Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Performance Standard 3A: Security and Control

Use of Force 5-ACI-3A-35 (Ref. 4-4206)

(MANDATORY)Written policy, procedure, and practice restrict the use of phys- ical force to instances of justifiable self-defense, protection of others, protection of property, prevention of escapes, and to maintain or regain control, and then only as a last resort and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority. In no event is physical force justifiable as punishment.A written report is prepared following all uses of force and is submitted to administrative staff for review.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Staff training curriculum.

Process Indicators : Facility records and logs. Training records. Incident reports.

5-ACI-3A-36 NEW Jan. 2019

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice pro- vide for the safe and effective planned removal of an uncooperative inmate from an area.

Comment: When an inmate refuses to exit an area, a trained extraction team exists to safely remove this inmate.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators: Documentation of removal. Incident reports.

5-ACI-3A-37 NEW Jan. 2019

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice in- cludes staff responsibilities prior to, during, and after an extraction is authorized.

Comment: Staff responsibilities may include those of the team members, shift su- pervisor, officer in charge, intervention and health services staff.

Protocols: Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators: Staff interviews. Incident reports.

5-ACI-3A-38 NEW Jan. 2019

(Effective NLT October 1, 2020) Written policy, procedure, and practice pro- vide that health services staff be notified of and consulted prior to any planned extraction and are readily available during and after the extraction. Health services staff shall review inmate medical records prior to any planned use of force. Staff and inmates involved in an extraction shall be evaluated by health care staff after any use of force.

Comment: None.

Protocols: Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators: Documentation of notification and consultation. Staff interviews.

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