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UTMB HANDBOOK OF OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Section 9 Clinical Policies
Subject 9.9 Security
Policy 9.9.3 Hostage Policy Involving Offender/Correctional Patients
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08/15/93 - Originated
08/09/06 - Reviewed w/ changes
- Reviewed w/o changes
TDCJ Security - Author
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Hostage Policy Involving Offender/Correctional Patients
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Policy
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No on duty officer, employee, or student shall disregard, alter, modify or change in any manner the present duties, obligations or responsibilities in their position on demand by the prisoners, or plea from the hostages, regardless of consequences. This policy is in accordance with the TDCJ Hostage Policy.
Negotiations may occur during a hostage situation but the individual(s) taking the hostage(s) will not be released nor will the hostage(s) be recognized for bargaining purposes
All activities throughout the hostage situation will be coordinated by the TDCJ official in charge.
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Specific Guidelines for Situations Involving TDCJ Offenders
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Individuals observing a hostage situation outside of the TDCJ Hospital, shall contact the appropriate agency as listed below. For hostage situations occurring within the TDCJ Hospital, call TDCJ dispatch at extension 26108 and UTMB Police at extension 21111.
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If the hostage situation involves a patient under the custody of the...
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Then call...
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Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
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TDCJ, ext. 26108 and University Policy at ext. 21111.
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Texas Youth Commission
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University Police, ext. 21111.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
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University Police, ext. 21111.
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Local Law Enforcement Agency
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University Police, ext. 21111.
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State Law Enforcement Agency
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University Police, ext. 21111.
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Assistance
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External agencies may be asked to assist in the hostage situation, upon request of the officials in charge. External agencies may include: Department of Public Safety, Galveston County Sheriff's Department, Galveston Police Department, and the Texas Rangers.
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References
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Institutional Handbook of Operating Procedures policies:
Policy 9.9.1, Security Associated with Offender/Correctional Patients in Non-TDCJ Areas
Policy 9.9.2, Security Associated With the TDCJ Hospital
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