BOP Program Statement 5524.01 § 3

The following staff are responsible for managing the Ion Spectrometry Device Program:

a. National Program Coordinator. The National Program Coordinator is a Central Office

position assigned by the Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division. This staff member

is responsible for drafting and implementing national policy, as well as assisting the regional and

institution coordinators with program training and implementation.

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b. Regional Program Coordinator. The Regional Program Coordinators are regional positions

assigned by each Regional Director. These staff are responsible for assisting institution program

coordinators with program training and implementation.

c. Institution Program Coordinator. Ordinarily, the Institution Program Coordinator is the

Captain or designee at institutions using the Ion Spectrometry Device Program. These staff are

responsible for the following:

 Assigning Operator Privilege Levels. Institution Program Coordinators assign operator

privilege levels as required and defined by the manufacturer’s specifications. These levels

may include:

 Administrator. The Institution Coordinator and at least one alternate is assigned

administrator-level privileges. Administrators can perform all functions of both the

operator and supervisor levels.

 Supervisor. Staff supervising daily operation of the Ion Spectrometry Device Program

are assigned supervisor-level privileges. Supervisors can perform all functions of the

operator level.

 Operator. Staff performing daily operation of the ion spectrometry device, who have

been properly trained, are assigned operator-level privileges. Operators can perform basic

functions such as analyzing samples and printing test results. Operators must don a new

pair of nitrile gloves with each new search being performed.

 Operator Training. Institution Program Coordinators ensure staff operating the device are

trained according to the device manufacturer’s specifications as well as this program

statement, prior to assuming a post assigned operator level privilege.

 Mobility and Storage. Institution Program Coordinators ensure the device is mobile, to

allow testing in various locations, and stored in an area inaccessible by inmates and non-staff

when not used.

 Purchasing, Storage, and Accountability of Supplies. Prior to purchasing an ion

spectrometry device, institutions should check with the Office of Security Technology,

Information Technology and Data Division, Central Office to ensure the device will meet the

needs of the agency. Institution Program Coordinators maintain an adequate level of device

supplies in a secure area, according to manufacturer specifications.

 Scheduled Maintenance. Institution Program Coordinators perform and document necessary

device maintenance and repairs according to manufacturer specifications. The BP-A0728,

Ion Spectrometry Device Maintenance Summary is used to document all maintenance and

repairs performed on the device.

 Oversight of Testing Procedures. Institution Program Coordinators ensure daily operation

of the Ion Spectrometry Device Program is performed in accordance with manufacturer

specifications and this program statement. This includes calibration of the machine.

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 Use of Equipment by Non-Bureau Staff. Institution Program Coordinators ensure the

device is used by non-Bureau staff (e.g., loaned to other law enforcement agencies) only

pursuant to the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with the requesting agency.

 Compliance with State Requirements. Institution Program Coordinators will ensure the

device is registered in accordance with state guidelines, if necessary.