Emergency Response

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Emergency Response

Page:
1 of 1

Control Number:
507
Version:
2.0
Adopted:
12-1982

Brent Reinke, director, approved this document on 10/07/2014.
Open to the public: Yes No
Revision History
Revision date (10/07/2014) version 2.0: Revised entire document and title, and updated
format.
The previous revision was dated 11/00/91.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER
None
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Idaho Board of Correction that the Department of Correction maintain
emergency response plans to include escapes, man-made or natural disasters, and other
types of emergencies or disorder. Response to emergencies is the responsibility of every
correctional employee, and employees must be trained in emergency response procedures.
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for responding to emergencies that affect IDOC facilities.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all Idaho Department of Correction facilities.
RESPONSIBILITY
Division chiefs are responsible for developing and implementing standard operating
procedures that contain guidance, monitoring, and preparation for response to emergencies.
Emergency response plans, developed in accordance with standard operating procedures,
must be maintained in each district office, correctional facility, and central office. All
emergency response plans must be reviewed and updated in accordance with standard
operating procedures.
REFERENCES
ICS for Corrections Manual
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5
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