NCJ Number
169345
Journal
American Jails Volume: 9 Issue: 4 Dated: (September/October 1995) Pages: 14,16-19,21
Date Published
1995
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Planning and training for the management of a jail emergency involve a dynamic process that includes establishing a planning team, analyzing capabilities and hazards, analyzing vulnerability, developing the plan, integrating the plan into department operations, and evaluating and modifying the plan.
Abstract
An emergency can include a fire, severe weather, an earthquake, a communications failure, a civil or inmate disturbance, or an explosion. Emergency management includes planning, training, conducting drills, testing equipment, and coordinating activities with the community. The planning team should include senior management, supervisors, staff, maintenance, health and environmental staff, the public information officers, community groups, and legal and financial representatives. A chart that assigns probabilities, estimates impact, and assesses resources with a numerical system can assist the vulnerability analysis. The plan should include an executive summary, emergency management elements, administration and logistics, emergency response procedures, and support documents. The agency should conduct a formal audit of the entire plan at least once a year. 3 references