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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: Inside the secure perimeter of a correctional facility; 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)