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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUse of Prison Work Crews - 4.16.pdfUse of Prison Work Crews - 4.16 doc..doc Date Printed: 2003-02-12 Page 1 of 1 Policy 4.16 Incorporated 12 September, 1874 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TITLE: USE OF PRISON WORK CREWS POLICY NO. 4.16 APPROVAL DATE: February 11, 2003 POLICY STATEMENT: The District will use supervised “open custody” inmate work crews provided by the BC Corrections Branch for work on maintenance and construction projects at appropriate sites, providing 1. Approval has first been obtained for the project or projects from the Manager of Parks and Open Space or his designate after following the defined procedures for such approval, and 2. The selection of inmates for such crews follows the approved Corrections Branch procedure for such selection and The District has entered into an appropriate protocol agreement with the Corrections Branch. PURPOSE: The purpose of adopting this policy is to permit the use of inmate work crews to supplement the regular maintenance program and special projects work of the Parks and Leisure Services and Public Works Departments and associated volunteer organizations (Adopt a Block, ARMS, Equestrian Trails Council, etc.). The benefit to the community is both the work to be completed and the opportunity for prisoners to contribute in a positive way to community infrastructure. DEFINITIONS: “Supervised” shall mean a minimum of one Corrections Officer for every twelve inmates. “Appropriate sites” shall include Park and greenbelt areas, vacant municipal properties and road allowances but shall not include school sites or school/park sites at times when work crews may be visible to school children. “Defined procedures for such approval” shall include notifying owners (those sharing a common property line with the site in question). “Approved Corrections Branch procedure for the selection of inmates serving on “open custody” work crews” shall mean that a formal assessment has been made by Corrections of the inmate to establish that: 1. He or she is at minimal risk of attempting to escape. 2. He or she has no recent history or pattern of violent behaviour. 3. He or she is not a sex offender or a violent offender. 4. He or she has demonstrated through their cooperation and effort at the institution that they pose no operational security concerns.