Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office
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Kandiyohi County Jail
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The Kandiyohi County Jail provides for the safe, secure and humane
detention of offenders in To fulfill this responsibility, the Kandiyohi County Jail shall follow the standards established by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota State Statutes, and the United States Constitution. We are committed to the following principles:
The Kandiyohi County Jail is an integral part of the criminal justice system. We strive to cooperate with other agencies, promote mutual respect, and welcome community involvement. We are a credit to our profession and source of pride to our county.
VISITING HOURS:
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has Video Visitation for jail inmate visits. The visitor will come to the lobby of the jail and go into a booth that contains a video monitor and phone handset. The prisoner has the same equipment in the pod area that he/she is housed. This system saves correctional officers time as the correctional officers do not have to physically move prisoners to the visiting rooms. This also allows more visiting time as you can see by the hours listed below. The hours for our Video Visitation are as follows:
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Visitation will be held daily (Monday – Sunday) including weekends and
holidays, between the hours of · Each inmate will be allowed 30 minutes of visitation per day. · The visitation for the Department of Corrections inmates will stay the same.
All visitors shall complete the Application Process before they will be
allowed to visit, giving names, addresses, and relationship to the
inmate. Offenders can send applications to family members and friends,
or applications can be picked up at the facility or accessed online at
the link below. All adult visitors (18 years and older) must complete
the application and mail it to the visiting unit of the facility the
visitor wants to visit. It is important to completely fill out the
application and answer all questions honestly. Falsifying an
application will result in the applicant being banned from the
correctional facility for a period of 6 months. The applicant's approved
visiting application must be on file prior to visiting. No applications
will be approved during non-business hours. If you have questions
regarding the visitation application, call 320-214-6700, ext. 3670 or
email
3670@co.kandiyohi.mn.us.
ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ESCORTED BY THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL
GUARDIAN. Prior to the day
of visiting, a copy of each minor’s state/county certified birth
certificate (not the hospital copy) must be presented to confirm
identification before the minor will be allowed to visit.
If children are escorted by an adult other than their parent or
legal guardian, a signed and notarized authorization by the child’s
parent(s) must accompany the birth certificate. Jail Visitation-Registration Form - Microsoft Word Format
Jail
Visitation-Registration Form -
Adobe Acrobat PDF Format Juvenile Parental Permission Form – Microsoft Word Format
Juvenile Parental Permission Form
– Adobe Acrobat PDF Format
MONEY DROP OFF:
To drop off money for an inmate, please come to the entrance of the Kandiyohi County Jail and follow into the building. There is a money Kiosk that accepts bills only, no coins can be accepted. This money will be applied to the Inmates account immediately. Money can also be placed on accounts online at www.inmatecanteen.com.
PAY FOR STAY:
Pay for Stay is a fee that is charged for any “time” that an inmate does in jail once they are SENTENCED. When an inmate returns to the jail to begin their jail time, they will sign a form acknowledging that they understand that there will be a fee or $20.00 per day for every day that they are in jail. There is an option of paying at the end of their jail time at a 20% discount if it is paid in full within seven days of release. After the seven day grace period, it is then turned over to a collection agency.
HUBER QUESTIONS:
Offenders that are given the privilege of Huber- Work Release MUST meet the Program Staff prior to starting their jail time. Any inmate that does not report prior to beginning their sentence will be held in until employment and paperwork are verified and completed. You may contact Program Staff at 320-214-6700 X3616 or x3627 Monday through Friday.
BAIL:
Bail may be posted by coming to the front lobby of the jail. Request to speak with the Sergeant on duty, as they will then begin the process of paperwork. Bail must be in the form of Cash or Money Order (no personal checks will be accepted). You may also utilize a Bail Bondsman if that is an option of the court order. Bail Bonds are located in the telephone book in the yellow pages under Bail Bonds.
INMATE RELEASE TIMES:
Sentenced inmates are released at 9:00 am on his/her outdate. They
can be picked up in the front lobby of the jail anytime after
ATTORNEY/PROBATION APPOINTMENTS:
Professional visits are requested by contacting the Program Staff and
requesting to meet with an inmate. All visits will be non-contact
unless otherwise approved. By setting up an appointment we can assist
you better with a fast and efficient meeting with your client. To
contact Program Staff, please call 320-214-6700 x3616, x3630, or x3633.
We will work with you on a time to come in to visit your client but we
request that you understand that we have necessary lockdowns for formal
counts for inmates.JAIL ADDRESS FOR WRITING TO AN INMATE: To write to an inmate or send money (money order or cashier's check only) Follow the example below:
NOTE: All inmate mail is screened daily with the exception of legal mail. WHAT TO BRING WHEN REPORTING TO JAIL TO DO TIME:We request that you bring as little with you as possible. Body piercing jewelry, earrings, rings, keys, etc. would be better kept at home. If you take any prescription medications we ask that you bring it in a prescription bottle. If you are coming in for Huber or Community Service work while you are in jail, we ask that you follow the informational sheet that is given to you at the time of meeting with Program Staff.
PUBLIC FINGERPRINTING Public Fingerprinting is available daily for a $10.00 per Individual charge between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. with the exception of the following times daily: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. No fingerprinting is done on Fridays after 4:30 p.m. The agency requesting the Fingerprints will supply fingerprint cards.
We do not accept phone calls for inmates. Only
emergency messages will be relayed. To set up pre-payment for telephone
calls, you can call the Reliance Telephone company at 800-896-3201, or
you can purchase pre-paid phone cards online at
www.reliancetelephone.com.
WHAT HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE IN OUR JAIL? In 2009, the jail/courthouse processed and released 514 individuals and processed and held 2376 inmates. Of those inmates, 1874 were male and 502 were female. Our average daily population was 123 inmates per day. Average daily boarded population was 46. We boarded a total of 16,821 days, which came to $1,489,839.40 revenue. These inmates were from 11 different counties/agencies. We have sent out Revenue Recapture to reclaim some of the inmate medical and dental expenses and have taken in $15,659.06 which includes our medical Canteen recapture. All Kandiyohi County inmates, processed into the jail were required to pay a $10.00 booking fee, and we collected a total of $9,580.77 in 2009. If a person does not have the funds to pay, we keep this on record and if they are processed again, we attempt to collect the remaining amount due at that time. Thus, explains the total collected not being to an exact $10.00. No collection agency is involved in this process. Kandiyohi County charges convicted inmates $20.00 per day for a Pay for Stay fee. If an inmate pays within seven days of when they are released, we collect only $16.00 per day. If at the end of seven days the inmate has not paid in full the amount owed, we then send the bill to a collection agency, which we are under contract with. If they collect within 60 days, they charge us 8% of what they collect. If it takes longer than 60 days to make that collection they charge us 20%. There is no cost to us from the collection agency. They are only paid if they collect. We also submit some unpaid medical bills that inmates have incurred to the collection agency. This year we have collected a total of $51,375.11. This includes what has been paid directly to the jail and paid by the collection agency. Due to changes in the law requiring more employers to run background checks on prospective employees we charge a minimal $5.00 fee for the expense of providing public fingerprinting. In 2009, we fingerprinted 599 people and generated $1770.00 in funds. The Electronic Home Monitoring department had 119 clients during 2009 compared to 125 in 2008. The amount of revenue for the past year for EHM fees was $59,570.50. In addition, prior to inmates being approved for Huber or Community Service/STS, all must pass a drug screening test, which costs $30.00 for the first test and $8.00 thereafter if use is suspected or the inmate fails a UA. $6,083.48 was collected this year. The jail is contracted with the canteen company Turnkey Corrections. Employees with Turnkey are responsible for all vending machines and canteen products for the inmates. This has freed up the time of two full time Correctional Officers. Family members are able to put money on the inmates canteen account by mail, online, or in person through a kiosk in our jail lobby. The jail receives a percentage of the commission on the canteen items sold. Also included in this fund is commission received from the inmate telephone system. The amount of commission our jail received in 2009 from Turnkey was $50,961.68. Total revenue generated by the Jail for 2009 was $1,776,816.00. STATE AWARDS 2000 Kevin Kleinschmidt Supervisor of the Year 2001 Linda Berghuis Program Director of the Year 2002 Ron Wilson Administrator of the Year 2002 Diane Meyer Correctional Officer of the Year 2002 Jim Butterfield Volunteer of the Year 2004 Diane Meyer Tom Reid Excellence in Training 2004 John Weckman Correctional Officer of the Year 2005 Terrie Butterfield Supervisor of the Year COUNTY AWARDS 2001 Vicki Hammer Correctional Officer of the Year 2001 Sandy Wubben Award of Merit 2001 Diane Meyer Award of Merit 2001 Linda Berghuis Award of Merit 2004 Nina Nelson Correctional Officer of the Year 2004 John Weckman Award of Merit 2005 Terrie Butterfield Correctional Officer of the Year 2005 C. Ray Martins Award of Merit JAIL DIVISION The current Kandiyohi County Jail was occupied in January of 2001, with an indirect/direct supervision construction that consisted of 150 beds. The jail was divided into two separate “pods”. Delta Pod is divided into two housing units with one housing 32 minimum security inmates and the other unit housing 54 medium security inmates. Charlie Pod is divided into seven units with 1 housing 8 male inmates and 6 units housing 16 either male or female inmates. As the years have passed, our numbers continue to fluctuate due to boarding inmates from other counties and the Department of Corrections (DOC) to help them with their overcrowded conditions. For example, we started 2001 with a surplus of female beds in two housing units and were able to maximize this space by housing females for other counties. We currently converted down to one female pod and added another male housing unit until another female unit is needed. In future years, we are sure that other changes will be made to accommodate our needs, as well as the needs of other counties. Our total capacity is 190 inmates. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office currently has 2 contracts for boarding inmates, the MN Department of Corrections and Redwood County. Since 2001, we have assisted 45 other counties and/or government facilities that are either suffering from overcrowded conditions or are having difficulty-handling inmates with special needs. With government cutbacks to the State Treatment Centers we’ve been assisting many facilities with housing high management-behavior needs inmates. We understand the difficulties of dealing with these inmates in a small jail as we were in the same situation just a few years ago. The Kandiyohi County Jail utilizes the Department of Corrections 2911 to ensure that the jail is meeting all requirements. In the last fourteen years, the jail has not received less than 90% on the DOC yearly inspections. Since the new jail opened, we have received 99% or above in all categories of the inspection. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has Video Visitation for jail inmate visits. Once a visitor is approved for visitation, the visitor will come to the lobby of the jail and go into a booth that contains a video monitor and phone handset. The prisoner has the same equipment in the pod area that he/she is housed. This system saves correctional officers time as the correctional officers do not have to physically move prisoners to the visiting rooms. This also allows more visiting times for each inmate. Inmates are allowed one 30 minute visit per day every day of the week. The Kandiyohi County Jail staffs 50 full-time Correctional Officers 6 of these are Transport/Correctional Officers, 3 full-time Bailiff/Correctional Officers, and 3 Program Staff. In addition to these officers the Kandiyohi County Jail has five full-time Sergeants and one Programs Director. Jail Administration receives the assistance of carrying out administrative duties by one secretary. The jail contracts with A’viands Food Service to administer dietary needs to jail inmates and is capable of preparing and serving up to a thousand meals per day. TRAINING If you compare; Training is like Education, you are always finding ways to continue on learning or training more. Continuous learning, how's your education coming along? I know you are probably out of school, but I hope you haven't stopped learning. When I think about the people I've known, who are most fully alive, invariably, it is those who have never stopped learning who come to mind. It is also those who have developed creative strategies to keep themselves from becoming stuck in a rut, no matter how comfortable that rut may seem. For example, I know a retired couple who felt that their evenings at home in front of the TV were becoming dull. So, they agreed to turn off the television every night for an hour and spent the time taking turns reading aloud to each other. They decided magazines and romance or detective novels were off limits, but everything else was open. They read some philosophy, some theology, and a great deal of biography. They really got into Churchill's history of World War II. After doing this every evening for a few weeks, they found that their powers of concentration had increased. Most evenings, they never turned the television set on at all. Many large organizations require some of their staff members to take a certain amount of continuing education every year. Many corporations help their employees pay for tuition. In these economic times, I know this may seem difficult, but is education a line item in your personal budget? If it isn't, should it be? Just because you are no longer in school, it doesn't mean that learning stops. I think I've probably learned more since I graduated! Education is a lifelong endeavor. If you are serious about personal growth, you will take time to nourish your intellect as well as your heart and soul. Winner’s Circle Network ~ Lou Tice In Kandiyohi County we have correctional officers certified as instructors in the following areas:
Most of the training officers in our facility are certified to teach multiple courses. Utilizing our own officers as instructors decreases the cost of training to the jail. Instead of paying for 50 user certifications (not including the additional travel time and expenses incurred if the class were not on-site) the jail only pays for one or two instructor certifications. We have additional classes taught yearly by other officers, but there are no certifying agencies for them. Having our own officers instruct the courses also increases camaraderie between the officers. Although Correctional Officers are not required to be POST (MN Peace Officer Standards & Training) certified in MN, we have 8 POST certified courses equating to 44 hours for the benefit of other agencies who need POST hours for licensure. Having all 8 of our use of force courses POST certified also confirms the quality of the training taught to all Correctional Officers in the jail. The MN Department of Corrections (DOC) requires that Correctional Officers receive a minimum of 16 hours of training per year. With that being said, in calendar year 2009, the average number of training hours for each of the 44 Correctional Officers was 27.10. In addition, the average number of hours per the six Correctional Sergeants was 34.91, and our two Administrators averaged 74.80 hours. Since 2001, there have been 19 counties that have sent officers to our training courses at no cost including the 4 new counties that had never trained with us prior to 2006. In addition to hosting our own training, we have also hosted instructor courses at the Law Enforcement Center. As a correctional facility, we offer this opportunity to other agencies because we vividly recall the difficulties that small jails face in order to maintain adequate training hours and stay current on mandatory certifications. Since we are already training our own officers, it costs the county nothing yet benefits our correctional officers because we learn from other agency officers in the process. Most counties have been within Central/West Central Minnesota, but some are further north and south of that area. Some have even been from out of state. Those who have trained with us repeatedly attest to the fact that we have dependable, worthwhile, and cost-effective training. PROGRAMS The Kandiyohi County Jail Program Department consists of 3.5 staff who works to encourage inmate participation in jail programs on a daily basis. Inmates are encouraged to take a self motivating role in bettering themselves upon release from jail. Program staff can offer numerous programs for inmates but it is ultimately the inmate’s responsibility to be prepared and ready for class when staff arrives to escort them to programs. The Program Department prides itself on utilizing local agencies to participate in providing supportive, informational and educational classes to inmates as well as program staff sharing their own talents with the inmates. This is a cost saving approach that is a win, win situation for the county, agencies, staff and inmates alike. The following is a list of the programs provided for inmates at the Kandiyohi County Jail: Alcoholics
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Ministry Inmates also have the ability to receive information on applying for a Birth Certificate, Social Security card as well as detailed personalized requirements of what they will need to obtain a valid Driver’s License. Jail inmates can also be connected with contact information to the following community based programs such as the Women’s Shelter House, Heartland Community Action Agency as well as the Sexual Assault & Violence Center. In 2009 we had a total of 3,371 inmates attend programs in a total of 1,506 program hours. Jail volunteers provided a total of 198 volunteer contact hours with the inmates. Inmates learned how to use a loom to make knit scarves, knit hats and loom. A holiday tree was placed in the lobby of the jail with a sign posted “Kandiyohi County Jail Inmate Giving Tree” ~ Handcrafted by our inmates, the items on this tree are free and available to families/visitors of inmates of the Kandiyohi County Jail. In 2009, we placed 37scarves, 5 hats, 7 blankets and 20 handmade cards on the Giving Tree and by years end our tree was bare. In previous years any staff that desired to purchase items was charged $10.00 for each item bought. Proceeds were then donated to the United Way. Other craft projects done by Kandiyohi County Jail inmates have been donated to Hope Pregnancy Center and the Women’s Shelter house. Education classes are provided through Willmar Public Schools / Adult Basic Education. We have one instructor that works approximately 13 hours, 4 days a week. In 2009, 373 students logged approximately 399 student class hours. Students are required to pass five subject tests in order to obtain their GED. A number of students begin the first steps to obtaining their GED while in jail by continually practicing on the subject until they can pass the GED pre-test. Once they have achieved an acceptable score on the pre-test they are ready for the official GED tests on that particular subject. For many students this is a huge accomplishment as it is just one step closer to accomplishing their goal and meeting the conditions of their court order. Students attending studied basic Math, Reading, Life Skills, Computer Skills and Career & College Exploration. Students that show a commitment to bettering themselves are given preference as jail inmate workers known as “inmate workers”. We have currently been boarding Minnesota Department of Corrections prison inmates for the past 5 1/2 years. It has been an exciting challenge to provide additional programs for these inmates. In 2009 we had the opportunity to instruct inmates in making water safety buoys which in turn were sold to citizens on local area lakes to mark swimming boundaries. Inmates have also learned how to make quilts and fleece tie blankets and pillows. In previous years inmates have also painted wall murals in the gyms, painted model cars, painted duck decoys and made hunting lanyards which were donated to the Kandiyohi County United Way Auction. Citizens are intrigued by the work of the inmates on projects that are donated. Inmates are provided such projects by money used from the inmate sundry fund and all donations for the work that is done are donated to Kandiyohi County United Way or placed back into the inmate sundry fund. Inmates projects such as model toy cars, ornaments and painted pots have also been donated in the past to the Women’s Shelter as well as the Kandiyohi County Boy’s & Girl’s Group homes. The Assistant Program Director teaches a Cognitive Thinking program to DOC inmates. These inmates were targeted for the reason that it would be a 6-week course, 6 hours a week. It is difficult to offer such a program to county inmates as these inmates are not consistently here for the entire program due to the length of their sentences and other court ordered obligations that they are required to meet. Upon successful completion of the Cognitive Thinking program, inmates are allowed the opportunity to expand on what they have learned and participate in the Tier II group. This group challenges the inmates to put to work what they’ve just learned from the previous class and begin to figure out how they will enact their new skills in their life. In order to encourage inmate participation we conduct surveys that allow inmates to critique the programs that are currently being provided for them. The Program Department also uses this as a tool to review current programs and to make any necessary changes in either adding or canceling certain programs. Inmate responsibility is the key ingredient to attendance in jail programs and all jail programs are behavior based i.e. negative behavior in the housing unit disqualifies inmates for programs. VOLUNTEERS The Kandiyohi County Jail Volunteer Program has 42 active volunteers; these individuals are not paid and receive no other materialistic gain in return for their efforts. Real volunteers will be the ones who don’t mention time credits or medals, and they will be unlikely to describe themselves as an important person or mentor. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the community and gain experience, yet it also fosters personal growth. We have not heard one person say, “I’m only a volunteer”. There is a high level of respect and pride for our volunteers at the jail. There service longevity attests to their sense of respect and pride for what they do for the community, this is shown by some of our programs such as bull pen, church video, these volunteers have been coming for many years and still love the time they spend with the inmates. The community and jail both benefit by having a safer and more secure jail. It is an inmates’ benefit by having something to do, someone to talk to, to listen to them, to advise them or just to be there for them when no one else is. The Kandiyohi County Jail has utilized volunteers for decades, but since the expansion of the jail in 2001, there was never as high of a need, nor as many volunteers as we have now. As a community, we are fortunate to have so many citizens volunteer their time and talent to the county jail. At the end of 2009, there were currently 79 volunteers who are approved. Of the 79 approved for the year there are 42 very active volunteers. Their hours for the year combined total 1844.50 hours and the average hours of service for each person were 43.92 per year. You cannot put a price tag on their efforts because oftentimes the payoff for their work with the inmates may be long term. The benefit the staff and community receive as a result is invaluable. The programs department continues to make the promise of new programs and new volunteers as long as the Kandiyohi County Jail stays in service. RECREATION Inmates have the opportunity to exercise a minimum of 7 hours a week in either of our 2 gyms. Multiple cameras ensure safety and security in the gyms as well as proper use of equipment. The recreation department also works in conjunction with the jail medical staff to ensure that any restrictions or Dr. ordered rehab for the inmates is adhered to. The recreation department implements programs and different forms of exercise for inmates to relieve stress and tension. An average of 56.90 inmates uses the 2 gyms every day. In the D pod gym, inmates have the opportunity to use a Pec Deck, treadmill, exercise bike, ping pong table, foosball table, steps for climbing, pull/ push up bars and a Bicep/Triceps machine. The largest cell block, (DB) has staggered recreation time to provide adequate opportunity for inmates to participate. In the C pod gym, inmates play basketball, horse, 21, speed, volleyball, handball, doubles handball, or they can walk or run. Staff regularly plays volleyball and basketball with the units for a “change of pace” or different competition. By doing this, a rapport between staff and the inmate often occurs, facilitating the exchange of information and cooperation between staff and inmates. There is also an outdoor recreation area for DOC inmates only. Weather permitting, inmates are allowed outside in an enclosed area where they can walk, play catch with a Nerf football, play cards, play a beanbag toss game or simply enjoy the weather. This area also doubles as a classroom, where inmates have learned how to do masonry and dry walling. A bulletin board in the D pod gym contains information on diet and exercise, sports related news, and important announcements. TRANSPORT DIVISION The Transport Division consists of one Sergeant and six Correctional Officers. One of the Correctional Officers main duties is working with our Medical Department but is also available for transport if needed. The Transport Officers’ responsibilities include transporting prisoners to court, medical and dental appointments, and court ordered placements. We transport from the Community Behavioral Health Hospitals, Rice Hospital, Prairie Lakes Youth Programs to court and many other various places. Many hours of the Transport Division are centered on transporting incarcerated prisoners to and from state facilities. Also, the Transport Division assists the Sheriff’s Office with warrant pick ups. The Transport Division maintains a fleet of six squad cars, two minivans, and one full-size 13-passenger van. We can transport both male and female inmates together without them having any physical contact with each other in the 13-passenger van. This saves both on transport vehicles and transport officers. In 2009 the Transport Division transported 2,340 prisoners’ transports which consist of 1,6909 male prisoners, 431 female prisoners and 44 juvenile offenders. We have logged approximately 70,445 miles, an average of 5,870 miles per month. Transport mileage increased 22,111 miles from the previous year with 237 more inmates. By transporting inmates to prison and transporting boarded inmates to appointments we generated revenue totaling $7,798.52. COURT SECURITY Kandiyohi County (8th Judicial District) has three chambered judges that work solely out of the Kandiyohi County Courthouse. The courtrooms are also utilized by visiting judges from other counties. These judges oversee Kandiyohi County cases. The Court Security Division consists of one full-time armed licensed Kandiyohi County Sheriff Deputy and three full time Correctional Officers/Bailiffs. One Correctional/Transport officer split their duties between the courthouse and transport. The Correctional Officer/Bailiffs fall under the Transport Sergeants area. The court deputy is responsible for safety and security of the Court House, assisting at the front desk where the public passes through the metal detector, serving papers and serving warrants. He/she is also responsible for observing 16 cameras that monitor the 4 court rooms, building hallways and parking lots. The Correctional Officers/Bailiffs are also responsible for assisting the Courthouse public lobby in which the public must pass through the metal detector before entering the courthouse. They also do fingerprinting for summons, first appearances, traffic court and juveniles on felony charges as well as taking DNA if need be. If there is a jury trial scheduled, Correctional Officers/Bailiffs watch the court room and retired bailiffs are called in to supervise the jury. SECURITY The Correctional Staff are in charge of the inmates 24 hours a day. They receive and book them into the jail upon their arrival and search, shower and dress them in jail clothing. They inventory all of the inmates’ belongings. Any money the inmate comes in with is put onto Turnkey Commissary system so the inmates can make authorized purchases within the jail. This system is also utilized for booking and medical charges and payments toward huber, electronic home monitoring and pay for stay. Booking officers also perform a health assessment of each inmate and make any necessary medical referrals. All medical assessments are given to the medical unit for further assessments. Inmates are then assigned a housing unit where they are held until released. These housing units are staffed 24 hours a day by Correctional Officers who help coordinate all activities of each inmate in that particular housing unit. These activities include, but are not limited to, cleaning, delivering inmate meals, escorts to visiting, meetings with lawyers or probation, attending classes and program activities that go on throughout the day. During the daytime hours inmates are expected to get up and eat breakfast, clean their rooms, and take their turn on the clean-up crew to service the communal living area. Inmates are encouraged to attend recreation and activities through programs. Smoking is prohibited in the jail by staff and inmates alike, as our county is tobacco free. All activities that go on in the jail are monitored by our Central Control, which is staffed by Correctional Officers. They monitor all 100 cameras and have control of all secured doors in the facility. All entrances into the jail facility have a sally port and have an interlocking door system. All officers are trained to be a part of a cell extraction team in case of disturbances. The Sergeant can assemble the team at any time during a disturbance on duty. JAIL MEDICAL UNIT The Kandiyohi County Jail contracts with Kandiyohi County Public Health to provide Correctional Health Nursing Services for the Kandiyohi County Jail Medical Unit. Kandiyohi County Public Health’s Correctional Health Nurses provide nursing services Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours on the weekends and holidays. In 2009, the correctional health staff saw 613 inmates. Correctional health nursing staff performed the following for inmates:
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Kandiyohi County Jail contracts for medical services through Affiliated Community Medical Centers (ACMC) Willmar. The Kandiyohi County Jail Medical Director, on staff at ACMC, oversees the Jail Medical Unit staff and services at the jail. A Nurse Practitioner, on staff at ACMC, conducts weekly medical clinics for inmates who have been referred by Medical Unit staff for medical needs. In 2009, 284 inmates were seen for medical and dental needs by a health provider. Kandiyohi County Jail contracts for mental health services from a local provider. In 2009, the psychologist saw 24 inmates for acute psychological services and; 4 inmates were referred outside the Kandiyohi County Jail for mental health services. Correctional as well as Medical Unit staff may refer an inmate who is experiencing acute mental health concerns. Correctional Health Nursing staff also conducts annual medical and medication training for correctional staff and assists with basic first aid education to officers.
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