Pro Active Situational Survey PASS 2008 creator Basil Thomas submitted to the Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Corrections. Documented proof from 2008 that tensions were high this initiative was submitted as a remedy. As far back as 2008 when I came home there were people who paraded themselves as if they were friends confidants even brothers. And for good reasons it being insecurity some would rather do anything to you just in order to set you back. Especially when a person might be at there all time low that's when demons will offer you crumbs. In a hope that you'll show solidarity to an agenda or mission that's meant for personal advancement. It's scary when you begin to realize through the experiences that the people who might walk and talk as you do may be the guiltiest. Struggle is sometimes blinding but god gives us the vision necessary to recognize those bearing false gifts and I did. Some people get so encouraged by other demons and caught up in there lies that they'll never stop no matter what. As long as I live the only thing I've ever tried to do was to create an atmosphere for everyone that encourage positivity as well camaraderie. Please review this initiative I prepared in 2008 and sent to the Board Of Chosen Freeholders on numerous occasions accessible via slideshare.net. I will be making an extensive 18 page report accessible to the public which documents the everyday discrimination I was subjected to each and everyday while working for Hudson County from 1981-89 and once again from 2012-2013. It just goes to show you know matter how much things change they stay the same but discrimination has a new color in this day and age. ~ THE WHEEL

1. PASS Pro Active Situation Survey
Directive and Initiative Plan
PASS Pro Active Situation Survey
VERSION: 1.1
CONTACT: Basil Thomas
EMAIL: frombasil2u@hotmail.com
DATE: October 29, 2008
Distribution is subject to Hudson County Board of Freeholders approval

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Document Owner
The primary contact for questions regarding this document is:
Author: Basil Thomas
Project Name: PASS Pro Active Situation Survey
Phone: 201-433-7671
Email: frombasil2u@hotmail.com
Document Approval
Document Name: PASS Pro Active Situation Survey
Publication Date: 29 October 2008:
Prepared by: Basil Thomas
Approval Pending: __________________________
Hudson County Board of Freeholder(s) member
Concurrence Pending: _________________________
Chairman Hudson County Board of Freeholders Jeff Dublin

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Table of Contents
1 PASS INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Objective and Mission 5
1.2 PASS Creator and Administrator 5
1.3 Key Stakeholders 6
1.4 Sign-Off Criteria 6
1.5 Points of Contact 7
1.6 PASS Overview 8
1.7 PASS Assessment 8
1.8 PASS Questionnaire 9
2. PASS Monthly Review Panel 10

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1 PASS Introduction
PASS Pro Active Situation Survey directive and initiative is being pro-
active and not waiting for a situation to escalate which may become
detrimental to the continuance of cohesive operations within the
department. Morale is an “extremely” vital towards establishing a
positive work atmosphere.
PASS will allow the Hudson County Freeholders Office and
Department of Corrections to remain in contact with morale issues
which may be developing or changing. In addition allows HC and DOC
officials to work together in the creation of a new pro-active approach
towards daily issues within the environment. Not only in the Hudson
County Jail but throughout the county if the initiative is implemented.
PASS would suggest and show change being implemented for the
better.
1.1 Objective and Mission
• The acronym PASS stands for Pro Active Situation Survey this mission
and initiative has been specifically created for the Department of
Corrections in Hudson County.
• Incentive is to provide Hudson County with a modern pro active approach
towards the daily life’s and occurrences of staff employed by the
Department of Corrections.
• And to be assertive in creating an atmosphere which would be one of
productivity and comfortable to all personnel and staff employed within the
facility or visitors.
1.2 PASS Creator and Administrator
The technical and managerial points of contact for the areas involved
with PASS are listed below:
Program Creator and Administrator
Basil Thomas
Pro Active Situation Survey (PASS)
frombasil2u@hotmail.com

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1.3 Key Stakeholders
• Chairman Board of Chosen Freeholders
• Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders
• Hudson County Department of Corrections
1.4 Sign-Off Criteria
List those individuals authorized to sign off the PASS initiative Plan
document. Please note newly submitted PASS initiatives must be
authorized by Chairman of HC Board of Freeholders in order to
implement new directive.
Name Role Signature Date
Jeff Dublin Chairman of
HC Board of
Freeholders
29 October
2008
Thomas
DeGise
County
Executive HC
Board of
Chosen
Freeholders
29 October
2008
Oscar Aviles Director of HC
Department of
Corrections
29 October
2008
Kirk Eady and
David Kruznik
(*authorization
required by
DOC)
Deputy
Director of HC
Corrections
29 October
2008
Table 1 — Sign-off Criteria

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1.5 Points of Contact
List the main points of contact for this PASS initiative document.
Include the type of contact, contact name, department, and e-mail
address:
Jeff Dublin
Chairman of Board Hudson County Chosen Freeholders
JDublin@hcnj.us
Oscar Aviles
Director of Hudson County Department of Corrections
OAviles@hcnj.us
1.6 PASS Overview
Pro Active Situation Survey or the acronym PASS would be
responsible for the daily assessment and morale monitoring of
corrections officers, civilian personnel and individuals incarcerated in
the facility. Maintaining a cohesive relationship with social services
department adhering to the “supervision and instructions” of the
Chairman of the Board of Freeholders office and the Director of
Corrections Oscar Aviles.
PASS Representative – PASS representatives will submit
weekly/monthly reports in addition to a pro-active assessment of
possible problems, issues or situations that may be imminent in the
facility or materializing within the staff in an effort towards an amicable
resolution or agreement.
PASS representatives will also conduct monthly surveys and establish
a PASS web-site which will provide employees with the day by day
ability to communicate any issues or concerns.
In addition providing the Hudson County Board of Freeholders with an
informative resource in regards to the DOC and it’s personnel.
PASS will also allow employees to “file or discuss” issues in
“confidence or informal”. In some instances an informal sit-down may
provide employees with possible issues with valuable information or
more in sight and a possible resolution of the problem.
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PASS Assessment -
There will be a Pro Active Situation Survey panel created in order
to ensure the Hudson County Board of Freeholders remains
informed of any imminent changes associated with or regarding the
mentioned below topics:
o Morale
o Abusive supervisory enforcement
o Officer implications (felony offense, smuggling, assault, etc.)
o Harassment (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.)
o Racism
o Discrimination (nepotism, racial, etc.)
o Assaults
o Conditions
PASS representatives will consult each morning with department of social
services department and corrections officials for any pertinent information which
may have been filed in regards to reports associated with:
*Alleged physical abuse *and or work related incidents.
PASS representative will check all activity daily for any correspondence
regarding possible issues, status changes or concerns.
PASS representatives will make progress reports and submit them weekly to the
Director of Corrections and the Chairman of the Board of Freeholders office.

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Pro Active Situation Survey Questionnaire-
Job satisfaction situation survey-
A. Are you satisfied with your job? Yes___ No___
B. Are you content with your colleagues? Yes___ No___
C. Are you normally dealt with and treated as a professional? Yes___ No___
D. How would you describe the manner in which you are spoken? Yes___
No___
Relationship with supervision-
A. How would you describe your relationship with supervisors:
poor__ fair__ good __ excellent__
B. In your opinion have you ever been discriminated against? Yes___
No___
C. In your opinion as a collective group is the supervision adequate? Yes___
No___
D. How would you describe relations in general (officers)? Yes___ No___
Inadequate or questionable behavior or work practices-
A. Have you been subjected to or witnessed any form of harassment?
Yes__ No__
B. How would you describe the manner in which you are spoken too?
unprofessional__ satisfactory__ professionally__
E. Do you feel as if there may be nepotism practiced on the job? Yes___
No___
F. Do you sense any animosity by or from any staff member? Yes___
No___
Opinion and comment section-
What in your opinion is the general perception of the corrections department?
What could be done to improve the public perception of the corrections
department?
How long have you been working for the corrections department?

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2 PASS Monthly Review Panel
There will be a Pro Active Situation Survey panel created-
The below listed names/titles should be given priority consideration for PASS
inputs:
o Chairman/Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders
o PASS Creative Director
o Director of Corrections/Deputy Director of Corrections
o Jersey Journal representative (* pending chairman approval)
o President of Fraternal Order of Police (pending approval)
o President of Policeman Benevolent Association (pending approval)
o Latino American Officer (pending approval)
o African American Officer (pending approval)
o Female Officer (pending approval)
o Director of Social Services (* pending chairman approval)
The PASS panel will convent monthly and discuss prominent topic issues of
concern involving the everyday operations of the Hudson County Kearny Jail
facility, officers, staff and inmates. PASS will disperse weekly assessment
surveys to listed members in order to assure all participants are informed before
attending monthly meetings.
All PASS information discussed within confines of monthly meeting should
remain internal and not release without consulting Chairman of Board of
Freeholders to any members of:
o The Media & Press
o All Newspaper publications
o Magazine & private writers/journalist
o Family members or outside officials