(a) Prisoner population counts shall:

1. (1) be conducted at the completion and commencement of each regularly scheduled shift;
2. (2) be conducted by the facility staff member completing such regularly scheduled shift;
3. (3) be conducted by the facility staff member beginning the next regularly scheduled shift; and

4. (4) include an accounting of all prisoners housed in or otherwise assigned to the facility area in which such count is conducted.

   The results of each prisoner population count conducted pursuant to paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) of this section shall be recorded in writing. Such written records shall include the:

5. (1) date and time of the count;
6. (2) facility area in which the count was conducted;
7. (3) number of prisoners accounted for; and
8. (4) name of facility staff member conducting the count.

(d) Total prisoner population counts shall be made in writing and shall include the:

1. (1) date and time of such count;
2. (2) the results of such count; and
3. (3) signature of the chief administrative officer.