BOP Program Statement 5337.01 § 8

a. Personal Gear.

 Uniforms. Each CST member will be issued five standardized uniforms. A uniform

consists of a navy blue CST polo shirt, khaki BDU-style pants, boots, and a navy blue

hat. CST members must be issued a uniform within 60 days of selection and new

uniforms are provided every 2 years.

 Foul weather gear. CST members must be issued a jacket, winter and/or rain, based on

local weather needs. Foul weather gear is replaced when worn.

 Reflective vest. Screen printed with “BOP” or “CST” and replaced when worn.

 Backpack. The backpack must be of a size and type that can be used as a “ready bag” as

well as used during activities and activations to carry supplies during walk and talks.

These are replaced when they become damaged.

 Flashlights. Each CST member will be issued 1 flashlight of a size and type to assist

with walking if activated to an area with limited illumination. Replace when it becomes

inoperable.

The items above, with the exception of the reflective vest and the flashlight, must all be

embroidered with the Bureau insignia and the words “Correctional Support Team” or “CST.”

b. Team Supplies.

 Radios. CSTs must have a dedicated and programmable radio for each team member, no

less than 10 per institution, to allow for adequate communication during activations.

 Signage. Teams must have adequate indoor and outdoor reflective signage to direct staff

and their families to resource areas (i.e. “On-Scene Support Center,” “Family Support

Center,” and “CST Help Desk”).

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 Clerical Supplies. CSTs require clerical supplies (e.g., notepads, pens, dry erase

boards/markers, id holders) to allow for documentation of supplies and needs during

activations.

 Lockers. Teams must have access to dedicated lockers for staff to keep CST uniforms

and personal supplies. These lockers can be the same varieties that are used within the

institution, but should be new and not recycled.

c. Shelter Management Supplies. Shelters can be used to address short-term crises (e.g.,

inclement weather) or more protracted crises (e.g., major disturbance, pandemic). Given the

complexity of shelter management, please refer to the CST resource materials for additional

information. The minimum required supplies are:

 Cots. It is recommended institutions maintain enough cots for one shift to rest.

 Personal Hygiene Kits. One hygiene kit for each staff member.

 Sanitation supplies. Access to sanitation supplies such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant,

soap, mops, buckets, disposable gloves, cleaning rags, toilet paper, spray bottles, brooms,

and a bio-hazard spill kit.

 Water. Access to bottled water/water filter in the event tap water becomes unusable or

unavailable.