Montana State Prison Objectives
Return to Goals and Objectives1.1 The MSP Policy Officer will coordinate with the MSP Training Officer to ensure annual in-service training programs are developed for staff regarding policy updates. (53-1-201 MCA)
1.2 Maintain consistent policies for managing and classifying offenders and ensure compliance with those standards. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 MCA)
1.3 The Grievance Officer will inform, on a monthly basis, the Director, MSP and MWP Wardens of potential problem areas within the institutions, based on the information received through inmate use of the grievance process. (53-1-201.53-1-203; 46-18-101 & 44-5-103 and 303 MCA)
1.4 Conduct annual staffing analysis of all security posts to ensure a proper relief factor is calculated for all seven and five day posts. (52-5-101 & 53-1-201 MCA)
1.5 Ensure that each offender serves the required amount of time for parole eligibility or discharge and upon release/discharge, ensure proper/timely notification to the Department of Justice and local law enforcement officials to ensure proper registration and tracking of offenders leaving the system. (53-30-105; 53-1-203; 2-6-201 through 213 & 2-15-1013 MCA).
1.6 Maintain an on-going master key coding system, periodically assigning new keys and re-pinning all cylinders. Provide technical assistance to other divisions within the Department, as well as other county governmental entities as time and resources permit. (53-1-201; 53-1-203 & 52-5-101 MCA)
1.7 Promote public safety and institutional order by appropriately differentiating inmates based on their security, custody, placement and program needs. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 MCA)
1.8 Accurately maintain the central recording system adult inmate placement and movement of inmates within the prison system. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203)
1.9 Establish and maintain relationships in the law enforcement community and serve as the Department’s liaison with law enforcement agencies. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203)
1.10 Provide a means of maintaining discipline and enforcing necessary rules with the facilities (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 MCA).
1.11 Effectively manage the inmate health care system statewide by providing offenders constitutionally mandated and medically necessary health care in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining quality of care. (53-30-101 & 8th Amendment, U.S. Constitution.).
1.12 Attain compliance with conditions of the ACLU/DOJ settlement agreement at Montana State Prison, which assures compliance with national correctional healthcare standards and is a deterrent to future litigation. (53-30-201)
1.13 Provide both therapeutic and preventative approaches to the management of chronic and infectious diseases in compliance with National Commission on Correctional Healthcare Standards. (53-30-201).
1.14 Implement a system-wide medical/mental health/dental quality improvement program that identifies problems through quality improvement reviews and ensures problems are resolved in a timely fashion. (53-30-201).
1.15 Improve the contract administration and monitoring process for health services to enhance accountability, medical outcomes and contract performance. (53-30-201).
1.16 Develop a comprehensive and cost effective health services plan, which includes medical, mental health and dental services on a statewide basis to guide the Department compliance with applicable legal standards throughout the adult and juvenile corrections systems. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 & Title 37, Chapter 8 MCA).
1.17 Assign, implement and track training provided to civilian employees working for MSP in accordance with Department policy. (53-1-203 MCA)
1.18 Develop, implement and maintain a computerized tracking system which records and monitors incidents at the MSP facility that dictate needed changes in security aspects of the MSP operation. (53-1-203 MCA)
1.19 Improve MSP facility communications and operations through development of an ongoing communications committee and active staff participation. (53-1-203 MCA)
1.20 Ensure that the Warden, Deputy Warden, Associate Wardens and Security Major spend at least five hours a week out in the housing units and work areas in the facility. (MCA)
2.1 Conduct monthly Labor/Management Meetings to maintain a positive work environment and effective communications between labor and management. (53-1-203 MCA)
2.2 Emphasis will be placed on holding all staff accountable for execution of daily duties, responsibilities and attainment of the mission. (53-1-203 MCA)
2.3 On request the Warden and/or his designee, along with the Prison Public Information Officer, will speak to state, county, and/or local communities, clubs or organizations about operations at Montana State Prison. (46-24-203; 46-24-212 through 213 & 53-1-203 MCA).
2.4 Improve public and external communications. The Montana State Prison Public Information Officer in conjunction with the Department of Corrections Public Information Officer will work together with local media promoting and informing them of events within the Montana State Prison’s Division. Periodically, Montana media will be invited to Montana State Prison for tours and updates of photos and information. (46-24-203; 46-24-212 through 213 & 53-1-203 MCA)
2.5 Work with the University system to conduct a study of program effectiveness at Montana State Prison. (53-1-203 MCA)
2.6 Conduct annual review of program effectiveness indicators to determine if programs require change to meet the needs of the inmate population. (53-1-203 MCA)
2.7 Produce an annual report on results of program effectiveness indicators review and corresponding action plans. (53-1-203 MCA)
2.8 Develop and implement a policy regarding facility capacities for inmate populations for MSP and contacted facilities. (53-30-106 MCA)
3.1 Continue to support and update the Automated Victim Notification System. (53-1-203; 46-24-203; 46-24-212 & 46-24-213 MCA)
3.2 Assure that all written and verbal communication, especially to media and public, is sensitive to crime victims. (53-1-203; 46-24-203; 46-24-212 & 46-24-213 MCA)
3.3 Provide updates for staff on victim issues at staff meetings at least quarterly. (53-1-203; 46-24-203; 46-24-212 & 46-24-213 MCA)
3.4 Coordinate with the Department of Corrections Public/Victims Information Officer for yearly training and support for all DOC Victims Information Officers.
3.5 Contacts victims and provides feedback to screening committee regarding inmates being considered for placement on the fire crew.
3.6 Consider local issues and victims’ needs prior to making contract prison placements.
4.1 Montana State Prison Chemical Dependency Program will recruit competent/qualified personnel to provide treatment and counseling to chemically dependent offenders. (53-1-201 & 52-5-101 MCA)
4.2 Hire competent/qualified personnel to provide treatment and counseling to criminal sex offenders and develop and establish policies, statistics, levels of risk and tracking measures to determine effectiveness of the Montana State Prison program. (53-1-201; 53-1-203 & 52-5-101 MCA)
4.3 Strive to attain an 80% treatment plan completion ratio for all offenders that enter the CD/ITU.
4.4 Strive to attain a 90% completion ratio for all inmates that enter the SOP/ITU.
4.5 Conduct regular quality assurance review of MRT and CP&R programs to ensure quality of programs is maintained. (53-1-203 MCA)
4.6 Continue to work on reducing waiting lists of inmates enrolled for Treatment programs. (53-1-203 MCA)
4.7 Conduct quarterly management meetings of the Prison Issues Task Force to address issues, concerns, coordinate activities and consider future needs. (53-30-501 & 53-30-601 MCA)
4.8 Ensure the collection of day-to-day data reflecting contract compliance among and between the regional and private prisons. (53-30-504 & 53-30-601 MCA)
5.1 Ensure that Associate Wardens conduct weekly reviews of severe and major category disciplinary reports to ensure rules and regulations are being properly and uniformly enforced. (53-1-203; 52-5-101& 53-1-201 MCA; MOM 3-0125)
5.2 The Warden and Associate Wardens will meet daily, Monday through Friday, to review Use of Force and Incident reports, ensure appropriate follow-up of critical incidents, maintain an administrative log to document all critical incidents and to ensure uniformity of enforcement. In addition, the Warden’s Management Team will meet weekly. (53-1-203; 52-5-101 & 53-1-201 MCA; MOM 2-0125)
5.3 Decrease offender idle time through work and program assignments. (53-1-203 MCA)
5.4 Operate the new Diagnostic Intake Unit in a safe, secure and orderly manner to ensure the appropriate classification and placement of offenders. (53-1-201 MCA)
5.5 Explore with MCE potential industries programs for the contracted facilities to reduce inmate idleness and help prepare offenders for reentry into society. (53-1-201 MCA)
5.6 Strive to achieve ACA standards where possible in all secure care facilities to promote equity, continuity and parity for staff and offenders. This also works toward a systemic approach, which will serve as a deterrent to future litigation. (53-1-203 MCA)
5.7 Develop, implement and hold staff and inmates accountable for MSP/MCE guiding principles for operations. (53-1-203 MCA)
6.1 Continually develop and monitor preventative maintenance programs to ensure a controlled, safe environment for staff and inmates. (52-1-203 MCA)
6.2 Coordinate activities at MSP to remain in compliance with 1991-settlement agreement. (52-5-1-1; 53-1-201; 53-1-203; 52-5-108; 43-1-203 MCA; & 1991 Settlement Agreement)
6.3 Promote public safety and institutional order by appropriately differentiating inmates based on their security, custody and program needs. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 MCA)
6.4 Conduct security audit of all adult secure care facilities every two years. (53-1-201 & 53-1-203 MCA)
6.5 Manage male prisons division’s capacity to ensure effective, safe and efficient operations through the use of established screening criteria. (53-30-101; 53-30-501; 53-30-511; 53-30-601 & 53-30-611 MCA)
6.6 Provide technical assistance and consultation, including classification, policy, discipline and grievance assistance to all contracted facilities on an ongoing basis. (53-30-501; 53-30-601 MCA)
