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)
Definition of The Acronym
n Pro: On the affirmative side.
n Active: Endowed with or exercising the power or
quality of action.
n Situation: A positive location, circumstance, as in
this situation, employment, a job.
n Survey: To ascertain the exact area, and
boundaries of, to study and a particular area of.

2. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey)
Pro Active Situation Survey PASS is an
initiative created by Jersey City native Basil
Thomas once a sergeant for the Department
of Corrections in Hudson County having
worked in a difficult environment for years
has provided Basil with the tools and
experiences necessary to create this initiative.
In addition having served the National
Reconnaissance Office NRO, Department of
Homeland Security DHS and Department of
Defense DoD for the United States Embassy
in the Dominican Republic and having
trained the police, military and government
officials.

3. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey)
As a youngster Basil was fortunate to have positive images in
his youth like the deceased former Senator/Honorable Mayor
Glenn D. Cunningham,
Chief Justice Shirley Tolentino.
And greatly respected former Lincoln High School/NJCU coach
Charles Brown, former Hudson County Freeholder Elnardo
Webster, JC Basketball icon Harry Laurie and former pro
basketball and JC Basketball icon Gerald Govan all provided
positive examples through his youth.

4. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey Overview)
PASS is being pro-active and not waiting for a situation to escalate.
Morale is an extremely delicate and valuable 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 be changing. In addition
allows HC and DOC officials to work towards 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 in the
county which would suggest and show change being
implemented for the better.

5. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey)
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.
The PASS initiative is a collaborative assessment of general areas
that have been unaddressed in regards to morale which has been
a concern of both the DOC and Chairman of the Freeholders Jeff
Dublin.
The PASS initiative will enable management to initiate a more pro-
active assertive approach for necessary for change.

6. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey)
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.

7. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey Overview)
PASS representatives will consult each morning with department
of social services department 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.

8. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey Overview)
n PASS representatives will attend daily Pro-Active-Situation-Survey
overview meeting each morning with members of social services
department.
n PASS representatives will ascertain pertinent information regarding
submitted: reports, officer behavioral or assault allegations, charges or
complaints and submit a situation survey of pending finding or issues.
n PASS representatives will immediately direct pertinent information to the
Director of Corrections and Chairman of Board of Freeholders in order to
insure that falsified or unauthorized information is not distributed to the
press.
n PASS representatives will submitted a monthly situation survey report
monitoring the progress or resolution of current/pending issues of concern
within the facility which will be submitted to the Director of Corrections
and Chairman of Board of Freeholders.
n PASS representatives will conduct weekly situation survey of collective/
individual morale of corrections staff and civilians.

9. PASS
(Pro Active Situation Survey Overview)
n PASS representatives will conduct weekly situation survey of
relationship/cohesiveness of subordinates and supervisors.
n PASS representatives will conduct weekly situation survey of
work conditions and environment.
n PASS representatives will conduct necessary mediation
panels or conflict resolution sessions following negative
situation survey
n PASS allows the HC Board of Freeholders a direct contact
with imminent or potential problems.
n PASS will also prevent the embarrassing recurrence of
newspaper articles which remain detrimental to the positive
initiative and perception necessary for the Department of
Corrections management to create a cohesive environment.