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MODULE 4
THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is an attached

agency of the Department of the Interior and Local Government mandated
to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all
district, city and municipal jails in the Philippines with pronged tasks of
safekeeping and development of its inmates, officially classed as persons
deprived of liberty (PDL).

 Jail
— Are institutions for the confinement of
persons who are awaiting final
disposition of their criminal cases and
also the service of those convicted and
punished with shorter sentences,
usually up to 3 years.

 Origin of Jail source ahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/16/more-than-200-inmates-escape-jail-naked-in-uganda

— The term jail is derived from the Spanish word, “Jaulo” which means cage.
— Etymologist attributed the word jail to have originated from the Spanish term “Caula”.
— The French word of jail referred to as “Gaol” pronounced as “G’eole”. It is a place for the
arrested for debt or crime and were held in custody. In 14th century, the arrestees were even
entrusted to the knights of the Shire.
— The Spanish word “Jaulo”, the French “Gaol” and the English term Jail have the same imports
and connotations. It only varies in spelling that derives from the punctuated pronunciations
(Macasiano, 1999)
The jail is said to have originated in Medieval England. When Henry II ordered that the sheriff
in each of the institutions spread through England in 1166 originally conceived as a place for
detaining suspected offenders until they could be tried, jails eventually came to serve the dual
purposes of detention and punishment.
The concept of the English jail was brought to the colonies soon after the settlers arrived from
the Old World, the jail was used to detain those awaiting trial and those awaiting punishment; the
stocks and pillory and the whipping post being located nearby.
At the start of the 19th century, children, debtors, slaves, mentally-ill and physically ill were
usually set to other institutions, both pre-trial and began to be housed in jails.
 Types of Jails in General
1. Lock-up
— Is a security facility for the temporary detention of persons held for investigation or
awaiting preliminary hearing.
2. Ordinary Jail
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— Houses both offenders awaiting court action and those serving short sentences usually
up to three years.
3. Work Houses
— Jail farm or camp-houses minimum custody offenders serving short sentences with
constructive work programs.
 Types of Jail Based on Inmate Population
1. Type A
— With population of 100 inmates or more.

2. Type B
— With population of 21-90 inmates.
3. Type C
— With population of 20 inmates or less.
 Types of Jail Based on its Jurisdiction
1. Municipal Jail
2. City Jail
3. District Jail
4. Provincial Jail
 Mandates of BJMP
 Bureau of Jail management and Penology (BJMP)
— Has jurisdiction over all district, city and municipal jails.
— It is a line bureau and operates under the reorganized Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG).
— As one of the five pillars of the CJS, the
BJMP was created to address growing
concern of jail management and penology
problem.
— It shall ensure the establishment of secured,
clean, adequately equipped, and sanitary
facilities, and provision of quality services for
the custody, safekeeping, and development
of district, city and municipal inmates, any
fugitives from justice, or person detained,
awaiting or undergoing investigation or trial
and/or transfer to the National Penitentiary,
and/or violent mentally ill person who
endangers himself or herself or the safety of
others as certified by the proper medical or health officer, pending transfer to a mental
institution.

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— Primarily, its clients are detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in
such jails while undergoing investigation, waiting final judgement and those who are serving
sentence promulgated by the court three years and below.
 Director Charles S. Mondejar
— first Chief of the Bureau, who took his oath of office on July 1, 1991.
 Prominent figures later succeeded Director Mondejar after retirement:
a. J/Sr. Supt. Basilio G. Gael -- Oct.31, 1995—Jan. 2 1996
b. J.C. Supt. Silas V. Laurio -- Jan. 2, 1996—July 13, 1997
c. J/Sr. Supt. Josue G. Engano -- July 14, 1997—June 30, 1998
d. P/M. Gen. Aquilino G. Jacob Jr -- July 8, 1998—March 30, 2001
e. Supt Arturo W. Alit, CESO IV -- March 30, 2001—September 21, 2001
(as Officer-in-Charge where he was
formally named the Bureau's Chief)
f. CSupt Antonio Cabil Cruz -- May 9, 2006—November 30, 2006 (Jail
Bureau's OIC)
g. Pending the installation of new Chief or OIC, ATTY. MARIUS P CORPUZ, DILG
Undersecretary for Public Safety temporarily took charge of the Jail Bureau as Officer-In-
Charge.
h. CSupt Clarito Guirhem Jover, Ph.D. -- OIC on Dec. 18,2006—Feb. 20, 2007
i. Dir. Armando M. Llamasares, DPA -- Feb. 21, 2007—Ret. On March 5, 2008
j. Dir. Rosendo Moro Dial, CESO III -- March, 2008
k. Jail Director Serafin Barretto Jr. -- August 8, 2016—September 2017
l. Jail Chief Supt. Deogracias Tapayan -- September 2017--
m. Chief Jail Director Allan Iral -- Present BJMP Chief Jail Director
 January 2, 1991
— The BJMP was created thru Sec. 60 Republic Act 6975 as a line Bureau under the DILG.
The Jail Bureau is the upgraded version of its forerunner, the (OJMP) Office of Jail
Management and Penology created on January 16, 1976 of the defunct PC/INP last headed
by Brig. Gen. Arsenio E. Conception.
 Republic Act No. 6975
— Otherwise known as the “Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”
— Provided that the task of the jail management and penology shall be the responsibility of
the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
— Based on this mandate, the BJMP defined its vision, mission, powers, functions, values,
objectives, and principles as an institution, in a consultative and participatory strategic
planning session.
— As provided under this act, the Jail Bureau is mandated to take operational and
administrative control over all city, district and municipal jails.
 Republic Act No. 9263
— Also known as the “Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail management and
Penology Professionalization Act of 2004,”and its Implementing redefined many of the
BJMP’s existing policies, and restructured its organization.

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 BJMP Mission
 To enhance public safety by ensuring humane safekeeping and development of Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city and municipal jails for their integration to society.
 BJMP Vision
 A premier institution highly regarded by society for the secure and humane treatment of Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) by its competent and motivated corps.
 BJMP Functions
In line with its mission, the Bureau endeavors to perform the following functions:
a. Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails
nationwide;
b. Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates;
c. Provide for the basic needs of inmates;
d. Conduct activities for the rehabilitation and development of inmates;
e. Improve jail facilities and conditions; and
f. Promote the general welfare and development of personnel
 BJMP Core Values
 Professionalism
 Teamwork
 Efficiency/Competence
 Commitment
 Self-Discipline
 BJMP Objectives
The broad objectives of the Bureau are the following:
a. To improve the living conditions of offenders in accordance with the accepted standards set
by the United Nations;
b. To enhance the safekeeping, rehabilitation and development of offenders in preparation for
their eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release; and
c. To professionalize jail services.
 Principles of the Bureau
The following principles shall be observed in the implementation of the preceding sections:
a. Humane treatment of inmates;
b. Observance of professionalism in the performance of duties; and
c. Multi-sectoral approach in the safekeeping and development of inmates can be
strengthened through active partnership with other members of the criminal justice system
and global advocates of corrections.
 The BJMP Mandates, Programs and Services
The BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of
all district, city and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development
of inmates.

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 There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of the Jail Bureau and they are the
following:
1. Inmates custody, security and control program;
2. Inmates welfare and development program;
3. Decongestion program; and
4. Good Governance
 The Bureau has four (4) major areas of rehabilitation program which are:
1. Livelihood Projects;
2. Educational and Vocational Training;
3. Recreation and Sports; and
4. Religious/Spiritual Activities

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source bhttps://www.bjmp.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/administration/organizational-structure

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 Organizational Set-up and Responsibilities

Pursuant to Section 60 to 65, Chapter V, R.A. No. 6975, and initially consisting of uniformed
officers and members of the Jail Management and Penology service as constituted under
Presidential Decree No. 765. RA 9263 provides that:
 The Bureau shall be headed by a Chief:
a. Carries the rank of Director;
b. Serves a tour of duty that must not exceed four (4) years, unless extended by the President in
times of war and other national emergencies.
c. Officers who have retired or are within six months from their compulsory retirement age are not
qualified to be appointed as Jail Director or designated as BJMP Chief.
 Assisted by:
1. two (2) Deputy Chiefs:
a. One for Administration (Deputy Chief for Administration)
- Second officer in command of the BJMP.
b.One for Operation (Deputy Chief for Operations)
- Third officer in command of the BJMP
2. One Chief of Directorial Staff
- Fourth Officer in command
(**all of whom are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the DILG Secretary
from among the qualified officers with the rank of at least Senior Superintendent in the BJMP,
and will carry the rank of Chief Superintendent.)

 National Headquarters
The National Headquarters is the Command and Staff Office of the BJMP, and it is
composed of the following:
A. Command Group
 Chief, BJMP
— Act as adviser to the Secretary of DILG relating to formulation and implementation of
policies, plans, and programs in the formulation and control of district, city and municipal
jails nationwide;
— Exercises command, supervision, and control over all personnel of the Jail Bureau.
 Deputy Chief for Administration
— Advises and assists the Chief, BJMP in the formulation and implementation of the plans,
programs and policies pertaining to personnel, logistics, and comptrollership;
— Assists the Chief, BJMP in the proper implementation of the various programs and
activities of the different divisions and regional offices, and in the administration of the
jails nationwide; and
— Assumes the duties of the Chief, BJMP during the latter’s absence.
 Deputy Chief for Operation
— Advises and assists the Chief, BJMP in the formulation and implementation of the plans,
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— Assumes the duties of the Chief, BJMP in the absence of the former and the Deputy
Chief for Administration.
 Chief of Directorial Staff
— Exercises direct supervision over the operations of Directorates and offices at the
National Headquarters.
B. Directorates
— The directorates assist the command group in the full discharge of the powers and functions
of the BJMP. It consist of various offices, to wit:
 Directorate for Comptrollership
— Advises the Chief, BJMP on matters related to budgeting, accounting, and financial
management;
— It shall also monitor resources and fiscal management functions.
 Directorate for Personnel and Records Management
— Develops and implements programs relating to selection, recruitment, examinations,
appointment, promotion, retirement, separation from the service, and assignment of
personnel;
— Formulates policies, standards, rules and regulations for the proper implementations of
such programs;
— Provides programs for Human Resource Development aimed at the development of
qualified and efficient force in the BJMP.
 Directorate for Human Resources Development
— Develops and implements programs relating to selection, recruitment, examinations,
appointment, promotion, retirement, separation from the service, and assignment of
personnel.
— It also provides programs for Human Resource Development aimed at the development
of a qualified and efficient force in the BJMP.
 Directorate for Logistics
— The Directorate for Logistics is responsible in advising the Chief, BJMP on general
management of logistics resources.
 Directorate for Information and Communications Technology Management (DICTM)
— Assist the Chief BJMP in formulation of policies, plans and programs on management of
information and communication technology (ICT) systems inter-operability, integration,
standardization, acquisition and maintenance, such as, information system applications,
ICT infrastructure, information security, communications systems, and ICT human
resource acquisition and capacity development.
 Directorate for Health Service (DHS)
— Assist the Chief BJMP in formulation and implementation of policies, plans and programs
on health and wellness of PDL, Personnel and their dependents. These includes, medical
treatment and management, ancillary and health support services, medical supplies and
equipment acquisition, procedures on health screening of applicants, administration of
health personnel, capacity building, performance monitoring and evaluation.

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 Directorate for Operations

— This office advises and assist the Chief, BJMP on matters relating to the formulation and
execution of correctional programs, particularly on the aspects of organization, training,
operation, and planning.
— It likewise formulates and implements policies, guidelines, and programs relating to
security, custody, discipline, and control of inmates.
 Directorate for Inmates Welfare and Development
— Formerly known as, the Directorate for Inmates Welfare Development (DIWD)
— Assists the Chief, BJMP in formulation and implementation of doable programs, projects
and activities that would enhance humane treatment of inmates towards the direction of
a productive and law abiding citizens upon their eventual release to the mainstream of
society.
 Directorate for Intelligence
— Assists the Chief, BJMP in attaining intelligence objectives through staff direction,
planning, coordination control and supervision of all related intelligence activities through
formulation of policies and guidelines on security, intelligence and counter-intelligence
matters and provides evaluation and assessment of the overall security activities for the
Bureau.
 Directorate Investigation , and Prosecution
— It formulates and develops policies, standards, and guidelines on security and inspection
activities covering areas of concern and interest for purposes of improving the
management of the BJMP and its units and offices down to the jails nationwide;
— It shall also conduct periodic inspection of jails and render a report thereon.
 Directorate for Program Development
— It shall assist the Chief, BJMP in the formulation and development of plans and programs
to achieve the mission and objectives of the Bureau;
— This office shall also conduct research studies and gather data for planning and
programming purposes.

C. Management Support Staff

The management Support Staff of the BJMP covers the following offices:
 Supply Accountable Office
— This office shall assist and advise the Director of the Directorate for Logistics on supply
and equipment requirements of the BJMP.
 Office of Finance Service Office
— It shall assist and advise the director of the Directorate for Comptrollership on financial
matters and requirements of the BJMP.
— The office shall also coordinate with other offices concerning the preparation and
distribution of pay allowances of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the BJMP.
 Accounting Service Office
— This supervises the recording of financial transactions of the agency, and gives
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— This office shall also supervise the preparation and submission of financial
statements.
 Legal Service Office
— This office advises the BJMP, Chief on legal matters and renders legal opinion on
matters related to the administration and operations of the BJMP;
— It likewise conducts hearings pursuant to BJMP Administrative Disciplinary
Machinery.
 Office of Information and Communication Technology Service
— This office shall provide adequate and updated management information to serve as
basis for effective planning, management and control, policy formulation, and
decision-making.
 Jail Service Intelligence Operations Center (JSIOC)
— It was renamed from Jail Service National Tactical Operations Center (JSNTOIC)
pursuant to Department Order Nos.: 2020 - 078 dated January 28, 2020 directly under
the supervision of the Directorate for Operations.
— This service office is tasked to provide technical expertise in radio and data
communications for the operations of the Jail Bureau.
— This office is responsible in the central integration and monitoring of data and voice
communications applications such as, CCTV, dispatch and other security convergence
used in Jail Operations.
 Legislative Liaison Service Office (LLSO)
— It represents the Chief, BJMP to Security, Justice and Peace (SJP) Cluster of the
Legislative Liaison System (LLS) to strengthen coordination and fast-tracking of priority
legislative measures to congress. Identify measures and mechanism of proposed
measures that may require consultation and collaborations among members of SJP and
concerned agencies of the executive or constitutional bodies.
 Community Relations Service Office (CRSO)
— Conducts jail-community relations programs to promote open relationship among the
jail, media men and the community, coordinates and establishes linkages and develop
collaborative partnership with government and non-government organizations and
encourage community involvement in jail/prison activities through the various forms of
media to generate public support for the jail service in particular and the government in
general.
— Likewise, conducts continuous information and education campaign among BJMP
personnel on the observance of the customs, traditions and practices of the
corrections service as well as keeping them updated on the policies, rules and
regulations prescribed by higher authorities.
 Chaplaincy Service Office (CSO)
— Responsible on spiritual development of BJMP personnel and inmates through
conduct of celebrate holy mass, related religious activities, values formation seminars,
recollections and retreats, and guidance counseling.

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 Headquarters Support Office (HSO)

— Responsible in providing security of the National Headquarters including personnel
and properties, maintain cleanliness, orderliness and sanitation, parking supervision,
special events enhancements through the BJMP Band and Combo, and exercises
administrative and operational control over headquarters personnel assigned or
attached with the National Headquarters.

 The BJMP operates and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative regions
of the country:
 Headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology:
a. With a rank of at least Senior Superintendent.
b. Is the official duly designated to head the BJMP Regional office and to oversee the
implementation of jail services within its jurisdiction covering provincial jail administrator’s
office, district, city and municipal jails and responsible for the enforcement of laws and
regulations governing its mandated function.
 Assisted by:
a. Assistant Regional Director for Administration
b. Assistant Regional Director for Operations
c. Regional Chief Directorial Staff
(**Who are all officers with the rank of at least Superintendent.)
 BJMP Provincial Office
A. Jail Provincial Administrator’s Office
— In every province, the BJMP operates and maintains a Provincial Jail Administrator’s
Office headed by a Provincial Administrator with the rank of Superintendent, to
oversee the implementation of jail services of all district, city and municipal jails within its
territorial jurisdiction.
— Provincial Jail Administrator is the official duly designated to head the BJMP provincial
Jail Administrator’s.
B. District Jail
— It is headed by a District Warden with a rank of Superintendent.
— It is a facility or place of confinement of inmates coming from a city or clustered
municipalities who are awaiting or undergoing trial or serving sentence for a term of one
day to three years.
C. City and Municipal Jails
— Each headed by a City or Municipal Warden, as the case maybe.
— The Municipal Jail Warden should have a rank of Senior Inspector, while the City Jail
Warden should have a rank of Chief Inspector.
 Duties and Responsibilities of Key Officers
1. Chief, BJMP
— Act as adviser to the Secretary of DILG relating to formulation and implementation of
policies, plans, and programs in the formulation and control of district, city and municipal
jails nationwide;

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— Exercises command, supervision, and control over all personnel of the Jail Bureau.
— Administers and implements laws relating to jail management and enforces rules and
regulations governing the administration and operation of the Jail Bureau down to its lowest
units;
— Recommends to the secretary rules and regulations and other guidelines which require the
department’s approval;
— Issues directives, instructions and policies for the efficient implementation of programs;
— Appoints new applicants and promotes non-officers rank within National Headquarters and
Officers Rank from Jail Inspector to Superintendent nationwide; and
— Performs such other functions as may be directed by higher authorities.
2. Jail Regional Director
— Supervises, monitors and control district, city, and municipal jails within the area of
responsibility;
— Appoints new applicants and promotes non-officers rank within the area of responsibility;
— Ensures proper and effective utilization of resources in the administration of jails in the
region;
— Implements laws, rules, policies, guidelines and standards handed down by higher
authorities;
— Provides technical advice and assistance or government offices and other agencies
regarding jail matters within his jurisdiction; and
— Performs other functions as the Chief, BJMP may direct.
3. Jail Provincial Administrator
— Supervises BJMP jails within the province and see to it that all directives, policies, rules
and guidelines are strictly followed; and
— Performs other functions as the RD may direct.
4. Jail Warden/Wardress
— Supervises and controls all personnel and inmates in the jail;
— Implements legal order, rules, regulations and directives on jail operation and
administration;
— Administer sanctions and other disciplinary actions on inmates or personnel under his
command for disobedience or infraction of orders.
— Supervises the conduct of greyhound operations and inspection of jail facilities and
premises;
— Ensures the security and control of the jail facility and provides inmates welfare and
development programs;
— Assumes responsibility for the formulation and implementation of emergency plans to
preclude occurrence of jail incidents and disturbances;
— Ensures proper utilization of resources and maintenance of facility, supplies and
equipment;
— Submits periodic and spot reports, if necessary, to regional office;
— Turn-over duties and responsibilities including supplies, funds, organic equipment, records
and paraphernalia to the incoming jail warden upon relief; and Performs other functions
as the RD may direct.

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 Jail Position and Corresponding Ranks

Position Rank (Under RA Rank (Under RA 9263)
6975)
Municipal Jail Warden Senior Jail Inspector Senior Jail Inspector
City Jail warden Senior Jail Inspector Chief Jail Inspector
District Jail Warden Chief Jail Inspector Jail Superintendent
Provincial Jail Administration Jail Superintendent Jail Superintendent
Asst. Regional Director for Administration Jail Superintendent
Asst. Regional Director for Operation Jail Superintendent
Regional Chief of Directorial Staff Jail Superintendent
Regional Director of JMP At least Jail Superintendent
Director of the Directorate of National Headquarters Office At least Jail Superintendent
Deputy Chief for Administration of the jail Bureau Chief Jail Superintendent
Deputy Chief for Operation of the jail Bureau Chief Jail Superintendent
Chief of the Directorial Staff of the jail Bureau Chief Jail Superintendent
Chief of the Jail Bureau Jail Director Jail Director
 Jail Offices and Operating Units Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
A. Office of the Warden
— The warden is responsible for direction, coordination and control of the personnel, the
inmates and the programs of the institution.
 Under the office of the warden are the following:
1. Intelligence and Investigation Team
— Collates and submits intelligence information to the warden on the matters pertaining
to jail conditions.
2. Jail Inspectorate Section
— Inspect the jail facilities, the personnel and prisoners/detainees and submits reports
of deficiencies noted.
3. Public Relations Office
— Task with the maintenance of good public relations to obtain the necessary and
adequate support of the public.
B. Office of the Assistant Warden
— He undertakes the development of a systematic process of the treatment for the individual
inmates and determines the degree of custody for such individual in his capacity as chairman
of the Classification Board.
— He is also automatically serve as chair of the Disciplinary Board.

 Classification Board
— Is tasked with the gathering and collating of information and other data of every prisoner
into a case study to
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determine the work assignment, type of supervision and degree of custody and restriction
under which an offender must live in jail.
 Disciplinary Board
— Hearing disciplinary cases involving violation of jail rules and regulations by the inmates.

C. Administrative Group
— Charge of all administrative functions of the jail. And this are as follows:
1. Personnel Management Branch
— Task for the assignment of personnel, procedures of selection, preparation of
personnel reports and individual record files.
2. Records and Statistics Branch
— Keep and maintain booking sheets and arrest reports, keep an orderly record of
fingerprints and photographs, prepare and presents statistical data of inmates.
3. Property and Supply Branch
— Take charge of the safekeeping of equipment and supplies and materials needed for
the operation of the jail.
4. Budget and Finance Branch
— Take charge of all financial matter such as budgeting, financing, accounting and
auditing.
5. Mess Services Branch
— Prepare the daily menu, prepares and cook the food and serve it to the inmates.
6. Mittimus Computing Branch
— Receive court decisions and compute the date of the full completion of the service
sentence of inmates.
 Mittimus
— Is a warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and signature of the judge, directing
the jail or prison authorities to receive the convicted offender for service of sentence
imposed therein
D. Security Group
— Provides a system of sound custody, security and control of inmates and their movements
and also responsible to enforce prison or jail discipline.
1. Escort/Subpoena Platoon
 Escort Section
— Produce inmates under proper guard, to Prosecutor’s authority upon proper
summons. Transfer the prisoner to penal institution on proper order of the court or
authority.
 Subpoena Section
— Receives, distributes, and/or serve subpoena, notices, orders summons and other
court processes directed to inmates confined in jail.
2. Security Section
— Responsible for proper system of security and control procedures of inmates in
confinement, and the searching of all personnel and visitors entering the jail
compound to check and prevent the smuggling of contraband.

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 Contraband
— Was commonly described in the past as any material that might be used for an
escape or used to take advantage of other inmates.
— Items, such as matches, money, pornographic pictures, guns, drugs and tools are
generally considered as contraband.
— Any item can be placed on the list of contraband if it is perceived as a threat to
orderly operation of jail or prison.
— At present, contraband is described as any item found on the inmate or in his
possession or in his dorm that is not specifically authorized by the rules.
3. Custodian Section
— Conduct regular custodial functions over inmate.
4. Admitting and Releasing Section
— Part the security platoon tasked with receiving of person committed to the jail and
other proper release of prisoners who have served prison sentence or are released
on orders of competent courts or authority.
 Process of Admitting Person in Jail:
1. Booking
2. Identification
3. Property Receiving and Safekeeping
4. Briefing
E. Rehabilitation Group
— Provides services and assistance to prisoners and their families to enable them to solve
their individual needs and problems arising from the prisoner’s confinement. Correction and
rehabilitation is the primary interest of this group.
1. Medical and Health Services
— Provides medical and physical examination of inmates upon confinement,
treatment of sick inmates.
— Also conducts psychiatric and psychological examination.
2. Work and Education Therapy Services
— In-charge of the job and educational programs needed for rehabilitation of inmates
by providing them job incentives so they can earn and provide support for their
families while in jail.
3. Socio-Cultural Services
— It takes care of the social care of the social casework study of the individual
prisoners by making interviews, home visits, and referral to community resources,
free legal services, and liaison works for inmates.
4. Chaplaincy Services
— It takes charge of the religious and moral upliftment of the inmates through religious
services.
— This branch caters to all religious sects.
5. Guidance Counseling Services
— Responsible for the individual and group counseling activities to help the lead a
wholesome constructive life.

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 Commitment
— Means entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to a jail by a competent court or authority,
for investigation, trial/or service of sentence.
 Requirements for Commitment
No person shall be committed to any jail facility without the following required documents:
a. Commitment Order;
b.Medical Certificate
— recent medical certificate taken within 24 hours prior to admission;
c. Complaint/Information;
d.Police Booking Sheet; and
e. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI
 Courts And Other Entities Authorized To Commit A Person To Jail
1. Supreme Court;
2. Court of Appeals;
3. Sandiganbayan;
4. Regional Trial Court;
5. Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Court;
6. Municipal Circuit Trial Court;
7. Congress of the Philippines;
8. Board of Transportation;
9. Deportation Board;
10. Commission on Election;
11. National Prosecution Service;
12. Police Authorities; and
13. All other administrative bodies or persons authorized by law
 Categories of Inmates
The two (2) general categories of inmates are:
a. Prisoner
— An inmate who is convicted by final judgment; and
b. Detainee
— An inmate who is undergoing investigation/trial or awaiting final judgment.
 Classification of Prisoners
The four (4) main classes of prisoners are:
a. Insular Prisoner
— one who is sentenced to a prison term of three (3) years and one (1) day to reclusion
perpetua or life imprisonment;
b.Provincial Prisoner
— one who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one (1) day to three (3)
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c. City Prisoner
— one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3) years; and
d.Municipal Prisoner
— one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) months.
 Classification of Detainees
The three (3) classes of detainees are those:
a. Undergoing investigation;
b.Awaiting or undergoing trial; and
c. Awaiting final judgment
 Inmates Security Classification
The following are the classifications of inmates according to security risk each may pose:
a. High Profile Inmate
— Those who require increased security based on intense media coverage or public
concern as a result of their offense such as but not limited to those who have been
involved in a highly controversial or sensationalized crime or those who became
prominent for being a politician, government official, multi-million entrepreneur, religious
or cause-oriented group leader and movie or television personality.
b. High Risk Inmate
— Those who are considered highly dangerous and who require a greater degree of
security, control and supervision because of their deemed capability of escape, of being
rescued, and their ability to launch or spearhead acts of violence inside the jail.
— This includes those charged with heinous crimes such as murder, kidnapping for ransom,
economic sabotage, syndicated or organized crimes, etc.
— Also included are inmates with military or police trainings or those whose life is in danger
or under imminent threat.
c. High Value Target (HVT)
— A target, either a resource or a person, who may either be an enemy combatant, high
ranking official or a civilian in danger of capture or death, typically in possession of critical
intelligence, data, or authority marked as an objective for a mission and which a
commander requires for the successful completion of the same.
d. Security Threat Group
— Any formal or informal ongoing inmates’ group, gang, organization or association
consisting of three or more members falling into one of the following basic categories:
street gangs, prison gangs, outlaw gangs, traditional organized crime, aboriginal gangs,
subversive groups and terrorist organizations.
e. Subversive Group
— A group of persons that adopts or advocates subversive principles or policies tending to
overthrow or undermine an established government.
f. Terrorist Group
— A group of persons that commits any of the following:
a. piracy and mutiny in the high seas or in the Philippine waters,
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b. rebellion or insurrection,
c. coup d’état,
d. murder,
e. kidnapping and serious illegal detention,
f. crimes involving destruction,
g. arson,
h. hijacking,
i. violation of laws on toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear waste control,
j. violations of atomic energy regulations,
k. anti-piracy and anti-highway robbery,
l. illegal and unlawful possession, manufacture, dealing in, acquisition or disposition of
firearms, ammunitions or explosives.
m. Violent Extremist Offender (VEO)
— A person whose political or religious ideologies are considered far outside the
mainstream attitudes of the society or who violates common moral standards and who
has adopted an increasingly extreme ideals and aspirations resorting to the employment
of violence in the furtherance of his/her beliefs.
n. Medium Risk Inmates
— Those who represent a moderate risk to the public and staff.
— These inmates still require greater security, control and supervision as they might escape
from and might commit violence inside the jail.
o. Minimum Risk Inmates (Ordinary Inmates)
— Those inmates who have lesser tendencies to commit offenses and generally pose the
least risk to public safety. In most cases, they may be first time offenders and are
charged with light offenses.
 Reception Procedures
A decent and humane program of confinement starts with a systematic reception of inmates
for commitment to the BJMP’s jail facilities. The following procedures should therefore be
observed:
A. Gater
— He or she checks the credentials of the person bringing the inmate/the committing officer
to determine his/her identity and authority.
— Also, he or she reviews the completeness of the following documents before the person
bringing an inmate/the committing officer is allowed to enter the facility. The documents
mentioned earlier refer to the:
1. Commitment Order;
2. Medical Certificate
— recent medical certificate taken within 24 hours prior to admission;
3. Complaint/Information;
4. Police Booking Sheet; and
5. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI

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— Additionally, the "gater" shall subject the person to be committed and his/her escorts for
search and inspection as prescribed.
— Finally, he or she (gater) refers the person to be committed and his or her escorts to the
Records Unit.
B. Records Unit
—This unit examines the completeness and authenticity of the requirements for
Commitment before it refers the inmate for physical examination by the Health Unit.
C. Health Unit
1. Checks the authenticity of the entries in the medical certificate; conducts thorough
physical examination of the inmate to determine his or her true physical condition; and
asks searching questions to determine injury/injuries found to have been sustained by
the inmate after the conduct of medical examination or those injuries not diagnosed prior
to commitment in jail. Inmate is required to undress while undergoing medical
examination. A female inmate shall be examined by female health personnel. A male
inmate may be examined by either male or female health personnel;
2. In case of any discrepancy found during physical examination but same discrepancy is
not indicated in the medical certificate, the committing officer shall be required to secure
another medical certificate of the inmate. The commitment of an inmate shall be held in
abeyance pending the submission of a new medical certificate with findings congruent to
the medical findings of the jail physician/nurse. The reason for the deferment of
commitment shall be recorded in the jail blotter. In case the committing officer fails to
return the inmate to jail within twenty-four (24) hours, the reasons for the deferment of
commitment and the grounds thereof shall be reported immediately to the court that
issued the commitment order;
3. In the absence of a jail nurse/medical personnel, the receiving officer shall refer the
person to be committed to the nearest government health facility for medical evaluation
(check the medical certificate and observe the mental alertness, physical abnormalities
and the overall appearance of the inmates); and
4. If no discrepancy is found during physical examination, the inmate shall be referred back
to the Records Unit.
D. Records Unit
— Receives the inmate and the documents from the committing officer and conducts the
following:
1. Start the booking procedures:
a. Accomplish the jail booking sheet;
b. Strip-search the inmate to check for any birth marks, tattoos, etc;
c. Encode the inmate's information to the NIMS;
d. Fingerprint and photograph the inmate with mug shot background; and
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2. Apprise the inmate in a dialect that he/she understands of the provisions of Art 29 of
the RPC which was further amended by R.A. 10592;
3. Facilitate the signing of the Detainee’s Manifestation if he/she agrees to abide by the
same disciplinary rules imposed upon convicted inmates. Otherwise, the warden
issues a certification under oath manifesting that the inmate was apprised of the
provision of Art 29 of the RPC as amended and refused to abide by the same; and
4. Store all documents in the Inmate’s Carpeta.
E. Property Custodian
1. Checks the inmate’s belongings for presence of contraband. Discovery of any contraband
shall be treated in accordance with existing policies.
2. Takes all cash and other personal properties from the inmate, lists them down on a
receipt form with duplicate, duly signed by him/her and countersigned by the inmate. The
original receipt should be given to the inmate and the duplicate be kept by the Property
Custodian.
3. Keeps all cash and other valuables of the inmate in a safety vault. Said cash and
valuables may be turned over to any person authorized by the inmate.
4. Refers the inmate to the desk officer.
F. Desk Officer
— Books the newly committed inmate in the jail blotter;
— Assigns the inmate to a reception area, if any, where he/she shall be scheduled for
orientation on jail rules and regulation, and shall undergo risk assessment and
classification, evaluation and conduct of further medical evaluation/screening by the
Medical Officer.
G. Assistant Warden or Officer of the Day
— Orients the newly committed inmates on jail rules and regulations using the Inmate’s
Orientation Sheet.
H. Jail Warden
— Coordinates with concerned agencies regarding the case of inmate for speedy disposition
and to furnish them with copies of the available needed documents.
— The jail warden shall see to it that all concerned agencies and persons will be informed
of the commitment of the inmate in his/her jail by submitting a written report. Through
his/her paralegal officer, he/she shall ensure that the courts and prosecutors’ office are
attending to the case of the inmate by constantly coordinating with them for the purpose
of speeding up the disposition of the case. For this purpose, the sharing of non-
confidential information with the concerned agencies is encouraged.
— The following agencies/persons shall be notified by the warden upon commitment of the
inmate:
1. Presiding Judge
— (monthly submission of list of committed inmates to the presiding judge is
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2. Executive Judge/ Clerk of court

— (monthly submission of committed inmates is mandatory)
3. PNP - mandatory
4. NBI - mandatory
5. Family - mandatory
6. PAO lawyer - in case of indigent inmate
7. IBP legal aide - in case of indigent inmate and unavailability of PAO lawyer
8. Private lawyer - upon request
9. Priest or religious minister - upon request
10. Private physician - upon request
11. Commission on Human Rights
— as needed/to submit list of committed inmates monthly
12. Public physician - as needed
13. Psychologist/ Psychiatrist - as needed
14. Embassy - mandatory in case of foreign national/alien
15. DSWD - mandatory in case of CICL
16. Court/ Other branches - in case of multiple cases
 Classification Board
Each jail shall maintain a classification board, if facilities and personnel are available, to be
composed of the following:
 Chairperson
- Deputy Warden
 Members
- Chief, Custodial/Security Office
- Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
- Jail Chaplain
- Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
 Disciplinary Board
— It shall be organized and maintained for the purpose of hearing disciplinary cases involving
any inmate who violates jail rules and regulations.
— It shall be composed of the following:
 Chairperson
- Deputy Warden
 Members
- Chief, Custodial/Security Office
- Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
- Jail Chaplain
- Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
- Inmates’ Representative

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 Disciplinary Sanctions that can be Imposed on Inmates

Inmates are human being and still entitle to human rights except for those rights being limited
or deprived as a consequence of detention or imprisonment.
However, discipline is an important element of correction hence, imposition of disciplinary
sanctions by the Disciplinary Board is allowed, but only upon observance of procedural due
process.
1. Reprimand
2. Temporary or permanent cancelation of some or all recreational privilege.
3. Cancellation of visiting privileges
4. Extra-fatigue duty
5. Close confinement in a separate cell, which shall not exceed seven days in any calendar
month provided that the punishment shall be imposed only in the case of an incorrigible
inmate, when other disciplinary measures had been proven ineffective.
6. Forfeiture of Good Conduct Time Allowance to be earned for the month and subsequent
months depending upon the gravity of the offense.
 Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs
As a general rule, inmates with special needs should not be held in jails with other “regular”
inmates. For example, female inmates should be confined in institutions separate from those used
for males, and male youth offenders should not be mixed with adult offenders. However, given
the reality relative to budget constraints, increasing inmate population, insufficient facilities and
inadequately equipped detention homes, wardens and jail officers shall endeavor to provide the
best arrangement they can make for such inmates, in keeping with this rule. It is assumed that
the inmates have been properly evaluated and classified for this purpose.
 Handling Inmates with Special Needs
The following guidelines shall be observed in handling inmates with special needs:
1. Female
a. The female dorm should be completely separated from the male dorm;
b. A female personnel shall be designated to keep the keys of the female dorms;
c. Only work suitable to their age and physical condition should be assigned to female
inmates;
d. No male inmate shall be allowed to enter the female dorm;
e. Male personnel must provide female inmate with utmost privacy and respect for
personal space;
f. No male jail personnel should be allowed to enter the female dorm except in emergency
cases or when necessary;
g. Searches shall be performed by a female personnel trained in the conduct of
appropriate searching methods, shall be made in accordance with established rules,
and shall be provided with privacy during the procedure;
h. Medical/physical examination shall be performed by female health personnel. In the
absence of a female health staff, the examination shall be performed by a male health
personnel in the presence of a female staff; and
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i. Female inmates shall be provided with the opportunity to avail themselves of all
programs and activities male inmates are provided with.

2. Drug Users/Dependents/Alcoholics
a. Inmates found to be drug users/dependents/alcoholics should be segregated from
other inmates, especially during the withdrawal period;
b. Inmates undergoing drug/alcohol withdrawal must be referred to the jail psychiatrist,
physician or nurse for evaluation and management;
c. Appropriate measures should be taken to enable inmates to follow strictly the jail
physician’s advice regarding diet and other medical interventions/treatments during the
withdrawal period;
d. Maintain close supervision over inmates to prevent attempts to commit suicide or self-
mutilation by designating a jail personnel trained to manage such cases; and
e. Conducts a regular search of the inmate’s dorm and maintain constant alertness to
prevent the smuggling of narcotics, liquors and other dangerous drugs.
3. Mentally-ill
a. Inmates manifesting signs and symptoms of mental illness must be referred to the jail
psychiatrist for evaluation and treatment;
b. Disturbed inmates (mentally-ill inmates) should be transferred to mental institutions for
proper psychiatric treatment upon the issuance of a court order;
c. Close supervision and medical management of mentally-ill inmates should be
maintained by a jail medical personnel;
d. Place the mentally-ill inmates in separate dorms or in a special restraint room provided
for violent cases; and
e. Maintain close supervision over inmates to guard against suicidal attempts or violent
attacks on others.
4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
a. Segregate LGBTs to prevent their maltreatment and abuse by other inmates and to
prevent them from maltreating and abusing other inmates.
5. Sex Offenders
a. Inmates charged with sexually-related crimes should be segregated to prevent them
from taking advantage of other inmates; and
b. Maintain close supervision and control.
6. Suicidal Inmates
a. Inmates manifesting signs and symptoms of depression/suicidal tendency must be
referred to the jail psychiatrist for evaluation and management;
b. Inmate who attempts to commit or has attempted to commit suicide must be transferred
to a government psychiatric hospital immediately upon issuance of court order;
c. Maintain close supervision over suicidal inmates at all times and designate personnel
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d. Subject them to frequent strip/frisk searches, and greyhound operation for

tools/materials that can be used for suicide.
7. Sex Deviates
a. Homosexuals should be segregated immediately to prevent them from influencing
other inmates or being maltreated or abused by other inmates; and
b. Likewise, other sex deviates should be separated from other inmates for closer
supervision and control.
8. Escape-Prone Inmates
a. Escape-prone inmates should be held in the most secure quarters, preferably in single-
inmate cells, to minimize their contact with one another;
b. Their conduct/behavior should be closely watched/observed during and after visiting
hours and their activities, closely monitored;
c. They should be frequently strip searched and their quarters frequently inspected;
d. Special attention should be given to the examination of items recovered from strip
searches; and
e. Telephone calls must be restricted and only calls that can be monitored through an
extension line shall be allowed.
9. Inmates with Disability
a. Inmates with disability should be segregated and closely supervised to protect them
from maltreatment and any form of abuse by other inmates, personnel and visitors;
b. Individual case management and special activities should be developed and conducted
to address distinct of the inmates;
c. Collaboration with other government agencies should be done to ensure that disabled
inmates are provided with the services and benefits contemplated under the Magna
Carta for disabled persons; and
d. Tasks related to self-care of inmates with disability shall be supervised and assisted to
avoid potential self-harm or accidents.
10. Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
— Pursuant to the RA 9344, CICL shall not be confined in jails. Hence, serious efforts
shall be exerted by Wardens to immediately transfer the custody of any CICL to a Youth
Detention Home or Youth Rehabilitation Center.
a. Upon admission, CICL shall be subjected to a thorough physical examination. The
results of such examination shall form part of the records of the case of the CICL;
b. Provide a separate detention cell for CICL;
c. Continuously coordinate with the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for the provision
of paralegal assistance to expedite CICL cases;
d. Continuous coordination and follow-up of CICL cases should be made facilitate
the provision of appropriate intervention programs by the DSWD;
e. The “Law on Proportionality" in the implementation of rehabilitation programs
should be observed making said rehabilitation programs distinct and different from
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f. Unless absolutely necessary, a child in conflict with law should not be handcuffed
nor other instruments of restraint applied on him/her, when he or she attends
hearings or when he or she is brought to the hospital or is transferred to other
institutions;
g. The use of vulgar or profane words should be avoided in dealing CICL;
h. CICL should not be required to wear prison uniforms; and
i. Upon release from confinement, the records of the CICL shall be sealed, and at
an appropriate time, expunged.
11. Senior Citizen Inmates
a. Senior citizen inmates should be segregated and close supervised to protect them
from maltreatment and other forms of abuse by other inmates;
b. Individual case management strategies should be developed and adopted to respond
to the special needs of elderly inmates;
c. Collaboration with other government agencies and community-based senior citizen
organizations should be done to ensure that the services due the senior citizen
inmates are provided; and
d. Senior citizen inmates should be made to do tasks deemed fit and appropriate, their
age, capability, and physical condition considered.
12. Infirm Inmates
a. Inmates with contagious diseases must be segregated to prevent the spread of said
contagious diseases;
b. Infirm inmates should be referred to the jail physician or nurse for evaluation and
management; and
c. Infirm inmates must be closely monitored and provide with appropriate medication
and utmost care.
13. Pregnant Inmates/Female Inmates with Infants
a. Pregnant inmates must be referred to jail physician or nurse for pre-natal
examination;
b. They should be given tasks that are deemed fit and proper, their physical limitations,
considered;
c. During active labor, pregnant inmates should be transferred nearest government
hospital;
d. Treatment of mother and her infant/s shall be in accordance with the BJMP Policy
(Refer to DIWD Manual); and
e. Female inmates with infants shall be provided with ample privacy during
breastfeeding activity.
14. Inmates of Other Nationalities
The Warden shall report in writing to the Bureau of Immigration and the respective
embassies of the detained foreigners the following:
1. Name of Jail;
2. Name of Foreigner;

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3. Nationality and the number of his/her Alien Certificate of Registration, if any;

4. Age/Sex;
5. Offense Charged;
6. Case Number;
7. Court/Branch;
8. Status of Case; and
9. Additional data information.
 Concept of Jail Security
— The overall concept of jail security operation encompasses both prevention and rehabilitation.
These two efforts are inseparable as neither can be accomplished without the other.
— Jail security is necessary to safeguard the lives of people residing within the vicinity, those
managing the jails; and inmates whose lives are to be rehabilitated to become constructive
members of society.
 Security and Control
The following guidelines should be strictly observed in jail, security and control:
1. Maintain strict control of firearms. Never permit any firearms inside the jail except in some
areas where firearms are authorized.
2. Maintain 24-hour supervision of inmates.
3. Maintain a system of key control which shall include an accurate listing of all keys and
receipting them. Never permit any inmates to handle keys or to study them.
4. Secure firearms and anti-riot equipment in the armory where they shall be within easy reach
of the jail guard and yet afford maximum security against access by inmates.
5. Supervise the proper use of tools and other potentially dangerous articles such as bottles,
acids, kitchen knives, etc., and keep them out of inmates’ reach when not in use.
6. Conduct regular inmate’s count at least (4) times within the 24 hour day period. Establish
procedures which will ensure beyond doubt, that every inmate is physically present or
accounted for, at every count.
7. Conduct frequent surprise searches of inmates and their quarters to detect contraband.
Note**
 Operation Greyhound is the term used by the BJMP in relation to this surprise
searches.
 The BuCor on the other hand using the term Operation Galugad but with the same
meaning of Operation Greyhound.
8. Conduct frequent inspections of security facilities to detect tampering or defects.
9. Guard against escape, assault on jail personnel and inmates’ disturbances.
10. Develops plans dealing with emergencies like escapes, fire, assaults and riots. Make plans
known and understood by jail personnel.
11. Never allow a jail guard to open the inmate’s quarters alone. At least another guard should
be present.
12. Select carefully the inmates to be assigned as orderly or aide and maintaining rigid control
over their activities. No inmate should be allowed to assume any of the authority which
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belongs to the jail staff or shall any inmate be allowed to exercise authority, supervision and
control over the inmate.
 Inmates Count
It is imperative that at specified times during each 24-hour period, all inmates are physically
counted. For this type of count, the general procedures are as follows:
a. Count each inmate physically at specified times or as necessary;
b. During the count, ensure that all movements of inmates are stopped until the count is
completed;
c. The count must be accurate. Make a positive verification to ascertain that the inmates are
physically present. Refrain from conducting a count on the basis of only having seen any
part of his clothing, hair or shoes;
d. Submit a report of each count of a group of inmates to the warden and/or assistant warden
(officer of the day); and
e. If the total jail count does not tally with the total jail population at any given time, conduct
another count. Render an immediate report to the warden and/or assistant warden (officer
of the day) relative to any unaccounted inmate.
 Security Procedures During Meal Service
Security must be considered in serving food inside the cells/quarters. A jail officer should
not enter the inmates’ quarters to distribute food unless another officer is available to handle the
keys and control the entrance door.
 Dining Room Security
For jail facilities that have separate dining or mess halls, the following shall be observed:
a. As a general precaution, individual mess utensils of inmates shall be made of plastic;
b. When dining rooms are provided, the inmates should march in columns of two’s along
designated routes under the supervision of jail personnel. Other officials to direct the orderly
movement of inmates to and from the mess hall must be stationed along the routes;
c. Designate a roving supervisor to handle any disturbances or settle complaints;
d. After every meal, all utensils used by the inmates should be collected. Jail personnel should
strictly supervise this to ensure that no utensils are brought out the dining room; and
e. Check and account for all forks, spoons and other kitchen utensils after every meal.
 Mail Services and Censorship
Mail service shall be provided to all inmates provided that all outgoing and incoming mail
matters are passed through a designated Censor Officer in order to intercept any contraband or
illegal articles and any information affecting the security of the jail. The following procedures
should be strictly observed when censoring mail:
a. There shall be no limitation on the amount of incoming or outgoing mail or correspondence
when the inmates are responsible for the cost/s of postage;
b. Incoming inmates’ mail, correspondence and packages shall be opened and inspected to
intercept cash, checks, money orders and contraband. The censor officer shall observe the
documentary procedures in disposing of intercepted items;
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c. Legal mail or correspondence shall be opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate
to intercept contraband;
d. Mails shall not be distributed to the inmates until the censors have examined them. Mail
shall only be opened and searched by qualified, trained and authorized jail personnel in the
presence of inmate addressee;
e. Any currency, checks or money found in the letter should be turned over to the Trust
Officer/Property Custodian. The receiving officer should indicate the amount received on a
"receipt form" in duplicate. The original receipt signed by the receiving officer should be
kept for the record and the duplicate copy should be given to the inmate;
f. Carefully examine all greeting cards and collect fillers of any kind found therein for
laboratory examination;
g. Photographs that are clearly within the scope of jail regulations should be marked on the
opposite side and placed in the envelope;
h. Bring to the warden’s attention any item or correspondence or enclosure that does not
conform to regulations or are detrimental to security, order and discipline of the jail;
i. In the censoring of mails, prison slang, unusual nicknames, and sentences with double
meanings should be carefully studied and analyzed to determine the real meanings;
j. Refer to the warden all letters containing statements concerning the security or reputation
of the jail, like attempts to escape or smuggling/trafficking of contraband, and statements
that may affect existing rules and policies;
k. All letters passing through the scrutiny standards of the censors should bear the censor’s
stamp at the top of each page and on the envelope. The letter should be placed back in the
same envelope, resealed and given to the inmate;
l. A listing of mail for inmates should be properly kept and form part of the records of the jail;
m. Do not discuss the contents of inmates’ mail with other jail personnel, except for official
purposes;
n. The inmate sending out any mail matter shall open his mail/package and have it read and
inspected by the designated censor officer, if the mail is clear for dispatch, the inmate shall
close and seal the mail and place the same in the outgoing mail box;
o. If the outgoing or incoming mail has contraband or harmful information, such matter shall
be registered as violation of jail rules and regulations and should be brought before the
Disciplinary Board for immediate adjudication;
p. The designated jail staff shall collect the inmates’ mail matters on a daily basis, Monday
through Friday;
q. Inmate’s letters or any other mail matter shall be sent as registered, certified, "stamped" or
marked "via special delivery" if he or she so desires at his or expense. The letters will be
processed in accordance with the procedures in handling mails; and
r. An inmate under disciplinary segregation shall be allowed full correspondence privileges,
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 Fire Prevention Rules

Fire does not only cause financial losses but also loss of lives and property. To prevent
occurrences of fire in jails and minimize its effect if such occur, the following rules should be
allowed:
1. Inmates should be kept aware of the hazards caused by the careless handling of cigarettes,
inflammable materials, fuel, welding equipment, etc.;
2. Fire extinguishers should be placed in close proximity to all housing units and should be
located in strategic places in buildings and work areas;
3. Empty drums and cans should be filled with water and some with sand and placed in
strategic places for ready use;
4. Portable floodlights should be available in the control center for night fire; and
5. Government equipment should be marked priority tags or symbols to determine which
should be first for evacuation during an emergency.
 Emergency Plans
Emergency plans for fire or conflagration, riots or violent disturbance, jail breaks and other
such occurrences should be formulated to suit the physical structure and other peculiar to the
individual jail. Hence, herewith are suggested steps or activities, which may be considered for
warden’s planning. Fire plan and the like should become a apart of the operational plans which
every jail is expected to maintain in the office files. It is important that each participant must know
his particular role.
 Plans in Case of Fire or Conflagration
1. Fire crew, consisting of jail personnel and inmates chosen according to the degree of the
custody, intelligence, interest and training should be formed and trained to man the firefighting
truck and then be made available at all time;
2. The inmates who are selected should be separately housed in close proximity to the fire truck
and other equipment. They should be issued special uniforms different from those ordinary
inmates so that they me be checked and identified easily when they outside the main
compound;
3. At the first sign of fire, the Control Center shall immediately sound a pre-arranged alarm either
by a siren, bell or any means available. At the same time, it shall notify the Fire Department,
Police Headquarters and other units that may help in putting out fire and/or evacuation of
inmates;
4. The Desk Officer or the Person In-charge of the keys to the storage for firefighting equipment;
emergency gates and gates of different cells/brigades, should distribute the keys to the
responsible personnel concerned;
5. All inmates in the affected area shall be require to help in putting out the fire, using water and
sand in the drums and cans, the firefighting equipment, fire extinguishers and such other
things available to put out the fire;
6. The fire crew shall immediately respond to the scene to put out the fire while the other jail
personnel shall station themselves according to priority and under proper guard;

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7. If there is a necessity to evacuate government records, supplies and equipment, they should
be evacuated to a safe place according to priority and under proper guard;
8. If it is necessary to evacuate the jail population, they should be evacuated in an orderly
manner, using the closed vans and other vehicles, or by any other means, to pre-arranged
building or detention centers for their safe and temporary confinement under strict security;
9. When the all-clear alarm is sounded, first aid shall be administered to the injured, an
institution-wide count of inmates should be made and immediately followed by a security
check;
10. If the inmates were evacuated and the jail is still intact, they should be returned to the
institution and continue normal jail activities; and
11. Thorough investigation relative thereto should thereafter be conducted and report thereon be
submitted to the Provincial Jail Administrator and copy furnished the Assistant Regional
Director, the Chief Jail Bureau and the Stationed or Sub-Station Commander.
 Plans for Riots and Violent Disturbances
No matter how efficient the jail administration is, there will always be occasional riots or
disturbances that require immediate emergency action. While it is not possible to for see the
exact nature of the disturbance and when it may occur, there should be pre-determined and
well-defined plans of action to cope with such emergencies, like the following:
1. At the sound of the first pre-arranged alarm, all inmates must be locked up inside their
respective cells/quarters. Inmate’s work crew should be brought immediately into
designated areas by custodian for accounting and subsequently locked after the
inmates’ count;
2. If the disturbances occur during visiting period, all visitors should be immediately
ushered out of the visiting premises to the most secured portion of the jail previously
pre-determined for this purpose. They should not be permitted to get out of the premises
until proper accounting of inmates shall have been made;
3. Simultaneously, all members of the security group out on post shall immediately report
to the Desk Officer and shall make themselves available for emergency deployment. All
critical posts shall be covered according to the PLAN to prevent escapes. Do not rush
into the scene. The most senior officer present shall be automatically take command of
the force and make assessment of the situation;
4. The Control Center shall take into consideration the readiness of all communication lines
emergency calls to the outside. At the moment, the operator should not entertain
incoming calls except purely official calls;
5. The Desk Officer or the Armorer should make an immediate preparation for the issuance
of the necessary anti-riot equipment and firearms;
6. On his judgement and proper assessment of the prevailing condition, the Officer in
Command may cause the division of the available force into three (3) groups as follows:
 1st group
— To compose the initial anti-riot assault contingent whose main objectives is to
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protective headgears, gas masks and night sticks or batons, when these are
available.
 2nd group
— To serve as back up force to support the first group and for this purpose shall
be equipped with tear gas guns and gas grenades.
 3rd group
— To compose of guards trained on proper handling and use of firearms who shall
be ready to fire when the lives of the guards are in peril on orders of the Officer-
in-Command.
7. When everything is ready, the Officer-in-Command shall, with a use of a megaphone or
any public address system, direct the inmate to cease and desist, return to their
respective cells or face the consequences of their acts, the known leader should be
called by their names and asked to stop the rioting or disturbance.
8. The second alarm shall be sounded when all efforts of the Officer-in-Command had
failed. By this time, all guards shall be prepared for the assault. The first group shall now
enter the compound followed by the second group at a discreet distance the third group
shall be in strategic position, ready to fire when and if the guards are in danger.
9. The first group shall be tasked with quelling the riot and getting the leaders of the rioting
group and, if meet with stiff resistance, should withdraw on orders of their leaders.
10. The second team shall not use riot control gases, except in orders of the Officer-in-
Command. Gas should be used and in such quantity to have the desired effects. When
the area is saturated with gas, the first group with gas masks shall attack using their
batons to force the rioters back to their cells and get the leaders. Used of pressurized
water from the fire truck may be resorted to.
11. On instruction of the Office-in-Command, initial alarm shall be relayed to the
Superintendent, Station or Sub-station Commander and/or the nearest police station or
unit giving assistance to quell such disturbance in the jail;
12. When conditions become critical and the disturbance has reached full scale, the Officer-
in-Command shall cause the sound of the third alarm. At this instance, Control Center
shall notify all nearby police agencies for assistance and then all other plans in
connection with jail uprisings shall be executed. Nearby hospitals shall also be notified
if the situation demands;
13. As the last resort to prevent mass jailbreak or serious assault upon members of the
custodian forces, the selected marksman of the third group may be ordered to fire, by
the Officer-in-Charge, only after due warning shots. Here again, reasonable caution, to
insure the safety of individuals, is imperative. The order to fire should be given only as
a last resort, not necessarily to kill but only to aim at designated targets, not at innocent
by-standers, fellow officer or some other employees; and
14. Finally, after any such incident, the following steps should be undertaken:
 Administers first aid to the injured;
 Conduct inmates’ count;

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 Segregate ring leaders and agitators;

 Check security of the institution;
 Conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. Prosecute those who have violated
the laws, rules and regulations;
 Repair damages;
 Adopt effective measures to prevent repetition of similar incidents; and
 Submit report to the Provincial Jail Administrator and copy furnished the Central
Office of the Jail Bureau, and the Station and Sub-Station Commander.
 Plans for Escapes or Jail Breaks
Since escape basically occurs without warning, it is essential that the jail shall have well-
developed plans or procedures that may be placed into effect quickly. Time is of the essence in
blocking off the movements of escapees and effecting recapture.
 Basic Guidelines in Dealing with Jail Breaks in Progress
1. The Control Center shall immediately sound the alarm and the Warden or Desk Officer shall
be notified;
2. At the first sound of the alarm, all inmates shall be locked in their respective cells while
those in work detail should be marched in an orderly manner to their cells;
3. All jail personnel, custodial or non-custodial shall make themselves available for emergency
development with the exception of those previously assigned. The Desk Officer or the
Armorer shall issue firearms to members of the custodial force who shall be immediately
dispatched to strategic posts according to the PLAN;
4. Personnel who have inmates under their supervision, assigned to essential maintenance
posts such as powerhouse, kitchen, hospital, fire station, etc., must remain on duty take
their accounting at the time of the emergency alarm and report thereon submitted to the
Control Center;
5. A simultaneous institution-wide count shall be made to determine the number of inmates
who escaped and their identities established;
6. As soon as the identities of the escapees have been established, their names and other
personal circumstances shall be immediately flashed to all units of the province, district,
station or sub-station, and all nearby station shall be notified;
7. Radio and television stations and other news media shall be notified and, if possible,
furnished with the escapees photographs for possible publication and flashing over the
television screen;
8. Recovery team shall be ordered to proceed to all known liars, hangouts, residences, and
houses of immediate relatives and friends for the immediate recapture of the escapees;
9. In case of mass jail break all members of the custodial force shall be immediately issued
firearms and assigned to critical posts to block the escape routes while the pursuing teams
should get out of the jail premises to recapture the escapees. The rest of the jail personnel
and custodial force who are off-duty shall contacted by cellular phone or through the fastest
means available to require them to report for duty immediately;

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10. If an officer or any member is held hostage, reasonable caution should be taken to ensure
his/her safety;
11. If the warden is held hostage, for all intents and purposes, he ceases to exercise authority
and the next in command or the most senior officer present shall take over;
12. If there are no hostages and the inmates are still inside the jail compound and continue to
defy orders given by the Warden or the Officer-in-Charge, procedures shall be activated
immediately according to plan;
13. Maximum force shall be deployed for escapees found holding on an area to pressure them
to surrender and overt their movements; and
14. An investigation shall be conducted to determine any flaws in the Security Plan for possible
correction to be submitted to Assistant Regional Director, copy furnished the Central office
of the Jail Bureau, the Station or Sub-station Commander.
 Plans for Other Emergencies
1. If facilities and personnel requirements are available, a jail shall have emergency plans in
case of power failure and natural disasters, such as flood, earthquakes and other calamities.
The plans cover the specific roles of jail personnel present, alarm system to be used,
emergency power units to be utilized, kind of security to be provided and such other
measures as are necessary to ensure the safety and security of jail personnel and offenders.
Likewise, the plans shall also include detailed procedures for the evacuation of prisoners in
cases of floods, earthquakes and other calamities, if such evacuation is necessary.
2. Separate SOP’s to this effect should be issued.
Natural Calamities Man-made calamities/Disturbances
a. Fire a. Riot
b. Flood b. Jailbreak
c. Earthquake c. Noise barrage
d. Tsunami d. Hostage-taking
e. Landslide e. Epidemics
f. Typhoon f. Food poisoning
g. Volcanic Eruption g. Rescue
h. Others h. Bombing
i. Power failure
j. Water shortage
k. Others

 Movement/Transfer Of Inmates
Prisoners or detainees may be moved or transferred safely and humanely by trained
personnel who shall adopt the necessary level of security, supervision, and control to ensure
public safety under specific circumstances outlined below:
A. Subject to the conditions set forth in the succeeding sections and by virtue of an appropriate
court order, an inmate may be brought out of jail under any of the following instances:

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1. To appear, as witness before any court of justice or prosecutor’s office during

preliminary investigation, arraignment or hearing of a criminal case;
2. To appear as witness in any investigation or formal inquiry being conducted by a
government agency;
3. To view the remains of a deceased relative within the second degree of affinity or
consanguinity; and
4. To undergo medical examination or treatment in a hospital or clinic.
B. Transfer to Another Institution
1. An inmate may be transferred to another institution only upon specific order of the court
having jurisdiction over him/her, except in cases of serious illness where hospitalization
is necessary, and the inmate has to be immediately taken to the nearest hospital upon
recommendation of the health officer.
2. In this case, the jail warden, or in his/her absence, the officer in-charge, shall
immediately notify the regional director and the court concerned within six (6) hours
after the inmate is brought to the hospital or within six (6) hours from the first hour of
the following day (BJMP Revised Policy on Hospitalization and Death of Inmates dated
29 July 2010);
C. In the case of inmates classified as high-risk/high-profile and detained in small and remote
jail facilities or in jails not considered as high security facility, their transfer to a better secured
jail shall be effected provided a prior request is made from the executive judge who has
administrative supervision over the court in the place where the jail in which the inmate is
detained for his/her immediate action, approval and notification to the court’s Presiding
Judge
D. In any emergency like riot or other jail disturbance that happens on a weekend and when
the immediate transfer to other BJMP-manned jails of inmates involved is necessary to
ensure the safety of other inmates and security of the jail, the warden, under such compelling
situation, can recommend to the regional director, verbally or in writing, their immediate
transfer to another jail, provided that, on the first hour of the following working day, the court
concerned must be informed of the said transfer and a commitment order must be issued,
otherwise, the return of the transferred inmates is imperative. Provided, however, that those
inmates who instigated and led, and those involved in the disturbance or violence, disruptive
and/or riotous actions so created shall be classified as high-risk detainees and shall be
immediately transferred to a more secured facility in accordance with the immediately
preceding paragraph;
E. The same classification shall be applied to inmates who:
a. have escaped, attempted to escape or committed acts to facilitate an escape from
custody;
b. demonstrated physically or sexually assaultive behavior resulting in either attempt to
sexually assault any person, serious physical injury or death of any person;
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d. compelled or attempted to compel another to perform sexual acts, engage in sexual

conduct or sexual contact, or submit to sexual contact all by means of force or threat
of force; or
e. compelled or coerced another, by force or threat of serious physical harm or death, to
provide anything of value, to perform any act, or to violate any statute or jail rule;
F. Inmates who wish to view the remains of a deceased relative within the second degree of
consanguinity or affinity and whose motion for that purpose was approved by the court as
proven by a valid court order issued to the warden shall be required to submit a written
request to the warden at least three (3) days before the date of viewing and which request
should be accompanied by the following documents:
1. Death Certificate of the deceased relative duly certified by the attending physician or
local civil registrar;
2. The appropriate certificate as indicated after the name of the deceased relative, to wit:
a. Spouse - marriage contract;
b. Children - birth certificates of the deceased child and marriage certificate of the
inmate and his/her spouse;
c. Father or Mother - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her deceased parent;
d. Brother or Sister - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her deceased sibling;
e. Grandparent - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her parent who is the child
of the deceased grandparent; and
f. Grandchild - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her child who is the parent
of the deceased grandchild.
3. Sketch map of the place where the remains lie in state.
G. Immediately upon receipt of the court order, and with the inmate's written request yet to be
submitted, the warden shall order the Jail intelligence unit to conduct reconnaissance
operation in the area where the remains of the deceased still lie in state, to assess any threat
against the inmate and/or his/her security escorts, to locate the place of burial, and to
conduct route survey to establish a safer and better route for the escorts;
H. In case of Muslim inmates, it shall be ascertained whether the date indicated in the Court
Order for the inmate or inmates to view the remains their deceased relative/s within twenty-
four (24) hours from the time of the death of his or her/their relatives. This is view of Muslim
customs and traditions, providing among others burying the dead within twenty-four (24)
hours after death.
I. The warden shall timely oppose the request and timely notify the court of his or her inability
to comply with the order allowing the inmate to be escorted out of the jail to view the remains
of a deceased relative in any of the following cases:
1. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a place beyond thirty kilometer radius from
the jail or, in any case, where the inmate cannot return to said place during daylight
hours;
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3. The inmate has two (2) or more pending criminal cases or is a material witness in a
pending criminal case;
4. The inmate is classified as high risk, high profile, high value or violent extremist
offender;
5. The inmate cannot be assured of his safety and security, or his escape is highly
possible; and
6. There is an intelligence report that the inmate will escape or will be rescued.
J. If approved, the inmate shall not be allowed to stay more than three (3) hours in the place
where the remains of the deceased relative lie in state. Further, in no case shall the inmate
be allowed to join the funeral cortege.

 Rules to be Followed When Transporting Inmates

When moving/transporting inmates, the following shall be observed:
A. General Precautions
1. Jail personnel shall not discuss with the inmate the transportation plans, schedules or
equipment to be used / adopted;
2. Inmates shall be notified of a trip only prior to the departure and shall not be allowed
to make any phone call;
3. Prior to movement/transport, all escort personnel shall be given detailed instructions
on their respective duties and responsibilities;
4. Whenever possible, transfer shall only be made during daytime;
5. Long distance transport of one (1) or more inmates shall be escorted by a minimum
of three (3) escort personnel and a back-up vehicle, if available;
6. If possible, personnel from Jail Intelligence Unit shall serve covert security by serving
as advance party of the convoy and shall conduct road scanning of the agreed route
to detect any threat to the inmate and his/her escorts while en route. Being familiar
with the area, the local intelligence unit of the nearest jail facility in the place of
destination shall also assist in long distance transport of inmates by way of conducting
reconnaissance operation prior to the scheduled arrival to determine any unusual
activities in the area which may affect the safe and secure transport of the inmate;
7. The most direct and shortest route to the destination shall be taken and no deviation
shall be allowed except when security consideration requires otherwise;
8. Using rented vehicle shall not be allowed when transporting inmates;
9. Team leader of the escort personnel must be equipped with a two-way radio and/or a
mobile phone;
10. Inmates under escort shall always be under the watchful eye of the escort personnel.
While in transit, the personnel shall stay close enough to the inmate to be able to
respond effectively in case of emergency. If on board a prisoners van, escort
personnel shall not seat inside the van but shall instead strategically position himself
or herself in the escort seat;
11. While en route, escort personnel shall ensure that the sliding bolt lock of the back door
of the van carrying the
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inmates is properly locked, observe people and vehicles getting near their vehicle,
and remain prepared for any eventuality;
12. Escort personnel shall observe and follow the established guidelines in escorting high-
risk/high-profile and VEO’s inmates;
13. Escort personnel shall be the first ones to disembark from the vehicle and shall
position in a safe distance to ensure clear vision of disembarking inmates. However,
when boarding the vehicle, it should be the inmate who shall first board the vehicle;
14. Escort personnel are justified in using deadly force to protect themselves and/or the
inmate/s from ambush or any deadly attack while in transport;
15. In case of an accident while en route, escort personnel shall secure and observe the
inmates inside the vehicle, let them stay inside the vehicle as much as possible. Apply
first aid to injured inmates when necessary, while waiting for law enforcement and
emergency assistance. The chief escort shall also be informed about the incident and
be updated of the development in the situation;
16. In the event that radio or mobile phone communication is not possible, escort
personnel may flag down any motorist, identify themselves and ask the motorist to
notify the nearest law enforcement agency for assistance;
17. In the case of minor serious vehicular problem that can be repaired on the spot, escort
personnel shall secure and observe inmates who shall remain inside the vehicle to the
extent possible;
18. Maximum security measure shall be observed at all times in providing escort to high
risk, high profile inmates and VEO’s following the ratio of one is to one plus one escort
supervisor;
19. The driver shall not leave the vehicle while in court or other authorized destination and
be watchful of any suspicious individual;
20. To avoid unnecessary stops while in transit, inmates should have relieved themselves
from personal necessity; and
21. The following basic security precautions shall be observed during transport of inmates:
a. Do not allow inmates to tinker with the handcuff;
b. Regard all inmates being transported as extremely dangerous;
c. Adjust the cuffs properly for tightness to avoid the need of adjustment while en
route and observe proper placement of handcuff which is either right to right or
left to left. High risk/ high profile inmates and VEO’s must be handcuffed at the
back;
d. The escort shall always be on guard for any possible attack or ambush;
e. Escort personnel shall be extra careful not to sit, stand or walk next to an inmate
while carrying a gun to avoid being grabbed by the inmate;
f. Stopping along the highway while in transit is highly discouraged;
g. Keep inmates inside the vehicle except when necessary;
h. Thoroughly inspect restraint equipment for proper function and damage, and
make a thorough body search before placing the equipment on an inmate and

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before removing an inmate from a holding area;

i. Keep inmates in sight at all times;
j. While in court premises, firearms shall be unloaded. However, when escorting
the inmate to and from the vehicle, the same shall be properly loaded with
ammunitions;
k. Exercise good judgment as unexpected events not covered by policy or
procedure may occur on any transport. If in doubt, secure the inmate in a local
law enforcement/jail facility and call the chief escort or officer of the day for
direction;
l. Never stop for a disabled motorist or road mishap while transporting inmates but
notify local enforcement unit or the highway patrol regarding the incident;
m. Avoid interfering with road incidences such as but not limited to robbery in
progress while transporting inmates unless it poses imminent threat against the
inmate, escort personnel or the public and if the same so occurs, the immediate
evacuation of the inmate from the area shall be primarily considered. In no case
shall the inmate and the vehicle be left unattended;
n. In case of involvement in a road accident and no traffic authority is present or
cannot arrive in a shortest possible times, the position of the vehicles and the
damage incurred including skid mark, if any, shall be immediately photographed
or sketched and before leaving, provide the driver of the other party a contact
number of the jail. Once the inmate was returned to the jail, immediately
coordinate with the traffic authorities having jurisdiction in the place of incident;
o. Secure inmates who damaged restraints, other equipment or vehicles and report
rule infraction;
p. Turn in vehicle inspection slip to the supply officer noting any vehicle deficiency
or problem upon conclusion of each transport; and
q. Turn in or check in all inmates, property/equipment and the necessary
documents to the concerned offices.
B. Chief Escort
1. Coordinates with the records section chief and determines the number and names of
inmates scheduled for court hearing as well as their respective destinations as
approved by the warden;
2. Conducts guard mounting and accounting of the members of escort unit and carefully
inspects their service firearms including other equipment to be used;
3. Coordinates with the custodial unit the list of inmates scheduled for court hearing and
assumes responsibility over them after they are properly accounted for and turned
over by the custodial unit;
4. Records in the Jail Blotter the purpose, date, time, branch of court and other
destination of each movement/transfer of inmates. Maintain a logbook or database for
Escort Unit indicating there in the same data to include the date and time of arrival as
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unusual movement of inmates and other people en route;

5. Select escort personnel and designate a team leader who shall serve as the contact
person for the duration of the transport of inmates;
6. Accomplish the Daily Escort Slip indicating the names of assigned escort personnel
for each inmate;
7. Ensure the availability of marked transportation vehicle;
8. Supervise the conduct of strip searches on inmates prior to and after the inmates’
movement/transport;
9. Ensure that appropriate security measures are undertaken to maintain custody and
control of inmates to be transported;
10. Ensures that all inmates are properly dressed in accordance with prescriptions before
they are transported, and ensure that inmates carry only item/s duly inspected and for
which they have been granted permit to carry;
11. Ensures that the driver had checked the vehicle and ascertain BLOW BAGETS is
observed;
12. Monitors through handheld radio or mobile phone the situation and current location of
the inmates and their escorts while outside the jail facility;
13. In case of long distance transport of inmates, coordinates with the nearest local law
enforcement agencies/jail units having territorial jurisdiction over the destination; and
14. Maintain regular communication with the warden on all movements/transfers of
inmates.
C. Escort Personnel
1. Check the identity and receive the inmate named in the Daily Escort Slip duly signed
by the Chief Escort;
2. Keep/maintain a copy of current profiles and photos of all inmates being transported
for immediate submission to local law enforcement units in the event of an escape or
other emergency situations. For this purpose, the Records Section shall maintain a
duplicate copy of the current profiles and photographs of all inmates in their respective
carpetas which shall be prepared on the day prior to the date of scheduled hearing
and be given to the Chief Escort prior to the inmates transport;
3. Ensure the correct identification of all inmates being transported by comparing the
face, name and other important data with the photograph and information on each
inmate’s profile before leaving the facility;
4. Conduct visual inspection of the vehicle to ensure that it is clean, fueled, mechanically
serviceable and free of contraband or any other item that may impede the safe and
secure transport of inmates;
5. Ensure that all inmates are properly restrained before going out of the jail;
6. Ascertain whether an inmate has a crippled, deformed or very small hand that will
allow him/her to slip the handcuff off his hand;
7. Be armed with an authorized and duly permitted weapon and ammunitions;
8. Transport and secure the inmate as assigned;

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9. Maintain radio or mobile phone contact with the Chief escort/Officer of the Day in the
jail. Escort team leader shall bring his mobile phone or check out one from the Supply
Officer for use, if any; and
10. Be updated of their location along the roadways to expedite the response from law
enforcement units in case of any eventuality.
D. Use of Restraints
In all instances, an inmate being moved shall be handcuffed. When two (2) or more
inmates are transported, each must be secured to the other. In no case shall an inmate be
handcuffed in any part of the vehicle during transit to avoid being trapped in case of an
accident. Use additional restraints, or limited restraints for special needs, when necessary
shall be authorized.
1. Techniques in Handcuffing:
Rear Position Front Position

 thumbs up  thumbs down

 palms out  palms out
 double locked  double locked
 key holes facing up  key holes facing up
 used for hostile or violent inmates  used for general population

2. Guidelines for using restraint:

a. Never place a restrained inmate in an area where unrestrained inmates are
located;
b. Never handcuff an inmate without double-locking both handcuffs;
c. Never handcuff a male inmate with a female inmate;
d. Never handcuff an adult inmate with a juvenile inmate;
e. Never handcuff a maximum risk inmate with a medium or minimum risk inmate;
f. Observe right to right/left to left when placing handcuff; and
g. Restraint shall never be used as a punishment.
E. Special Concerns
1. Illness En Route
a. In the event that an inmate becomes gravely ill while en route and there is no
medical assistance available, the escort personnel shall make an arrangement for
a medical examination at the nearest government hospital or medical facility
b. The escort personnel shall contact the Chief Escort or Officer of the Day for further
instruction; and
c. Should an escort personnel becomes ill during transport, the escort shall secure
the inmate/s in a nearest jail/police station and immediately notify the Chief Escort
or Officer of the Day.

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2. Escape
a. If an inmate escapes during transport, the escort personnel shall exhaust all
means possible to immediately apprehend the inmate;
b. If more than one (1) inmate is being transported, at least one (1) personnel shall
remain with the inmates still in custody;
c. The escort personnel shall notify the nearest law enforcement unit and the Chief
Escort as soon as possible;
d. Personnel shall remain in the vicinity of the place where escape happened to
assist local law enforcement units; and
e. In the event that an escape or attempted escape has transpired in a public place,
escort personnel shall not fire warning shots. If time and opportunity allows and
no other person is near the escapee, the personnel may shoot provided a verbal
warning was made prior to the discharge of the firearm.
3. Meals
a. Escort personnel shall provide all meals and drinks en route with packed meals
and drinks;
b. Inmate meals shall be served to the inmate in the transport vehicle; and
c. The inmate shall be kept in restraint at all times;
4. Restroom Breaks
a. If possible, escort personnel shall coordinate restroom breaks with the nearest
local law enforcement units or jail facilities;
b. In case of emergency stop, escort personnel should avoid congested areas; and
c. Escort personnel must inspect emergency stop areas before entry and keep the
inmate under visual supervision at all times without removing the restraint.
F. Contact to the Public
1. Escort personnel shall maintain low profile and shall avoid public contact while in a the
company of an inmate;
2. Inmates shall not be allowed to make any phone call or contact with anyone while in
transport;
3. Unauthorized person shall not be allowed to get near the inmate. Only a lawyer or
lawyers and court personnel shall be permitted to converse with the inmate; and
4. No media interview shall be allowed for the inmate and/or escort personnel. (Based on
the case of ANDREA ROSAL)
 Rules and SOP’s
1. Generally, all personnel should be equipped and clothed with BJMP CORE Values;
2. Custodial personnel shall render the maximum of 8 hours of operational tour-of-duty daily;
3. No personnel shall render less than 50 hours of official tour-of-duty weekly;
4. No personnel shall be allowed 1-day duty with 2-days off; or 2-day-duty with 3-day-off; or
weekly straight duty, especially in far flung jail units;
5. No personnel shall be permitted, allowed or authorized by the warden to act as his personal
body guard or as Intel
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officer without approval by higher headquarters. The designation of personnel as personal

body guard or intel officer of the warden, if any, shall be covered by a "Letter Order" and
not by a "unit office order only;
6. In-coming duty custodial shall be present 30 minutes before the turn-over to pave the way
for “guard mounting activity;"
7. No personnel shall leave his/her post unless properly relieved. All out-going personnel shall
wait for his/her reliever and the completion of the turn-over before going out;
8. Before the accounting of inmates, greyhound should be conducted, if necessary. Facility
check shall be religiously done. This includes thorough inventory of firearms for fire power,
check of vans for mobility, grills, padlocks, restraining devices, gates and walls to ensure
safety and prevent possible escapes by inmates;
9. During the accounting of inmates both in-coming and out-going shift supervisors and all
members of the in-coming custodial personnel shall personally account the inmates;
10. Accounting of inmates shall be done at least 6 times in a day. No personnel shall carry his
gun while in the designated “No Firearm” Zone inside the jail facility. No personnel shall
enter the jail building unless accompanied by his buddy;
11. It is a must for the in-coming desk officer to check "previous entries" in the Logbook as
some important details or information might have been forgotten by the out-going desk
officer to relay to the in-coming team;
12. Personnel manning designated post shall stay in his/her post for the most of their 8-hour
tour-of-duty. Only when he/she has to relieve himself that he/she is allowed to leave his
post but shall return immediately;
13. Personnel shall be vigilant at all times. No personnel take a nap or sleep while on his/her
post especially during 3rd shift duties or during unholy hours;
14. Shift supervisor shall conduct hourly inspection to ensure all duty personnel are intact,
present and alert in their designated post. He shall likewise ensure that no personnel are
using cell phone, tablet, i-pads or any gadgets that can disrupt their attention while on tour-
of-duty;
15. Personnel assigned at the main gate of the facility shall be professionally strict and firm,
keen observer of the surrounding and shall open the gate only when safety is sure. They
should see to it visitors allowed to enter or to go out the jail are properly frisked or inspected
and accounted. They or he/she shall not by themselves or himself/herself deal with the
media by but they or he/she shall inform the warden or any authorized officer in the absence
of the warden, for proper action/disposition. They or he/she must ensure that no inmate
shall escape at the gate and no enemy and/or unauthorized person shall enter;
16. Cell control personnel must not allow any inmate to go out except during IWD activities
authorized by the warden. He shall personally open the cell gates or cells accompanied by
other personnel;
17. Roving guard-personnel shall from time to time inspect the facility building, walls, grills, and
surroundings. They shall assist the IWD personnel during activities of inmates outside cell;

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18. Female searchers shall religiously implement strip searches of visitors suspected to be
couriers of contrabands but shall adhere to existing memos and SOP’s as regards the
process;
19. Searchers shall be witty and resourceful in searching for contrabands as they are cleverly
stashed in unassuming items such as in chocolates, toothpastes tubes, bath soaps, sole of
sandals or shoes, etc;
20. Searchers shall exercise courtesy to visitors but must be firm in decision making as regards
his/her duty as searcher. Any item he/she has deemed suspicious shall be disallowed to
be brought inside the facility;
21. During visitation of inmates, the shift-in-charge shall assist the cell control officer who
personally supervises and control the exit of inmates from the cell building ensuring that
only those who called are allowed to go out;
22. Establishes Intel inmate operatives/assets for better monitoring of events or happenings
inside cells. Counter Intel operations to verify and evaluate gathered information shall be
launched accordingly.
23. Practice of and adhere to Jail Officers “COMMON SENSE” and “OPLAN GREYHOUND”
are musts all the among jail officers;
24. Never TRUST inmate. ZERO escape is everybody’s business; and
25. To secure IWD programs and activities and closely monitor them, close coordination
between the IWD unit officer and the chief security and custodial unit officer is highly
necessary. The notion that IWD programs and activities weaken the security is immaterial.
 Republic Act No. 10592
An act amending articles 29, 94, 97, 98 and 99 of act no. 3815, as amended, otherwise
known as the revised penal code
 Allowance for good conduct
The good conduct of any offender qualified for credit for preventive imprisonment
pursuant to Article 29 of this Code, or of any convicted prisoner in any penal institution,
rehabilitation or detention center or any other local jail shall entitle him to the following
deductions from the period of his sentence:
1. During the first two years of imprisonment, he shall be allowed a deduction of twenty days
for each month of good behavior during detention;
2. During the third to the fifth year, inclusive, of his imprisonment, he shall be allowed a
reduction of twenty-three days for each month of good behavior during detention;
3. During the following years until the tenth year, inclusive, of his imprisonment, he shall be
allowed a deduction of twenty-five days for each month of good behavior during detention;
4. During the eleventh and successive years of his imprisonment, he shall be allowed a
deduction of thirty days for each month of good behavior during detention; and
5. At any time during the period of imprisonment, he shall be allowed another deduction of
fifteen days, in addition to numbers one to four hereof, for each month of study, teaching
or mentoring service time rendered.
“An appeal by the accused shall not deprive him of entitlement to the above allowances
for good conduct.”
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 Special time allowance for loyalty

A deduction of one fifth of the period of his sentence shall be granted to any prisoner
who, having evaded his preventive imprisonment or the service of his sentence under the
circumstances mentioned in Article 158 of this Code, gives himself up to the authorities within
48 hours following the issuance of a proclamation announcing the passing away of the calamity
or catastrophe referred to in said article.
A deduction of two-fifths of the period of his sentence shall be granted in case said
prisoner chose to stay in the place of his confinement notwithstanding the existence of a
calamity or catastrophe enumerated in Article 158 of this Code.
“This Article shall apply to any prisoner whether undergoing preventive imprisonment or
serving sentence.”
 Who grants time allowances
Whenever lawfully justified, the following shall grant allowances for good conduct:
a. The Director of the Bureau of Corrections,
b. The Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
c. The Warden of a provincial jail
d. The Warden of a district jail
e. The Warden of a municipal jail, or
f. The Warden of a city jail
**Such allowances once granted shall not be revoked.”

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