(1) Prior to classification, reasonable precautions shall be taken to insure the safety and welfare of prisoners and the security of the institution.

(2) Prisoners who, upon screening, appear to have serious and potentially dangerous problems with drugs, including alcohol or signs of serious mental illness, shall be closely observed. Persons qualified and trained to evaluate such prisoners shall be contacted without delay.

(3) Any prisoner suspected of being assaultive shall be housed separately prior to classification except where continual direct observation is maintained.

(4) No prisoner known or suspected to be a danger to self may be housed alone without direct visual observation at least once every ten minutes. (Added by Amended Ord. 94-041, May 25, 1994).