Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families
Division of Juvenile Correctional Services: RI Training School
Policy: 1200.0702
Effective Date: May 17, 2010
Version: 1
Significant events or situations that threaten the safety or security of residents and/or staff are reported immediately to the Superintendent, the Administrator-on-Call and the Chief of Staff of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
A. Staff immediately notifies the unit manager or Master Control Center.
B. The unit manager or Master Control Center contacts the Superintendent or, in the Superintendent’s absence, the Administrator-on-Call. The Administrator-on-Call ensures that the Superintendent is informed of the incident.
C. The Superintendent or, in the Superintendent’s absence, the Administrator-on-Call notifies the Chief of Staff.
D. Incidents include but are not limited to:
1. Injury to employees or residents which involves emergency treatment
2. Death of residents or staff
3. Runaways
4. Any fights between individuals involving a weapon
5. Fires
6. Bomb scares that require evacuation
7. Major property loss or damage
8. Any behavior incident of a resident or group of residents that involves the assistance of State or Municipal Police
9. Suicide attempts
E. Staff document the incident in accordance with DCYF Policy.
