First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2015
Appendix A | Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility |
Section 12 | Safety and Emergency Procedures
Essential Elements
12.1. There shall be provisions for periodic inspections by qualified fire and safety inspectors. Administrative personnel shall perform regular inspections of the facility. Documents of inspections shall be maintained by the facility administrator.
12.2. Written policy and procedure must be reviewed at least annually with qualified fire and safety inspectors to ensure their effectiveness and coordination with local emergency services. Written policy and procedure shall include at a minimum:
A. Daily inspections of interior and exterior areas for hazards. Any hazard found shall be reported immediately for correction;
B. Use of drills for fire, natural disaster, riot, disturbance, escape, hostage, bomb threat, and man made disasters shall be conducted periodically for all staff and residents with documentation of the drill for each shift;
C. Establishment of a response notification list for the various incidents including all local available resources and parent notification;
D. Juveniles being admitted to the facility shall be advised of emergency procedures;
E. Provide a written evacuation plan.
12.3. The facility shall have an emergency power source to ensure maintenance of essential services in the event primary service is interrupted. Such emergency power source shall be regularly inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary.
12.4. The facility shall have procedures for the prompt release of juveniles from locked areas in the event of an emergency. An alternative system for release shall be provided.
12.5. Personnel shall be thoroughly trained in emergency procedures.
12.6. The facility shall have procedures to control access to and use of flammable, toxic, and caustic materials.
12.7. The materials and furnishings in the sleeping quarters shall be flame retardant and nontoxic.
Cross-reference
Missouri Revised Statutes
Section 211.151, RSMo, "Places of Detention ..."
Section 211.331, RSMo, "Detention Facilities ..."
Supreme Court Rules
Rule 127.03 "Designation of Detention Facility"
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended February 18, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.)