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11 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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GENERAL POPULATION
SPECIAL NEEDS
RESIDENT· PROGRAM HANDBOOK
Reid Community Residential Facility

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CORNELL COMPANTES, INC.
REID COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
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Section Paoe(s) ,
Philosophy of Reid Community Residential Facility 3-4
Program Components 4
Resident Level System: 4-6
-1 Levell- Initial Intake 5
-2 Level 2 - Work Project Orientation 5
n -3 Level 3 - Information Orientation Class (revised S-l-OS) 5
U -4 Level 4 - Document Gathering
-5 LevelS - Job Search (revised 4-7-05)
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-6 Level 6 - Employed 6
[J .7 Level 7 - Release AddresslHome Plan
.8 Special Needs Classification
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I - XXVI Rules and Regulations 1-19 I 6-36
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Transportation (rev. 11-17-(6)
Meals and Serving Schedule (revised 10-9-06)
Staff Expectations of all Residents
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6-10
11-16
6-7
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8-9
IV Employment (revised 4-29-05) 17-27 9-10
[J V Sign-out and Sign-in Procedures'(revised 4-3-06) 28-42 10-1
VI Resident Controlled Movement (revised 10-9-06) 43-47 11-1~
VII Visitor Policy and Procedures (revised 4-29-05) 48-71 12-14
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Assessments/Savings (revised 5-25-05)
Drug and Alcohol Usage
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77-85
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X MedicallMedication (revised 4-29-(5) 86-94 15-16
XI Telephone Usage (revised 6/21/04) 95-97 16-17
XII Facility Conduct 98-J 11 17-18
XIII SafetdFire and Electrical) 112-J J6 18-19
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Sanitation (rev. 4-3·06)
Resident Dress Code
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133-140
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XVI Restricted Areas 141-146 21
XVII Driving Authorization 147-151 21-22
XVIII One-Way and/or Two-Wav Communication Devices 152-153 22
XVIX Passes (revised 4-3-06) 154-163 22-23
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Search / Seizure / Mail (revised 6/21/04)
Contraband (rev. 4-26-06)
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175-176
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XXII Resident Personal Property (revised 11-17-06)' 177-183 25-27
XXIII New InformationINoticeslProcedures 184-185 27-28
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XXIV Disciplinary Action 186-188 28-29
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-' XXV Resident Grievance Procedures (revised 10-9-06) 189-190 29-30
XXVI Religious and Recreation Activities 191 -192 30
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J Emergency Plans 33-36

'VELCOME TO THE REID COMIVIUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
"The Reid Facility"
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE REID FACILITY
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The philosophy ofthe Reid Facility is that each offender (resident) is responsible for his own behavior. We
, i believe each resident should have the opportunity to take responsibility in helping set up his own program
plan and be held accountable for carrying it out. We assist residents to move from a very closed and
restricted system back into the community. We provide freedom, within limits, and provide support systems
to aid each resident's transition to the community.
Each resident is expected to have realistic achievable goals, which they will pursue while at the Reid Facility.
These goals will focus on a successful adjustment to living in the community. Goals will be formulated upon
a resident's arrival and will include, but not be limited to, securing employment, family adjustment, savings
plan, and establishing a suitable residence/release plan.
o The main emphasis for each resident at the Reid Facility will be in finding and maintaining full-time gainful
employment. At times, other needs may be more important, and each resident and his Case Manager will
develop a program based on individual needs. Once a resident has ,obtained full-time gainful employment,
time away from the facility may be authorized to spend with family and friends. Allotted time away from the
facility will be determined by the resident's classification and the Parole Officer approval.
n All Reid Facility staffmembers are here to assist each resident. Upon arrival, resident will be assigned a Case
Manager, but is encouraged to talk with any staff member they feel can be of assistance. The job placement
personnel will assist residents with employment placement, will discuss with residents their skills and plans,
and will refer residents to appointments and interviews with potential employers. Each resident's Case
Manager has the direct responsibility of assisting him in day-to-day activities, and to lead, guide; and direct him
in a smooth and successful reintegration into the community.
Each resident's Case Manager will work closely with him in establishing short-term and long-term goals, in
lJ budget planning, and in resolution of any problem that may arise during his residency. Additionally, there will
be periodic Town Hall meetings, as well as building meetings, for management to address facility concerns and
for management to hear the concerns of r e s i d e n t s . '
o The Case Manager will assist each resident in establishing a suitable release addresslhome plan. Each resident
will submit his release addresslhome to his Parole or Probation Officer for. review and approvaL
Each resident will be required to attend periodic meetings with his assigned case manager,. and to. attend
classes/groups designated as conditions ofParoJe or determined appropriate while formulating his goals. The
Reid Facility will provide programs on the facility property such as Adult Basic Education (ABE); OED testing
preparation classes; HIV/AIDS awareness, counseling, testing and referral; AAINA; sex offender counseling;
sex offender therapy groups, etc., through the use of qualified and skilled resources and volunteers within the
community.
As appropriate, residents will be referred into the community ,for additional resources, such as:
• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, to assist residents with special needs and/or
history of substance abuse in obtaining tools for employment, vocational training, etc.
• First Presbyterian Church, to assist residents with financial assistance in obtaining a Texas ID or
Driver's License.
• Harris CountY. Hospital District, to assist residents in obtaining a gold card for medical, dental,
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v;~ir~ in this program, it is important to remember that each resident is under the supervision of the Texas
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Department of Criminal Justice, Parole Division and a Parole Officer. Failure to follow the rules and

regulations of the Reid Facility will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the prohibited acts.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
PROCEDURES
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As part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division. the Reid Facility provides five program
components. .
General Population Non-Sex Offender Component
Placement in this program component is for the purpose of making a transition from the institutional setting to
the community. or as a resource while under supervision. Residents will be granted time in the community
based on resident's classification and Parole Officer approval.
[j General Populatiolf Sex Offender or SISP Component
Placement in this program component is more restrictive than the General Population Non-Sex Offender
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Component. Placement in this program component is for the purpose of making a transition from the
institutional setting to the community, or as a resource while under supervision. Residents will be granted time
in the community on a limited basis through their Parole officer only. Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
will be accomplished.
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Special Needs Non-Sex Offender Component
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Placement in this program component is for the purpose of making a transition from the institutional setting
to the community, or as a resource while under supervision. Residents will be granted time in the
community based on resident's classification and Parole Officer approval.
Special Needs Sex Offender or SISP Component
Placement in this program component is more restrictive than the Special Needs Non-Sex Offender Component.
Placement in this program component is for the purpose of making a transition from the institutional setting to
the community, or as a resource while under supervision. Residents will be granted time in the community on a
limited basis through their Parole officer only. Mandatory Sex Offender Registration will be accomplished.
Therapeutic Community Component
Placement in this program component is for the purpose of substance abuse treatment. Guidelines for this
i] program are in a separate handbook.
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RESIDENT LEVEL SYSTEM
The overall objective of the Reid Facility is to prepare the resident for a successful reintegration into the
c;ommunity. Privileges are earned through the accomplishment of the objectives. All mov'ement from the
r, Reid Facility into the community must be pre-approved by your assigned Case Manager and Parole Officer,
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Level I - Initial intake
Upon arrival at the Reid Facility, residents will begin their progression toward successful release to the
community by completing an intake, During intake, Reid staffwill: a) obtain from the new resident, his
parole/mandatory certificate and make a copy for his case file; b) take two (2) photos of resident and make a
facility photo ID badges; c) inventory resident's property; d) issue bed and bath linens to resident;
e) assign resident to a building/dorm! bed; f) complete the medical and medication screening form; g)
complete the psychological screening form; h) complete the intake form; i) assign resident to an orientation
class and direct resident to ,attend that assignment; and j) assign resident to a work project.
Community sign-out is restricted to emergency medical and dental. No visitation until resident has been at
the facility for (7) seven calendar days.
Level 2 - Work Project Orientation
TDCJ Administrative Directive (PD/AD) 5.2.13 authorizes the Reid Facility to assign residents to work
projects as follows: "A contract facility can utilize a resident to perform facility service, general
maintenance, repair or construction on Reid Facility property without monetary compensation during the
period of residency. These work projects may include Food Service, Maintenance, lawn/care maintenance,
common areas of all buildings, common areas on all the grounds, etc." This work project orientation will
begin with resident's completion of 24-clock hours of facility work de~ail. Resident's work assignment will
continue throughout his residency and any day he is not in programming or signed off the property,he is to
report to the Supervisor for duty on his assigned work project crew. Resident may start on his work project
orientation upon completion of the intake paperwork and he must complete the 24-clock hours priot to being
allowed to sign off the property;
o Level 3 Information Orientation Class (revised 5-2-05)
Within 24 hours of arrival, resident will attend an orientation class. Resident will receive an explanation of
[J the orientation checklist and each orientation form. Resident will be required to sign and date the orientation
fonn, acknowledging his receipt of the information, his understanding of the information and his agreement
to comply with all information contained therein. In addition, each resident will be given a copy of the
Resident Program Handbook and will be required to sign an acknciwledgement of receipt and agreement to
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ilu Level 4 - Document Gathering
The following must be completed, to access resources and programming: a) resident will meet \-vith his
assigned Case Manager to complete an individualized needs assessment and employment plan; b) resident
will meet with his Parole Officer for parole' guidelines while a resident ofthe Reid Facility; c) resident will
meet with the facility physician -ror a medical screening exam; d) resident will be referred into the
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Upon obtaining all documents necessary for employment, resident will be requir.ed to register with the facility
job placement assistance agency, attend ajob placement orientation, and attend a job readiness seminar.
Resident will then be eligible to job search. Resident must complete at least five (5) job search appointments
or interviews, per week until full-time gainfully employed. The only exception to this are those residents
who have received an exemption or reduction to the number of required job searches from the Parole
Division Regional Director or Designee.
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I Community sign-out is restricted to emergency medical and dental. No visitation until resident has been at the
facility for (7) seven calendar days,
Level 6 - Employed
Upon obtaining full-time gainful employment resident has greater access to the community to work. Resident
will be required to pay a 25% assessment of his gross earnings each payday as well as deposit 33.3 % into a
savings account maintained by the facility. Residents will be granted time in the community based on
resident's classification and Parole Officer approval. Visits from family and significant others will be
conducted at the Reid Facility.
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I Level 7 - Release Address/Home Plan
Resident is to obtain a viable release addressthome plan and submit it to his Parole Officer for approval.
[! Upon approval of his release addresslhome plan and with viable income through work or income from a
government check, resident is ready to be release to the community. Parole Office will orchestrate the
o approval of resident's release address/home plan and his release to the community.
Special Classification· Special Needs:
o A resident will be classified as special needs when the medical or mental health challenges or concerns he is
diagnosed with affect his ability to obtain and/or maintain gainful employment. Residents who are
unemployable but receive income from the government, ie: social security benefits, veterans benefits,
o disability benefits, etc. will be required to pay to the Texas Department of Justice, 25% of the gross of this
income, upon receipt each month. The resident will also be required to deposit 33.3% of the gross income
into a savings account maintained by the facility. .
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attend to those challenges and/or concerns.
Residents will be granted time in the community based on resident's classification and Parole Officer
approval. Visits from family and significant others will be conducted at the Reid Facility.
REID FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Transportation (rev. 11-17-06)
1) Residents are to be transported to and from the Reid Facility by:

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Officer/Supervisor.
2) Tokens will be provided to indigent residents for job search, medical appointments, or any other
program related appointments requiring public transportation. Upon receipt of first paycheck a
resident will no longer be considered indigent. .
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3) Tokens will not be issued for passes, shopping, use of law library, church or any other extra curricular
activity. Residents who test positive, UAIBA, will not be eligible to receive tokens for 90 days from
the date of the positive test result.
4) All appointments, work schedules, and passes must be planned to meet these schedules. No other.
transportation will be provided. There are no rides to work on the Reid van.
5) TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
Monday - Frida~' Saturday-Sunday

Metro Bus Schedule Reid Facility Van
4:45 AM Leave Facility Pickup ~ Fiesta
5:25AM 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
6:05 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
6:48AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
7:48AM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM
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9:45AM
10:45 AM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
0: 11:45 AM
12:45 AM
1:45 PM
9:00 PM
11:00 PM
9:30 PM
11:30 PM
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3:48 PM
4:48 PM
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6:45 PM
7:45 PM
8:45 PM
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Mesa and Tidwell in the Fiesta Shopping Facility
II. Meals and Sen;ing Schedule (revised 4-3-06)
o 6) On normal working days, three meals are served: a full breakfast, a lunch consisting of soup and
sandwiches (or a plate if medically or religiously authorized) and a full dinner, Any resident with
authorization to be away from the facility will be provided a sack lunch.
o 7) Daily Dining Room Schedule (Exception: Holiday hours will be posted one week in advance)
There will be a weekly sanitation inspection of each resident living area to establish the sanitation
rating b~' building. This rating will determine the order each building will be authorized to report to
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Tuesday of one week through Monday on the following week, when the next weekly sanitation inspection
results will be posted, Program Note: The last breakfast time, #4, each day is specified for the
Therapeutic Community Program clients. For Lunch and Dinner times, they will return to being first in
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5:40 PM - 6:00 p.
8) Regarding Sack Lunch Issue Times:

3:30 AM - 4:50 AM Any employed resident departing the facility prior to 5:00 AM, may obtain a
sack lunch by going to the rear window of the kitchen and presenting his approved activity sheet
r, showing he will not be on the property during the serving of the lunch meal.
L; 5:00 AM • 6:30 AM Any resident departing the facility after 7:00 AM may be issued a sack lunch
while in the serving line, during their building serving time, by presenting his approved activity sheet
o showing he will not be on the property during the serving of the lunch meal.
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Any resident who is approved to depart the facility prior to his building serving
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time listed above and will not return during the lunch meal serving times of 1 I :30 AM - I ;00 PM may
be issued a sack lunch by going to the rear window of the kitchen and presenting his approved activity
sheet showing he will not be on the property during the times indicated above.
o If resident i~ issued a sack lunch, this is resident's only lunch. Even if resident completes his business
in the community and returns to the facility during the serving of lunch, resident will not be alJ owed to
bring th,at sack lunch back on the facility property and will not be fed off the serving line.
o 9) Late Trays. Any resident not on the property during his building evening meal serving time as listed
above will be required to have his name put on the late tray list in his building of residence. Residents
who return to the facility after 6:00 PM will be called by the security staff and will be issued a late tray.
o ] 0) Dining Room Rules:
Residents may enter the dining room only during posted meal times or when authorized by Reid
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2 Residents must enter the dining room through the front door only;
3 Smoking is not allowed in the dining room;
o 4 Sleeveless shirts, shorts, hats and other head gear are prohibited;
5 Socks must be worn with all shoes. Flip flops, thongs and sandals will not he allowed in the
dining room; , '
6· No containers are allowed to be brought into or taken out of the dining room;
. 7 Radios, CD· players, etc. must be turned offlheadphones off resident's head, while in the dining
room.
o III. Staff Expectations of all Residents
11) During Orientation, each new arrival will be given a Reid Community Residential Facility Resident
o Program Handbook and asked to sign for receipt of a personal copy of the handbook. Each resident is
responsible to read the handbook prior to his first appointment with his Case Manager. During
orientation and/or during the resident's first appointment with his Case Manager, he will have the
o opportunity to clarify any items be does not fully understand
12) Disrespect of Reid Facility staffwill not be tolerated and may be grounds for termination from the
program.
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l 13) Physical violence or threat of violence towards staff and/or residents of the Reid Facility is strictly
prohibited, and may result in termination from the program and/or arrested.
] 14) Residents are nol allowed in the Administration Building or any staff office areas at any time, without
authorization of the Reid Facility staff or under supervision/escort. (See Resident Controlled Movement).
15) While in the community, residents of the Reid Facility are to behave in a manner that does not jeopardize
public safety or bring discredit upon the Reid Facility or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
16) Violation of any law while a resident of the Reid Facility will result in disciplinary action up to and
including transfer to a secure facility.
IV. Emplovrnent (revised 4-29-05)
17) Residents are required to obtain and maintain fuLl-time gainful employment throughout their residency.
o 18) Residents who are job searching are required to actively seek employment by completing a minimum of
five (5) job search appointments or interviews per week, unless otherwise noted, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM (or as approved). Residents will be required to
submit a "Job search Plan" form and a completed copy of their daily activity sheet to their Case
o ManagerlPO for approval as instructed. For SISP and SO residents, these must be submitted one week
in advance. Resident wilJ have the company contact person from each appointment or interview, sign in
the appropriate place on his "Job Search Plan" fonn. lfthe company contact person refuses to sign,
resident must obtain something with the company name and address printed on it as proof of his
D attendance at that location, Le.: business card, stationery, application, etc. Resident must turn in his "Job
Search Plan" fonn with accompanying signatures and/or documents, to his Case Manager prior to
additional job search activity approval.
19) Once a resident gains employment, the resident may not begin work until an "Employment Placement
Fonn" is completed and signed by the resident and his Case Manager/Supervisor telephonically verifies
all information on the form.
D 20) All residents must notify their employer of their parole/mandatory status, the nature of their instant
offense and their criminal history. During the employment verification telephone call, the Case
Manager/Supervisor will ensur:e resident notified employer of this and if he did not, will be required by
Ll mandate from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to notify the employer at this time. It is best if
the resident has this conversation with the employer.
o 21) Residents are prohibited from "being absent from work unless they are ill or have scheduled days off.
Residents absent from work due to illness will remain at the Reid Facility for the duration of the day,
unless excused for a doctor's appointment.
22) Residents may not resign employment without priol' approval from his assigned Case Manager andlor
one of the Case Manager/Supervisor. Any changes in employment must have prior approval of his
o assigned Case Manager/Supervisor. Any layoff or termination must be reported to his Case
Manager/Supervisor immediately. Termination fTom employment due to employer's justifiable reasons
may result in disciplinary action.
23.) Free bonding may be available to residents requiring bonding. Resident may obtain free bonding
information from one of the Job Development Personnel. Additionally, prospective employers are
eligible to receive a tax credit for hiring ex-offenders. Resident may obtain tax credit information from
thelr Case Manager/JoB Developer. "
24) Residents will only be allowed to work at day labor/pool or temporary employment agencies WITH
o THE PERMISSION OF THEIR CASE MANAGER AND PAROLE OFFICER.
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l 25) When employment is terminated, the Reid Facility Programs Coordinator and the Parole Officer will
detennine the amount of time to be granted for the resident to secure new full-time employment.
26) No resident or group of residents is to be placed in a position of control or authority over otber residents
in the Reid Facility program. Therefore, this rule precludes any employment of one resident by another
resident.
27) All residents must report to a bipartisan work supervisor, a person who has no vested interest in them.
Therefore, this rule precludes any resident reporting directly to a relative or being self-employed.
v. Sign-out and Sign-in Procedures (revised 4~3-06)
28) Each resident's movement must be pre-approved on an activity sheet by his Case Manager and/or his
Parole Officer. No resident will be permitted to leave the Reid Facility at any time without a pre-
approved activity sheet. For all movements into the community, each resident must return to the
facility with a signature on his activity sheet for each pre-approved location and/or a fonn of prooffor
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being at the pre-approved location, ie:
for banking and shopping - deposit/transaction/purchase receipt;
for medical appointments - whatever paperwork is provided for services rendered, including the
medical disposition;
n 3 for appointments with agencies: TRC, Project RJO, MHMRA - a business card, brochure with
agency name and address, etc.
29) Each resident will receive a Reid Facility Picture ID Badge upon his arrival to the Reid Facility 'and an
assignment to a building of residence. A resident who is pre-approved to sign off the property will
sign out on his sign-outlsign-in sheet in his assigned building and then go to the Front Gate area and
wait for his transportation.
30) Any resident who chooses to leave the Reid Facility without pre-approval from the Reid staff or
without following the sign-out procedure will be considered to have absconded and ill.!. arrest
o . warrant will be requested,
31) Indiscriminate wandering in the community is prohibited. The Reid Facility staff must know each
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resident's location at all times. It is a requirement of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that the
Reid Facility staff be able to contact each resident who is in the community, whether at work or on an
activity pass, at all times. Periodic verifications will be made. If a resident can not be contacted at his
authorized sign-out location, he will be considered to have absconded and ill! arrest warrant will be
requested.
32) No resident is allowed in the Fiesta store on Mesa Road without a pre-approval sheet. All residents
n changing buses are to remain in the transit bus stop and ill not to wander around the Fiesta
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33) Upon return to the Reid Facility from the community, each resident will do several things: a)
immediately go to the Front Gate where he will sign-in on the Front Gate Pat Down Log with his
name, TDCJ number, date and actual time of arrival back to the Reid Facility. This requirement is the
duty record of resident's actual return time, should a situation arise that is questionable regarding
resident's actual return time to the property; b) til en, surrender all packages, bags, parcels, briefcases,
[J etc., to be searched for contraband; c) then empty all pockets, tum them inside out and surrender to a
pat down for contraband. (See section regarding contraband). ,
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U assigned residence building where he will sign'-in, 'Surrender all packages, bags, parcels, briefcases, etc.
to be searched for contraband. Each resident will again empty all pockets, turn them inside out and
surrender to a pat down for contraband. (See section regarding contraband).
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35) If a resident finds it necessary to make a change in location from his pre-approved location, he must
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call the Reid Facility at (713) 351-1561 prior to leaving the approved location, to request staff
permission to change locations. The staff authorized to approve a change in location are Management,
J Case Manager, and the "On Call Manager" onlv: The person granting this change in location must
notify the Shift Supervisor telephonically immediately, then document in the duty logbook prior to the
resident's pre-approved sign-in time. Exception: the duty staffwill document the "On Call Manager"
i telephone approval in the logbook,
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36) A resident classified as a sex offender (SO) or a Super Intensive Supenrision Program (SIS?) may only
have approval for a change in location while off the property from his Parole Officer,
37) Resident leaving a pre-approved location without permission from Reid staff andlor his Parole Officer
will be classified as "A WOL" per mandate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,
38) While on pre-approved movements in the community, residents are prohibited from associating with
persons having a criminal record or frequenting places where illegal activities are conducted.
o 39) Residents must return directly to the Reid Facility from pre-approved movement locations.
40) Residents are to return to the Reid FaciJity no later than the pre-approved return time on their activity
o and control sheets, Ifresident sees he is not going to make it back to the Reid.Facility by the pre-
approved time, he must call his assigned parole officer or officers supervisor at (713) 650-8429 and
request an extension of time, Parole officers are the only persons authorized to grant time
extensions. Extensions will 0111v be considel~ed in emergencv circumstances, The person granting the
o extension must notify the Shift Supervisor by faxing an extension approval to the facility, This
extension will then be documented in the duty logbook.
D, 41) A resident classified as sex offender (SO) or Super Intensive Supervision Program (SISP) may only be
granted an extension from his Parole Officer,
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42) If additional time is not granted, and resident does not return to the Reid Facility at the pre-approved
return time, the resident will be considered to have absconded and.!ill ~ warrant will ~
requested. .
VI. Resident Controlled Movement (revised 10-9-06)
43) Residents are to wear their Reid Facility Picture Identification Badge at all times when on the Reid
o Facility property. This ID Badge is to be worn above the waist on the left-hand collar or attached to
the left, upper, front of resident's shirt. It is not to be worn at the waist, on sleev'es, hat, etc.
44) Residents who lose their badge must obtain a replacement through Control Center in Building #l
immediately.
45) All residents must "rack up" for all counts and must remain at their assigned bed area until the Shift
o Supervisor has announced the count is clear. No one is to be in the shower during count. Any
resident who fails to follow this procedure subjects himself to appropriate disciplinary action for
interfering with the taking of count. Residents that are identified as S.O. andlor S.1.S.P. will be
required to check in with their building monitor every hour beginning at 6am and continuing until lO
pm,
46) The resident controlled movement system has been developed to limit the flow of residents in the
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stop residents from roaming the hallways. All residents must follow the controlled movement system.
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Before being allowed to enter Building #1 or Building #2, the resident must go to the Monitor
Control Station in his assigned building and state the staff member he wants to see and the reason
he wants to see that staff member, this includes resident's assigned date and time to see his Case
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2 The building Monitor will call the staff member the resident wants to see and verify that the staff
member will see the resident and at what time;
3 The building Monitor will advise the resident of the time he will be authorized to see that
specified staffmember only.
47) When resident is advised by Reid staff that he is approved to release from the Reid Facility the
following procedures must be followed:
1 Resident is to take the linen assigned to him upon entry and wash, dry and fold that linen for turn
in to staff;
2 Resident is to pack his personal belongings for departure;
3 Resident is to clean his sleeping area thoroughly;
4 Resident is to pay any assessment that is due;
n 5 Resident is to go to the medication room and retrieve any medication he has there;
6 Resident is to make arrangements for transportation. The Reid Facility does not provide
transportation to release destination;
7 Resident is to advise his assigned building Monitor he has completed the previous activities and he
is ready for release;
8 Final release will be conducted in the Control Center located in Building 1. The Shift Supen1isor
will call for resident at the appropriate time.
o VII. Visitor Policv and Procedures (revised 4-29-05)
o 48) All residents are encouraged to have visitors. During orientation, each resident is to complete a
visitor's list. All potential visitors must be listed, even minors. The Case Manager, Parole Officer and
the Parole Officers Supen1isor must approve this list, before any person can visit a reside/tt afthe
Reid Facility. This includes visitors under the age of 16. The approved visitor's list must be in the
resident's case file and in the visitation book or visiting will not be allowed. No visitation is allowed
for the first (7) seven calendar days from arrival date.
n 49) Visitors must enter the Reid Facility through the Oates Road entrance of the Administration Building.
Adult visits the must present valid identification (not required if under the age of 16). Valid ID consists
of: Photo ID, Driver's License, Military ID, PassportlVisa, D.P~S. ID, and Resident Alien Card.
50) All visitors will be required to sign in providing their name, address and phone number, name of
resident to be visited, TDCJ # of resident to be visited, time in and time out. For visitors under the age
of 16, accompanying adult may sign them in.
51) Residents may have approved visitors only during the designated visitation dayslhours. Visiting is
aLlowed on Saturday, Sunday and major holidays, i.e.: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Easter, Veterms Day,.Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas
11 Day between the hours of10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
52) At anyone time, no mote than five (5) visitors are allowed to visit. The 5-visitors may be of any
combination equaling a total of 5. Should more than 5-visitors arrive who are on the visitation list for
the resident, these visitors must decide on which combination of 5 will visit first and share the time
allocated for visitation. The same person or persons, approved on the visitors list, will be allowed
rl visitation on each authorized visitation day/time. EXceptions will be made if visiting space is not
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53) Na visitor under the age of 16 will be allowed in the facility unescorted ·by a parent or guardian. All
children under the age of 16 must be escorted to the bathroom. No child is allowed to. be out of the
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1 visitation room un escorted by a parent or guardian.
54) Inmates or former inmates of any prison, jail or other penal institution; whether discharged, paroled, or
l on probation may NOT visit Reid Facility residents without first identifying themselves and securing
approval of the Reid Facility Director prior to visitation day/time.
55) Special visiting privileges will be afforded to persons who are attorneys, Parole officers, clergy, and
Social Service Representatives and anyone who came an exceptional distance. A call should be made
to the Assistant Facility Director of Programs or the Assistant Facility Director of Security in advance
of the visit to assure there is a meeting room available for the visit.
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themselves in a manner that is in accordance with all rules, regulations and guidelines of the Reid
Facility and is not offensive to others.
57) Any visitor inappropriately dressed will be asked to leave the property and the visit will not be
allowed. Appropriate attire for visitors is as follows:
D 58) Visitor must be fully clothed, including shirt and shoes;

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4 No exposed midriff (stomach area);
5 Length of all attire is to be to the knee or longer, not shorter. This includes, shorts, pants, slacks,
D skirts and dresses;
6 Articles of clothing with profanity, racial slurs or drug related signs, symbols, etc. are not
permitted. This includes hats, caps, shirts,slacks, and pants.
o 59) Radios and CD players are not permitted in the visitation room.
o 60) Visitors are not permitted to tour the facility. During visitation the resident and his visitors are to
remain in the designated visitation area.
61) Reid Facility staff must protect the anonymity and privacy of each resident of the Reid Facility.
Therefore, visitors may not bring still shot cameras, video taping devices or a movie camera onto the
property. Visitors may not take pictures, videos or movies of the Reid property. If the visitor is caught
doing so, the film will be confiscated and destroyed and the visitoi' bannad from the property,
62) It is a felony to bring weapons, explosives, narcotics, dangerous drugs or alcoholic beverages·int%nto
the Reid Facility property. These items are not to be left in a vehicle on the Reid Facility property.
63) The Reid Facility endeavors to be a drug-free environment. We reserve the right to inspect any article,
. purse, or bag, brought to the facility by a visitor. Any refusal wiIJ result in a potential visitor being
denied permission to enter the property or termination of a visit in progress and visitor escorted off the
property.
64) Any visitor believed to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or narcotics will be asked to leave the·
pJ:operty, will be removed from the resident's ~isitor's list and will not be allowed to return.
[I 65) Any visitor found to be delivering contraband or drugs will be arrested and charges will be filed.
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67) Vi~itors are not permitted to take from the facility any item not approved by Reid Facility staff.

l 68) Physical contact between the resident and a visitor must not exceed an embrace and kiss upon arrival
and the same upon completion of the visit. The only display of affection (physical contact) allowed
between residents and visitors is they may hold hands, Visitors are to conduct themselves in a manner
that is not offensive to others,
69) There are vending machines in the visitation area for the use of resident and his visitors.
70)' At the conclusion of the visit, the Shift Supervisor will be notified. The resident will remain seated in
the visitation area while the visitation monitor escorts visitors out of the visitation area to their
vehicles. Once the visitor is off the property, the resident will be asked to remove all articles from his
pockets, turn all his pockets inside out and submit to a pat down. Upon completion of the search and
pat down the resident will be sent to his assigned building.
71) Staff of the Reid Facility reserve the right to refuse any visitor deemed inappropriate, Violation of any
visitation policy may be grounds for termination of the visit, denial of a visit andlor entrance to the
Reid Facility. Thi~ may also result in the removal of the individual from the resident's visitors list.
o VIII. Assessments/Savings (revised 5~25-05)
72) All residents of the Reid Facility who are employed, receive retirement, social security benefits or
[] other forms of income, will be required to pay a 25% assessment, pursuant to Title] 8:4082. This
policy is mandated by the Federal Legislature and enforced by the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice. (Exception: TC Probation cases), The assessment owed is 25% ofthe gross amount ofpay,
n rounded to the nearest dollar amount, I.e., when the 25% calculation comes to $150.49, the cents are
u dropped and the assessment is = $150.00; when the 25% calculation comes to $150.51 cents, .the cents
are dropped and the assessment is = $151.00. If there is a question on the amount due, the resident
should call his Case Manager/ Supervisor or the Administrative Assistant, stating his gross income.
The appropriate 25% assessment will be calculated for resident. All residents who are employed,
receive retirement, social security benefits or other forms of income, shall be assessed 33.3 % of his
gross income to be placed into a savings account established by the Reid Facility. '
o 73) Assessment and savings payments are due within 48 hours of the receipt of each paycheck and is to be
paid in the form of a money order, only. Cash and pel'sonal checks will not be accepted. The
resident is to staple his pay stub to his money order (a resident paying assessment/savings on social
[J security benefits is to staple his money order to his social security benefits letter or stub) and place
both in the assessment "drop box"'located in the east wall of the Administration BuiJding/Bui1ding 1.
/-1 74) Assessment/savings payments will not be accepted without a check stub that shows the gross amount
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of pay and all the deductions taken out. Failure to submit both a money order and pay stub together,
within 48 hours of payday will result in shut down pending notification of resident's Parole Officer or
other disciplinary action up to and including transfer from the Reid Facility to a secure facility.
75) Each resident who is employed, receives retirement income, social security benefits or any other form
of income is required to place a percentage as determined by the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice of his gross income into a savings account at The Reid Facility, within 48 hours ofreceipt of each
paycheck. The percentage is rounded down the same as the assessment statement in rule # 73. Non-
payment and partial payment are subject to B disciplinary report and sanc.tions. If funds are owed
by an offender for past arrears or partial payment at the time of his exit from the facility, any and all
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assessment and or the 33.3 % savings upon approval of the TDCJ Parole Division's Regional Director or
deSIgnee. Requests f~r such an exemption will be initiatedtlTI'ough the resident.'s Case Manager, t:1'ii'm:rgl'i:-------
the residents Parole Officer, and sent through the Parole Division's management protocol, who will submit
the request to the Regional Director or designee. Such requests may be considered and granted if it is
detennined and documented that payffient of said assessment would place an undue financial hardship on
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the resident or immediate family. TDCJ, upon review of the information submitted, will notify the Reid
Facility in writing of the results of the review and the resident's status relevant to payment of the
assessment. Resident must pay assessments until this written approval
IX. Drug and Alcohol Usage
77) The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or paraphernalia at anytime is prohibited
and will result in removal from the program.
78) The use of inhalers and consumption of poppy seeds may cause a positive urinalysis test. Residents
are advised to not consume poppy seeds and to declare prescription inhaler to Reid Facility staff.
79) Residents of the Reid Facility will be tested as follows:

1 Upon arrival, each new resident will be required to submit to urinalysis (UA) drug testing and
breathalyzer (BA) alcohol testing.
o All residents are subject to random UAIBA testing while a resident of the Reid Facility.
o Any resident who is suspected of use will be required to submit to VA and/or BA testing.
80) Only personnel who have been trained in methods of collection,chain of custody, documentation and
o transportation of urine samples and the use of Alcohol Alert Meter will be authorized to do the testing.
81) Staff may request urine and/or a breath test from a resident any time they suspect the possible use of
any type of drugs or alcohol.
o 82) \Vhenever a resident fails to report to submit to a urine test or whenever a resident fails to produce an
adequate urine speCimen within two hours of the request, a disciplinary report will be written and
o disciplinary action taken, up to and including transfer to a secure facility. During the two hour period,
resident must remain in full view of Reid Facility staff and may consume a minimum amount of water.
The Reid Facilitl' has zero tolerance for the possession or use ofillegal drugs bl' residents.
o 83) Breathalyzers will be given to residents on a random basis. Any reading of .01 or greater will be a
basis for a re-test in 15 minutes. Resident will be required to remain in full view of Reid Facility staff
during this I5-minute time frame. Should subsequent testes) read .01 or greater a disciplinary report
will be written and resident will be shut down pending investigation and hearing of the disciplinary
report. Sanctions may include resident being transferred to a secure facility. The Reid Facility has
zero tolerance (or the possession or use ofalcohol b" residents,
84) Medications or pharmaceuticals that contain alcohol must be by prescription only and declared to the
Reid Facility staff. Breath fresheners, mouthwashes, toothpaste, etc., that contain alcohol are
prohibited. Non-Alcoholic Beer also contains alcohol and will result in a positive Breathalyzer.
85) All bars, clubs, or establishments, which do over 50% of their business through the sale and/or
consumption of alcoholic beverages, are off limits to residents.
X. Medical! Medication (revised 11/10/2003)
86) Each resident is responsible for his own individual medical, dental and mental health care needs. When
medical insurance coverage is not available and/or affordable, a resident may be referred to the Harris
County Hospital District to apply for a gold card to cover these services at little or rio charge.
87) No medical sendces will be rendered at a eMt to the Texas.D.epaItm.ent..o£..CrJm.inal-Ju.sti.ce-or-tG _

Cornell Companies', Inc. Reid Community Residential Facility.
88) In emergency situations that are life threatening, the Reid Facility staff will call 911 and the resident
will be immediately referred to either Lyndon B. Johnson or Ben Taub Hospital. The cost of this
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90) Residents in the Special Needs program are to arrange all medical and other appointments through
their Case· Manager/Supervisor. j
9 J) The Reid Facility van will provide transportation only to those residents who are deemed inappropriate j
to ride on the metro bus system or authorized by their Case Manager/Supevisor to be transported on
the Reid Facility van. j
92) Residents are required to present all medications and phannaceuticals to the Front Gate Monitor upon j
entry into the program. Upon return to the Reid Facility with any medication and/or pharmaceuticals,
resident is required to give those medications and/or phannaceuticals to the Front Gate Monitor. The
Medical Teclmician will hand carry the medication from the Front Gate to Building 6 where quantity
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prescription guideline, during medication call. If a resident has a prescription that may be kept on his
person, a physician's order must be submitted to the Med Tech, approving it. Medications and
pharmaceuticals that are deemed appropriate to "Keep On Person," will be marked as "KOP" by the j
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[l Med Tech (this will include the date and the staff signature) and released to the resident to "keep on his
person." All other medications will be kept in the Reid Facility Med Room located in Building #6. j
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o Non-medical illnesses will be required to wait until regular business hours.
o Non emergency illnesses may be considered: Toothaches, Nausea, Stomach Aches, Headaches,
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o Regular business hours are considered Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. j
o After business hours are considered Monday through Thursday 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM and Friday
7:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM.
The Reid Facility will arrange medical transportation after hours for medical emergencies only. j
Transportation provided for emergencies will be either the Reid Facility van or Emergency Medical
r-I Services. Staff will make the decision on a case-by-case basis. j
lJ 94) The Reid Facility prohibits the use of residents for medical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic experiments.
This policy does not preclude individual treatment of a resident based on his need for a specific
[I medical procedure that is not generally available. The Reid Facility Director and the Parole Officer
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97) Public pay telephones have been provided for residents to make all personal telephone calls.
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98) Ifit is nol stated that you CAN DO IT or that you CAN HAVE IT, then ASSUME YOU CANNOT
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99) All residents are permitted in their assigned dormitory only. No room-to-room visits, No entering
another resident's room or housing building for any reason.
1OO)Tape players, CD players, must be "Walkman" type and must be used with headphones only. No
external speakers are to be used in or on the Reid Facility property at any time. Although tapel CD
players may be kept on person, resident is to turn off this device when in a meeting, conference, case
management session, in the cafeteria or during any conversation with an;y TDCJ or Reid staff member.
If resident abuses this rule, the device will be confiscated and destroyed.
o 10 I)Alarm clocks must be electric, battery operated or wind up. Electric, electronic or battery operated
equipment or devices that are prohibited from the Reid Facility property, Le., clock radio, personal
'television, typewriter, personal computer, laptop computer, pager, cell phone, game boy, etc. This is
L] not an inclusive list. If it is not listed here, do not assume you can have it. The prohibited list is
~ anything other than the items listed as acceptable in rules # I 01, #102, #106, and #] 07.
102)No resident is allowed to just stand around the compound Monday through Friday between the hours
II of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Ifresident does not sign off the property, is not in a required
programming class, and is not in sick call, resident is to report to the Shift Supervisor for a work
assignment. All residents on the property will be either in bed - with signed staff approval, or on a
work detail, Le., in the kitchen, in maintenance or in their assigned building doing OJ, clean-up in
the common areas.
o J03)Residents of the Reid Facility are not allowed to apply for or receive food stamp allowances. It is a
felony offense (because it consists of acts of fraud and falsification of documents to a governmental
agency) for any resident of the Reid Facility to apply for andlor receive food stamps. In addition, any
resident who chooses to continue this practice stands the risk of parole violation and a new case. Any
resident of the Reid Facility suspected of this act of criminal activity will. be reported immediately.
I04)Residents may have a small batteIJ' operated boole/clipMon lamp to read by.
105)Residents may have a small battei'l' operated persona! clip-on fan attached to their bunk.
I06)Except for employment, residents must return to the Reid Facility by 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
and by 8:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday and residents may not leave the Reid Facility before 6:00 AM
each morning. The Reid Facility Assistant Facility Director of Programs may make specific exceptions
in compelling situation$, Exception: Sex Offender or SISP classified residents. Only their Parole
rl Officer may approve their sign-out/in times,
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]8 inches is to be maintained between all residents at all times.
I08)Each resident must be fully clothed in any and all area's other then his room and the shower room,
Sleeping attire - pajamas and robes - is not considered appropriate attire,
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, -i 109)The Reid Facility does not assume responsibility for possessions owned by residents. All personal
items kept at the Reid Facility will be at the resident's own risk. This includes money. It is the policy
I ; of the Reid Facility that a resident is not to keep more than $60.00 on his person (this includes in his
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o Sunday through Thursday rack up at 2200 hours lights out at 2300 hours
o Friday, Saturday night rack up at 2400 hours lights out at 0I 00 hours j
. i. All residents are to be out of bed no later than 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and by j
9:00 AM on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Exception: residents who have worked past
midnight will be allowed 9 hours from their sign-in time - to remain in bed, and then they j
too must arise.
ii.Residents with medication documentation and staff approval will be allowed to make
their bed and then lay back down on top of their made bed. No sleeping in any area
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management sessions as directed in their Needs Assessment fonnulated between them
and their Case Manager. .
iv. Residents are /lot allowed to enter into any type of contract without the approval of the
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v.Resident's are not allowed to enter into any exchange, borrowing, lending, giving, and/or
o receiving of belongings, possessions, property or money with another resident of the Reid
Facility, staff member of the Reid Facility or its vendors. Resident's are not allowed to
enter into any non-program specific contract or agreement with another resident of the
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vi. TV shows will be voted upon. No changing TV channels until program is over and/or j
all TV watchers vote for. a change. TV volume must be as low as is reasonable at all
o times. No yelling, shouting or profanity in the dayrooms or any area of the Reid Facility
at anytime.
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to be no reserving of chairs in the day rooms. Staff will· confiscate all Resident Picture
ID badges found on chairs. j
viii. Behavior which leads staff to believe that a resident may be harmful to himself or j
others or is detrimental to the overall well being of the Reid Facility program, may result
in loss of privileges or transfer to a secure facility, j
. 111 )Reid staff will not allow any resident to assume any staffperson's assignment for any reason, No j
resident will be allowed special privileges or favors by staff for information pertaining to activities of
other resident. No resident will have access to confidential information about other residents. Resident
may volunteer to serve as academic or vocational tutors for other residents, provided that both
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1l2)The Reid Facility provides bedding that is flame retardant and/or fire resistant. These items may not
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,J linens: towels, wash cloths/net sponges, blankets, sheets, and pillowcases. The bath towel may not be j
a beach towel. The bed sheets must be twin size, in any color or design. The blanket must be twin size
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113)The following items are cnnsidered fire/safet" concerns and are prohibited from the premises of the
Reid Facility: stingers, hot plateslburners, coffee pots, blenders, food processors, extension cords,
multiple receptacle devices, aerosol cans, plastic hangers, paper or foam on hangers, plastic or paper
bags, cardboard or corrugated boxes, plastic storage containers, hazardous materials and products that
state "flammable" in the labeling.
114)Residents may have food and beverages as per the guidelines set in the section. on resident property.
115)Smoking is permitted only in the desi!!nated smoking area. NO smoking permitted anywhere inside of
any building. Violators will receive disciplinary action up to and including return to custody.
[J I l6)Fire drills are held on a regular basis in order to insure your safety. All residents are to evacuate the
building quickly and orderly.
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117)TDCJ Administrative Directive PH/AD 5.2.13 mandates that each resident assigned at the Reid
o Facility must perfonn work assignments. A contract facility can utilize a resident to perfoI111 general
maintenance, repair or construction on Reid Facility property without monetary compensation during
the period of residency. These work assignments include Food Service, Maintenance, common areas
o of all buildings, common areas on all the grounds, etc. Each resident will be given a work assignment
at orientation. That work assignment is the pennanent work assignment while a resident of the Reid
Facility and must be completed on a daily basis during the orientation phase. Once orientation phase is
completed, each day the resident is on the property and not in class or in sick call; the resident is to
[] report to the Shift Supervisor to work in his permanent work detail.
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118)Each resident is to make his bed immediately upon getting out of bed, 'but no later than 7:00 AM.
o (Exception is late night workers - see rule # 112). The bed making criteria is:
o Sheets and blanket/spread are to be tucked.in tightly all the way around, the corners are to be 45
degree folds as in hospital bed corner folds. At the top of the bed the top sheet and blanket are to
be folded back over the bed 12 inches. .
o Pillow is to be placed on top of the sheet and blanket 12-inch fold back over the bed. Variations
from the above may result in a disciplinary report and/or loss of privileges.
J19)AlJ residents of the Reid Facility are responsible for the common areas. Each resident is responsible
[j fot picking up/cleaning up after himself. Discard trash properly: food tray, eating utensils, and other
items no longer desired. Cigarette butts are to be disposed of in the proper receptacles, they are never
to be tossed on the ground. Each resident is to clean the sink and the mirror after brushing his teeth
and/or hair. Remember: ifyou mess it up, clean it up.
120)Each resident will be assigned a bed and one (J) stand up locker or footlocker. No.resident is to use
1'1 unassigned closet space or drawers. No resident is to change beds without the approval of the Shift
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newly assigned stand up locker or footl.ocker.
121 )Each resident will be issued a combination lock. If locks are not available or resident wishes to
purchase his own lock, he may do so. The lock combination or extra key must be submitted to the
security staff prior to placing the lock on resident's locker. Security staff must have access to resident
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122)Each resident is required to keep his sleeping area and belongings in good order. Personal belongings
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123)Clean up times and schedules must be complied with. If time switches are made between residents for
reasons of work or pass, the resident originally scheduled to do cleanup will be held responsible in the j
event cleanup is not done, no exceptions.
I 24)Each resident must maintain daily hygiene, He is reguired to take a shower at least once a day, to shave
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No soap is to be left in the shower or sink. The showers will be closed between the hours of 9am - j
4pm, Monday - Friday.
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125)Washing machine and dryer usage is free to all residents. Each resident is to check at the monitor
station in their assigned building for the scheduled times these machines may be used by each assigned
building. Resident is allowed to use these machines during his building assignment times only. j
l26)Each resident is responsible for the weekly laundering of his issued linens, personal linens, and
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l27)When determined necessary, the Reid Facility provides for the thorough cleaning and/or disinfecting
of resident's personal clothing before being stored or before allowing the: resident to keep and wear
personal clothing.
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only. Fabric Softener is to be in sheet form only. Starch may not be in aerosol spray form, if starch
o is purchased in concentrate and watered down, the mixture container must be properly marked/labeled,
129)Residents are not permitted to tack, tape, nail or by any other means attach anything to any wall, closet
space, or drawer,
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furniture or walls unless directed by Reid Facility staff to do so.
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132)Residents are not allowed to possess sexually oriented, pornographic, gang related, drug or alcohol j
[j related materials, including, but not limited to clothing articles, magazines, pictures, signs or symbols,
If found in resident's possession or among his belongs, these prohibited items will be confiscated and j
destroyed. .
x XV. ,Resident Dress Code
133)Resident must be fully clothed, including shirt, shoes, and socks upon leaving his room. Fully clothed
in every conceivable area outside his room, this includes recreational activities and weightlifting.
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2 No holes, tears in fabric that expose skin;
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137)Length of all resident's attire is to be to be knee or longer, not shorter;
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2 No sagging pants/shorts;
3 No pants/shorts hanging below the butt;
4 No shorts, pants, or slacks to be worn below the waist;
5 No underwear showing above shorts, pants, or slacks;
6 No holes, tears in fabric that expose skin.
138)Articles of clothing • This includes hats, caps, shirts, slacks, and pants - are prohibited fro rn
containing the following:
1 profanity;
2 sexually related sayings, pictures, or slogans;
3 racial slurs;
4 drug or alcohol advertisements, slogans or paraphernalia;
o 5 gang related signs, symbols, etc., or

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139)Caps must be worn with the bill in the front.
o 1 No bandanas to be worn outside of work.

2 No wave cap to be worn out of resident's room.
3 No hairnets to be worn outside the kitchen.
o J40) No female attire:

1 No makeup;
o .2 No heels on shoes;
3 No earrings of any type in the earlobes;
4 No body jewelry, I.e.: no nose rings/studs; no forehead jewelry; no eyebrow rings/studs; no
belly button rings/studs.
o XVI. . Restricted Areas (revised 11/10/2003)
o 141) Any room, area, or building resident does not live in.
142) Building #1 - Administration, Building #2 - Case Manager's Offices, unless resident has followed
the Resident Controlled Movement procedure listed in Section VI.
143) Maintenance department area unless resident is there on a work assignment.
J44) All grass areaS between buildings # I, #2 and #6 are restricted at all times.
J45) Roped Barrier around Building #5.
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XVII. Driving Authorization
147) Residents are not penn.ittetl to operate any type of motorized vehicle without written approval from
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'148) The use of privately owned vehicles or business vehicles by residents may be granted if driving is
necessary in the resident's employment, ifresident chooses not to use public transportation, provided
it is not a violation of resident's conditions of Parole. .

149) The following procedures must be followed for a resident to use his personal vehicle.
1 Upon approval of the Assistant Facility Director of Security, a resident may operate a motor
l vehicle provided he shows proof of the fall owing:
a. Valid Texas Driver's License;
-, b. Vehicle insurance;
,I c. Vehicle licensing and registration.
, ! 2 If the vehicle to be used is the property of another person or company, the resident must have a
signed authorization for use of the vehicle, proof of insurance, vehicle licensing and registrari on.
3 The resident's Case Manager will verify all required information and maintain in the resident's file
copies of these documents, along with the license number and a description of the vehicle.
4 A list of resident license numbers and description of the vehicle will also be kept in the Control
Room.
5 Resident will relinquish vehicle keys to facility staff immediately upon return to facility.
6 Residents are prohibited from loaning vehicles to other residents, friends, staff or employees.
7 Residents assigned to the Sex Offender or Special Needs Program must receive treatment team
o approval before operating a vehicle. .
150) Residents must report any and all traffic violations to the Reid Facility Assistant Facility Director of
Security and Case Manager in writing on the day the violation occurs,
151 )Upon approval of driving privileges, resident will be allowed to park his personal vehicle in the
"designatedparking area", immediately adjacent to the Reid Facility Front Gate, Residents are not
permitted to park their personal vehicles off the property, i.e., on the shoulder of Oates Road, in the
parking lot area belonging to the Cafe located on the corner of Beaumont Highway and Oates Road.
o XVIII. One'- Way and/or Two ~ 'Nay Communication Devices
152) Residents are not pennitted to own or operate any type of one~way or two-way communication
o device.
153) One-way or two-way communication devices are not allowed on the Reid Facility property. Failure
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to abide by this rule result in the device being confiscated, device being destroyed and a
disciplinary report being written. Sanctions may include Joss of passes, reduction in program phase,
retarding of release date and/or removal from the Reid FaciIityprogram.
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154) Pass eligibility and terms of a pass will be contingent on resident's classification and Parole Officer
approval.
155) A twelve (12) hour pass is to be taken between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, on Saturday,
Sunday, or a declared holiday.
156) Passes over twelve (12) hours may be taken during the time frame of 6PM Friday and 8 PM Sunday,
for the approved number of hours of the pass.
157) Special Needs residents who are unemployable may qualify for twelve (12) hour and twenty-four (24)
hour passes provided the resident is: .
a. Compliant with medication requirements and medical appointm.ents; ,
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b. Current on payment of assessments all SOCIal secunty and retIrement benefIts are consJdered
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158) All pre-approvals for leisure time passes over six (6) hours must be submitted on a pass form and
require the signature of the resident, the assigned Case Manager/Supervisor, the resident's Parole
Officer and the Parole Supervisor.
159) To receive passes, resident must' be program compliant:

l c. Attendance of every assigned meeting must be current;
I d. Assessment payments and savings deposits must be current;
e. Taking all medication as prescribed;
f. Resident must not be on restriction or have any pending disciplinary reports.
1. Not all residents are eligible for passes. Instant offense, criminal history and Parole
Officer approval will determine pass eligibility.
ii. Procedure for submitting a pass request:
Pass request form must be completed with name of person resident is requesting to visit, the
person's residence address, person's residence telephone number and day time telephone number
Note: resident must provide the telephone number of the land line phone at the residence to be
visited, cell phone does not meet this requirement;
2 Resident must submit pass request to assigned Case Manager no later than 6 PM, on Monday,
two weeks prior to requested pass dates;
3 The Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division requires that pass information be
verified and the assigned Case Manger must make telephone contact with the person to be visited
to verify that the person to be visited gives pern1ission for resident to visit at their residence
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address on the dates and for the times resident requests to be there (if resident is a sex offender, it
must also be verified that no one sevel1teen (17) years of age or younger will be present at the
address during thedate/time of the pass request);
4 Once assigned Case Manager has verified all the pass information; the pass will be forwarded to
Case Manager's Supervisor for review;
D, 5 Once pass has been reviewed by the Case Manager and Case Manager Supervisor pass will be
submitted to resident's assigned Parole Officer for review. The Parole Officer will then forward
the pass to the Parole Supervisor for approval.
o 160) It is the responsibility of each resident to contact the Reid Facility staff at (713) 351-1561 upon his
initial arrival at his pass site location, periodically throughout the passtime - every (12) hours and at
the end of the pass, prior to leaving his pass site to return to the Reid Facility, to declare that he is
enroute back to the Reid Facility.
161) Residents on pass must remain at their pre-approved pass site location the entire time. Resident is
not allowed to leave the pass site to go to the store or anywhere else.
162) In the event of any emergency, resident is to call Reid Facility staff at (713) 351 -1561 and speak to
u the Shift Supervisor on duty. The Shift supervisor will call the "On -Call Manager" and relay
resident's emergency. Shift Supervisor will follow the direction given by the "On-Call Manager."
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163) Throughout the duration of a pass, the Reid Facility staff will conduct random telephone verifications.
Resident must be able to be reached at all times. A busy signal will be considered a No Contact
Response.
RESIDENTS MAY RECEIVE OVERNIGHT PASSES WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
PAROLE DIVISION REGIONAL DIRECTOR, OR DESI GNEE.
xx. Search / Seizure / Mail (revised 6-21~04)
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vehicle, or resident's room at any.time. If any resident is in possession of illegal drugs or stol en
property, the local law enforcement authority shall be contacted and requested to arrest the offender
[J for the criminal offense, If any resident is in possession of alcoholic beverages, these items will be
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165) Reid Facility staff must have access to all combination and key locks used to secure resident's
personal belongings prior to them being used. Inaccessible locks will be cut off to gain access.
;--\ ] 66) Random shakedowns will be conducted on living areas and/or vehicles. Residents may be locked out
I ) of the housing units or prohibited from the "designated parking lot" while these searches are
conducted.
167) All residents entering through the Reid Facility Front Gate will be searched - pockets are to be
emptied and turned inside out, all personal belongings will be searched - bags are to be emptied out
completely to do this search adequately.
168) All residents entering their assigned donn building are subject to be searched - pockets are to be
emptied and turned inside out, all personal belongings will be searched - bags are to be emptied out
completely to do this search adequately.
] 69) Any resident found in an unauthorized area, in a building without authorization or loitering in the
compound suspiciously will be searched - pockets-are to be emptied and turned inside out, his
personal belongings will be searched - bags are to be emptied outcompJetely to do this search
adequately.
170) Reid Facility staff has an obligation not to accept resident's correspondence when contraband is
suspected, or to receive unauthorized correspondence. Constructive correspondence is encouraged
between residents and their family, friends, andlor other associates. Residents may correspond with
any person and in any language with no limitation on number or volume of letters.
171) There are some circumstances when a resident may be required to open his mail in the presence of a
staff member. All packages will be opened and inspected for contraband by resident in the presence
of staff, when signing for mail.
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Downtown and file a change of address card, All mail received after the date of resident's release will
be automatically returned to sender.
173) Normal days and hours for the distribution of resident mail are Monday through Friday from 4 :30 PM
until 10:00 PM. Resident mail is distributed in each building area, Packages delivered to residents
are to be picked up from the Control. Center, in Building #1. Resident must provide Reid Facility
picture ID Badge to receive mail. Resident must sign, acknowledging receipt, of all mail distributed
to him.
111. The Reid Facility will accept mail from the PostOffice addressed to residents,
as their name appears on the facility roster only. Should resident's roster name be an
"alias" and mail will be coming under resident's legallbirth name, resident must
submit a written statement to his assi'gned Case Manager stating this and provide
proof of his legallbirth name,
174) Residents identified as indigent shall be provided stamps, envelopes, paper and pens for legal
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175) The following items are considered contraband and are prohibited on the premises of Reid Facility
or in the vehicles of residents of the Reid Facility. Residents are Prohibited -from having any of the
following items:

l a. Pictures, drawings, magazines, or posters that are of a sexual nature, alcohol or drug related,
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gang related or weapon related,
'I b. Weapons, such as fireanns, knives of any type, brass knuckles, or any homemade device that
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c. Prescription drugs that are not tagged keep-an-person or not prescribed for resident.
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d. Alcohol, narcotics, illegal drugs, or any drug paraphernalia.
e. Any type of tattooing paraphernalia or equipment used for self-mutilation.
Televisions, cameras, video equipment, clock radio, cassette or CD player that is larger tha~
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"walkman," coffee makers, stingers, typewriters, electric fans, DVD players, electronic games
or any size or shape computer equipment.
g. One or two-way communication devices such as pagers, mobile phone, or cellular phones.
h. Recording devices of any size, shape or kind, This includes tape/CDIVCR recorders.
L Any item which, in the judgment of the facility personnel unreasonably hinders the safety,
security or effective operation of the Reid Facility.
j. Tools of any nature. Reid Facility staff will not assume responsibility and there is not a
suitable place at the Reid Facility to store such items.
k. Earrings (all types, sizes, and shapes, colors, etc.) all body piercing jewelry (nose rings, belly
button rings, eyebrow rings, tongue rings, etc.) and all fonns of female attire, strictly
prohibited.
L Gambling devices and paraphernalia. Gambling is prohibited and will be grounds for
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Drug dogs will be brought through the Reid Facility on a random basis.
176) Possession of Contraband is a violation of the Reid Facility rules. Contraband is defined as any item
or thing that:
1 Is not issued to a resident by staff.
Z Is not accepted for resident through Control Center.
n" 3 Is an item that belongs to any other resident, stolen items.
4 Is changed from its original condition, if the change jeopardizes the Reid Facility's safety or
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S Is in resident's possession, in excess of the amount(s) authorized, or stored in ari unauthorized
manner.
6 Is used to violate Reid Facility rules.
[J XXII. Resident's PersonaIPropertv (revised 11-17-06)
177) Residents will be allowed to maintain in their possession a reasonable amount of personally owned
property. This permits residents to preserve a ~.oJ.P-~§.Q11§.:ti~eEtity consistent with facility safety
and security requirements. Each resident will:
• Be advised of personal property items, which may be retained in 'his possession;
• Be provided with a written, itemized receipt for all personal property retained in storage. A copy of
this listing will be retained in storage room and in the resident's file;
• Any property obtained after resident's intake process, purchases made while in residency, must be
accounted for on Resident's personal property record;
• The Reid Facility is not responsibility for replacement of any resident personal property item lost or
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[I' • All resident backpacks/caring cases/portfolios must be clear/plastic and or see through.
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inventoried during the receiving process. Items that a resident may have are:
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Clothin....a Items
2 Pair Shirts 8
Pants/Shorts/Slacks (combinecl) 5 Pair. Dress Shoes 2 Pai
,l Coats/Jackets (combined) 2 Suits 2
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Watch 2
Necklace 1 Ring I
Belt 2 Caps/Hats/Due Rags (combined) 2
Underwear ITee Shirts (combined) 10 Socks lO Pa
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Alann Clock (w/headohones only) 1 Laundry Detergent (any form) 2 BoxlJ
Bath towels 4 Mouthwash (non-alcoholic) 2 Batt
Bed Sheets (twin size) 2 Razor/Blades for Razor 5 Eac
Blanket - personal (twin size) 1 Shampoo 1 Batt
Bleach (powdered form only) 2 Box Shaving Cream 2 Cal
(I 2 Soap (6~bars, 2-bottles or liqui d) Multi
Brush, Hair
1 j pack
Comb, Hair 2 Starch (non-aerosol) 1 Batt
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Dental Floss
Deodorant
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Toothbrush
Tooth oasteiTooth powder
Walkman radio/CD player (wlheadphbnes
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Hair CreamlHair Spray (non~aerosol) 2 each Wash ClothslNet Sponrzes (combined)
l79) Those items not authorized to be: possessed on the list in item # 187 will either be stored for a period of
no longel'than thirty (30) calendar days or mailed to an approved location at the resident's expense.
After thirty days the items will be recycled or destroyed. Property belonging to aftY resident that
absconds from the facility. will be maintainedjoronly fifteen (15) days.
l80) Resident is not to have any item with an estimated value of $1 00.00 or more. A resident may not have
more than $60,00 on his person or in his belongings (combined). If a resident is found to be in
possession of more than the allotted amount of money, the money will be confiscated, counted and
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verified by both the resident and a supervisor and then placed in the residents facility savings .account.
If the resident does not have a savings account established, one will be established for him.
181) The following is a listing of items that are sold by B Squared Vending and this list identifies the
;[J items from which residents may maintain certain quantities that are like items. The authorized total
amount a/an." combination ofthe listed items cannot exceed a total oflO-items, for example: 3-
popcorn, 2-pkgs gum, 3-orange juice, 2-Cup-O-Soup s= (lO items total;:
!l.. Snacks Candy/Gum Soda/Juice Pastries Food Items

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anufactured (Packaoed) Cicarettes Loose (to be rolled or acked) to
U to 2 cartons U to 2 cans
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Coffee
Instant, Crystals or individual ba s
Items (listed on this page) in resident's possession that are

.in excess oCthe total allowed (or food itemj packaged cigarettes and/or smokeless tobacco,'
co ee and/or tea will be confiscated and destroved
o 1B2) Although not all inclusive, the following is a list of allowable and non allowable food items:
Allowable items: Non-dairy creamer (powdered); Artificial sweeteners (powdered); Crackers (in the 2
sleeve boxes); Single serving chips (limit of 6); Cookies (must be non-alcohol based and 'in packages of 2
') lb, quantities or less, including diabetic cookies); Peanut butter in plastic containers of lIb 2 02 or smaller;
LJ Jelly in plastic container of I0 02 or smaller; Hot sauce in plastic containers of lO oz or smaller; and
Canned meats, such as tuna, chicken, sardines; crab, deviled ham in 80z can/pouch size or smaller. Once a
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container/pouch has been opened the product must be consumed. No open containers will be tolerated.
Non-allowable items: Canned soups; Canned chili; Breakfast bars; Bread; Liquid drinks of any type;
Pastries of any type; Powdered drink; Food spices, food flavorings or seaso~saJts.
o 183) Each resident will be assigned a locker and lock, in order to store or secure those items that are
authorized personal property:
a. Resident may purchase his own combination or key lock to use.
o I b. Resident must submit the combination of his personal lock or a key to the lock to
Security prior to using the lock.
2. c. The combined volume of allowable personal property items will not exceed the storage
capacity of resident's assigned locker;
o 3 d. Each resident will be required to maintain his locker in a clean and orderly manner;
1. During resident's Intake process, identification of an individual who will be
authorized by the resident to receive personal property, in the event resident is
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returned to custody, absconds or fails to return, will be made by the resident and
recorded on "Intake 10 - Disposition of Personal Effects" form. It is the
responsibility of the resident to contact this individual and inform them of his exit
from the facility and to instruct this individual that they must make arrangements
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from the facility to receive any personal property that has been packed out.
Resident's property will only be released to resident or the individual resident
n designates on his "Disposition ofPersonaJ Effects" form.
XXIII.· New Information/Notices/Procedures
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184) Scheduled Town Hall meetings will be held at the Reid Facility on periodic basis. These
meetings will be utilized:
o As an open forum to discuss topics directly affecting residents in the program;
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LJ 0 The Reid Facility staffwill post the scheduled date/time of the meeting, at least (l) one week in
advance. This posting will be on the bulletin board in the dining room.
I B5) On occasion, unscheduled house meetings may be called to addres~ urgent issues.
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ii.Attendance at Town Hall meetings is mandatory for all residents on the facility
grounds.
iii. lnfonnation, notices, procedure changes will be posted on the bulletin board in the
dining room. l~ is the responsibility of each resident to read this bulletin board on a
daily basis.
XXIV. Disciplinary Action (revised 4-29-05)
l86) This handbook lists the majority of the Reid Facility rules and regulations, This handbook also
contains the Prohibited Acts. If any of these rules and regulations are violated and/or prohibited acts
are committed, a disciplinary report will be written against the ,violator, Both an investigation of the
allegation and a disciplinary hearing will be conducted.
J 87) The disciplinary report process is as follows:
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1 The DR is written against a resident alleging the resident committed a violation of a facility rule or
regulation. .
2 The DR must include the name of the resident, TDCJ # (number), time of the offense, date of the
offense, place of the offense, the alleged rule violation(s), and the signature of the reporting
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Monitor or Staff Member.
The disciplinary report will be forwarded to the Shift Supenfisor to he checked for completeness
and accuracy.
4 The DR will be served to the resident within hventy-four (24) hours staff became aware of the
alleged offense,
S The Shift Super.visor or a designee will senfe the notice of charges to the resident. The staff
person accusing the client of any offense or violation or any staff member mentioned in the body
c of the DR will not be allowed to serve or investigate the alleged charges or violations.
6 The investigator will complete Part II of the DR. At this time, the investigator will read the
charges tothe resident and ask for the resident's statement concerning the incident. The
u investigator will talk to those persons with direct and relevant information and summarize their
statements, The incident will be thoroughly investigated and all steps and actions will be recorded
on the DR. All infonnation gathered from the investigation will be attached to the DR to assist the
Disciplinary Officer in making a decision.
[; 7 Residents who are charged with a major rule violation will be scheduled for a disciplinary
hearing as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) days after the alleged violation is reported.
This time frame excludes weekends and holidays, Residents will be notified of the time and
location of the disciplinary hearing at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing unless the resident
signs a written waiver of appearance. A resident may waive their right to a hearing, provided the
waiver is documented and reviewed by the Facility Director or designee.
8 Residents charged with a violation of the facility rules and regulations, and referred to the
Disciplinary Officer have the following rights:
a. The right to have writte!) notification of the charge(s) alleged against you at least twenty-four
(24) hours prior to appearing before the Disciplinary Officer.
b. The right to staff counsel substitute, ifyou are illiterate, psychiatrically ill, intellectually or
mentafIy impaired, non-English speaking or understanding English is questionable, hearing
impaired or unable to understand the complexity of the issues of the charge(s) or in witnesses
requested are absent from the facility.
c. The right to call witnesses and present documentary evidence in the resident's behalf,
provided the safety and security of the facility is not jeopardized.
d. The right to submit written questions to be asked of witnesses by the Disciplinary Officer or
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J e. The right to be present during the Disciplinary Hearing, except during deliberations or where
facility safety or security is jeopardized.
f. The right to be advised of the Disciplinary Officer's recommended sanctions in writing.
9 Postponement or contip.uance: of a disciplinary hearing may be granted for a reasonable period of

time. All disciplinary decisions will be based solely on infonnation obtained in the disciplinary
hearing process. This will include staffreports, statements of the resident, and evidence derived
from witnesses and documents.
lOA written record will be made of the disciplinary hearing decision and the supporting reasons.
A copy will be provided to the resident, the assigned Case Manager and Parole Officer. The
, disciplinary record and supporting documents will be maintained in the resident's case file. The
I Disciplinary Officer will maintain a master control log identifying a record of all written
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, disciplinary reports as well as all actions taken at the facility.
1l. The resident has the right to appeal the decision of this hearing with respect to the findings of
the Disciplinary Officer and/or the penalty imposed. Should the resident choose to appeal, he
must do so within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of being notified of the decisi on, to the
Facility Director or designee. The appeal must be submitted on a Grievance Ponn (Attaclunent
C). The appeal will be decided within 30 days of its receipt, and a written notification of the
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There are three (3) basic reasons for filing an appeal:
1. One or more procedural rights were violated.
2. There was insufficient evidence to make a guilty finding.
3. The sanctions imposed were too severe.
188) Restriction occurs when specific rules of the Reid Facility have been violated, Le.: positive VA;
Positive BA; failure to pay assessments; the Parole Supervisor mandates it, etc.
XXV. Resident Grievance Procedures (rev. 10-9-06)

[l 189) A resident of the Reid Facility has the right to grieve any decision, processl.procedure, or
environmental condition that may affect his life. Staff members are prohibited from discouraging intimidating,
n· harassing, or seeking retribution against residents who seek to exercise their right to file a complaint. Every effort
U should be made to resolve problems that arise through infonnal discussions between the resident and staff on the
specific issue(s).
o 190) The residents may have assistance in writing the complaint if unable to read and/or write. In addition,
upon request, resident will receive writing materials, postage and access to a telephone for the purpose of
filing a grievance. Listed below is the Reid Facility grievance procedure:
All residents will have access to grievance forms, in each building, without Reid staff assistance, with a
guarantee against reprisal by Reid staff members;
2 Resident will deposit the completed grievance form in the box designated for grievances. There is a box
located in each build\ng;
3 A designated staff person will collect the grievances on a daily basis and fonvard them without alteration,
interference, or delay to the Assistant Facility Dire9-tor of Programs, or hislher designee, for resolution.
4 . The Assistant Facility Director of Programs or designee will document receipt of the grievance by
indicating on the grievance fonn the date of receipt and the date the response to the grievance is due back
to the resident.
5 Receipt will be documented within twenty·four (24) working hours, (weekends and holidays excluded);
o The Assistant Facility Director of Programs or designee will log the grievance in the Grievance Report
Control Log and assign the grievance a log number. The grievance log will include a column to record the
disposition of the grievance upon completion. A resident is allowed to file 1 grievance every 7 days and
the grievance cannot contain more than one issue. [Exception to this rule is grievances pertaining to
[j disciplinary, specialty and emergency grievances]
4 The Assistant Facility Director of Programs, or designee, will review the grievance a,nd assign an
11 5 appropriate department head to investigate the grievance, to obtain statements from any persons necessary,
U'-~------'a=n""""d.t5fQocumentabonperlment to ilie gnevance and to record his/her conclUSIOn on the grievance fonn
within five (5) calendar days; .,
The ~ritten conclusion/response will be returned to the resident within '(7) seven calendar days of receipt of
the grievance;

2 The grievance log, all completed grievances, and all associated statements or documentation will be
maintained in the office of the Assistant Facility Director of Programs;
3 lfthe resident is not satisfied with the department head's response, a written appeal may be submitted to the
Assistant Facility Director of Programs within (3) three working days of resident's receipt of the response.
The appeal form is on the bottom of the grievance form;
4 The Assistant Facility Director of Programs will review the documentation contained in the grievance, the
department head response and meet with the resident for any additional information that might be offered.
The Assistant Facility Director of Programs will provide a written response to the resident within (15)
fifteen business days of receipt of the appeal request;
5 If the resident is not satisfied with the response of the Assistant Facility Director of Programs, the
grievance may be appealed, a second time, to the Facility Director within (3) three working days of receipt
of the first appeal response from the Assistant Facility Director of Programs;
6 The Facility Director will review the documentation contained in the grievance, the department head
response and the appeal response. Upon completion ofhislher review, the Facility Director will provide a
response to the resident within (15) fifteen business days of receipt of the appeal; .
7 lfthe resident is not satisfied with the response of the Facility Director, the resident may file a fonnal
grievance with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Regional Director-Parole Division. The
Assistant Facility Director of Programs will ensure that any and all assistance, forms and addresses are
provided to the resident to complete the grievance process.
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LJ XXVI. Religious and Recreation Activities
191) To accommodate the religious practice of the residents at the Reid Facility, non-denominational
[J church services and studies are offered throughout the week, on the Reid Facility property. As these
services vary according to the volunteers assigned to the property at the time, a schedule may be obtained at
the mail window during mail call times.
192) The facility offers a variety of games that include but are not limited to: basketball, volley ball,
horseshoes, weight lifting, and board games. Supplies for these activities will be issued through Control
o Center in Building 1.
RULES AND REGULATIONS / PROHIBITED ACTS
a.lor =A rres tiT ermma f IOn f rom p rOl!ram

Ca t el!ory "A : "V'10 Ia t'IOns: M'
-\ Al Killing
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A3 Possession or introduction of a gun, firearm, or explosive device.
) A4 Rioting
I AS Encouraging others to riot
A6 Abusive Language
A7 Absconding
A8 Re-Entry by a Parole Officer
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Range of DiscipIinary Sanction for Category "A" Offenses
A1 A6
1. Police will be called; .
2. Arrest will be made;
3. Resident will be terminated;
4. Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division will be notified.
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1. Police will be called;
2. Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division will be notified;
3. Warrant will be issued,
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J. Texas Department f Criminal Justice - Parole Division will be notified;
2, If warrant is not issued, 3 a days total restriction;
3. Eight (8) Hours daily of work detail for the 30 days;
I c ategory "B :"V'10 IatlOns:

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Bl Assaulting any person (including sexual assault)
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B3 Threatening another with bodily harm, or with any offense against his person or property
0 B4 Extortion, blaclanail, protection, the demanding of/or receiving of any money or anything of value in
return for protection against others to avoid bodily hann or under threat of informing.
0 B5 Engaging in sexual acts with other residents,
0 B6
B7
Making sexual proposals or threats to another.
Indecent Exposure.
0 B8 Destroying, altering, or damaging facility property or the property of another person.
B9 Theft - intentionally taking any property belonging to another.

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BIO Tampering with or blocking any locking device.
[) B II Possession or introduction or use of any narcotics, narcotic paraphernalia.
U Bl2 Possession or introduction or use of any narcotics, narcotic paraphernalia, drugs, or intoxicants not
prescribed for the individual by the 'mediCal staff.
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physical injury on another person.
Misuse of authorized medication.
0 Bl5 Possession of property belonging to another person,
B16 Refusing to work or accept a pro~ram assignment. Refusing to begin or complete a work assignment
U without an excused reason, such as illness. Refusing to accepUattend an 'academic/vocational/living

skills/special therapy/substance abuse program or any other programming in which the resident is
enrolled, without an excused reason, such as illness,
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B-l-7 Eneooraging-mhers-turefuse-work,
U; BI8 Refusing to obey an order by any staff member. Non-compliance with an order from a staff member.
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j Bl9 Violating a condition of a pass.. I
-] B20 Creating a disturbance. Any act or activity which results in a disruption of a facility operation or a
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B21 Unexcused absence from work or any assignment.
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B23 Lying or providing false information to a staff rn em ber.
B24 Conduct which disrupts or interferes with security or the orderly running of the facility.
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, B25 Counterfeiting, forging, or unauthorized meeting or gathering.
B26 Participating in an unauthorized meeting or gathering.

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B27 Being in an unauthorized meeting or gathering.
[l B28 Being out of place - in any building without an appointment or pass.
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B29
B30
Failure to follow safety or sanitation regulations.
Failure to stand count or late return.

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B32 Making, possessing, or using intoxicants or drugs.
B33 Refusing to breathe into a breathalyzer or take part in any alcohol testing.
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I B34 Smoking where prohibited.
B35 Gambling.
", B36 Being unsanitary or untidy. Failure to keep one's person and quarters in accordance with facility
standards.
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B37 Giving or offering an official or staff member a bribe or anything ofvalue.
B38 Leaving the property without permission.
B39 Failing to report as directed,
B40 Refusing to submit a urine sample for testing.
B41 Failure to make a financial statement, or refusing to open a savings account and save in accordance
with the rules of the facility.
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B42 Violation of any municipal, county, state, or federal law.
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I B43 Failure to evacuate a building during a fire drill.
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Range of Discip Category "B" Offenses
First Second Third Fourth
Offense Offense Offense Offense
V erbal Reprimand Yes
Extra Duty 0-32 Hrs. 32-64 Hrs. 64-96 Hrs. 96-124 Hrs.
Loss of PrivileQes 0-]4 Days J4-30 Days 30-60 Days 60 Days +
Privileges which may be restricted are:
01 Passes
02 Visitation
Work Restriction 0-7 Days 7-14 Days 15-30 Days 30 Davs +

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Immediate Shut Down for 14 Day Shutdown Shutdown If still here,
alcohol/drug use or plus, work detail PO contacted, termination
possession 8 hours each day conference wi PO.
Warrant sought.
Note: The parole division of the Board of Pardons and Paroles ~, if the circumstance's warrant and
o documentation is deemed sufficient, recommend revocation Q.! transfer from the Reid Facility !QJ!.
secure faciHtv at any step in the above offense process.
o EMERGENCY PLAN
FIRE EMERGENCY
o "'HAT TO DO
1. Alarm: When a fire is observed, give alarm to all individuals in the Reid Facility by pulling on the
nearest fire alarm station.
2. Evacuate: \Vhen the alann is given, all individuals will immediately leave the building by the most
accessible exit and follow the plan posted by the exit doors of each common area.
[J a. D'o not pause to dress, investigate the fire, or retrieve any possessions. Do not re-enter the
building.
b. Move quickly but calmly to avoid panic.
c. Ifheat or smoke is present, stay low to the ground while exiting.
c. Close any doors that you can to slow fire spread but do not shut off escape routes for others.
d. Walk 50 feet in front th~ building you ardn, A Reid Facility staff member will be there with you.
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e. Reid Facility staff will conduct ahead count of all individuals, and will inform the Fire
Department of any missing person(s) last known location or room number.
f. If trapped, close any doors between you and the fire. Wait at a window for rescue.
g. Before opening a closed door, feel the door first. If the door is warm or if smoke is seeping in, do
[J not open. Use another avenue of escape or wait at a window for rescue.
Ii 3. 911: A Reid Facility staff member, or designee, will CALL 911 as soon as the alarm is given. The
I if--------rfo.".,nowmg mformatlOn WIll be prOVIded to the 911 dispatcher:
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a. The nature of the emergency (I.e., fire, smoke, etc.).
b. The location of the facility, including exact address and nearest cross streets:
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I ] 0950 Beaumont Highway, (located at the intersection of Beaumont Highway and Oates Road).
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c, Remain on the line until instructed to hang up by the emergency dispatcher, or unless you feel
1 your safety is in danger.
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4. Fire extinguishers are located in all Reid Facility buildings, predominantly identified and should be used
-j after the alarms have been pulled, but only if:
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a. The fire is small and localized,

b. . Heat, flame, smoke, or your ability to exit the building does not jeopardize your own safety.
To use a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym PASS, which stands for:
Pull the pin on the extinguisher.
Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the extinguisher handle evenly.
Sweep back and forth across the base of the fire.
NATURAL DISASTER EVACUATION PLAN

n EARTHQUAKE or TORNADO
U \VHATTO DO
o During the earthquake or tornado:
Shift Supervisor will give a directive for all staff and residents to remain inside the building, to seek
protection from flying debris under a heavy desk or table, or brace themselves against a doorframe ~nd to stay
o clear of windows.
After the earthquake or tornado pass:
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2.
Shift Supervisor will facilitate check for injuries. Administer rescue breathing, CPR, or other first aid if
necessary.
Shift Supervisor will facilitate check for potential safety hazards:
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• Smell for gas, turn off main gas valve only if leaks are strongly suspected;
Check electrical wiring, turn off power if there is significant damage;
• Check for spilled liquids, broken glass, and other objects that could present a safety hazard.
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4.
Shift Supervisor will assure candles are not used, that there are no open flames and that light switches are
not turned on and off. .
Shift Supervisor will turn on radio or Television to receive emergency information and instructions,
He/She will assure telephones are not used except in emergency situations,
[1 If building is. deemed unsafe: ~.
u Shift Supervisor will instruct all staff and residents to stand down at a safe location as close to the facility as
possible. 'While he/she coordinates with Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division for
transportation to evacuate the Reid Facility.
[] If evacuation of The Reid Facilit)r becomes necessary, Shift Supervisor will make notification cans of all
pertinent information to: .
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LJ 2) Texas Department of Criminal Justice (SADO, Contract Monitor, etc.); to coordinate transportation
3) City of Houston Police Department;
4) Harris Country Sheriffs Department;
5) City of Houston Fire Department, or 911 ;
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6) Call in appropriate' off duty staff to maintain safety and security of residents.
Prepare written reports:
I) Shift Supervisor will facilitate and collect written reports from all appropriate staff on duty;
2) Shift Supervisor will prepare incident reports and distribute to proper channels before going off duty.
NATURAL DISASTER EVACUATION PLAN

FLOOD or HURJUCANE
\VHATTODO
Prior to hurricane and/or flood:
1) Shift Supervisor will direct that all windows be boarded or taped to brace against impending winds and
forces.
1) Shift Supervisor will assure all electrical devices/equipment are unplugged; if necessary placed on risers.
3) Shift Supen/isor will direct that all furniture and personal belongings be placed in as high a location as
possible to salvage, .
4) Shift Supervisor will turn on battery operated radio or Television to receive emergency information and
instructions. He/She will insure telephones are not used except in emergency situations.
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1) Shift Supervisor will give a directive for all staff and residents to remain inside the building, to seek
protection from flying debris under a heavy desk or table, or brace themselves against a doorn-arne and to
stay clear ofwindow~;
o 2) Shift Supervisor will assign a staff person to be responsible for a specific building and the residents housed
in that building. Building head counts will be conducted as deemed appropriate to maintain
accountability;
4) Shift Supervisor will take precautions to safe guard staff and residents. Shift Supervisor will facilitate
check for injuries, and administer rescue breathing, CPR, or other first aid if necessary;
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6)
Each building that is identified as receiving water or as having rising water will be evacuated and
residents.moved to a building or area on higher ground;
If the Reid Facility is deemed unsafe, Shift Supen/isor will instruct all staff and residents to stand down at a
safe Jocation as close to the facility as possible while he/she coordinates with Texas Department of
Criminal Justice for transportation to evacuate the Reid Facility,
7) If evacuation of The Reid Facility becomes necessary, Shift Supervise will make notification calls of all
pertinent information to:
• The Reid Facility Director and/or hislher designee;
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice (SADO, Contract Monitor, etc.);
• City of Bouston Police Department;
• Harris Country Sheriff's Department;
• City of Houston Fire Department, or 91 J;
J'I • Call in appropriate off duty staff to maintain safety and security of residents.
After the hurricane or flood pass:
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i 1) Shift Supervisor will facilitate check for potential safety hazards:
• Smell for gas, turn off main gas valve only if leaks are strongly suspected;
• Check electrical wiring; turn off power if there is significant damage;
• Check for spilled liquids, broken glass, and other objects that could present a safety hazard.
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2) Shift Supervisor will prepare incident reports and distribute to proper channels before going off duty.
ILLNESS AND INJURY

1. LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES (Examples include: heart attacks, lack of breathing,
shock, severe bleeding, unconsciousness, severe trauma, and injuries to the head).
\VHAT TO DO
1. Inspect the scene: The person needing assistance may be injured as a result of being in a dangerous area.
First, make sure the area is safe. Do not jeopardize your own safety to rescue others from a life-threatening
situation,
n 2, Do not leave the injured person: Have someone else summon a staff member and have someone call 9ll
immediately. All staff members are certified in First Aid and CPR,
3. When calling for medical help, be sure to:

[J a. State the nature of the emergency,' e.g., severe bleeding, unconsciousness, etc,
b. Identify the exact location of the emergency, including facility address and cross streets:
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10950 Beaumont Highway (at the intersection of Beaumont Highway and Oates Road).
c.. Do not hang up until instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher.
,I d. Send a person out front to direct emergency service p·ersonnel to the victim.
4. Reid Facility staff must evaluate the situation and assume responsibility at the scene.
II II. NON-LIFE THREATENING E1\1ERGENCIES
Immediately summon a Reid Facility staff member to assess the situation. All Reid Facility staff members· are
Ii certified in First Aid and CPR. They will determine whether it is necessary to call 911. The following are
li some general guidelines for first aid:
Burns: If skin reddens,or blisters develop; immerse burned area in cool water. Ifburn is deeper, apply dry,
sterile dressing and seek medical attention at once,
Wounds: Control bleeding. If severe, apply direct pressure on the wound. If bleeding still does not stop,
apply pressure to the supplying blood vessel ("pressure point"). Get medical help. Cleanse minor injuries
thoroughly with soap 'and apply dry, sterile dressing snugly.
Residents are responsible for their medical care, If resident is unable to pay for medical or dental care they
will be provided referral to the Harris County Hospital District to obtain a Gold Card for medical, dental and
mental health services at little or no charge.
HOSPITAL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
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~J 5656 Kelley Street 1504 Taub Loop
Houston, Tx 77026 Houston, Tx 77030
(713) 566-5000 (713) 873-2000

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CORNELL COMPANIES, INC.

RESIDENT· PROGRAM HANDBOOK

Reid Community Residential Facility

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THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE REID FACILITY

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General Population Non-Sex Offender Component

[j General Populatiolf Sex Offender or SISP Component

Special Needs Sex Offender or SISP Component

Therapeutic Community Component

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Level 2 - Work Project Orientation

o Level 3 Information Orientation Class (revised 5-2-05)

ilu Level 4 - Document Gathering

Special Classification· Special Needs:

REID FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Transportation (rev. 11-17-06)

1) Residents are to be transported to and from the Reid Facility by:

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lJ No other transportation is to be taken unless pre-approved by Case Manager/Supervisor and Parole

Monday - Frida~' Saturday-Sunday

D The main van drop-off/pick-up is located at

II. Meals and Sen;ing Schedule (revised 4-3-06)

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8) Regarding Sack Lunch Issue Times:

o ] 0) Dining Room Rules:

o III. Staff Expectations of all Residents

o opportunity to clarify any items be does not fully understand

IV. Emplovrnent (revised 4-29-05)

o THE PERMISSION OF THEIR CASE MANAGER AND PAROLE OFFICER.

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v. Sign-out and Sign-in Procedures (revised 4~3-06)

o . warrant will be requested,

f','---------934)tJpon complet1lmof sign-in procedures in rule#j~o report immediately to his

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VI. Resident Controlled Movement (revised 10-9-06)

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o VII. Visitor Policv and Procedures (revised 4-29-05)

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1 visitation room un escorted by a parent or guardian.

D 58) Visitor must be fully clothed, including shirt and shoes;

n 2 No halter tops, tank tops, tube tops

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o VIII. Assessments/Savings (revised 5~25-05)

IX. Drug and Alcohol Usage

79) Residents of the Reid Facility will be tested as follows:

X. Medical! Medication (revised 11/10/2003)

87) No medical sendces will be rendered at a eMt to the Texas.D.epaItm.ent..o£..CrJm.inal-Ju.sti.ce-or-tG _

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transport will be the responsibility of the resident.

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x XV. ,Resident Dress Code

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o 5 gang related signs, symbols, etc., or

139)Caps must be worn with the bill in the front.

o 1 No bandanas to be worn outside of work.

o J40) No female attire:

o XVI. . Restricted Areas (revised 11/10/2003)

143) Maintenance department area unless resident is there on a work assignment.