Strategic Inmate Management

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Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) is the intentional integration of the principles and strategies of Direct Supervision and the elements of Inmate Behavior Management as a unified operational philosophy. It is an evolution of the Direct Supervision and Inmate Behavior Management training and assistance NIC has previously offered. The goal of the initiative is to help jails understand their role in effectively managing inmate behavior regardless of the physical plant layout. Its approach is applicable in all physical plant designs commonly found in jails.

Making SIM Work in Washtenaw County

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office in Ann Arbor, MI uses Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) as their operational philosophy. This video highlights their Corrections Division and how they have operationalized SIM in their agency.

SIM Initiative Engagement Overview Presentation

This video is from a PowerPoint presentation which gives an overview of the SIM initiative. You may pause each slide to fully engage the content.
This is video has background music only.

Collaborate

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Projects

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Overview

Current Events/Service Offers

Assistance Available

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Conference Workshops

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Technical Assistance

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Resources

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Strategic Inmate Management
This page has a wealth of resources on running a direct supervision jail, as well as resources on Inmate Behavior Management to support jail staff to maintain a safe and secure jail.
Jails in America: A Report on Podular Direct Supervision
This video is an excellent introduction to the use of podular direct supervision. Topics discussed include: the three types of jails in the United States—linear intermittent surveillance, podular remote surveillance, and podular direct supervision; the eight key principles of direct supervision; seven key direct supervision strategies; the housing unit officer; and education and activities. "Podular direct supervision is a proven, viable, and economical alternative to more traditional methods." Scott County Jail is highlighted in this program.
APEX Series
The APEX Initiative is an agency-driven systems approach to building capacity for higher organizational performance, best practices, data-driven decision making using multiple self-assessment tools, and a Guidebook series with strategies, interventions, and pathways. This series is is particularly helpful when considering implementing the SIM Initiative.
Two books in the series have detailed chapters on effective communication plans. Communication plans are necessary to share information between those who are initiating change and those who will be affected by it.
APEX Resources Directory Vol. 2: Communications, Focus Groups, and Development
Chapter 3: APEX Communications Plan
APEX: Building the Model and Beginning the Journey
Chapter 10: Developing a Communication Plan
Applying the APEX Tools for Organizational Assessment
A great tool for evaluating your organization's readiness for system change like SIM can be found in this guide.

Making Direct Supervision Work

This program is designed primarily for agencies preparing to move from a traditional jail into a new direct supervision jail. However, it also can be used to train newly-hired officers or newly-promoted supervisors in direct supervision jails already in operation. The set of computer disks include: the curricula for housing officers and that for supervisors (comprising of Trainer's Guide/Facilitator's Guide, Participant Manual, Handouts, Slides, Detailed Trainer Agenda, and Sample Participant Agenda); PowerPoint presentations for both versions with embedded videos; the video vignettes separately and Jails in America. 027490

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SIM Application

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SIM Performance Indicators

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Safety Indicators
Safety Indicators (continued)
Health and Well-being Indicators
Inmate Behavior
Program Participation
Jail Staffing and Training Indicators
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Name of person filling out form

Email Address

Phone Number

Instructions:

The following survey instrument is designed to collect data from SIM sites on key indicators of their progress in achieving the desired outcomes resulting in the integration of SIM as the organization’s operational philosophy. The performance indicators include measures in a range of key functional areas of operations that help assess progress including those impacting safety, security, inmate health and well- being, inmate behavior, program participation, as well as staffing levels, behavior, and training. Inmate population data are also collected as a means to provide comparative data over time. NIC will utilize this data to assess the effectiveness of the assistance provided through the SIM Initiative and may adjust its offerings accordingly. NIC will also provide some preliminary analysis of the data submitted by the SIM site and share back the results along with the source data in spreadsheet format which will facilitate further analysis by the jurisdiction based upon their interests and needs. As an individual designated to complete the survey for your organization, you are to complete the survey to the fullest extent possible for each of reporting period and submit the completed survey.

Number of Days in Reporting Period

Please define the approximate reporting period (i.e. the period of time that data was collected for this entry)

Facility Information

Name of Facility

Which state is your facility located in?

Month and Year of Data Collection

Average number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff positions during the month

Administrative

Authorized

Filled

Support

Authorized

Filled

Program

Authorized

Filled

Custody/Security

Authorized

Filled

Average daily inmate population during the month

Highest inmate population during the month

Lowest inmate population for the month

Number of inmate admissions during the month

Number of inmate releases during the month

Safety Indicators

Number of escapes from the facility

Number of searches or incidents where weapons were discovered

Number of searches or incidents where drugs were discovered

Number of searches or incidents where other illegal items were discovered

Number of incidents that occurred in the intake area

Percent of overrides in completed risk/need assessments

Safety Indicators (continued)

Number of accidents where injury to inmates occurred

Number of accidents where injury to staff occurred

Number of Workman's Compensation claims

Number of incidents involving inmates assaulting other inmates

Number of incidents involving inmates assaulting staff

Number of substantiated incidents of staff misconduct

Number of documented incidents of staff "use of force."

Number of fire code and safety violations discovered during internal inspections

Number violations reported by the external Fire and Safety Inspector

Health code violations discovered during internal inspections

Number of health and sanitation violations reported by external Health and Sanitation Inspector

Number of incidents where the classification system is compromised and inmates are housed inappropriately

Health and Well-being Indicators

Number of medical emergencies involving inmates

(trips to emergency room, emergency response by medical professionals to facility, etc.)

Number of sick call requests

Number of doctor visits

Number of hospitalizations of inmates

Number of suicide attempts

Number of suicides

Number of inmate deaths due to other causes

Percent of inmates receiving mental health counseling

Percent of inmates receiving substance abuse treatment services

Percent of staff trained and tested in CPR

Percent of staff trained and tested in first aid

Percent of staff trained and tested in facility emergencies

Number of maintenance issues/work orders not resolved within 30 days of reporting

(i.e. inoperative plumbing, fixtures, light fixtures, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, security systems)

Inmate Behavior

Number of major inmate rule violations

Number of disciplinary hearings

Number of inmates placed in disciplinary detention

Number of reports of vandalism by inmates

Number of reports of destruction of facility property by inmates

Number of inmates charged with new crimes while incarcerated

Number of written inmate grievances/complaints regarding the facility or operations

Percent of inmate grievances upheld

Program Participation

Number of inmates attending GED classes

Number of inmates completing GED

Number of inmates participating in Work Release

Percent of inmates participating in other education programs

Percent of inmates participating in religious services

Percent of inmates participating in self-help programs

Percent of inmates participating in recreation

Percent of time inmates were engaged in structured activities within their living units

Jail Staffing and Training Indicators

Number of substantiated staff misconduct reports

Number of staff disciplinary actions

Number of staff terminations

Number of supervisors trained in how to supervise officers in support of SIM

Number of support staff having received documented training in SIM

Number of housing officers having received documented training on how to supervise inmates in alignment with SIM

Strategic Inmate Management

Making SIM Work in Washtenaw County

SIM Initiative Engagement Overview Presentation

Collaborate

Projects

Assistance Available

Conference Workshops

Technical Assistance

Resources