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These operators are specially trained to handle potential high-risk residents, riots, hostage situations, escapes, and cell extractions. ERT has taken a proactive role in security, tactical response, and safety; thus actively increasing deputy safety and decreasing resident violence. These operators are trained in tactics and crisis negotiations.
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Behavioral Management Unit (BMU)
The Behavioral Management Unit is the disciplinary housing unit for the facility. Individuals are placed in this unit for committing infractions within the facility and based on the decision of a disciplinary board. This disciplinary unit creates a structured environment with the purpose of reducing repetitive infractions and enhancing facility safety and security.
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Special Management Unit (SMU)
The Special Management Unit provides secure, safe housing to residents who require a higher degree of control and supervision, ask for protective custody, or who staff otherwise find necessary to remove from the general population of the facility.
