Common use of Camp Access Instructions Clause in Contracts

Camp Access Instructions. Individuals who are not employees of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) or the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), but who are working in and around inmates who are incarcerated within California’s camps, are to be apprised of the laws, rules and regulations governing conduct in associating with prison inmates. The following is a summation of pertinent information when non-departmental employees come in contact with prison inmates. By signing this contract, the Contractor agrees that if the provisions of the contract require the Contractor to enter a camp, the Contractor and any employee(s) and/or subcontractor(s) shall be made aware of and shall abide by the following laws, rules and regulations governing conduct in associating with prison inmates: A. Contractor, contractor’s employee(s) and/or subcontractor(s) shall observe all security rules and regulations and comply with all instructions given by institutional authorities. B. Contractor and contractor’s employee(s), and/or subcontractor(s) must complete and submit a Camp Access Clearance Form prior to providing services. This form must be completed for all persons entering the facility a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to commencement of service. Information may be submitted to the Contract Manager or their designee. Form may be subject to a CDCR California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) check. This check will include Department of Motor Vehicles, Wants and Warrants, and Criminal History checks. C. All persons entering the facility must have a valid state driver’s license or photo identification card on their person. D. All persons entering into a camp consent to search of their person, property or vehicle at any time. Refusal by individuals to submit to a search of their person, property, or vehicle may be cause for denial of access to the premises. E. It is illegal for an individual who has been previously convicted of a felony offense to enter into camps without the prior approval of the Warden. It is also illegal for an individual to enter onto these premises for unauthorized purposes or to refuse to leave said premises when requested to do so. Failure to comply with this provision could lead to prosecution. F. Encouraging and/or assisting prison inmates to escape are a crime. It is illegal to bring firearms, deadly weapons, explosives, tear gas, drugs or drug paraphernalia on camp premises. It is illegal to give prison inmates firearms, explosives, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or any drug or drug paraphernalia, including cocaine or marijuana. G. It is also illegal to give or take letters from inmates without the authorization of the Warden. It is also illegal to give or receive any type of gift and/or gratuities from prison inmates. H. In an emergency situation the visiting program and other program activities may be suspended. I. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a “NO HOSTAGE” policy and all prison inmates, visitors, and employees shall be made aware of this. J. For security reasons, while on camp grounds, Contractor, contractor’s employee(s) and/or subcontractor(s) shall be professionally and appropriately dressed in clothing distinct from that worn by inmates at the camp. Visitors must not wear clothing that in any way resembles state issued prison inmate clothing. Specifically orange/red/yellow/white/ chartreuse jumpsuits and/or yellow rainwear shall not be worn onto camp grounds, as this is inmate attire. K. Unless otherwise directed by the entrance gate officer and/or Contract Manager, the contractor, contractor’s employee(s) and/or subcontractor(s) shall enter the camp through the main entrance gate and park private and nonessential vehicles in the designated visitor’s parking lot. Contractor, contractor’s employees and subcontractors shall remove the keys from the ignition when outside the vehicle and all unattended vehicles shall be locked and secured while on institution grounds. L. Gate clearance may be denied for the following reasons: Individual’s presence in the camp presents a serious threat to security, individual has been charged with a serious crime committed on institution property, inadequate information is available to establish positive identity of prospective individual, and/or individual has deliberately falsified their identity.