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40 <br /> Detention Center Staffing Analysis Orange County, NC <br /> A scenario in which one D.O. position performs a housing round results in <br /> an estimated low capacity extra availability of 33% (20 minutes/60 <br /> minutes). <br /> - A scenario in which three D.O. positions perform a housing round results in <br /> an estimated high capacity availability of 83% (10 minutes/60 minutes). <br /> • Field observations identified that Detention Officers were not taking full advantage <br /> of this extra capacity. In fact, those assigned to housing rounds returned to the <br /> booking area for apparent staging, performing very limited, if any, additional duties <br /> and responsibilities. These observations were corroborated by independent (and <br /> confidential) interviews that identified that this was not a one-off occurrence but <br /> rather a pattern consistent with current operations. <br /> • A comprehensive fixed post staffing plan, in conjunction with other supporting <br /> personnel requirements, will provide the appropriate staff capacity to perform the <br /> variety of required and desired functions of a Detention Center operation <br /> consistent with prevailing practices. This will include the opportunity to: <br /> - Provide consistent housing supervision rounds as promulgated by North <br /> Carolina NCAC 14J 061(a). Two recent jail inspections performed by the <br /> North Carolina Division of Health Regulations found that the Detention <br /> Center was not performing consistent rounds of detainees twice every 60 <br /> minutes. This is a fundamental role of Detention Officers and failure to <br /> perform, particularly when Officer time is available, is a significant oversight <br /> in operational protocol. <br /> Provide programmatic services to the detainees as well as opportunities for <br /> in-person visitations. As discussed in more detail in the next section, these <br /> services are important to facilitate positive detainee behavior and operate <br /> the Detention Center in a manner consistent with progressive standards. It <br /> is recommended this responsibility largely be overseen by Corporals with <br /> Detention Officer support, as necessary. <br /> • Execute direct supervision protocols and operational philosophies despite the <br /> current indirect supervision Detention Center facility design. Given the capacity <br /> available for Detention Officers, this time should be used wisely. Extensive <br /> research has been performed regarding the benefits of direct supervision of <br /> detainees and the regular interaction of Detention Officers with the jail inmate <br /> Matrix Consulting Group <br />