1. Offender Property

2. 2 Performance Objectives 1.Define dangerous and non-dangerous contraband. 2.Identify ten types of authorized property. 3.Explain when an offender-to-offender property transaction is authorized. 4.List the 11 standardized forms used to document the handling of offender property. 5.Explain the property storage requirements for offender property in their assigned housing areas. 6.Explain the procedures for confiscation of offender property. 7.Identify the five events that necessitate confiscation of property that will not be returned to the offender. 8.Explain the property procedure for handling offender religious items.

3. 3 Important Terms Define –Confiscate –Consumable items –Educational Items –Health care devices/supplies –Legal material –Offender personal property –Oversized printed items –Personal hygiene items –Sizing bin –Stationary items –Contraband Dangerous Non-dangerous Documentary

4. 4 Procedures What is the maximum authorized property for an offender? What items are permitted during intake?

5. 5 Necessity Items What are the necessity items issued by TDCJ? How many shoes may an offender possess at one time?

6. 6 Registered Property What is a PROP-02 form? Does registered property have to be marked/engraved with the offender’s TDCJ number? What property requires registration?

7. 7 What If… As a class discuss the appropriate action.

8. 8 Property Transactions What is a PROP-01 and a PROP-03? As a class, review a PROP-03.

9. 9 Commissary Purchases No more than 60 stamps at one time Amounts allowed to spend are based on classification, custody or disciplinary status. Cannot possess more property than can be properly stored.

10. 10 Outside Vendors Warden must approve Hobby, craft or piddling materials per AD- 14.59 Publications Religious items per AD-07.30

11. 11 Offender-to-Offender Prohibited except in an exchange of legal material when assisting another offender

12. 12 Identification of Property Registered property Staff shall be responsible for engraving property All commissary shoes marked Recycled items must have previous engraving completely removed Warden may require engraving of non-registered property TDCJ number on back of each stamp Name of commitment and TDCJ number must be written on each envelope

13. 13 Storage Requirements Storage containers shall be a minimum of 1.75 cubic feet, metal fire resistant and closable How is an offender’s property stored during absence from the unit? One storage container shall be used primarily for combustible and consumable items. Female offenders may purchase one additional closable storage container for gender-related items.

14. 14 Legal Material Additional space for legal material is authorized if the offender can justify it is needed Law Library Supervisor responsible for issuance and tracking

15. 15 Discussion Review an offender’s cell to determine if property is properly stored?

16. 16 Handling Religious Items All religious items must be approved by the Director of Chaplaincy Additional space for religious material is authorized if the offender can justify it is needed List some of items allowed

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18. 18 Confiscation and Disposition of Property An offender’s property may be confiscated at any time. Prohibited at intake Departures from unit Unit transfers Contraband Ownership/legitimate possession is questionable Property restriction Medical treatment Offender requested disposition Escape Death

19. 19 Contraband Processing SM-03.03 Proper evidence handling

20. 20 Property Disposition, Claims and Monitoring AD-03.72 Claims Periodical inspection

21. 21 Activity Divide class into groups and complete the What If… scenarios Have groups then answer and discuss essential elements

22. 22 Activity If time permits, perform a mock property search

23. 23 Summary AD-03.72 Questions? Comments?