Download Ni1-103 Unauthorized Cell Phone in Correctional

Florida Department of Corrections
Notice to All Department of Corrections Employees Regarding
Unauthorized Cell Phones in Correctional Institutions
This is a reminder to all employees that possession of an unauthorized
cell phone, or any other unauthorized communication device which
allows a person to receive and/or send voice/text messages, is strictly
prohibited inside any secure area of a correctional facility. Unauthorized cell
phones in the hands of inmates can pose a threat not only to employees and other inmates,
but to persons outside the institutions. When referencing the term ‘cell phone’ in this
notice, please be aware that we are also referencing other types of unauthorized
electronic/digital communication devices as referenced in department procedure 602.016,
Entering and Exiting Department of Corrections Institutions and/or s. 944.47, F.S.
If an employee is found to be in possession of an unauthorized cell phone in the following,
or similar, situations, the department will take all reasonable steps to dismiss
the employee:
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Inside the secure perimeter of a correctional facility;
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While on security duty outside the secure perimeter, such as rover duty, or in a
tower outside the perimeter fence;
Failure to alert management of your knowledge that another employee or visitor has a cell
phone or other prohibited device may also result in dismissal. Also, a refusal by an
employee to submit to a search will cause the department to seek
dismissal.
Finally, unauthorized personal computers, computer storage devices (CDs, floppy disks,
external hard drives, USB flash drives, etc.), any computer-related peripheral or
accessory devices, any electronic device that is intended or designed to store, capture, or
record audio, video, photographic, or electronic data of any sort (to include MP-3
players), and software are also prohibited inside an institution. Being found in
possession of any one of the above, or introducing or connecting an
unauthorized device into a department computer, will cause the
department to seek dismissal.
As is the case with any disciplinary action, employees may present
evidence during the pre-determination conference which may cause the
department to mitigate the level of discipline.
NI1-103 (10/30/09)