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53 <br /> Detention Center Staffing Analysis Orange County, NC <br /> • Assist with outdoor recreation supervision. <br /> These are just a few of the duties that the Relief Rover may complete on their shift. Their <br /> primary responsibility will be to relieve other posts so officers may take a break, <br /> participate in training, or other related duties. The Relief Post will provide additional <br /> operational flexibility as needs arise. <br /> Kecommenaation <br /> #32: Create a Relief Post to provide post relief and additional operational flexibility. <br /> (1.4) Booking and Release Posts <br /> The booking area is often one of the most volatile areas in a detention center. The <br /> processing of arrestees can be an emotional time for the individual, they may also be <br /> under the influence of various substances (e.g., alcohol, narcotics, prescription <br /> medications, etc.) and this can pose both safety and security issues, and occasionally <br /> they may have weapons or drugs on them that were not found by the arresting officer. <br /> The combination of these potential issues creates the greatest safety concern for the <br /> facility. These potential challenges may also be expanded when individuals return to the <br /> facility from court, medical appointments, or other agencies. Throughout the booking <br /> process and prior to moving to a housing unit, booking officers must also supervise <br /> individuals in the booking area. This includes individuals who may be in single or group <br /> holding cells, open booking seating, the video courtroom, or being booked or released. <br /> Individuals who require enhanced or direct supervision may also be periodically housed <br /> in Booking. There is significant detainee movement in the booking area. Adequate <br /> staffing levels are imperative to ensure the safety of all individuals in this area. <br /> The following table summarizes the historic number of bookings. <br /> Historic Bookings (2019 — 2023) <br /> 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 <br /> Total Bookings 2,446 1,107 1,442 1,647 1,917 <br /> Daily Average 6.7 3.0 4.0 4.5 5.3 <br /> With an average number of bookings ranging from 3.0 in 2020 to a high of 6.7 in 2019, <br /> there is not a significant workload associated with the processing of new arrestees. The <br /> number of releases would align similarly per day but may fluctuate depending on court <br /> schedules and be slightly higher Monday through Friday. <br /> Matrix Consulting Group <br />