1. Lock your Vehicle – Completely close all windows & secure all doors
2. Remove Personal Belongings from view in vehicle – place in trunk or glove box, or leave home
3. Empty your Pockets – remove items inappropriate for prison
4. Bring only
    .. the KEY needed to unlock your vehicle
    .. your Photo ID
    .. a focus on your voluntary service, activity or commitment
    .. personal property pre–approved by Warden
5. Prison grounds are Tobacco Free
6. Communications, Imaging, Photographic & Recording devices are prohibited
7. Use of, or being under the influence of, alcohol or drugs is prohibited
8. You, your Vehicle, and your Property are Subject to Search without Warning
9. Possession of Contraband is prohibited and subject to criminal prosecution
10. Dress Properly
    .. Keep clothing conservative
    .. Avoid similar style or color as offender population
    .. Avoid shirts with slogans, decals, advertising
    .. No shorts, tight or revealing clothing
    .. No jewelry, cologne or perfume
11. Be Punctual - prison processing and movement is closely controlled
12. Sign In and Sign Out
13. Walk at all times
14. Stay with others in your group & escorting staff
15. Use appropriate language
16. Give Nothing to an Inmate
17. Take Nothing to an Inmate
18. Correspondence and Telecommunications is prohibited between volunteers and inmates.
Volunteers are accountable to higher from and Inmate standards of conduct and subject to more restrictive
communications regardless of other designations as citizens involved with this agency.
19. Activity on the outside on behalf of an inmate by a volunteer is prohibited
20. Activity with parolee only by authorization of Field Service Division and CPPO
21. Ask for Help from Staff Supervisor or Officer-in-Charge
    .. Rules in prison are very different from outside society
    .. Seek answers only from supervisor or corrections staff
    .. Tell Supervisor if you are a relative, or acquainted with, any inmate
    .. Report inmate pressure, threat, excessive or unusual requests
    .. Report concerns on inmate welfare
22. Keep everything in the open. Do not say anything or do anything with an inmate you would be
embarrassed to share with your peers or supervisors.
23. Complete activity/event reports as requested
24. Cooperate Immediately
25. Offenders have been sentenced by society through the judicial system for serious crimes with any Officer Request.
26. Maintain a Clinical/Professional Distance with offenders
27. Keep your Focus on the voluntary service you offer
28. Know your own boundaries and maintain your personal space
29. Be careful about physical contact. Limit to brief handshake or handclasp, if at all.
30. Be aware of Con Games
    .. Don't bend any rules
    .. Offenders can be very manipulative and may try to trap or blackmail you
31. Be Friendly, but don't over identify
32. Be Supportive without becoming manipulated
33. Be aware of your surroundings
34. Be accountable for Tools & Equipment
35. Respect Offender Privacy, Confidentiality of Records and Privileged Information
36. Accept that volunteers cannot substantiate offender conversation
37. Maintain a Positive Attitude
38. Be Patient and Persistent. Think in the long-term
39. Respect Diversity
40. Citizen Involvement Application and Orientation valid for a maximum 3 year term with renewal then required.
41. There shall be a 12-month separation of state correctional involvement to change designation
between volunteer and inmate visitor.