STATE OF MARYLAND Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards 5 SUDBROOK LANE SUITE 200 PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND 2208-878 (40) 585-80 FAX (40) 8-6020 V/TTY (800) 75-2258 www.dpscs.state.md.us MARTIN O MALLEY GOVERNOR ANTHONY G. BROWN LT. GOVERNOR GARY D. MAYNARD SECRETARY G. LAWRENCE FRANKLIN DEPUTY SECRETARY RANDALL NERO ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY G. LAWRENCE FRANKLIN ACTING CHIEF OF STAFF ROBERT L. GREEN CHAIRMAN HOWARD RAY, JR. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSUP PRE-RELEASE UNIT AUDIT REPORT NOVEMBER 7, 20 An audit of the Jessup Pre-Release Unit was conducted on August 22-25, 20 by Commission staff and four Duly Authorized Inspectors. This Final Report and attached Compliance Plan were approved by the Commission on Correctional Standards at its meeting on November 7, 20. SUMMARY The Jessup Pre-Release Unit is located in Jessup, Maryland and houses male inmates classified at minimum level security. The Facility Administrator Michele Jones is responsible for the daily operations of the facility and reports to Warden Betty Johnson of the Maryland Correctional Pre-release System. The Assistant Commissioner of Correction Felicia Hinton is the administrative authority for the Maryland Correctional Pre-release System. AUDIT RESULTS After a thorough review of the documentation, the facility was found to be in compliance with the majority of the standards for an Adult Community Correctional Facility. The identified deficiency is: The records of the issuance and return of the Inmates Dietary Uniforms were not available for the entire audit period, October 2008 through August 20, as required by the standard.
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 2. AUDIT PROCESS The administration and staff were prepared and professional during the audit. Pre- audit worksheets and the audit report templates were received at the MCCS office for review, prior to the audit. The majority of the secondary documentation was located in the conference room. Facility staff was available to escort the audit team members to specific locations and provide additional documentation, as required. The current manuals of standard operating procedures provide functional instructions for the staff and are responsive to the needs of the inmate population. Emergency plans and post orders address staff, inmate and public safety concerns. The inmate orientation materials provide clear and concise instruction for the inmate population. TOUR NOTES The physical plant was in fair condition on the day of the facility tour. Several items that were identified during the tour were addressed promptly by the maintenance department. However, a number of other items that were identified, such as, missing floor tiles in Dorm-F, inoperable water fountain in Dorm-E and several missing light covers in the dorms, required additional time for repairs. The facility provided copies of work addressed, and requisitions for those issues which need to be addressed by maintenance. MANAGING RESULTS The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) Managing for Results (MFR) initiative includes specific core objectives that address compliance with the minimum standards for places of adult confinement. Outlined below are the results for these objectives: Percent of applicable inmate security standards met 00% Percent of applicable inmate well-being standards met * Medical, dental and mental health 00% * Food Service 00% * Housing and Sanitation 9% The compliance results are incorporated as part of this audit report for the Division of Correction fiscal year reporting requirements for MFR. CONCLUSION The Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards will conduct a monitoring visit to assess compliance of the one noncompliant standard from the initial audit on Friday, June 8, 202 at 0:00 a.m. Once compliance has been determined, the Jessup Pre-Release Unit may be recommended for the Recognition of Achievement Award. In conclusion, the Jessup Pre-Release Unit continues to be managed by professional and dedicated employees. The administration is encouraged to continue to implement standards as a best practice tool. The Division of Correction should continue to provide the support and resources necessary to encourage total compliance.
Jessup Pre-Release Unit. JESSUP PRE-RELEASE UNIT COMPLIANCE PLAN COMPLIANCE DUE DATE: June, 202 MONITORING VISIT DATE: June 8, 202 at 0:00 a.m. Non-Compliance Standards Deficiencies Noted Corrective Action Needed.04 F Inmate Clothing Records of the issuance and return of inmate Dietary Uniforms were not available for the entire audit period, October 2008 through August 20, as required by the standard. Documentation for the issuance and return of inmate Dietary Uniforms are maintained for the entire audit period, as required by the standard.
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 4. Audit Activities. Facility: Jessup Pre-Release Unit Date(s): August 22-25, 20 2. Audit Team Members: Code Name Title/Rank Affiliation A Veronica Moore Assistant Executive Director MCCS B Hartley Aligbeh Correctional Program Specialist/ATL MCCS C Otis Merritt III Auditor MCCS D Renea Somerville Compliance Manager HCDC E Hensel Crosier Officer HCDC F Michael Williams Sergeant Patuxent Institution G Betty Spriggs Case Management Manager BCCC. Assigned Standards: C, F.0 Security/Inmate Control E.05 Inmate Rights A, B.02 Inmate Safety G.06 Classifications B.0 Inmate Food Services G.07 Hearings D.04 Inmate Housing/Sanitation E.08 Administrative Record Keeping 4. Team Arrival/Departure Times: Date: August 22-25, 20 Arrival: 9:00 a.m. Departure: 5:00 p.m. Audit Team Members: A-F Date: August 2-24, 20 Arrival: 9:00 a.m. Audit Team Member(s): G Departure; 5:00 p.m. 5. Entrance Interview: Audit Team Members Present: A-F Facility Staff Present: Assistant Commissioner Felicia Hinton, Warden Betty Johnson, Assistant Warden Margaret Chippendale, Facility Administrator Michele Jones, Corporal Eboni Rogers (Audit Coordinator) and other invited staff. 6. Tour: Date(s): August 22, 20 Time: 9:20 a.m. 0:45 a.m. Audit Team Members: A-F Escorts: Captain Harrington, Captain Mott, Major Hansen, Sergeant Lear, Corporal Rogers, Captain Lane, and Lieutenant Holland. 7. Inmate Interviews: Date: August 22, 20 Time: 9:45 a.m. 0:50 a.m. Audit Team Member(s): C Location: Majors Office Characteristics: Males: 8 Females: 0 8. Staff Interviews: Characteristics: Males: 4 Females: 6 Security: 4 Admin: Medical: Support: 4 Other: 5 9. Exit Interview: Date: August 25, 20 Time: 2:00 p.m. Audit Team Members Present: A-F Facility Staff Present: Assistant Commissioner Felicia Hinton, Assistant Warden Margaret Chippendale, Facility Administrator Michele Jones, Corporal Eboni Rogers (Audit Coordinator) and other invited staff.
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 5. Descriptive Outline A. FACILITY: Jessup Pre-Release Unit B. CATEGORY: Adult Community Correctional Facility C. ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Felicia Hinton, Assistant Commissioner Betty J. Johnson, Acting Warden MCPRS D. MANAGING OFFICIAL: Michele D. Jones, Facility Administrator E. AUDIT COORDINATORS: Cpl. Eboni L. Rogers F. STAFFING PATTERNS (as of this date): C for contractual; PT for part-time #Pending Rank/Title #Positions MCTA Male Female Minorities Vacancies. Administrative Personnel A. Warden/Director/Chief/ Superintendent B. Asst/Deputy/Warden/ Director C. Security Chief D. Other 2. Security Personnel A. Major B. Captain C. Lieutenant 8 7 5 D. Sergeant 20 7 8 E. Corporal 67 7 0 6 F. Private 6 G. Other
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 6. #Pending Rank/Title #Positions MCTA Male Female Minorities Vacancies. Treatment Personnel A. Counselors/Case Workers/Case Managers 0 4 6 4 B. Social Workers C. Psychologists D. Other 4. Support Personnel A. Recreation B. Chaplains C. Cook/Dietary 6 5 4 D. Supply Officer E. Maintenance 2 2 F. Clerical G. Other 5. Medical Personnel A. Physicians B. Nurses (R.N., L.P.N) 4 C. Physician s Assistants D. Nurse Practitioners E. Dentists F. Other
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 7. G. PROGRAM/SERVICES:. Self-Help Activities #Participants Frequency/Schedule A. Inmate Council 8 Once a month B. Substance Abuse Counseling C. Mental Health Counseling/Therapy/ Psychologist/Psychiatrist D. Alcoholics Anonymous 5 Monday & Friday E. Narcotics Anonymous F. Religious Services varies Monday thru Friday Suni Muslims 45 Wednesday & Thursday & Friday Non-Denomination 50 Sunday & Wednesday Nation of Islam 6 Wednesday & Thursday & Friday Pentecostal 7 Tuesday Catholic 2 Sunday & Tuesday Native American Sunday & Thursday Moorish Science Temple of America 5 Sunday & Friday Seven Day Adventist 7 Monday & Saturday Jehovah Witness 6 Saturday Presbyterian 0 Jewish 2 G. Other H. ERW 5-20 Monday thru Friday I. Toastmasters 5-20 Saturday J. Knitting Behind Bars 5-20 Thursday K. Cognitive 5-25 Thursday L. Keepers of the Castles 5-20 Saturday 2. General Privileges A. Library Mobile B. Commissary Monday thru Friday C. Visiting Mon-Fri-Sat-Sun D. Telephone Use Daily E. Mail Mon thru Friday F. Exercise: Indoor Daily Outdoor Daily G. Recreation: Games Daily TV/VCR Daily Radios Daily H. Other. Institutional Programs/Trusty Assignments #Participants Frequency/Schedule A. Sanitation 87 7 days a week B. Laundry 5 7 days a week (6-2/2-0 Shifts) C. Kitchen 82 7 days a week ( times a day) D. Commissary 2 Monday thru Friday E. Other Maintenance 2 Monday thru Friday
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 8. 4. Off-Site Programs/Work Crews #Participants Frequency/Schedule Annapolis # 6 Monday thru Friday Annapolis # 2 6 Monday thru Friday Laurel # 6 Monday thru Friday Laurel # 2 6 Monday thru Friday Glen Burnie 6 Monday thru Friday Fairland # 6 Monday thru Friday Fairland # 2 6 Monday thru Friday Fairland # 6 Monday thru Friday Statehouse # 6 Monday thru Friday Statehouse # 2 6 Monday thru Friday Crownsville 4 Monday thru Friday General Assembly Monday thru Friday MD State Police Glen Burnie Monday thru Friday MD State Police College Park Monday thru Friday Jessup Range Detail Monday thru Friday MHC- 5 Monday thru Friday MHC-Boiler Room 2 Monday thru Friday JCI Compound 5 Monday thru Friday JCI Warehouse 2 Monday thru Friday JCI (0-6 shift) 2 Monday thru Friday MCIJ 4 Monday thru Friday MCIJ PM 4-2 7 day Jessup Community Detail 4 Monday thru Friday Central Transportation Unit 2 Monday thru Friday MCE # 0 Monday thru Friday MCE # 2 0 Monday thru Friday
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 9. Adult Community Correctional Facilities H. INMATE POPULATION (as of): August, 20 Differences. Operating Capacity 596 + 2. Males 589 +6. Females 0 0 4. Total 589 +6 5. Held for Other Jurisdictions 0 0 6. Out of Other Jurisdictions 0 0 7. Special Confinement 0 0 a. Disciplinary Detention 0 0 b. Administrative Segregation 0 0 c. Protective Custody 0 0 d. Medical Isolation 0 0 8. Hospital/Infirmary 9. Inmate Characteristics: a. Average Age 4.7 b. % of Minorities 79.7% Black.% Asian.2% unknown c. Predominant Charges/Offenses Drugs, 6 Assaults d. Average Sentence Length 77.0 0. Work Release. Other: To be calculated by M.C.C.S.
Jessup Pre-Release Unit 0. A. Staffing. No changes were reported for audit period. B. Programs/Services. 25 total program services were reported. C. Inmate Population. 589 is the reported total inmate population. D. Physical Plant Significant Changes. No specific changes were reported for audit period. E. Major Equipment Purchases. No significant changes were reported for audit period. F. Future Plans Proposal for new modular building project to provide needed classroom space for the education, case management and social work departments.