Classification of New Inmates

Assignment
In this module, we will be discussing classification of new inmates. We will go through the initial classification process and learn how inmates are grouped into custody and security levels. We will also get into the different custody levels and security levels in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. We will emphasize chain of command and the role of correctional staff in the prison.
When inmates arrive in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, they undergo a classification process. During this process, staff at the Federal Bureau of Prisons examine an inmate’s criminal history, current offense, education, and other factors, to determine which custody and security level that are warranted for that inmate’s incarceration. After classification, inmates are sent to facilities that are appropriate for their custody and security needs.
Currently, the BOP has four custody levels, MAX, IN, OUT, and COMMUNITY. MAX is the highest level of supervision. IN basically means that they need to be behind a fence. OUT means that they can go to a facility that is outside of a fence but still require some supervision. COMMUNITY custody allows inmates to go into the community unsupervised. This can be done for work purposes, or to take furloughs, which are weekend passes to be with family or participate in vocational programs, etc.
There are five security levels (Administrative, High, Medium, Low, and Minimum). These tell the staff at the BOP how this inmate should be treated in regard to security measures and which prison might be best. Your Administrative and High inmates are generally more violent or have lengthy incarcerations. Administrative inmates are sometimes placed in institutions with special missions. For example, a criminal alien who is a long-term detainee and not a sentenced offender will be sent to an administrative facility. Then we have Low, which is a lesser level of security and more independence for the inmates. Minimum is self-explanatory. These inmates have very little security measures in place and generally minimal supervision. Over time, many inmates can move down in both security level and custody.
Within every BOP facility, inmates will see a defined chain of command. The Warden is at the top of the chain as he is the CEO of the institution. Under him are Associate Wardens that are in charge of the various departments in the institution. Next are the Department Heads. They handle the day-to-day operations and manage staff in each department. Inmates interact mostly with the custody department. The captain is the head of that department. He has operational control of the institution as designated by the Warden. Under him are Lieutenants. They run each shift throughout the day and handle line staff issues. Under the Lieutenants are the correctional officers. They are the backbone of the institution. They make the 24/7 operation possible and are charged with the immediate supervision of all of the inmates.
Instructions:
Draft your responses to the assignments below and submit them via the Module 2 drop box. Always use your own words. I never want to read words from another source! If you understand the material, you should be able to put it in your own words.
Most questions require a paragraph response, but a few require a list. No question should be answered in less than two sentences (2 SENTENCE RULE). Students should give complete, thorough responses. When the question seems to demand only a short response, you can always expound on the general topic of the question. Curt responses are never acceptable. Your answers should demonstrate an understanding of the topic even if the question only seems to require a short answer.
Work submitted should be in Microsoft Word. Use Arial, Times New Roman or Calibri, 12- or 14-point font only. Do not add font color to any submission. Make your responses BOLD. The questions are 5 points each unless noted.
Submit #1-4 to the Module 2 drop box.
Assignment: Complete these questions by using the www.bop.gov website. The policy statement (Program Statement or PS) gives instructions. The only information you will use is located in the PS and/or the PSI.

1. Which Program Statement governs Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification?
2. What is custody and what does it mean for an inmate to be assigned in or out custody? What does custody mean?
3. Please tell me the maximum number of points a male inmate can have to be at a LOW security institution.
4. Refer to chapter 6, of the Program Statement: tell me when an inmate would be scored with a minor escape history and why.