Resolution resolved: The United States federal government should substantially curtail its domestic surveillance. Violations

Surveillance includes response capability as well as observation

Young 77 Don J. Young, District Judge Charles JONES et al., Plaintiffs, v. Sol WITTENBERG et al., Defendants Civ. No. C 70-388 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, WESTERN DIVISION 440 F. Supp. 60; 1977 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14729 July 29, 1977

This staffing projection raised a number of serious concerns in the mind of the Special Master. First of all it must be noted that

Surveillance involves both observation and response capability. It is obvious that surveillance alone is meaningless if there is no opportunity for effective intervention. 26

Effective intervention thus involves both an adequate number of correctional personnel and the ability of those persons to respond quickly to an emergency. Had the Regional Planning [**166] Unit's recommendation of three correctional officers per floor per shift been effectuated, response time in the new facility would have been longer than that experienced in the old jail. On a number of occasions correctional officers stated to the Special Master that they would not attempt to intervene in an inmate fight unaccompanied by other guards. This attitude is consistent with the policy set forth in the institution's then existing draft Policy