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    Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office

    201 N. Shartel
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102
    405-713-1051
    405-713-1909 fax

    Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Contact Information

    Personnel(405) 713-1093
    Dispatch Center(405) 713-1044
    Quail Springs Mall Sub-Station(405) 713-1481
    Crossroads Mall Sub-Station(405) 631-0942
    Spencer Sub-Station (405) 713-1008
    Investigations (405) 713-1017
    Community Services (405) 713-1053
    Training Division (405) 713-2003
    Patrol Division (405) 713-7301
    Reserve Division (405) 713-2029
    Detention Bureau(405) 713-1930
    Judicial Services Bureau (405) 713-1058
    Inmate Receiving (405) 713-1910
    Inmate Releasing (405) 713-7393



    Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office -- Inmate Mail Policy

    Only the following items will be accepted through the mail the mail system for inmates:

    1. Twenty U.S. postage stamps attached to 20 envelopes with one sheet of writing paper in each envelope. Envelopes without stamps will not be accepted.
    2. Only one package per week .
    3. Mail is not delivered on weekends nor on holidays
    4. No loose address labels.
    5. Two softbound books or 2 magazines (no cologne samples or subscription forms).
    6. One softbound Bible.
    7. Only 5 photos in each letter is excepted.
    8. Five 5"x 7" or smaller photographs (limit 5 photographs per inmate per booking).
    9. Money orders and cashier's checks ONLY. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
    10. All contraband or unacceptable/excessive items that are delivered by the mail will be impounded as evidence or destroyed and disposed of. Items will NOT be sent back to the sender. Such items include but are not limited to the following:
      • Excessive writing paper
      • Excessive envelopes or non-stamped envelopes
      • Unauthorized reading material
      • Inappropriate/explicit material
      • Picture sheets
      • Pens/pencils
      • All items similar in nature
    11. Once the inmate is notified of the rejected mail due to contrabnd, unacceptable items or excessive number of items, it will be their responsibility to contact the sender to notify them of the rejection and destruction of the item.

    Correspondence Rejection:

    1. Correspondence and publications shall be rejected sent to or from an inmate if it is determined detrimental to the security of the Detention Center or to the protection of the public, or if it facilitates criminal activity.
    2. The Mailroom Supervisor shall determine, using the guidelines established in this procedure, material that is to be rejected and not authorized for inmates to have in their possession.
    3. If a question exists as to whether material is authorized, the Administrative and Operational Commanders shall make the determination. The Jail Administrator may make the final determination, if necessary.
    4. Property, correspondence and or publications that are in excess of allowable property or is rejected for any of the below listed reasons will be destroyed and not returned to the sender.
    5. It is the responsibility of the inmate to notify the sender of rejected and or destroyed correspondence.
    6. Correspondence which may be rejected include but not limited to the following:
      • Anything of a threatening nature or contraband or anything that suggest plans for escape or illegal activity.
      • Extortion
      • Violation of a code
      • Sexually explicit material (for example, personal photographs) which by its nature or content poses a threat to inmates safety and security. A photograph in which the subject is nude, displays genitals or female breasts, or when the photo depicts sexually suggestive acts such as: intercourse, fellatio or sodomy.
      • Solicitation for the receipt of any newspaper or magazine not paid for in advance. All orders for publications must be first approved by the Jail Administrator or designee and will be made directly to the publisher of the material or to a legitimate bookstore or distributor.
      • The purchase of any material contingent on future orders in a video or record club, book of the month clubs.
      • Publications will be prohibited that:
        1. Contain instructions for manufacture of drugs, explosives, or other unlawful substances; or
        2. Advocates the overthrow of the U.S. or other legitimate government; or
        3. Advocates terrorism, racial, religious of national hatred; or
        4. Depicts, describes or encourages activities which may lead to the physical violence or group disruption; or
        5. Contains sexually explicit material, which by the nature or content poses a threat to the security, good order or discipline of the facility or facilitates criminal activity; or
        6. Contains gang related material, information, photographs; or
        7. Contains visual representation, actual or simulated sexual activity to include intercourse, sodomy (oral or anal) bestiality, sodomy, or child pornography.


    Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office -- Inmate Visitation Policy

    Visiting days / hours: Wednesday 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday you must call to schedule a visit.

    SCHEDULE:

    Visitors must call (405) 713-2015 to have their name placed on the visitation list. Calls will only be accepted 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Calls will only be accepted for you, your spouse, and children. There is no sign up log. Visits will be scheduled no more than 48 hours in advance for the current week only.

    VISITATION:

    A maximum of 25 adult visitors (excluding minors) will be scheduled for each visitation floor. A maximum of 150 adult visitors (not including minors) will be scheduled for each visitation period.

    When a visitor has two or more "no shows" within a 60-day period, the visitor will not be eligible for a social visit with any inmate for a 30-day period. The 30-day period shall be determined by counting 30 days from the last date the visitor requested a social visit, but was a "no show."

    OUT-OF-STATE:

    Out-of-state visitors may visit one time in one week, and must have special permission from the front desk supervisor, shift commander or administrative staff for additional visits. Out-of-state visitors must call also. Out-of-state and local visits will be done on a first come-first served basis.

    VISITORS LIST:

    Inmate residents may list up to five visitors, three of whom must be immediate family. Only those names on the list and who have approval by the detention center may receive visits. Out-of-state visits are reserved for immediate family only.

    VISITS:

    Inmates may have a total of one 15-minute non-contact visit each week. All visits are counted against the resident's weekly visitation maximum. No more than two (2) adult visitors may visit at the same time, with no more than one (1) child with each adult. A maximum of two adults and two children will be allowed to visit at one time.

    ID:

    Visitors must present valid state issued photo ID, pass security screening, and are subject to physical search at any time. You will be checked for criminal records and warrants before being allowed to visit. Out-of-state visitors may be required to show further proof of residency.

    MINOR:

    Visitors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in this facility.

    Visitors Dress Code

    ALL VISITORS SHALL DRESS IN PROPER ATTIRE IN ORDER TO VISIT IN THE DETENTION CENTER

    The following are dress and appearance standards for visitors:

    • All visitors will observe good habits of grooming and personal hygience.
    • Dress conservatively and in good taste.
    • Shoes will be worn. (This also includes all children.)
    • Clothing will be worn as designed.
    • Clothing will be clean, neat, and in good repair.
    • Shirts and blouses will be made of opaque material.
    • Midriff, strapless, "muscle shirts," tube tops, halter-tops or underclothing worn as outer garments are not allowed.
    • Clothing must not bear logos, slogans, pictures or messages with derogatory or offensive ethnic, racial, sexual, gender specific, gang or political themes or advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc.
    • Clothing or clothing items displaying gang affiliations are prohibited.
    • Appropriate undergarments will be worn.
    • Dresses or skirts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh.
    • Clothing designed to expose or clothing with tears that expose any part of the private anatomy will not be worn.
    • Short shorts or daisy dukes will not be worn.



    PROFESSIONAL VISITS

    • Contact visits as necessary are allowed by attorneys of record and law enforcement.
    • Clergy visits will be non-contact unless a contact visit has been approved by the staff chaplain or administrator on an individual special need basis. Clergy must present ordination credentials and must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Bond representative visits will be non-contact.
    • Contact visits will not be allowed by anyone with a resident who is a family member.
    • Contact visits may be suspended or denied due to security violations or concerns.

    GENERAL RULES

    • Except for attorneys no visits will be allowed before 8:00 a.m., from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 3:30-6:30 p.m., and after 9:30 p.m.
    • No tobacco products, drugs, narcotics, food, drink, lighters, nail clippers, tweezers, cell phones, pagers, firearms, knives, mace, purse, diaper or other bags are allowed on visitation floors. These items are contraband.
    • Visits may be denied if the resident or visitor fails to comply with the rules or if the visit is not in the best interest of the security and welfare of the facility or resident.
    • All visits will be suspended during a declared facility emergency or lock-down.

    This is a summary of rules, additional visitation rules may apply or rules may change without notice.

    Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office -- Detention Services

    The Oklahoma County Detention Center is the largest bureau in the agency with 450 employees who provide for custody, welfare, services and programs for up to 2,700 inmates on a daily basis. The 268,000-square-foot facility with a rated capacity for 2,950 inmates is the largest detention facility in the state.

    The detention center is under the leadership of Major Jack Herron.

    In 1997, the Oklahoma City Jail merged with the detention center for a more efficient operation.

    Security

    The chief of security in the rank of captain is responsible for security operations in the detention center.

    A shift commander in the rank of lieutenant or above is present onsite 24 hours a day and is responsible for implementing emergency plans and for the overall safety and security of the facility. When the unit manager is off duty, the shift commander directly supervises all inmate housing unit operations.

    Special search operations occur on a regular basis to ensure that contraband is not introduced into the facility.

    Camera Video Surveillance Operations

    Video camera surveillance, monitored on a 24-hour basis by detention employees in a central location, provides continuous monitoring of all inmate dayroom areas as well as other areas in the facility. This has enhanced security and inmate accountability. Additionally, inmates in cells have intercoms which are monitored by the video surveillance employees in the central location. This allows for rapid response for inmate emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

    Classification -- Inmate Housing Assignment Method

    Classification officers perform an assessment of and create a classification file for each inmate. This assessment takes into account inmate behavior and any special needs that the inmate might have. Based on these and other factors, a determination is made regarding the inmate's housing assignment in one of seven housing units; security level, and if eligible, job or program assignments.

    Classification of inmates was fully implemented in 2000 and has resulted in more effective use of staffing, lowered inmate incidents and provides more effective use of cell space.

    Unit Management

    A unit is a self-contained inmate living area that includes cells, dayroom, exercise and program areas and office space for unit staff. Each unit has four pods.

    A unit manager is responsible for each unit on a 24-hour basis. Under their supervision, detention officers provide for inmate security, services and programs.

    Each of the seven housing units is staffed by a unit team made up of the employees who are permanently assigned to work in each unit. Unit staff consists of the unit manager and detention officers, who maintain security supervision, provide services and maintain sanitation, and a clerical employee.