC,76 comparator prisons,77 and LAECI’s reported rate in FY 2010.78
The rate of certificate achievement when compared to academic enrollment was
higher in FY 2012 than the DRC average and comparator prisons, but lower than
LAECI’s reported rate in FY 2010.79
On-Site Observation
CIIC staff observed four educational programs during the inspection. Among the four
classrooms, the following observations were noted:
Students displayed various degrees of attentiveness, and behavior was
predominantly positive and compliant.
74

Programming is scheduled to make use of as many common areas as possible within the institution
(library, visitation room, empty classrooms, etc.) so that inmates may attend programs. The Reentry
Coordinator exercises notable persistence and diligence in reaching toward local resources to assist the
institution’s efforts to provide access to programs and needed information that will support a favorable
reentry for inmates. Staff incentivize inmate participation in activities and programs by encouraging
inmates to seek earned credit for the completion of qualified programs; however, inmates reported they
are not made aware of program incentives.
75
In FY 2010, LAECI reported that 92 GEDs were received by inmates. In CY 2012, LAECI staff reported
97 total inmates receiving a GED.
76
In CY 2012, there were 97 inmates at LAECI who completed the GED program and passed the GED
test, for a passage rate of 70.3 percent (n=138). The DRC FY 2012 average passage rate for GED tests
was 63.3 percent (n=2,078).
77
At the comparator DRC institutions at Level 1 and 2, there were 1,941 inmates who received the GED,
for a passage rate of 66.7 percent.
78
58.2 percent of LAECI GED students passed the GED in FY 2010. 2010 data is based on monthly
reports submitted to CIIC by Management and Training Corporation staff, the former vendor.
79
In FY 2012, the facility reported that 41.6 percent of inmates enrolled in academic programs received a
certificate, compared to 34.9 percent in comparator prisons and 35.7 across the DRC. In FY 2010, staff
working at the institution under the previous vendor reported that 73.1 percent of inmates enrolled in
academic programs received a certificate.

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Teaching strategies were predominantly verbal strategies, direct step-by-step
instruction showing illustrative examples on whiteboard, individualized teacher
assistance with seatwork, and group discussion.80
Individual student seatwork in most classes was completed using paper and
pencil, while other students worked on desk-top computers installed with
applicable CAD software and without Internet access.
Technology-based instructional tools and some course-specific materials were
observed to be minimal or lacking.81
C. LIBRARY
CIIC’s evaluation of the library includes an observation of the physical facility, an
evaluation of data, and inmate survey responses. CIIC rates the library as IN NEED OF
IMPROVEMENT, primarily due to the comparatively small volume of materials available
to inmates and fewer hours of operation.
Facilities
The library appeared clean and organized, with adequate space for the current library
materials and inmate use.
Access
Inmates have access to materials at a lower rate per inmate than inmates across
the DRC and a lower per capita rate than comparator prisons.82
The total hours of library operation are 28.7 percent lower than the DRC
average83 and 33 percent lower than the average hours in comparator prisons.84
The library is reportedly in need of materials pertaining to higher education and
reentry.

80

Specific verbal strategies included lecture, question/answer, vocabulary development, examples, and
interdisciplinary references. Less frequently observed verbal strategies included ‘think-alouds’ to engage
students in higher level thinking processes as analytical, critical, or reflective thinking. No defined peer
tutoring was observed, although some classes reportedly have inmate tutors assigned.
81
The absence of basic materials for a building and maintenance program has reportedly prevented
inmates from progressing to the hands-on level of learning. These inmates have been held to reading
and writing exercises in a vocational program that is fundamentally and profoundly hands-on, with direct
application to reentry employment and success.
82
LAECI had a 5.3 per capita rate of materials available to the inmate population for the period July
through December 2012. The LAECI per capita rate was significantly lower than the DRC average per
capita rate of 9.5 for the period. The LAECI library also showed a significantly lower per capita rate of
materials among comparator prisons, which averaged 8.9 per capita rate for the period.
83
LAECI hours of library operation for the period July through December 2012 were reported to be 128.7
hours per month, while the DRC average hours of library operation per month was reported to be 180.6
hours.
84
LAECI hours of library operation for the period July through December 2012 were reported to be 128.7
hours, while the comparator institutions at Level 1 and 2 reported 192 average hours of operation per
month.

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Access to legal materials and legal research in the law library is supported
through the availability of ten computers dedicated for legal research, which is
higher than the DRC average.85
Quality
The library engages inmates as library aides to assist other inmates whenever
the library is open.
The librarian also supports the publication of an inmate newsletter, the Lake
Effect, using library resources.86
Reentry
The LAECI reentry section includes books and hand-outs as resources,87 but
does not include any innovative resources to promote inmates’ reentry success.
The library has not previously had computers for inmate use in preparing for
reentry, but two computers are reportedly on order for the reentry center in the
library. These computers will assist inmates in the preparation of cover letters,
applications, and resumes. The library reportedly suffers from a shortage of
educational textbooks and self-help books, both genres that support a successful
reentry.
D. OHIO PENAL INDUSTRIES
LAECI does not operate any OPI shops.
E. REENTRY PLANNING
CIIC’s evaluation of reentry planning88 includes interviews of staff,89 a focus group of
inmates,90 an observation of inmate idleness, a document review, and inmate survey
85

CIIC inspections of DRC institutions during the 2011-2012 biennium revealed an average of 4.6
computers in institution libraries for inmate legal research, and an average of 4.9 computers at
comparator prisons.
86
The newsletter covers various topics of interest to inmates at LAECI and provides inmates with
experience in applying their literacy skills. Thirty copies of Lake Effect are distributed to each living unit,
and extra copies are available at the library.
87
A reentry section should include self-help materials to impact social skills and behavior modification, job
resources for resume writing and interviewing, and county-by-county resources with contact information
relevant to medical and mental health services, housing, clothing, food, educational services, and contact
information for Job and Family Services representatives.
88
Reentry planning requires pervasive attention to specific details from the first day of incarceration
through the post-release period. Effective reentry planning is crucial for a successful reintegration into
society. The inspection includes considerations of the degree and types of inmate access to purposeful
activities, inmate contact with community, and staff accountability related to reentry processes and
programs.
89
CIIC inspection process related to reentry preparations includes interviews of the Reentry Coordinator,
the Unit Management Chief, and available Case Managers.
90
CIIC conducted a focus group of a sample of nine inmates at LAECI. Inmates were selected from those
who are within a few weeks of their release date.

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responses. Overall, CIIC rates the LAECI reentry provisions ACCEPTABLE solely due
to the positive work of the Reentry Coordinator with inmates who are close to their
release date; however, the institution is lacking in reentry planning applicable to the
general population of inmates.91
Staff interviews and inmate focus groups indicated that the Reentry Coordinator
is very helpful and appreciated by the inmates who have the opportunity to work
directly with her prior to their release.
The Reentry Coordinator extends extra incentives to inmates and provides extra
research services to inmates as they approach their release date. The RC also
initiates outreach efforts into local communities and counties across the state that
may receive ex-offenders from LAECI. Inmates in the reentry focus group
relayed unanimously that the Reentry Coordinator was the most helpful resource
in the institution for written materials, encouragement, and support they
experience at LAECI.
However, the following issues were also noted:
The majority of inmates responding to CIIC’s survey provided extremely negative
feedback applicable to the reentry planning they have experienced (see survey
results in the appendix).
Staff relayed that reentry planning for inmates is hindered due to the difficulties
inmates experience in communication with their families and their communities.
The high cost of phone calls, and the resistance of some counties in providing
written materials, contact information, support, and actual assistance to returning
inmates increases the challenges and complications of the reentry process. Staff
are reportedly challenged to meet requirements to maintain daily or as-needed
meetings with individual inmates in the weeks prior to their release.
Inadequate space was identified as a primary obstacle to frequent reentry
planning meetings and unit programs, which are conducted primarily by Case
Managers.
New staff and staff turnover, including some inexperienced staff, was identified
as a challenging factor in reentry planning within the past year.
F. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION AND PRIVILEGE LEVELS
CIIC staff did not evaluate this section at LAECI and therefore DEFERS rating it until the
follow-up inspection.

91

LAECI staff indicated their Stratification Plan calls for inmates with common (criminogenic) needs to be
housed together, so that access to appropriate social services programming may be increased and the
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REENTRY AND REHABILITATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff should consider evaluating materials, instructional tools, and funding for
programs.
Staff should consider developing strategies to improve communication between
inmates and their families and communities.
Staff should consider expanding the higher education and reentry resource
sections in the library.
Staff should consider developing strategies to improve access to programs and
other purposeful activities, both formal and informal.
Staff should consider developing strategies to increase inmates’ knowledge of
reentry-related resources, such as a reentry plan and applicable programs.

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VI. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
CIIC EXPECTATION: Prisons will responsibly utilize taxpayer funds and
implement cost savings initiatives where possible.
CIIC’s evaluation of fiscal accountability includes a review of the following: the most
recent fiscal audit conducted by an external auditor,92 overtime hours, cost saving
initiatives, staff interviews,93 and documentation review. Overall, CIIC rates fiscal
accountability as IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.
A. STAFFING
CIIC’s evaluation of staffing includes a data review and staff interviews regarding
overtime management, turnover ratio, morale, training, and evaluations. CIIC rates the
staffing as IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT due to the number of mandated overtime
hours, high turnover ratio, and low staff morale.
Overtime Management94
In staff interviews, officers stated that they are frequently mandated to work an
average of 12 additional hours per week.95
Turnover Ratio
In December 2012, the staff turnover rate for total staff exceeded 20 percent.xxii
Correctional officer turnover rate was reported as 19.7 percent. In comparison,
the DRC staff turnover rate is reportedly 12.7 percent.xxiii
Morale
Half of the interviewed staff (n=16) rated staff morale as low or very low. No staff
rated morale as high or very high. The low ratings were based on safety
concerns96 and mandated overtime hours.97
Staff relayed that employee grievances were low. Staff also relayed initiatives to
improve morale, such as employee of the week and roundtables with executive
staff.
92

LAECI has not received a fiscal audit since it was purchased by CCA in January 2012.
Staff interviews include correctional officers and members from the following areas: business office,
training, and human resources.
94
CIIC did not review overtime data from LAECI.
95
Some staff volunteered to work overtime on their off day in an effort to prevent being called in to work
by the institution.
96
Eight officers rated staff safety as average while four officers rated safety as low to very low. Staff
safety ratings were based on inmate disrespect towards staff, and an increase in inmate-on-inmate
assaults and fights in the housing units.
97
15 of the officers interviewed stated that they were mandated to work an estimated 12-15 hours per
week in overtime.
93

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Training98
In FY 2012, LAECI staff reportedly had a 100 percent completion rate for both
DRC and CCA required training.99 xxiv
All interviewed officers reported completing their required annual training on time
for FY 2013.
Evaluations
CIIC’s review of evaluations consists of a document review and staff interviews. LAECI
staff will not receive their 2012 annual evaluation until they have worked a full year
under CCA management.100 xxv
B. COST SAVINGS
CIIC’s evaluation of cost savings includes a document review and an interview of staff
regarding the implementation of cost saving initiatives, both those required by policy 101
and those independently developed by staff. CIIC DEFERS rating this area due to the
lack of available information regarding utility usage102 or cost savings efforts and the
lack of requisite energy and waste audits in 2012.103
Staff relayed ongoing cost savings through using Netflix to rent inmate movies at
an estimated cost savings of $145104 per month.xxvi
98

In FY 2012, DRC required 40 hours of in-service training for custody staff (all non-clerical/support
designated staff) and 16 hours in-service training for non-custody (clerical/support staff). According to
DRC policy, 39-TRN-02 (“In-Service Training”), the prisons are mandated by the CTA to ensure custody
staff receives annual re-certification training on the following topics: firearms, unarmed self-defense,
CPR/First Aid, and in-service training. These topics are derived from Administrative Regulations,
Legislative/Judicial Requirements, ACA Standards, DRC policies, and/or other Department Training
Advisory Council recommendations.
99
In FY 2012, LAECI staff completed 25,556.55 total hours of training including: Orientation (10,345); InService (9,329.25); Specialized (5,504.8); and Custody (377.5).
100
The majority of staff will not be eligible for an annual evaluation until after January 2013. Once the
evaluation process begins, immediate supervisors will be expected to have the evaluations completed by
March 31, 2013.
101
According to DRC policy 22-BUS-17, “Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction,” each institution is
required to establish green initiatives that include recycling, energy conservation, and waste reduction.
Institutions that earn money through recycling initiatives deposit the money into a centralized fund, from
which they receive 50 percent back that must be reinvested into the institution.
102
In 2011, MTC tracked the institution’s utility usage and the information is no longer available to LAECI.
Thus, cost savings is not reflected due to incomplete information.
103
Per policy 22-BUS-17, each institution is also required to conduct annual energy and waste audits to
determine the effectiveness of the institution’s efforts to reduce waste and conserve energy. The purpose
of the waste audit is to identify additional waste to be diverted, evaluate trends in waste disposal from the
previous year, and determine the success of the current waste diversion program. The energy audit
analyzes utility usage in an effort to determine additional methods to save money and energy. According
to LAECI staff, CCA does not require the institution to perform energy or waste audits. However, it is the
understanding of CIIC that the institution will conduct the audits in 2013.
104
According to LAECI staff, it costs an estimated $55 per month to rent movies from Netflix compared to
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LAECI engages in recycling of cardboard, paper, plastic, and cans through the
Evergreen Shop105 and Cintas,106 a national recycling company. For CY 2012,
the recycling program resulted in a negative balance of ($8,105.92).107
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff should complete the energy and waste audits as required by DRC policy.
Staff should track the 2013 utilities in the DRC database. If possible, the
business office should also input the 2012 data to provide a cost savings
comparison at the end of CY 2013.
Staff should consider tracking all training in 2013 based on the number of staff
attending the training, and the number of staff not completing the program
(including staff failures).
Staff should ensure that all evaluations are completed by the required date.
Staff should consider developing strategies to improve staff morale.

105

Evergreen was an Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shop when the institution was under MTC
management. The shop continues to operate as a recycling program for the institution.
106
LAECI paid $2,039.24 to Cintas in CY2012 to recycle all “sensitive” materials including documents that
could not be recycled by inmates in the Evergreen institutional recycling project.
107
Negative balance at the end of CY2012 bill consisted of a December 2012 end balance of $2,675.31
and a negative outstanding balance of ($10,781.23) for a total negative balance of ($8,105.92).

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SECTION VII. APPENDIX
A. INMATE SURVEY
A voluntary, confidential and anonymous survey of a representative proportion of the
prisoner population was carried out for this inspection. The results of this survey formed
part of the evidence base for the inspection. CIIC’s inmate survey attempts to capture a
significant sample of the inmate population across a wide range of issues.
At LAECI, CIIC staff gave or attempted to give surveys to 225 inmates. Inmates were
selected using a stratified systematic sampling method: at the start of the inspection,
institutional staff provided a printout of inmates by housing unit and every eighth inmate
was selected. CIIC staff provided an explanation of the survey to each selected inmate.
At the end of the first day of the inspection, CIIC staff conducted a sweep of the housing
units to collect the surveys. CIIC received 108 completed surveys, representing 6.1
percent of the total LAECI population.
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ORe Inmate Interview
DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME OR NUMBER ON THIS FORM'
The Correctional Institution Inspection Committee is a legislative committee that inspects the prisons
of Ohio and evaluates programs, operations, conditions, and the grievance procedure. We ask you
to complete this survey to help us evaluate the prison. Your answers to these questions will remain
anonymous. Once you have completed the survey, please hand it to your Case Manager. Thank
you for your time and assistance.
Instructions for filling out survey: Please clearly mark within the boxes and do not select more than
one option unless otherwise instructed.
Right Way

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DEMOGRAPHICS
Q1

Wrong Way

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Q3

How long have you been incarcerated on this
number?
Less than 1 year ............................................. !1l..(25.0%)

What is your race?

1-2 years ......................................................... ~.9..(32.4%)

While ............................................................... ~1..(40. 7%)
Black .............................................................. A~..(45.4%)

2-5 years ......................................................... 11.9..(24.1%)

Hispanic ............................................................ .7..(6.5%)

5-10 years ........................................................1.1 ..(10.2%)
10-15 years .................................................. ,.... .~..(2.8%)

Other..................................................................~..(7.4%)

15-20 years ....................................................... 1)..(5.6%)

Q2

Over 20 years .................................................. ..II..{O.O%)

How old are you?
Under 21 ............................................................9..(5.6%)

21-25 ................................................................1.~..(12.0%)

Q4

Are you within one month of release?

26-30............................................................... 111..(22.2%)

yes .....................................................................~..(8.3%)

31-35 ...............................................................11.1..(19.4%)

No ................................................................... it.~..(91.7%)

36-40 .............................................................. ..1.7..(15. 7%)

41-45 ................................................................1.?..(11.1%)
46-50.......................................... ....................... 1..(3. 7%)

51-55 ................................................................. 9..(5.6%)
Over 55 ..............................................................9..(4.6%)

Q5

What types of offense(s) have you been
convicted of? (Check all that apply)
Crime against person excluding sex offense (i,1' 19 "A
murder, manslaughter, assault, robbery, etc. ) ..........1..( .4 0)
Sex offense ........................................................4..(3.7%)
Property offense (i.e. burglary, theft. etc.) ......... I1.~..(26.9%)
Drug offense ................................................... ~.9..(33.3%)
Fraud ................................................................ 1..(3. 7%)
Other.................................... .......................... ~1)..(33.3%)

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Q6

Q11 Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality
of healthcare provided by the following:

Please answer the following regarding your
unit.
Yes

No

Do you normally have enough 72 (67.3~~ (32.7%)
clean clothes for the week?
'I'
Are you normally able to shower 99 (93.4 "I< Y(6.6"1< )
five (5) days a week?
0
0
Do you normally have the
opportunity to exchange for clean57 (53 .B'l4~ (46.2%)
sheets every week?
Do you normally have the
opportunity to request and receiv£9 (B4.B%~ (15.2%)
cleaning chemicals every week?

Vel)'
Satisfied

Nurses3 (2.B'1Y}

Satisfied

Neutral

Very
Unsabsfied Unsatisfied

NlA

(23.6%X29.~%X16.(J%X17 .9%X10.4% )

Doctor 3 (2.9%1 (22.2%X20.(J%X1B. :£%121.a~115.2%)
Dentis12 (11.5127.4%117.9%110.4%111.:l%121. 7%)
Mental
Health 3 (2.9%'3 (16.:ll<1119.2%IB.7"1<1) (7.7~'3 (45.2%)
Staff

Q12 Do you have any emotional or mental health
problems?
yes .................................................................. ~.~..(30.6%)
No ................................................................... 7..9..(69.4%)

Q7

How clean do you feel that your unit generally
Is?
VelY Clean .............. ..........................................4..(3.B%)
................ AV39.6%)

Clean .................

Unclean .................... ...................................... ~.9..(33.0%)
VelY Unclean .................................................. :4.9.,(23.6%)

Q8

How satisfied are you with the quality of the
food here?
VelY Satisfied.................................................... .1 ..(0.9%)
Satisfied .............................................................\l..(B.4%)
Neutral ............................................................ :4.:?,(21.5%)
Unsatisfied .......................... ............................ ~.9.. (32. 7%)
VelY Unsatisfied................... .......................... ~.f)..(36.4%)

Q13 Are you on the mental health case load?
yes .... ..............................................................1.7...(15.7%)
No .................................................................. !1J.(B4.3%)

Q14 Do you feel you have adequate access to
mental health services?
yes .................................................................. :49..(24.3%)
No .. ................................................................. :4.f).(27.1%)
NIA .................................................................. R.?.(4B.6%)

Q15 Old you regularly use drugs or alcohol prior to
Incarceration?
Yes ................................................................. ~.1.,(57.0%)
No ................................................................... :'1.9..(43.0%)

Q9

Are health service request forms (aka sick call
slips) generally responded to within two days?
yes .................................................................. ~.?,(29.6%)

Q16 Do you feel you have adequate access to
recovery services programs?

No ................................................................... 9.1)..(63.0%)

yes......................

Never filed ..........................................................1)..(7. 4%)

No ................................................................... M.(50.0%)

.............................. ~.I)..(35.2%)

NIA ........... ..................... .................................19..(14.B%)

Q10 Are you on the chronic care caseload?
yes .................................................................. ~.?.(29.6%)
No ..............................

............................ :(9..(70.4%)

Q17 How satisfied are you with access to
recreation?
VelY Satisfied.................................................... ~..(5.6%)

If yes, are you generally receiving timely
follow-ups?
yes ...................................................1.4..(1B.7%)
No ........... ..

......................... :44..(32.0%)

NIA ............................. ..

............ ~.7..(49.3%)

Satisfied ...........................................................1:9..(13.0%)
Neutral ............................................................1.1.,(10.2%)
Unsatisfied .. ................................................... ~.4.. (31.5%)
VelY Unsatisfied............................ .

.:'I.~(39.B%)

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018 Is the institutional recreation schedule
generally followed?

024 Do you generally receive a response to
grievances within fourteen days?

Usual/y lalways ............................................. ..1.?,,{11.1%)

yes... ...............................................................1~..(13.6%)

Sometimes ............................................. ....... .. !?4,,{50. 0%)

No ..... ..... ..........................................................~.1.,(30.1%)

Never I rarely ................................................. ~.?,,{3S.9%)

Did not receive a response .................... .........1.~J12.6%)
Just filed .. ....................................................... .. ..?..(1.9%)

FAIR TREATMENT

NIA ................................................................. A;3,,{41.7%)

019 Overall, do you normally have access to the
following:
Yes

No

Kites

92

(S6.0%~

(14.0%)

Informal Complaints

69

(64 .5'lB~

(35.5%)

Health Service Request Forms
(sick call slips)

93 (SS.6%l! (11.4%)

020 Do you know who the Inspector Is?

.

yes ....................................... .......................... ~.o. (37.4%)
No ............................................ ....................... !?7.J62.6%)

021 Do you feel that informal complaints are
generally dealt with fairly at this institution?
yes .............................................. ..................... ~,,{3. 7%)
No ........................................................ ........... 1.9..(69.4%)
Never filed ... ....................................................;?~J26.9%)

022 Do you generally receive a response to
informal complaints within seven days?

025 Do you feel that grievance appeals are dealt
with fairly?
yes ..... ... ............ .... ........... ... ........ .............. .. .......4.. (3. 7%)
No .......... .... .... .................................. ... ............ 9.?..(57.9%)
Never filed ....................................................... ~.1 ..(3S.3%)

026 Have you ever felt that you were prevented
from using the grievance procedure when you
wanted to?
yes ............................................................ ...... ~.?..(40.0%)
No ...... .... ................................................ ........ 9.~.J60.0%)

027 If you have never used the grievance
procedure, why not? (Choose the best answer)
No problems I reason to use .......................... .1.1..(12.S%)
Grievance procedure does not worl< ................1.(l,,{20.9%)
Staff retaliation ........ .........................................1.~.(22.1 %)
Fonn not available .............................................;3,,{3.5%)
Do not want to be a snitch .................................1..(1.2%)

yes .................................................................. .1.4..(14.0%)

Do not know how to use ........................ .......... 9,,{7.0%)

No ................................................................... ~.\l..(39.0%)

NIA .................................................................. 11.~.(32.6%)

Did not receive a response ............................. .1.7,,{17.0%)
Just filed........................................... ..................0.(0.0%)
NIA .......................................................... ........ ~.o.,,{30.0%)

028 Do you feel that staff generally follow
disciplinary hearing procedures?
Don"
Yes

023 Do you feel that grievances are generally dealt
with fairly at this Institution?

Hearing Officer
RIB Panel

11

No

Know

(10111o.WI4~,{Ij5.4%)

9 (S.IiI'roI4CE6",(J}O.5%)

yes ......................... ....... .... .... .......... ..... ... ...........;3..(2.S%)
No .................................................................. 9.(l..(63.6%)
Never filed ....................................................... ~B.J33.6%)

029 Overall, do most staff conduct themselves
professionally?
Usual/y .................................................... ........1.~.(17.6%)
Sometimes ..................................................... 9.0...(55.6%)
Rarely ............................................................ I1.\l..(26.9%)

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Q30 Have you been harassed, threatened, or abused
by staff here?

Q34 Have you been harassed, threatened, or abused
by other Inmates here?

yes .................................... ............... ............... !i.4.. (50.0%)

yes ................................................................ .~.(l..(35.2%)

No .............................. ............. .•....... ............... !i.4..(50.0%)

No .. ................................................................ 7.9..(64.8%)

If yes, what did it involve? (Check all
that apply)

If yes, what did It Involve? (Check all
that apply)
Insulting remarks (about you or your fami\'( 1 (52.6%)
or (nends) ............. ".". " ,.... .... .... ....... ... .... .....
.
Physical abuse (being hit. kickad or
9 (11 5%)
assaulted)
..... ......... .................... ............ . . 0

Insulting remarks (about you or your fami~4 (36.4%)
or (nends) ................. ..... .. .... .. ..................... ..
Physicolabuse (being hit. kicked or
27 (40.9%)
assaul/ad) ............................
............... .

Sexual abuse ............... ............... ........... J .(2 .6%)

Sexuat abuse ............................................ ?(3.0%)

Feeling threatened or intimidated ............2.~J35.9%)
Having your commissary / properly taken 2 !J34.6%)

Feeling threatened or intimidated ............2.~J42.4%)

Debt .........................................................}J3.8%)
....................................... ~..(O.O%)

Drugs

Race or ethnic origin .... ... ..

............. 1.~..(20.5%)

Religion / religious beliefs ......................... ~.. (6.4 %)
Sexuat orientalion ..................................
Age ........................

3 ..(2.6%)

. ......................... J.(9.0%)

p. 7%)

Disability / medical condition ...................... ~.

You were new here ................................ 1.~J17.9%)
Offense I crime

............................. ~J6.4%)

Gang related issues ......

.u.

.......... ~.

7%)

25. (32.1%)

NlA ...................

Q31 Do you feel that your Case Manager is helpful?
yes .................................................................. ~.~..(30.8%)

Having your commissary / properly

taken3~J 48.5%)

Debt ......................................................... ~..(6.1%)
Drugs ........................................................ ~..(4.5%)
Race or ethnic origin ........................ ...... 1.~J22. 7%)
Religion / religious beliefs ......................... ~J7.6%)
Sexual orientation .................................... ~.. (3.0%)
Age ....................................................... 1. ~J15.2%)
Disability / medical condilion ...................... ~ ..(6 .1 %)
You were new here .................................1.!J25.8%)
Offense I crime ........................................ ~..(7.6%)
Geng related issues ................................ 1.~..!21.2%)

NlA .... ...... .... ... ....... ......... . .

..... PJ40.9%)

Q35 If you have been harassed, threatened, or
abused by either inmates or staff, did you
report It?

No ........................... .................. ..................... 9.(1..(63.6%)

yes .................................................................. ~.9..(29.1 %)

Do nol know who Ihis is .....................................9..(5.6%)

No .............................. .'.................................... ;?~..(28.2%)

Q32 Do you feel that your Unit Manager is helpful?
yes ............................ ............... ........ ............... ;?~..(21.3%)
No ........................................................ ; ..........

7..7..(71.3%)

Do not know who this is ................................ .....(l..(7.4%)

NIA .................................................................. 4.4..(42.7%)

If yes, are you satisfied with how it was
handled?
Yes ......................................................~.. (3.5%)
No . .................................................. ;?\\.(34.1 %)

SAFETY

NIA. .......... .... .................................... !i.:}..(62.4%)

Q33 How safe do you feel Inmates are at this
institution from other Inmates (violence,
extortion, etc.)?
Very Safe ....................... ..... .... ...........................4..(1.9%)
Safe ..........................................•...................... .1.9. (9.3%)
Neutral ................................ ...... •........ ............. ;?~.(21.3%)
Unsafe ........................

. ........ ;?(l..(25.9%)

Very Unsafe ................................................... 4.9..(41.7%)

Q36 Is it easy or difficult to get illegal drugs In this
prison?
Easy .......................................................... ..... ~.9 (34.3%)

..

Neutral ............................................................. 9..(5.7%)

1.4..( 11 .4 %)

Difficult .......... ........................................... ...... .

Do nol know .........................................•...........9.1 ..(48.6%)

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Q37 Is it easy or difficult to get tobacco in this
prison?

Q43 Do you know where you can find reentry
resources?

Easy ............ ...... .......... ........ ..... .. ....... .............. ;)."1..(32. 7%)

yes ................................................... .. ........ ......1.$..(1 8. 4%)

Neutral ............ ... ..... ..... ... ...... ... ....... ...................9..(5.8%)

No ......... .... .................................................... 1)."1..(8 1.6%)

Difficult ......... ... ...... .... ....... ............ ......... ...........1."1..(13.5%)
Do not know .. ................. .................... .... ......... !i.o...(48.1%)

Q38 Is it easy or difficult to get alcohol in this
prison?
Easy .......... ...................................................... ;1.;3..(22.1 % )
Neu/ral ... ... .... ........ ..........................................1;1..(11 .5%)
Difficult ................................................... ..........1.1..<1 3 .5% )
Do not know ... ................................................. !i.9..(52 .9 % )

Q44 Do you know how to obtain the following after
release?
Yes
Housing

. NlA

Ne

31 (29.5%) 70 (66.7%) 4 (3.8%)

Job

44 (41.9%) 57 (54.3%) 4 (3.8%)

Siale 10

69 (66.3%) 33 (31.7%) 2 (1 .9%)

Foo d

48 (46.6%) 52 (50.5%) 3 (2.9%)

Conlinuing Health 30 (28.8%) 67 (64 .4%) 7 (6. 7%)

Care jmedlcation. BtC.)

Recovery Services 38 (36 5%) 57 (54 8%)

(NA, M. etc.)

Q39 What type of gang activity frequently occurs at
this institution? (Choose all that apply)
Gang activity is not frequent at this institution ...iil..(9.5%)

.

•

9 (8. 7%)

Education

49 (46.7%) 49 (46.7%) 7 (6.7%)

County agency
information

29 (27.9%) 64 (61.5%) 11 (10.6%)

Assaults ........................................... .............. .9.?.(71.6%)
Theft ............ ..... ................................. .............. 9.iil..(72 .6%)
Ex /ortion ........................................................ .. 9.1. .(67.4 % )
Gambling .................................. ............. .. ....... ;).9..(37.9%)

Q45 How easy or difficult is It to get Into the

following activities in this prison?
Easy

Prison Job

Neutral

Difficult

NJA

36 (35.0'2>1 (26. 2 'l1XJ (36.9%+ (1 .9%)

Sex Trade ......................................................1.1..<11 .6%)

Vocational Training! (3.8%)2 (11.4~ (78.1%1 (6. 7%)

Drug Trade ...................................................... ~.;3..<45.3%)

Academic
Programming (ABlE.5 (4.8%+5 (24 . 0~ ( 55.8~ (15.4%)

Other.. ................................................. ........... .;I.?.(29.5%)

Pro·GED, GED)

Unit Programs
(Th;nkiogfo"Choo,..

Q40 Do you know the criteria to reduce your
security I privilege level?
yes ........... ...... ...... .... .......................................

8 (7.6%)3 (12.4,*" (69.5%) (10. 5%)

Victims Awareness, etc. )

REHABILITATION AND REENTRY

n. (25 .2%)

Mental
healthlwellness 18 (17.1~ (12.4~ (40.0'llof (30. 5%)
programming
Recovery Service
Programs (AOD.IOP~4 (22 . 9~ (26.7%) (39. 0%+ (11 .4%)
AA,

NA. etc.)

No ...... ............................................................. 1).0.(74.8%)

Q46 How satisfied are you with educational

Q41 Have staff discussed with you what programs
you should be taking while Incarcerated?

programs at this institution?
Very Satisfied........ ............ ..

.......................?.< 1.9%)

yes .. ....... ........................................................ .1.$..(17 .8%)

Satisfied .............................................................9..(4 .8%)

No ... ................................................................ 1).f~..(82 .2%)

Neutral .......... ....... ............. ..... ...... ... ..... .......... ....~..(7. 7%)
Unsatisfied ................ ............................... ..... ..;17 .(26. 0 % )

Q42 Have staff discussed a reentry plan for you?
yes ............... ... ...... ........ ........ .................. ..........9..(5.7%)
No ............... .... .......... ........ ... .... .............. .. ... ... 1.0..0 (94.3%)

Very Unsa tisfied .................................. ........... .~.iil..(47.1%)
Never patticipated ................................. ....... ....n.(12. 5%)

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Q47 How satisfied are you with unit programs (I. •.
Thinking for a Change, Victims Awareness, etc.) at this
institution?
Very Satisfied.......................... ..........................::'..!1.9%)
Satisfied ........... ......... .... .....................................9..(4.8%)

Final Comments
Q51 What is the most positive aspect of this
prison?
101 (100.0%)

Neutral ................................ ............................1.::'..!11.4%)
Unsatisfied .... ........ ..... ....... .... .......................... ;?~.(21.9%)
Very Unsatisfied.............................................. ;?.9..(34.3%)
Never parlicipated...... ... ........ ...................... .... n..!25.7%)

Q48 Have you had any problems with sending or
receiving mail within the past six months?
yes ............................................ ...... ............ .... ;?I? .(34 .3%)
No .................................. ....... .......................... 9.4..!61.0%)
NIA ............................... .. ..... ........... ........ ............9..(4.8%)

Q52 What would you most like to see changed
here?

Q49 Have you had any problems accessing the
telephone within the past six months?

103 (100.0%)

yes ........... ....................................................... .4.7. .(45.2%)
No ...................................... ..... ... ..................... R.::'..(50.0 %)
NIA

........................................... ..... .............9..(4.8%)

If yes, why? (Check a/l that apply)
Phones 8ra broken .................................?~ (36.4%)

..

Not enough phon.s ..................................~~..(87 .3%)
Access denied by other inmates ..............1?(21.8%)
CUlTenlly do not have phone privileges ...... f3..(9.1 %)

Q50 Have you had any problems receiving visits
within the past six months?
yes .................................................................. R.4..(52.9%)
No ....... ....... .. ................................................... ;?(l..(37.3%)
NIA

......................................... ...................1.9. (9.8%)

If yes, why? (Check a/l that apply)
Distance for visitors ................................~~J48.4%)
Visiting hours I schedute .........................

.2..1..1 33 .9%)

Visit scheduling process ... ......................~~..(53.2%)
Visitor turned ewey ...................... ........... 1.13..1 24 .2 %)
Visitor not 8pproved ... ............................. 1.~J30.6%)
I do not h8ve people who want to visi/... .... f3J8.1 %)
CUlTenlly do not have visitation Privil8ges .. ~..(4.8%)

DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME OR NUMBER ON THIS FORM

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B. INSPECTION CHECKLISTS108

lespector:

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Date:

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AR EA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS
HOUSING UNIT: _.LhL
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1. What is the activity of the unit upon
entrance?

2. What is the atmosphere of the unit
upon entrance?

Inmate Count:
"',

"

:

'-:

-'.'

"

O.nB~ ~

Active
Disruptive
, calme~

Tense

~ ~~~ ;

, '1':.

0

; :::: , : ; ; ;

COMMENTS

...

,

l ~~

.

:-~'. ';:·,~:i::':'l7,~~~~:'::'.>:i.::ti~i~:if:>~~~i; :~ J /:" ~:;:,;,":-:;..' .• >:... ~~:r::;: FAC IUTI ES : .~~:~.;;. ':','.f::, .,~::-;;~:::~i-. ,.~ ~ :~',.I,~n:1;~';:: ~ ~:"{';' '::~ '~:;;';". :'.;;- '~2:(":

3.

How clean are bunk areas?

Excelient O
Acceptapre ~
Needs Improve 0

4. Are views of beds in dorms
YES

obstructed?

.' :

.€)

'.

Excellent .o~
Acceptable
.
Needs 'Improve 0
Acceptabli$ ,
Too hot/cold, '
,
Toilets- "( tsy
Urinals
(n
Sinks - II! (I ~'"
;)
Showers

5. How clean are common areas?

6. What is the room temperature?

7. Bathroom 'facility count

T oi l ~ts~ o

'.

9. If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been
submitted?
10. How quickly are maintenance work
orders completed?
11. How clean are toiletsluri~
- Inmate porter asked I
12. How clean are shower fa~S?
• Inmate porter asked
13. How often are shower/toilet facilities
cleaned?

Urinals: -1
Sinks - "
Showers -

'

S

14. Are the following all operational?
- Phones
- Laundry Facilities
- Drinking Fountains
- Ice machines
- Microwave

'2-'-1 ( <{ t. "-/, )

- ', 4"' p~
I
NO

~

,~

X
,

'Z ~(..,"(A/'J

Excellent.o, '
Acceptable g.--'
Needs Improve 0
Excelient U ,
Acceptable
Needs Im prove 0

W

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~

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/. ,

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.. ..

..

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,

"

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S. How many are inoperative?
Inmate porter asked ~

-

"

Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

.'
' ,

, .

~D

D ~V
o N0

15N 0

The checklists here do not include all forms used by CIIC staff during the inspection process.

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:=acility:

D.te:

L/f-ECL
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STAFF ACCOUNTABi Ll1Y
15. Are appropriate clean ing materials in
locked container and at least half full?
·Container checked [Y-16. Is the first aid box secured? -1

-First Aid box checked

D

-,

§

NO

I

t:>\l\<NO

YES

17. Is the fire extinguisher receiving
.,.monthly inspections?
·Extinauisher checked ~
18. How many officers are on duty per
shift?

1. Are officers perform ing security
checks at staggerIe,;
d,?
30 min
intervals?

-Loa observed
19. How many shakedowns are performed
g~~
Date I/I 'i!l~ #.i,....
on each shift?
~
U.
Date lA, /; 1 #
-Log observed ~
~t. s I ~
Date "
It? # ~
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,:,_,,,,.'.<-""'

20. Are the following posted?

Y ~ N
Y ~N
YON
Y rJ N

- Current CIIC Memo
- ' Commissary Schedule
- Program Schedule
- Staff Photos

21 . Are the following forms in stock on
the unit?
_./'"
-Forms observed t.:r
Staff
Ward

Date

In

Out

i:, ,(I.

{O< >1
.-: m

4"'"

DWO

it;1:1;Z

ICRs
HSRs

Out

[jd/"

D

~

Kites

In

Date

D
D'

a-[lJ--"

Date

I In

Out

Date

liS

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate communication):

:-"J U-.d:-

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1;-,spectOi:

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i=acility:

Date:

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Is

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AREA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS

Ii

HOUSING UNIT:

If""", \ .... 1)

Inmate COUiit:

.,
.'
.'
1. What is the activity of the unit uP9n
entrance?

..

..

.. .. ... .

,

upon entrance?

»,'.

~.,..

'';',' .

u..:3 .
.'

0'

..;

0

'Lj,ve- ~L .' ,0 :.'1"

, ca lme~
Tense

1;,\ .
':. CO!vlMENTS

on8un~
Active

Disruptive
2, What is the atmosphere of the unit

C-"

""/W<

.

'. ,

'"i" .·",·::·:.. :-:-:;,c; \':·:'~''':'· ·'. :ci":.i" , .Y';,;'c, FACIUTIES ~;~;'"'' .: " , :=;\;;:~:.:.~~. ~;\X":~;'$'~~ ,;t~..I":~:,,;;:,~:{~::'!"'" f,~ ~ '

3,

How clean are bunk areas?

Excellent O~
Acceptabfe
Needs I~ prove

..

n

4. Are views of beds in dorms
obstructed?

~.

YES

"

5. How clean are common areas?
6. What is the room temperature?
7, Bathroom 'facility count

Excellent.~

Acceptable
,
Needs 'Improve 0
Acceptablej.wl"
Too hoticold
.
Toilets'

Urinals -

8. How many are
-

inoperati~

Inmate porter asked

,

12, How clean are shower facilities?
Inmate porter asked

·

W--

13. How often are shower/toi let facilities
cleaned?
14. Are the following all operational?
· Phones
Laundry Facilities
·
· Drinking Fountains
Ice machines
· Microwave

·

YES

'.:

,

~' iR .
.

Sinks - 1&7
Showers-"2.y d f
Toilets- D
Urinals- 0
Sinks - to
Showers- 'n

9. If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been
submitted?
10, How qui ckly are maintenance wo rk
orders completed?
11. How clean are tOiletsJ uri~
- Inmate porter asked

... ..

6.<..fr.-v_./

l')~~

·cv
l,

~

-~ -I-v

./.

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. Ex:celient U~
Acceptable .
Needs Improve 0
Excellent ,U,
Acceptable I!l
Needs Improve
Every shift [J
Daily g-.
Weekly 0
.

.

cf ,)~~
.

Y CJ N
Y [J N
Y 0 N
Y
Y

0

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.;

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.

C I I C : L a k e E r i e C o r r e c t i o n a l I n s t i t u t i o n | 73

Fc:.ciHty:
Date :

LAEc.z:/ ... 22.-( 7-

STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY
15. Are appropriate cleaning materials in

locked container and ~ast half full?
-Container checked f1i
16. ls the first aid box sec~
-First Aid box checked

6Y

17.

~
NO

Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspections? ~

-Extinauisher checked '
18. How many officers are on duty pe r

1. Are officers performing security
checks at staggered, 30'min
~

intervals?

-Loa observed
19. How many shakedowns are performed
on each shift?

~

'«..d/

D<+

?r:)1

YES

1" 2 nd _
3'" -

shift?

~~

NO

\)

N(~

,

L ,-f- ;--.,t2ed''o-<-~I,...r '2A)!-z..

#-

[)..

..

NO

~ I W.~~
~,,~ tVt
"; ':'.

,4i~

p.r<;...,.~

/2-l.c... sL..'H-s

'ii:.

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1/5:
Date 1715
Date III"'!
Date

~+

-Loa observed
# '
"./;;, ;;:;,/,!"t'3~·:,:/ij: Ag~ ESS;rO ~IIC; P R.QGRA~S, §~{\F,f,;):}".:(;ij,~,~,;,: ~. ~.,\,'<'
20. Are the following posted?
- , Current CIIC Memo
Y ND
- Commissary Schedule
Program Schedule
Y
N J..,
- Staff Photos
21. Are the following forms in stock on
Kites ~
the unit?
~ '
ICRs
-Forms observed .
HSRs

<,•• ,'::;.'

Y~ D.

Y~ R

ii?'"

;_~1hz.';;=~/~;i~~t~:~t~~:;.j~~: ijj;:~:{~}~I~F~; ~~_~~~_~ ~,j··~~:~~:~~;b~I~~~fJ:~;J;;~.:(~··';~~~c~t~E;;'&\5·~~~
Staff

In

Date

Out

Date

In

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In

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate communication):

L..o'i S,,-,<-+ (I:J/>( _

1/2.t)

Out

Date

In

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:c,sp.aor:

_--"'2==,,'->=,____

Fa ci lity: lQ'S= C""lData: _-,lu/,-<2:...2.."",-__

AREA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS
HOUSING UNIT:
"

"

..

g , y£K\Q(N\)
,

;".

,:

"

1\..(0- '"

1$':\-, '0

Inmate,Count:

.. -',

,

"

,

On Bunk 0
entrance?
Active B
Disruptive 0
2, What is the atmosphere of the unit
Calm Q,
upon entrance?
Tense Ia:
"/:; ". ',.:;'.; .: .... e';oo';',,"; FACILITIES ,' ,"":';c ,:;;,,,,.,',.';,'; :!
.• '" :Si':"}-';'"
3, How clean are bunk areas?
Excellentpr
Acceptable 0 '
.
Needs Improve g]
4, Are views of beds in dorms
obstructed?
YES

1, What is the activity of the unit UP?"

':' COMMENTS

I

'€) .

5. How clean are common areas?
,

,

6. What is the room temperature?
7. Bathroom 'facility count

:

.~,:;' :':~:1~ ~": ':.::,: ~::'-:,.1::i,{J:.; :;:'~:
c.\~h~S

cIe'o<\ ":' ,,,,,1<-\=0 -'

~

c.o:>.."'\"S .... \o.<.X\~

~

.\:io........ ?J:\ :""\~ c'""':

Excellent ,0 . .

p... \l<..v,:" ~\{"S'

Acceptable @
Needs Improve 0
Acceptable, ~ , '
Too hot/cold.
Toilets- " .
Urinals - t.J,
Sinks- 'Q

0.\\

' .\

. .'
'"

,

{'
'

~\-€

How many are inoperative?

Toilets~ O

-

U~inals; - \ '(V'\:'~"'>~'f-

Inmate porter asked Ej'

~

i\ s,d£.·'

9. If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been

submitted?

10. How quickly are maintenance work
orders completed?
11. How clean are toilets/urinals?

-

Inmate porter asked

Q

NO

" S\b;,,0"

, Excellent U .
Acceptable ~
Needs Improve 0

12. How clea n are shower facilities?
- Inmate porter asked ~

Excellent,or
Acceptable 0

13. How often are shower/toilet facilities
cleaned?

Every shift
Daily 0
Weekly 0

-

ru! operational?

Laundry Facilities
Drinking Fountains
Ice machines
Microwave

Y ~ N
Y ~ N
Y D
N
N

~~

N

i'iZl

II

~~

Needs Improve

14, Are the following
- Phones

l),-::'<P'oiC\\C)'\

Smks_ \ c~
Showers-U

I ~~

M

o \ Oc;

CM.IY\

o,."CJ'

-,-,...' ";)"S,. (("\"S i"\\e

~~(.i(.

"

0

D.,~

"

-

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8.

..

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- ~

'

- -',

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lAFCl

Fccility':
Date:
STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY
\ 5. Are appropri ate clea ning materials in
NO
locked container a~ ~~r least half full?
-Container checked
16. Is the fi rst aid box secIU~d?
-First Aid box checked
YES
'=-"
17. Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspectionS?j 'R\
-ExtinQuisher ch ecked '
18. How many officers are on duty per
shift?

~ ("\3'\ ~dn

@

, (N~

'0\

tIb ~"(, c).)!d

I\~
I~

l I'Z. y,-r

3"' 1. Are officers performing security
checks at staggered, 30 min

'fl7

~\-¥I'::>

8

NO
interva ls?
-Log observedlil
19. How many shaked owns are performed
Date I Lc;.., # ..[L
on each shift?
Date 'iu
-Loa observed 18:'
Date '/ 1'7-,
·.:::~l' ··!;:·}]L>i~~~r~t!~:(~·::1;;t::iV~ )\,~~.~.p~.T 0:.!~.I I~;:..~~Q~RA~~, .S T~~.f: :~~:·::~·k~f~<·~.;::>,::::··~~,;;.~~j:'?~:-":
20. Are the followi ng posted?
Y rEl N D,
- , Current CIIC Memo
Commissary Schedule
Y [gj N D
Program Schedule
Y ~
- Staff Photos
Y ~
21 . Are the following form s in stock on
Kites [2g
the unit?
ICRs
-Forms observed ~
HSRs

<0

-

#...8#A

~B
12.
IiQ

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ADDI TIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate commun ication),

W¥M",iit~

Date

IC).Z;S

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LP>-ECl

Faciliiy:
Date:
AREA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS

~ \"
Inmate Count:

,.

"

"

'

-:-, . '

1. What is the activity of the unit upOn

.

:,

.

~

2. What is the atmosphere of the unit

"

, COMMENTS

,

~~--=:X~'=

n

Calm ~

Tense

upon entra nce?

.2 71

OnBun~ U

Active [8J
Disruptive

entrance?

\ j 72

'.

..

O.

.. ~:.:r:' .;-t·~·!~ _);';~/:"':";.f.":?'_'" ...:,::. : '-".:~ ;. ~ .....~..-:r~:; FA CI LITI E S·~·...:'.;~···..;:;:;:·,,·:··,_ >~:2:'~-' .::::.':.~.! ""::"'~ ':'-~.' .,~.~~:::. .";';-f~~
3.

How clean are bunk areas?

Excellentj8:!
Acceptab le 0
Needs Improve

4. Are views of beds in dorms

5. How clea n are common areas?

6. What is the room temperature?

7. Bathroom lacility count

0

(~)

YES

obstructed?

.

'

c."""",

"c0}"'21

,

Excellent I2'l
Acceptable 0
'
Needs lniprove 0
Acceptable ~_
Too hot/cold, 0
Toilets- L\
Urinals - L-\
Sinks-'O
Showers - 'Io, ? '><
Toilets-' \
~ \c·
Urinals- \)
Sinks - \
, Showers _ 0

"

"

.

-

!rd.,

8. How many are inoperative?
- Inmate porter asked 181

9.

If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been

submitted?
10. How quickly are maintenance work
orders completed?
11. How clean are toilets/urinals?
- Inmate porter asked ~
12. How clean are shower facilities?
Inmate porter asked

-

0-

13. How often are shower/toilet facilities
cleaned?
14. Are the following ~ operational?
- Phones
- Laundry Facilities
- Drinking Fountains
- Ice machines

- Microwave

c:.

~)
,,~"'\

\?

NO
~'\ '

' ";) v.>:Yv. ~

Excellent .D"
AcceptableE
Needs Improve 0

Excellen~iekr
'
Acceptable
Needs Improve 0
Every shift ~ '<0\\'= ~:>
Daily
""'o.,.R-"'5
Weekly 0

0

yO

N

~~

N
N
N

Y~ N

0
0
0
0
0

I a.~ ~~ o.:k:

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C I I C : L a k e E r i e C o r r e c t i o n a l I n s t i t u t i o n | 77

Facility:
i.AfC"3.
Date: _-'Io-,f....Z...2.-=.._
STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY
10. Are appropriate ciean ing materials in
locked container and at least half full ?

-Container checked 181
16. Is the fi rst aid box secured?
-First Aid box checked I)(]

17.

NO

NO

~

Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspections?

-ExtinQuisher checked

~
'E~

lEl

1" - ~

18. How many officers are on duty per

1-

2" _2-

shift?

\"2 'n\

;:"hS-'\"'::,

3" -

1. Are officers performing secU"rity
checks at staggered, 30 'min
intervals?
-Log observed ~
19. How many shakedowns are performed

E>

NO

Date 'L~
#~\-:,
Date 11''0 #....13:
-Log observed ~
Date ' I ,'"
n::::;)},~~:j: ;">;,,- ;·','ACCE.S~.Tq C! IC:; .PRO GRA~S, _l?TAYf, ~:).'; (';~~i'/; ~\~.::~... ';..-;':'.'
20, Are the following posted?
Y Ii8- N D.
- , Current CIIC Memo
y ['jg. N
Co mmissary Sched ule
Program Schedule
- Staff Photos
21 , Are the following forms in stock on
Kites
the unit?
ICRs
-Forms observed @..
HSRs liS:!
on each shift?

b

#::b..

-

D

-

~~ ~B

~

',~~7;'~~~~Y£~i~~~~~~~j~'U~::~:. ·t;~ ~~ ~·~-;.:,:l·-::~;·:._~!~~f.:. ~?'~ ~p~S·~r~~:~tp;~~r;~\~j.{Xt;1~~~~~~~~~11rh'0~!~5";:r
Staff

,2/Z\

Ward
DWO

\ J2\

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Date

In

Out

Date

In

Out

Date

In

Out

'/eo

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate communicatio n):

Date

11\

In

Out

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F.cility:
Date:
AR EA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS
HOUSING UNIT:

O')'sQ,{Ic:)

bID

n-e>ri-\-

1:'1

Inmate Count: ··

Li\E.CL
'1 /27

- 1\

IS \-B .

.

~:' ,

7. Bathroom

Toilets- <.\..
Urinals -'-\
Sinks - '2:>.
\ Urinals; -00

.

Sinks - 0

are
I,
work orders been

€) .

11. How clean are toilets/urinals?

Inmate porter asked

l0.

12. How clean are shower facilities?
Inmate porter asked g.

13. How often are showerltoilet facilities
cleaned?

14. Are the following all operational?
Phones

Laundry Facilities
Drinking Fountains
Ice machines

N
N
N
N
N

NO

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;OSP6CW :

Sc..ui

Facility:

Date:
STAFF ACCOUNTABILITY
15. Are appropriate cleaning materials in
NO
locked contain er a~,gjt least half full?
-Container checkedl
16. Is the first aid box secu~?
-First Aid box checked
NO
17. Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspectionS?j ~
-Extinguisher checked
~
18. How many officers are on duty per
1"
shift?
2 nd 3" 1. Are officers performing security
checks at staggered, 30'min
NO

tJ\E:Cl.
'/22.

B
~

Ie:

12

\1- W..,\"\\I(\)

8

inte rvals?

-Log observed Ii1l.
19. How many shakedowns are perionmed
Date 1[ I
# ....:L
Date \ l:J.
# -':L
on each shift?
t~
'b
-Log observed
Date '1 21 # ~
. ~'
:iJ'i:c;O" ~'; AyC~$S.:rO,~I.IC; PR9~RAJIIIS, 'STAFF ','·"O:f'il,t;[",;:;/.',;· ..;.,~;"::.:.
20. Are the following posted?
Y ~ N
- , Current CIIC Memo
Commissary Schedule
Y ~ N
- Program Schedule
Y ~
- Staff Photos
21 . Are the following forms in stock on
Kites
~ - 6V<:
the unit?
ICRs
-Fonms observed §itHSRs I@"

O
r'." :';;;:;.f::,:,:,

B'

-

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Date

In

Out

Ward

rZ/?i

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1'JZI 1£:''70

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?

Date

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Date

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b ,I'¢ 10 "5

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate com municatio n):

7

,

Y!\..tJ

(;"- 3>S" Z:QI

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Facility: ->,( ."
A""
t'eC,-,,=-_
.-r.
Date: _.:..
1...,p'--?<--__

' " spector: _ -"SC.:l!.;"'"J\~\_ _ _ __
AREA INSPECTED: HOUSING DORMS

HOUSING UNIT:

G,"';-D.o( \

c> . CIt)

\"), -c..
Inmate.Cou nt:

\-..J..~'" \:)

1. What is the
entrance?

2.
.:.,.

4.
5.

are common
" -',

.

room
i
Urinals - L.1,
Sinks- '0.

COllnt

I Hc~~~~--~,~~~~~~~-D
r-s.many are
Inmate porter asked
Urinals:c- \ .,;,(\'1<. \ L ~.,...'->V-=
Sinks-

\~""-~ ~f")\z

Showers
9. If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been
submitted?

are
Inmate porter asked

[8.

12. How clean are

Inmate porter asked ~

Phones
Laundry Facilities
Drin ki ng Fountains

Ice machines
Microwave

@

NO

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LOR<:'i

F.ciliiy:

'1 Z, z.

Date:
STAFF ACCOUNTABILIlY
15. Are appropriate cleaning materials in
NO
locked container a~~t least half full?
-Container checked '
16.ls the first aid box secju0-d?
-First Aid box checked
17. Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspections?
-ExtinQuisher checked ~
NO
15t _ 2
18. How many officers are on duty per
nd _ 1.
2
shift?
3"' 1. Are officers perfonning security
checks at staggered, 30 min

M'~"'~

@J

"2.

~\\\~S

~S) NO
~

:z.

\1- 'r..f sY\ \¥ \ ~

~NO

intervals?

-LoQ observed

Iii?l

Date '12\
Date '111
-Log observed
Date 'LID_
,... ;,.•.. ;
AC:C: E!,~TQPI!C; _r~9GRJ\!.'IS, Sy'F.f;i~·>,~'(r\;·:;r i;;E~';;:'
20. Are the following posted?
Y @ N
- , Current CIIC Memo
Y 0: N
- Commissary Schedule
Y
- Program Schedule
~N O
Y
- Staff Photos
NO
21 . Are the following forms in stock on
Kites
the unit?
ICRs
-Forms observed§
HSRs ~
19. How many shakedowns are performed

on eac h shift?

:;1

'0

j~

8,

~

_~~~{:~.:~~~~rn·~~i)~~.3(J;~·;:;':;':;~:~~:;;;.'; "-1: f.~!~~t R9~~9~ >~~~.~):i~-":\~~~:{?~~~~2J~·~~: ?:-':~i~~i'~l
Staff

Date

In

Out

\"ZfZl \2:\\',

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Date

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (including inmate communication):
"'\'-1

Date

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Inspector: _---""'U...!.n,
-=____

Facility:
Date:

~/'

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AREA INSPECTED: INMATE HEALTH SERVICES

, ,c':~'", ,. tel",

)'C '

#
Offices
4
Exam Rooms
3
Infirmary Beds
Records Areas
2
Bathrooms
~
Waiting Area
/
Is the space available
sufficient to perform
duties?

e

",

'C"", ,.: ,FACILITIES J:;,J';'",-",

Clean?
No
I\'~ No
(fes) No
n-s No
~ No
y~ No
~ No

~No

Do other government
agencies inspect your
facility?

Organized?

II'fs)

':

"0·-

"';C,,"

Comments

~No

<iV
(

No

e,l; ) No

~ No
~ No
es No
Co\'rfments: (!tC/J> JUCIX9 6t'1Jttf ffr>t.
IfP¢JfA:JS «nfI<44 6J.!o,w<.o I _MJV';
1
£M'TI>! 6t.<V&1/4oflC A-G6Olurt ~

Which agencies and how frequently?

f)1LL

-rr4JZ$1' JC.M>-(
- 77J>.!I' Ga:, I VdGGIN .....,..,

oD;./~ - t«>c

'i::";,'';'''', ""',)'f?i)'t;',:\

' f":)'"", ,SAFETY,and SANITATION ;"';;;',"'.:')"
Review ~cumen~~ of cleaning schedule,

"itS -/ ,,~wt6><-

..

;:": ." : '-;;,;;'" "':',

'(

Observed 0
Overall appearance of
infirmary,

Are inmate porters
trained to clean/dispose
of biohazards per 10SAF-13?
Documentation 0
Are clearly marked
sharps/ biohazard
containers present in all

!2f

ExcelientU
Acceptable
Needs Improvement 0
Yes

No

~ts~fflU~
m:,~

(£iJ

Comments :
No

()HL: f)1o~ ;(ldi4-~

A,..,., PI4~ $<1'0 t7'1'-1lf

examroom~

Observed
Are employees
employing universal
precautions per 68-MED18?
Observe (if possible) 0

Comments :

~
Comments:

G

No

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/1(.

Inspector: ----'~"""'I-'~'4'4----

I.HG;f

Facility:
Date:

I-ZJ -/2

i,: -."-;'-" " ~"\""" _", '''' STAF,FING and ADMINISTRATION
Table of Organization:
M0/ALP

0 tJ<-/ f'T

Pharm Tech

if

NP/PA
DDS

I

LPN

RNI4

1

DDS Assl 2-

X-RayTech I - _ Lab Tech \

Diet Tech

.'

-4

~- "

-Pharmacist

'

P

Hygienist I

~ HIT ';)

Secretary '¢

Scheduler (I-\r\.~
Other : !).&t"',"""1
Do you have consistent
Comments: (.MO t\1'I'> ~ --- .2,"1"
- M Svff~ fW'f"'U4 ~J ~ 4-physician/ALPs?
" ~ "'j"o C4t'I7 Pf() -ro ~ cvr "RfIJ ..fi1X-- (..o~~ .....
Yes 1M No D
List any vacancies:
Comments:
~ !> j(.,JS- UifS 7~ '''.~~
(include length of time
vacant)
tiert1t1L6 t/V57 fi~ qr/( -I14'M7' GD~ """'.s /.ItVr

m--....~

List any contract staff

,
Are there any current
concerns related to their

Comments: I1tL ~t)S ~ CL>A-T"Mu7al<-f
-fH<I5luA~JICIr:wot.. WSC~~ /Si CCII
Comments:

perfDanc~

Yes
No
What is the annual average
turnover of nursing staff?
What are some of the
reasons nurses leave?

Comments : 147. - "*frS I> THe 1fIc.m:t;, n--t>I1
~~

Comments: ~M~ Mw<f
1.$J<7 fU>- ~
.jo!i.,ltWoJlA.<~ ,

uMv5

<¥c

~~

U!iAtJD~

Usually mandatory or
Averag e OT
hours per month: voluntary?

Nursing Overtime

Do supervisors work late
shifts to monitor operations?
Do interdisciplinary meetings
occur with departments?
Mental Health
Secu rity
Education

~NO

How often?jf~ ce-<f~

~ 00 ,," tafl,
UJ-:i6riW~ «(!If-_

'<I~-o1

Comments

~ ~"'1

@>

No

@

NO

tYe!ll

No

c--/

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JtfrPf'

.ub!!17,vt,r

~ 5fJG, OUI7,«a

- ~'M:"f

/ It ""-

r

Q/~ .L(tiffr-v'f

",/let-

..f ~o~ -r.

"CIf• .-r 'PI"'- e,<a

tl<Svr.&C' ~

,~ce ~

ur-t- CUf1f ... 17« $

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Facility: _;.?At5C",':."'~,;:(~_
Date: _.L/-'!
- .?O"",,--..!.1_3,--_

Inspector: - -----'{f[(;dU-<'11 ----

[;w.<~t.

"1'",

l..rr~,
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':IU""tq-rtf'$

wlftf>'<!S .,.,.,."

~.""'~ Ib"-'~

I'"

with special
needs or infectious
diseases
with

HIV:

"I

Liver(HepC) : Fli{< Cardiac: 202.

Pulmonary:
Gen Med:

Types?
tf'.QOc..~QN...n

10

crt

Diabetes:

«,r

Seizures:

1>1-

Lipid : 110

on
Care caseload has a plan of
care that specifically
their
Is there a backlog among
Chronic Care clinics?

Are Patient
surveys conducted?
Yes

Oncology: I (

~

Pain : /

PPd(TB) :

1-0

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Inspector: ---{,(q1l-<10~1----

(from nurse referra l)

Facility: _-,,~~~/,--_
Date: _..£./-,-?"",,3-,-(~~,-_

'HI
w. '

Consults
(from doctor referral)

gNO
I).ny specialized or
additional equipment
needed?
ves@

MlJw1fHJ

,u¢rtNC, .. -t

IV'

tI1p~ 5~6'<4A' 155,6$

l'IPPRf>i6rJ ~lf7"

patient care set for staff

to achieve?

Q-NO

A""'" cue <>< clLt5'
f{6-rv",", ~ .....
""",-r u.__~ V '*-J

k'......~f'

l'Ir

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11:0

Facility: --"4HY~=--­
Date: _~,c::-2,"'-L
2.L-J~3'___

Inspector: ----I.UJ.L!''''''f/---How are staff trained on
departmental policies and
rocedures?
How routinely are nurses
required to demonstrate
competence for routine
rocedures?
What opportunities for
continuing education are
available?

Comments: fk(tff/Af<,J

OUIbI'o/~ ~
/Z ./.
Comments:

U'tt.

1//11

1A.1'1'C""'CU77'" "7'~AoI'I_l}

-'1~

Does staff receive
training in emergency
response and
equipment? Are drills
conducted?
What is the response time
to emergencies?

How Often?
CGI4 " " "

<!1'1<

d)v<f>f4,

Ex
Unex ected Deaths
Suicides
Homicides
MRSACases

Pou'"( R>L

/)14'-"5, t(1U

_,..-r

- ~,w~ ;<b

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Inspector.

/1'77:,
- ----"'14'1-1-0"""f'+--

Facility: ~G-§
Date: W(I

AREA INSPECTED: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Conference
Classrooms

No
No

Acceptable
Needs Improvement 0
Do crisis cells have clear
visibility?

secure screening on the

windows and are they
intact?

§

NO

YES

®

Psychiatry
Psychiatrists/Advanced Level 1-----"""--J--'--'-='--- -- -- - - ---1
Providers
Other staff
List any vacancies

List any contract staff

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Inspector: _-"C<..!1l'.,""I-._ _ _ __

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CO NT.

# I
Any inmates on mandated
medications?

#

Types?

post-seg

What strategies do you employ
crisis intervention?
What measures are taken to prevent
suicide?

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Inspector: - ----'.lCifll\.lLll\'-\, ,-_ _ __

Facility:
Date:

~

'M

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONT_

on any inmates in the past
six months?

Yes @

restraints

What type of training do
staff receive in regard to
restraints?

.,,,:tr;,in-ts in the past

No

Do interdisciplinary
meetings occur with the
following departments?
Medical
Security
Education
Outside of the alc process,
how frequently are patient
records audited?

Cl/c:
0/'1

Yes

/4:t"a"_1

,;".M"i'

k

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.lU(4r---

Inspector: _ _ _-"C"'-tQ:
.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONT.

are
errors are revealed through

What

patient care set for staff to

What evidence-based MH

programs are currently
offered to inmates?

Any
offered?

programs

Facility: _ .:;.GMii=,'c--,-1_ _
Date: _-,;f{=.I..L-",[--:.I}L-_

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Inspector.

~

AREA INSPECTED: FOOD SERVICES

to supervise

"

DRC Food Service Administrator?

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Inspector: ~

Facility:
Date:

LA eCC

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(m4't- c,.¢-o1c.:.-"'7.s)

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Inspecto~ ~~

regarding

on proper

51. How clean
Loading dock observed

Facility:
Date:

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-

Facility: : ,ffcI
Date: I/1..7""/,1>

Inspector. __-J
::::....-H:
'--'--_ _

AREA INSPECTED: RECREATION

Morning hours:
2> (X> " I() : ;0
Afternoon hours: _ 1_ : o ~ - .A..,: o~
Evening hours: ...J,.:= " l :..i!<.!) " 9'·0 ':'
many
are permitted to recreate at anyone

><

are

Music Program -V '\
2i:JArts/Crafts Program

any obstacles to
access to recreation:

-

to

12.

1" ?
2" ""

~~r

I,,~

e,v>..f'....

l~ ;......

\M~ ~,-.~ \f\'9't~~

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Inspeclor:......:>=Sl-I _ _ __

Facility: I ,,>'C I
Date: I h - .Ii"-

r

;

RECREATION CONT.
15. What inmate~led recreation
programs are available at this
institution (ex. aerobics, Zumba)?

AJ \ ()..U"'cb;c'S>

d,~

u,~\ IJl,;e.U;

16. What incentive-based
healthlwellness programs are
provided at this institution (ex.
Biggest Loser competition)?

&~ lo<.u- j ~\'thl,

")\..'' '''' VIA...2.A

\l"""'t

) s-""""-'t'

17. How often is the selection of

;rt{,.i.(....

Ct.

Number of movies in rotation:

"-*

\;.0.:.118. What intramural sports are available at this institution:

ibc0u.."tl:v,1j

d-<50

;01~bctll

~<:>

~.II

'C>a

"-~'''l

~J.1

\.0

movies rotated? .Jx

-

T

~

o.,.oe..ra.'f' ~ <::,C.

~,"<:l $"

""'t

~~n~~ !I\\ t: .

.... <\.\(1,,, II ...., ;),> -~ o

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. '
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2>-0<.01/

~0

SC<:t-l:"" I I

:;"'<..:50

""

, I , ~.'" Ie '''''"' 10" '"

"CJ)<:\\'",ll /c-bu:.... 1"

19. What are the top concerns inmatesJexpress about recreation?
3 . :v-...<:I.~_ -h ~ \:,....,

wu<l'*~

b. """" ~
c. -t;\1\"L<..
d. '{ c<;;>,,~,{''''i ~

Iccl-MT S

20. What activities or equipment would
improve recreation?

'''''Ie

. Q..,J..

Describe Recreation Facilities :
O-jY'f"\f\o.:.'llv""""-"

-

~'ilV>\-

-

f\-W \ .t-I ~vy?o\.(... V':;.~

1Cct.<f- -

Add itional Comments:

~<U.'\Jl. -b::, ~h"- Q.U:,Z(V\. \

_ N'\..vS\. c.

-,,,,',

-

,

P""'-3 ""-,,<,,.

~'1s-te;",<;.
C

,

(, C"

"''''''-'0- -

J, '"<la..~--<I )

~ \/,; ',\ !;',t- ~..,... \,("\. 0:\ -t~c . t;:t

"

¥Cl(,u--

f J.b ""='V~

~~Jj

-"> A{6 '6'1-.

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=k"'r()q,~~
j'o?+bc.\lI Lo9t'ta 'l
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I

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s{~

lis"""

"'h<o~

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- d'f !VV\\ "? \'a\\S

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Inspector:

_-,-2>..LC,",:\'",,~"""-.l.\_ _ __

Facility:
Date:

l J>-,iC,cI

I/ZL

AREA INSPECTED: SEGREGATION

1. Inmate Count

2. How many cells have more than two
inmates?

0

3. What is the atmosphere of the unit
Calm ~
upon entrance?
~ ~ense 0
4.

How clean are cells?

5. How clean are hallways/rec areas?
6. How often are inmates allowed to
clean their cells/ toilets, sinks?
7. How many of the following are
inoperative?
8. If any of the above are inoperative,
have maintenance work orders been
submitted?
9. How quickly are maintenance work
orders completed?
10. How clean are shower facilities?
- Inmate porter asked 0
11. How often are shower facilities
cleaned?
- Inmate porter asked 0

13. What is the room temperature?
14. Are the following all operational?
- Phones
- Laundry Facilities
- Drinking Fountains
- Ice machines

EI:~~en\-X.:'~~I.'F'~
;'G\ tA.'-.J\)\
,,~>(

AC~~~;~'~I~

,---,
Needs Improve 0
ExcelientU!Acceptable 0
Needs Improve 0

\";:, \ O{\\,

cd \

oh,\E'~m} l))tCf{C'\\\\'\\

~.."y') ~\'()I;:~

Toilets- 0
Sinks - 0
Showers -\.J
YES

NO

Excellent 0
Acceptable 0
Needs Improve
Every shift 0
Daily 0
Weekly 0
Excellent 0
Acceptable 0
Needs Improve
Acceptable I}(]
Too hoUcold 0

ym

yO
y

Y

0
O~0«~ ~~Q,,\
?:i/jW\<...

0

N
N

NO

;'{ii'i'::,T;;;:

21. How many of the following:
- Cell window obstructed coCis;;'
Cell door window obstructed
- Towel on floor
- Material in lock
- - Inappropriate pictures ('0"'/2 dc;Q:?X\.Y2c!Material in cuff -po-r-:-t--~--- Clotheslines
rYYl~
Graffiti
<::'1)\'-..1 0(\-,"<,

(Y:f'IE:.

,

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Facility:
Date:

L!\EC:.c.
'h<S

SEGREGATION CONT.
III

15. Are cleaning materials kept secure?
16. Are appropriate cleaning materials in
locked container anc~t least half full?
-Container checked ""
17. Is the first aid box secured?
-First Aid box checked I8l
18. Is the fire extinguisher receiving
monthly inspections?
-Extinguisher checked 0
19. How many officers are on duty per
shift?

e)

NO

B

NO

e

NO

~ "~

'A\..:)~~ CO\p~)
c\e~

~

1$'_ 2,'1"\
2nd - 31: \
3'd - L"\

20. Are officers performing regular
security checks?
-Log observed ~
21. How many shakedowns are performed
on each shift?
-Log observed'[8 LA \ \\?.)
22. Are individual log sheets maintained
and up to date?
• Meals
• Recreation in/out
• Linen/towel exchange
• Razor issue
• Cell cleaning
-Log observed ~
23. How often are medical rounds
conducted?
-Log observed !Sa"
24. How often are mental health rounds
conducted?
I~
-Log observed

8

"y,"'-<;'"

NO
~"\<2d. \;1,'0-';; Cf~''l!. {A~ ,,~

cXv-:0 ~ ,,~, y\~ 0 ( ' \ ~\~ ,,:-, \c
~= ct:c~o\-\Qn .
c0\ or:;- 'yks. C B

\

Qn

Yj!NO
Y
NO
YIaNO
YjiNO
Y
N 0

~\\"
~\;J,-,\

i'llli

25. Is the current CIIC memo posted?
YES

26. Do inmates have access to the
library?
27. Do inmates have access to religious
services personnel?

8

e

(~
Describe:
NO

NO

~\'t
Describe:
\ /1'0 Q," \\CCn
?
SY"o..":>\:i ~0-.~{\ ,
I

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Sc\) \

Inspector:

SEGREGATION CONT.
28. Are the following forms in stock on
the unit?
-Forms observed

®

Kites Ii8l
ICRs D oS\'
HSRs I):?J

29. Are the following available on the
unit:
- 5120-9 series of ARs
- 56-DSC-01
Inmate rules of conduct
- Pen/pencil

Staff

Iz12-1
li Z ,

Date

In

Ward

'/'~

DWO
DWSS
liS
Major

';0
1(2

1/1 n ~ ~(

'/<0

l'S',CJ\ 1\.0: 3 '

V"Y'I~

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_ ___ _

Corrections Analyst: _.e.
_~
_._
~-

Facility: ;. Atel
Date:
/. zl·

13

PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EVALUATION - Feedback to Principal

Acceptable
Needs
were rated as:

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEW

i

_ 1_

6. Current educational
g~~

.i.1.- Teachers (Academic, C-T,

S~··~

(/ - -r .

7. Current vacancies L-...L_

- Input from Principal

\

CarEler-lrech -

J-z:;e;;

tAlo'"

A

11, p'C )

_ ,_
' Guidance CounseJorlEducationaJSpecialists
_ 1_ other f}~ . As~ .

total)

11 . Describe education delivery
and frequency) to segregation.
ICa- ~
<2>'_......,k-~~ w-~~

i

',jl

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=___

Facility:
Date:

Corrections Analyst: _ _..i.f;::
u...-=",·

LA ee (
i-

;"./3

12. Describe
'i
development, such as
• Membership in association, trade, or professional grO,up·_-j
• Attendance at association, trade,professional conferences
I

','

i

,. .{4- ; "'''

Jvr:-; ;-Ic,.,),-

I

educational

Career-Technical Education
Career Enhancement Programs (5 week modules in
employment readiness, trades, and safety)
Advanced Job Training (AJT) - C9l1ege courses
Apprenticeship Programs ~'" ~~~-'7<J
Title I (for educationally disadvantage under 21 years)
Transitional Education Program (TEP)
I programs are

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Inspector.

Reb ~""'"

Facility:
Date:

AREA INSPECTED: LIBRARY/LAW LIBRARY

many
are
assigned to the library/law library?

/'f. ioiu.P...use ofthe

including weekends and evenings?

9.

What is the
that most inmates are able to use the

on the number of
may use the library at

10.

11 . Describe access to library materials
for inmates housed in special
management areas

inmate access to the library andlor
reading materials.

I

series) available to inmates upon
request?

t..A[C. 1
I·

ZZ · /3

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Inspector. ;::£.
".1--= .= _ _ _ __

Facility: t... {1lU
Date: t . i):J . 1:1.

fZ14. Are
file court actions?

to

17. How would you describe your
'reentry section' of the library? What
types of materials and specific
resources are included in that part of
the library?

~-:x-

18. What resources are available to teach
inmates how to prepare resumes,
cover letters, etc.?

19.
resources exist related to
employmen~ companies, and job
searches?
resource
available to inmates on a county·by·
county basis?
your
secondary educational materials and
textbooks and other expository text
22. Describe initiatives that encourage
literacylreading (e.g. book clubs,
circles)?

23. Describe the
AmericanlHispaniclethn ic section.

(including

@

NO

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C. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
A
Administrative Assistant (AA) – Staff member who is an assistant to the Warden and
typically responsible for reviewing RIB (Rules Infraction Board) decisions and RIB
appeals.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)/Literacy – Literacy classes are for student with reading
levels at 226 and below the CASAS. The ABE/Literacy Unit consist of two afternoon
sessions. Students attend school approximately 1 ½ hours each day on Monday –
Thursday. Students work individually or in small groups with tutors and focus on
improving their reading and math skills. All tutors in the ABE/Literacy Unit are
certified through a 10 hour training course.
B
Brunch – Served on weekends as a cost savings initiative.
Bureau of Classification – Office located at the DRC Operation Support Center
responsible with the ultimate authority for inmate security levels, placement at
institutions, as well as transfers.
Bureau of Medical Services – Office located at the DRC Operation Support Center
responsible for direct oversight of medical services at each institution.
Bureau of Mental Health Services – Office located at the DRC Operation Support
Center responsible for direct oversight of Mental Health Services at each institution.
C
Case Manager – Staff member responsible for assisting inmates assigned to their
case load and conducting designated core and authorized reentry programs.
Cellie/Bunkie – An inmate’s cellmate or roommate.
Chief Inspector – Staff member at the DRC Operation Support Center responsible
for administering all aspects of the grievance procedure for inmates, rendering
dispositions on inmate grievance appeals as well as grievances against the
Wardens and/or Inspectors of Institutional Services.
Classification/Security Level – System by which inmates are classified based on the
following: current age; seriousness of the crime; prior offenses; most recent
violence (not including the current offense); gang activity before going to prison; and
present and past escape attempts.
Close Security – See Level 3
Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) – A device, which electronically detects,
measures, and charts the stress in a person’s voice following a pre-formatted
questionnaire. Used as a truth seeking device for investigations.
Conduct Report/Ticket – Document issued to inmate for violating a rule.
Contraband – items possessed by an inmate which, by their nature, use, or intended
use, pose a threat to security or safety of inmates, staff or public, or disrupt the
orderly operation of the facility. items possessed by an inmate without permission
and the location in which these items are discovered is improper; or the quantities in
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which the item is obtained was improper; or an allowable item is possessed by an
inmate in an altered form or condition.
D
Deputy Warden of Operations (DWO) – Staff member at each institution in charge of
monitoring the Major, custody staff, the Unit Management Administrator, Unit
Managers, Case Managers, and the locksmith. Other areas include count office,
mail/visiting, Rules Infraction Board, segregation unit, and recreation. The Deputy
Warden of Operations is also responsible for reviewing use of force reports and
referring them to a Use of Force Committee when necessary for further
investigation.
Deputy Warden of Special Services (DWSS) – Staff member at each institution in
charge of monitoring education, the library, inmate health services, recovery
services, mental health services, religious services, Ohio Penal Industries, and food
service.
Disciplinary Control (DC) – The status of an inmate who was found guilty by the
Rules Infraction Board and his or her penalty is to serve DC time. An inmate may
serve up to 15 days in DC.
F
Food Service Administrator – An employee within the Office of Administration
Services educated in food service management and preparation, to manage DRC
food service departments.
G
GED/PRE-GED – Pre-GED classes are for those who have a reading score between
a 227 through 239 on level C or higher of the CASAS test. GED classes are for
those who have a reading score of 240 on level C or higher on the CASAS test.
Students attend class 1 ½ hours each day, Monday – Thursday. Students study the
five subjects measured by the GED. In addition to class work, students are given a
homework assignment consisting of a list of vocabulary words to define and writing
prompt each week. All GED and Pre-GED tutors are certified through a 10-hour
training course.
General Population (GP) – Inmates not assigned to a specialized housing unit.
H
Health Care Administrator (HCA) – The health care authority responsible for the
administration of medical services within the institution. This registered nurse
assesses, directs, plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates all medical services
delivered at the institutional level. The HCA interfaces with health service providers
in the community and state to provide continuity of care.
Hearing Officer – The person(s) designated by the Managing Officer to conduct an
informal hearing with an inmate who received a conduct report.
Hooch – An alcoholic beverage.

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I
Industrial and Entertainment (I and E) Funds – Funds created and maintained for the
entertainment and welfare of the inmates.
Informal Complaint Resolution (ICR) – The first step of the Inmate Grievance
Procedure (IGP). Inmates submit ICRs to the supervisor of the staff member who is
the cause of the complaint. Staff members are to respond within seven calendar
days. Timeframe may be waived for good cause.
Inmate Grievance Procedure (IGP) – The inmate grievance procedure is a three
step administrative process, established in DRC Administrative Rule 5120-9-31.
The grievance procedure allows for investigation and nonviolent resolution of
inmate concerns. The first step is an informal complaint resolution, which the inmate
submits to the supervisor of the staff person or department responsible for the
complaint. The second step is a notification of grievance, submitted to the Inspector.
The final step is an appeal of the Inspector’s disposition to the Chief Inspector at the
DRC Operation Support Center.
Inspector of Institutional Services (IIS) – Staff person at the institution in charge of
facilitating the inmate grievance procedure, investigating and responding to inmate
grievances, conducting regular inspections of institutional services, serving as a
liaison between the inmate population and institutional personnel, reviewing and
providing input on new or revised institutional policies, procedures and post orders,
providing training on the inmate grievance procedure and other relevant topics, and
any other duties as assigned by the Warden or Chief Inspector that does not conflict
with facilitating the inmate grievance procedure or responding to grievances.
Institutional Separation – An order wherein two or more inmates are not assigned to
general population in the same institution due to a concern for the safety and
security of the institution, staff, and/or other inmates.
Intensive Program Prison (IPP) – Refers to several ninety-day programs, for which
certain inmates are eligible, that are characterized by concentrated and rigorous
specialized treatment services. An inmate who successfully completes an IPP will
have his/her sentence reduced to the amount of time already served and will be
released on post-release supervision for an appropriate time period.
Interstate Compact – The agreement codified in ORC 5149.21 governing the
transfer and supervision of adult offenders under the administration of the National
Interstate Commission.
K
Kite – A written form of communication from an inmate to staff.
L
Local Control (LC) – The status of an inmate who was referred to the Local Control
Committee by the Rules Infraction Board. The committee will decide if the inmate
has demonstrated a chronic inability to adjust to the general population or if the
inmate's presence in the general population is likely to seriously disrupt the orderly
operation of the institution. A committee reviews the inmate's status every 30 days
for release consideration. The inmate may serve up to 180 days in LC.

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Local Separation – An order wherein two or more inmates are not permitted to be
assigned to the same living and/or work area, and are not permitted simultaneous
involvement in the same recreational or leisure time activities to ensure they are not
in close proximity with one another.
N
Notification of Grievance (NOG) – The second step of the Inmate Grievance
Procedure (IGP). The NOG is filed to the Inspector of Institutional Services and
must be responded to within 14 calendar days. Timeframe may be waived for good
cause.
M
Maximum Security – See Level 4
Medium Security – See Level 2
Mental Health Caseload – Consists of offenders with a mental health diagnosis who
receive treatment by mental health staff and are classified as C-1 (SMI) or C-2 (NonSMI).
Minimum Security – See Level 1
O
Ohio Central School System (OCSS) – The school district chartered by the Ohio
Department of Education to provide educational programming to inmates
incarcerated within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) – A subordinate department of the Department of
Rehabilitation and Correction. OPI manufactures goods and services for ODRC and
other state agencies.
P
Parent Institution – The institution where an inmate is assigned to after reception
and will be the main institution where the inmate serves his or her time. The parent
institution is subject to change due to transfers.
Protective Control (PC) – A placement for inmates whose personal safety would be
at risk in the General Population (GP).
R
Reentry Accountability Plan (RAP) – Plan for inmates, which includes the static risk
assessment, dynamic needs assessment, and program recommendations and
participation.
Residential Treatment Unit (RTU) – The Residential Treatment Unit is a secure,
treatment environment that has a structured clinical program. All offenders enter at
the Crisis and Assessment Level (Level 1). This level is designed to assess
conditions and provide structure for the purpose of gaining clinical information or
containing a crisis. The disposition of the assessment can be admission to the
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Rules Infraction Board (RIB) – A panel of two staff members who determine guilt or
innocence when an inmate receives a conduct report or ticket for disciplinary
reasons.
S
Security Control (SC) – The status of an inmate who is pending a hearing by the
Rules Infraction Board for a rule violation, under investigation or pending institutional
transfer and needs to be separated from the general population. Inmates may be
placed in SC for up to seven days. The seven day period can be extended if
additional time is needed.
Security Level/Classification – System by which inmates are classified based on the
following: current age; seriousness of the crime; prior offenses; most recent
violence (not including the current offense); gang activity before going to prison; and
present and past escape attempts.
Level 1A Security (Minimum) – The lowest security level in the classification
system. Inmates classed as Level 1 have the most privileges allowed.
Inmates in Level 1 who meet criteria specified in DRC Policy 53-CLS-03,
Community Release Approval Process, may be eligible to work off the
grounds of a correctional institution. Level 1A inmates may be housed at a
correctional camp with or without a perimeter fence and may work outside the
fence under periodic supervision. Level 1A replaces the classification
previously known as “Minimum 1 Security.”
Level 1B Security (Minimum) – The second lowest level in the classification
system. Level 1B inmates may be housed at a correctional camp with a
perimeter fence and may work outside of the fence under intermittent
supervision. However, Level 1B inmates who are sex offenders are not
permitted to work or house outside of a perimeter fence. Level 1B inmates
may not work off the grounds of the correctional institution. Level 1B replaces
the classification previously known as “Minimum 2 Security.”
Level 2 Security (Medium) – A security level for inmates who are deemed in
need of more supervision than Level 1 inmates, but less than Level 3
inmates. Level 2 replaces the classification previously known as “Medium
Security.”
Level 3 Security (Close) – This is the security level that is the next degree
higher than Level 2, and requires more security/supervision than Level 2, but
less than Level 4. Level 3 replaces the classification previously known as
“Close Security.”
Level 4 Security (Maximum) – This is the security level that is the next degree
higher than Level 3, and requires more security/supervision than Level 3, but
less than Level 5. It is the security level for inmates whose security
classification score at the time of placement indicates a need for very high
security. It is also a classification for those who are involved in, but not
leading others to commit violent, disruptive, predatory or riotous actions,
and/or a threat to the security of the. Level 4 replaces the classification
previously known as “Maximum Security.”

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Level 4A Security (Maximum) – A less restrictive privilege level, which
inmates may be placed into by the privilege level review committee with the
Warden/Designee’s approval, after a review of the inmate’s status in level 4.
Level 4B Security (Maximum) – The most restrictive privilege level assigned
to an inmate classified into level 4.
Level 5 Security (Supermax) – A security level for inmates who commit or
lead others to commit violent, disruptive, predatory, riotous actions, or who
otherwise pose a serious threat to the security of the institution as set forth in
the established Level 5 criteria. Level 5 replaces the classification previously
known as “High Maximum Security.”
Level 5A Security (Supermax) – A less restrictive privilege level, which
inmates may be placed into by the privilege level review committee with the
Warden/Designee’s approval, after a review of the inmate’s status in level 5.
Level 5B Security (Supermax) – The most restrictive privilege level assigned
to an inmate classified into level 5.
Security Threat Group (STG) – Groups of inmates such as gangs that pose a threat
to the security of the institution.
Separation – See Institutional Separation and Local Separation
Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) – Inmates who require extensive mental health
treatment.
Shank – Sharp object manufactured to be used as a weapon.
Special Management Housing Unit (SMHU)/Segregation – Housing unit for those
assigned to Security Control, Disciplinary Control, Protective Control, and Local
Control.
Supermax Security – See Level 5
T
Telemedicine – A two-way interactive videoconferencing system that allows for
visual and limited physical examination of an inmate by a physician specialist while
the inmate remains at his/her prison setting and the physician specialist remains at
the health care facility. It also includes educational and administrative uses of this
technology in the support of health care, such as distance learning, nutrition
counseling and administrative videoconferencing.
Transitional Control – Inmates approved for release up to 180 days prior to the
expiration of their prison sentence or release on parole or post release control
supervision under closely monitored supervision and confinement in the community,
such as a stay in a licensed halfway house or restriction to an approved residence
on electronic monitoring in accordance with section 2967.26 of the Ohio Revised
Code.
Transitional Education Program (TEP) – Learn skills to successfully re-enter society.
Release dated within 90-180 days.
U
Unit Management Administrator (UMA) – Staff member responsible for overseeing
the roles, responsibilities and processes of unit management staff in a decentralized
or centralized social services management format. The UMA may develop

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centralized processes within unit management, while maintaining the unit based
caseload management system for managing offender needs. The UMA shall ensure
that at least one unit staff member visits the special management areas at least
once per week and visits will not exceed seven days in between visits.
Unit Manager (UM) – Staff member responsible for providing direct supervision to
assigned unit management staff and serving as the chairperson of designated
committees. Unit Managers will conduct rounds of all housing areas occupied by
inmates under their supervision.
Use of Force – Staff is authorized to utilize force per DRC Policy 63-UOF-01 and
Administrative Rule 5120-9-01, which lists six general circumstances when a staff member
may use less than deadly force against an inmate or third person as follows:
1. Self-defense from physical attack or threat of physical harm.
2. Defense of another from physical attack or threat of physical attack.
3. When necessary to control or subdue an inmate who refuses to obey prison
rules, regulations, or orders.
4. When necessary to stop an inmate from destroying property or engaging in a
riot or other disturbance.
5. Prevention of an escape or apprehension of an escapee.
6. Controlling or subduing an inmate in order to stop or prevent self-inflicted
harm.
Administrative Rule 5120-9-02 requires the Deputy Warden of Operations to
review the use of force packet prepared on each use of force incident, and to
determine if the type and amount of force was appropriate and reasonable for the
circumstances, and if administrative rules, policies, and post orders were
followed. The Warden reviews the submission and may refer any use of force
incident to the two person use of force committee or to the Chief Inspector. The
Warden must refer an incident to a use of force committee or the Chief Inspector.
The Warden must refer an incident to a use of force committee or the Chief
Inspector in the following instances:
Factual circumstances are not described sufficiently.
The incident involved serious physical harm.
The incident was a significant disruption to normal operations.
Weapons, PR-24 strikes or lethal munitions were used.

W
Warden – Managing officer of each correctional institution.

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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Institution Acronyms
Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution............
Belmont Correctional Institution ......................
Chillicothe Correctional Institution ...................
Correctional Reception Center ........................
Dayton Correctional Institution ........................
Franklin Medical Center ..................................
Grafton Correctional Institution ........................
Hocking Correctional Facility ...........................
Lake Erie Correctional Institution ....................
Lebanon Correctional Institution ......................
London Correctional Institution ........................
Lorain Correctional Institution ..........................
Madison Correctional Institution ......................
Mansfield Correctional Institution ....................
Marion Correctional Institution.........................
Noble Correctional Institution ..........................
North Central Correctional Complex................
Northeast Pre-Release Center ........................
Ohio Reformatory for Women .........................
Ohio State Penitentiary ...................................
Pickaway Correctional Institution ....................
Richland Correctional Institution ......................
Ross Correctional Institution ...........................
Southeastern Correctional Institution ..............
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility .................
Toledo Correctional Institution .........................
Trumbull Correctional Institution ......................
Warren Correctional Institution ........................

AOCI
BeCI
CCI
CRC
DCI
FMC
GCI
HCF
LAECI
LeCI
LoCI
LorCI
MaCI
ManCI
MCI
NCI
NCCC
NEPRC
ORW
OSP
PCI
RiCI
RCI
SCI
SOCF
ToCI
TCI
WCI

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D. ENDNOTES
i

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: Lake Erie Correctional Institution website. Accessed
at http://www.drc.ohio.gov/Public/laeci.htm.
ii
Ibid.
iii
Department Offender Tracking System Portal, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction,
January 7, 2013.
iv
American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation Report, Lake Erie Correctional Institution,
December 4-6, 2012.
v
Information provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction January 22, 2013.
vi
Information provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation, January 22, 2013. The Currently
Incarcerated/Age Totals report only reports inmates up to the age of 65. Inmates who are older are
placed into the category labeled as “UP.” The date that the aforementioned report was run, there were
five inmates classified as “up.”CIIC assigned those inmates to the age category of 66 in order to formulate
the average age of the inmate population at LaECI.
vii
Personal communication, Lake Erie Correctional Institution, February 13, 2013.
viii
Significant Incident Summary reports provided by Lake Erie Correctional Institution for the following
periods: January 2012- December 2012.
ix
Ibid
x
A Report on Assaults, Disturbances, Violence, and Prosecution in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation
& Correction: January 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012.
xi
Significant Incident Summary reports provided by Lake Erie Correctional Institution for the following
periods: January 2012- December 2012.
xii
Ibid
xiii
A Report on Assaults, Disturbances, Violence, and Prosecution in the Ohio Department of
Rehabilitation & Correction: January 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012.
xiv
Ibid.
xv
Information provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, January 24, 2013.
xvi
Significant Incident Summary reports provided by Lake Erie Correctional Institution for the following
periods: January 2012 – December 2012.
xvii
Information provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
xviii
Ibid.
xix
Johnson, Alan. Drug use in Ohio’s prisons spiked in ’12, January 7, 2013.
xx
Lake Erie Correctional Institution inmate, personal communication, January 22, 2013.
xxi
Lake Erie Correctional Institution staff, personal communication, January 22, 2013.
xxii
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, personal communication, January 25, 2013.
xxiii
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, personal communication, February 13, 2013.
xxiv
Staff Development and Training Annual Training Report, Lake Erie Correctional Institution, August 22,
2012.
xxv
Ibid.
xxvi
Ibid.