Emergency Response and Specialty Teams

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Emergency Response and Specialty Teams

Page:
1 of 2

Control Number:
112
Version:
2.0
Adopted:
01/31/2014

Christine Starr, Deputy Director, approved this document on 10/07/2024.
Open to the public: Yes No

Revision Summary
Revision date 10/07/2024 version 2.0: Reformatted and language updated.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 1
A. Statutory Authority ............................................................................................................. 1
B. Board of Correction IDAPA Rule ........................................................................................ 1
C. Policy Statement ............................................................................................................... 1
D. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 2
E. Responsibility .................................................................................................................... 2
F. Policy ................................................................................................................................ 2
G. References ........................................................................................................................ 2

A. STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Idaho Code § 20-244, Government and Discipline of the Correctional Facility – Rules and
Regulations
B. BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE
None
C. POLICY STATEMENT
Control Number:
112
Version:
2.0
Title:
Emergency Response and Specialty
Teams

Page Number:
2 of 2

Idaho Department of Correction

It is the policy of the Idaho Department of Correction to establish authority, responsibilities, and
procedures for the oversight and administration of department emergency response and
specialty teams.
D. SCOPE
This policy applies to staff members, supervisors, and administrative staff involved in the
implementation, participation, and supervision of emergency response and specialty teams.
E. RESPONSIBILITY
Division chiefs are responsible to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP)
for emergency response and specialty teams used in their division and/or the Department. At a
minimum, the SOP will contain the following:
1. Team structure and leadership
2. Team membership criteria
3. Selection and retention process
4. Training standards
5. Activation procedures
6. Documentation requirements
7. Methods to ensure availability when the teams’ services are required
8. Standards for uniforms and equipment
9. Audit procedures
F. POLICY
None
G. REFERENCES
1. Policy 507, Response to Emergencies, Disorders and Escapes
2. SOP 507.02.01.001, Emergency Preparedness
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