004.00.20 Ark. Code R. 063 - AR 206 Trading or Trafficking with and Aiding or Abetting Unauthorized Actions by Inmates/Parolees

I. POLICY:

To prohibit employees from trading or trafficking with or aiding or abetting unauthorized actions by inmates/parolees.

II. EXPLANATION:

A. No employee may trade or traffic with or aid and abet an unauthorized action by an inmate. The following actions by employees shall constitute reason for an employee's suspension and/or discharge from state employment and possible prosecution.

1. Providing inmates with any controlled substances, stimulates or depressants, or prescription medication without authorization from health care personnel.

2. Providing alcoholic beverages or materials and/or ingredients for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages to an inmate.

3. Providing an inmate with any type of assistance or advice relative to an escape or other unauthorized or illegal action.

4. Providing an inmate with a recognized weapon, a weapon as defined by Arkansas statutes or material which is intended to be made into a weapon.

5. Dealing in or providing an inmate with any recognized contraband or contraband as described in Arkansas statutes.

6. Trafficking in information about security planning or procedures with individuals - inmates, employees, or other persons.

7. Providing inmates with security control equipment or state-owned equipment not properly authorized for use by an inmate.

Board Approval Date: 10/20/79

Effective Date:10-30-79

Notes

004.00.20 Ark. Code R. 063

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume MMXXI Number 07, Effective 10/30/1979