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G. The cells that will be used for destructive inmates (disciplinary detention) should be modified immediately. The consultants recommend that the stainless steel shelf units be immediately removed. The consultants also recommend that one or even all of the cells in disciphnary detention be further "hardened" by removing the table and mirror and possibly replacing the glass window in the door with perforated metal or a 5" vertical window that is not Es susceptible to damage. The dayroom should also be closely checked for fixtures that will be susceptible to vandalism and, if possible, remove those fixtures. 7. The consultants feel strongly that the County does what ever is necessary to have the contractor fix all of the door problems. And, to the extent possible, the contractor should provide for an immediate response to future door malfunctions, This is a maintenance/warranty issue that should Always receive A very high priority, 8. The hiring and training of the officers needed pursuant to the opening of the Main Male Housing Pod should be accelerated. As noted earlier, the staffing for the new facility was intended to be as efficient as possible. And, it was intended that a sufficient number of additional staff would be hired and fully trained prior to the opening of the Main Male Housing Pod. Staffing for the Main Male Housing Pod was provided by moving staff from other posts and by using overtime. This is may add to staff stress and possibly contribute to problems with inmates. 9. It is important that a new staffing plan be developed that places the right number of staff, at the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. It is suggested build the new staffing plan based upon the Staffing Analysis Workbook for Jails, Second Edition. This approach begins by assessing the workload at various posts and then identifying the hours and amount of coverage required for each post. At the end, not the beginning, a staffwork schedule is developed which fits the post coverage requirements. It is likely that the work schedule will be a mix of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. And, it is likely that shift change times may vary for some posts. Once the plan is completed and implemented, it must be carefully monitored by the shift supervisors and jail Administration to make sure It is working correctly And make time changes where required. I 0. The jail administration should Immediately asses the need for additional staff training in modern inmate supervision. Properly trained staff coupled with a good facility design have been very successful in controlling inmate behavior. FAcilities similar in design have had considerable success: Violent incidents are reduced 30% to 90% and homosexual rape disappears. - The number of damaged mattresses dropped from 150 per year to none in two years. Cass County Jail Project 11