BOP Program Statement 1150.07 § 4

Based upon AD, ITDD, recommendation and Executive Staff approval, OST may fund a limited

number of field operational evaluations each year. Operational evaluations selected for funding

are evaluated in an institution setting. Such projects are coordinated with regional and Central

Office administrators.

When possible, local staff who initiate a project are involved in the operational evaluation. OST

prepares a written, agreed-upon plan of action including:

■ Institution responsibilities.

■ Institution staff requirements.

■ Points of contact.

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■ Evaluation criteria.

When warranted, OST formulates evaluation plans supporting a consistent approach to evaluating

new security technologies and strengthen Bureau decisions about deploying pilot projects. Such

plans may include defining measurable objectives and a detailed data analysis plan. However,

many technologies do not lend themselves to a formal evaluation plan or detailed data analysis

plan.

A simple evaluation may consist of OST or field subject matter experts ensuring equipment

functions as described in the marketing materials or reviewing existing evaluations of new

technology conducted by a recognized military, law enforcement, or corrections organization. If

warranted, OST employs an evaluation template which is the BP-A1008, Security Technology

Evaluation Template that can be used in more formal evaluations. Evaluation-related

responsibilities are coordinated with institution management to ensure testing duties do not

interfere with operational responsibilities.

For products tested in an institution, the Warden sponsors and provides staff to coordinate the

project at the institution level.

Project staff submit periodic operational evaluation reports to OST. The frequency and format of

reports may vary, depending on the project’s duration and scope.

Upon project completion, OST, with input from project staff, prepares documentation describing

the results and making recommendations for the equipment/system’s future use.

Priority is given to projects based on the following criteria:

■ Broad application among institutions.

■ Potential to reduce life-threatening security risks to staff and inmates.

■ Potential to improve overall security effectiveness.

■ Cost-effectiveness.

Any Central Office branch, regional office, or institution may submit a project for consideration

using the BP-A1008, Security Technology Evaluation Template. The form must be signed by the

Warden, Regional Director, or appropriate AD and submitted to the AD, ITDD.