Key and Tool Control in Correctional Facilities

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Key Control A. Meet Officer Grabel B. The Standards C. A Safety Issue D. Categories of Keys E. Three Steps to Key Control F. Issuing Keys G. Tracking Keys on a Key Ring H. Review I. Restricted and Emergency Keys J. Tracking Restricted and Emergency Keys K. Accounting for Keys L. Lost and Broken Keys M. Key Control: The Dos N. Key Control: The Don’ts O. Review P. Summary Section 3: Tool Control A. Controlling Tools B. Tool Inventory C. Categories of Tools D. Staff Control of Inmate Tool Use E. Review F. Basic Tool Control Guidelines G. Storing Tools H. Specialty Areas and Tool Control I. Review J. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations! F. Exam G. BrainSparks

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Joe Martin is a career employee for the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Joe started his career as an officer in 1998. Joe was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and to Lieutenant in 2005. Joe worked and supervised most security positions within a male and female facility while in security that include: Internal Affairs supervisor, Special Management Unit Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Visitation Supervisor, Adjustment Committee, and Grievance Chairman. In 2012 Joe was again promoted to the Accreditation Manager. In 2013 Joe was promoted to Central Office and started in the PREA Executive department. In 2014 Joe gained his DOJ PREA auditor certification where he served as chair for many PREA Audits in Missouri and Kansas while the KY DOC was part of a consortium with several other states. During his career, he has also served as the Hostage Negotiation Team Leader and active member of the team. Joe’s accomplishments include Commissioner’s and Achievement awards for the department.