Emergency Equipment and Use of Force 1300-10

From the Shift Commander's Office, where would you go to get emergency equipment?

W1 Cluster, the closest location.

What kind of emergency equipment is in the cluster closet?

Flex cuffs, chain cuffs, tether, belly chain, leg irons, restraint chair, spit mask, flashlights, 911 tool, AED, and extra batteries.

What position should an inmate be restrained in?

Face down or on their side.

How long can restraints last without a position change?

No more than 2 hours without position change, or 1 hour depending on whether handcuffs are in front or back.

How long should restraints generally not exceed?

48 hours. Exceptions should be documented by security and medical staff.

What should an inmate be offered during restraint?

Liquids each hour.

Name the types of restraints offered by DOCR.

Handcuffs, waist chain, leg irons, flex cuffs, Pro-Restraint Chair, tether, and leather restraints/soft cuffs.

What are the parts of handcuffs?

Double strand, single strand, teeth/ratchet teeth/shackle, pawl pin, rivets/single strand rivet, keyhole, double lock, swivel, chain links or hinge links, and handcuff key.

What kind of restraints are handcuffs considered?

Temporary restraints.

What are the two types of handcuffs?

Chain cuffs/Transportation cuff and hinged cuffs/High Security cuff.

What is another name for chain cuffs?

Transportation cuff.

What is another name for hinged cuffs?

High Security cuffs.

How many chains are on chain cuffs?

2 chain links.

What are the three ways to put on leg irons?

Standing, sitting, and kneeling.

What position may be used if the inmate is resisting leg irons?

Laying down.

How many clicks are minimally needed for handcuffs to be considered secured?

3 clicks.

How many clicks are minimally needed for leg irons to be considered secured?

1 click, due to the bigger part of the body.

How do you know leg irons are put on properly?

Single strand toward the back, 1 click, keyhole facing down, double locked, and 2-finger spacing.

How should hands be positioned when restrained in the back?

Palms together.

Why should the single strand be in the back of the leg for leg irons?

The Achilles tendon can be damaged.

Under what circumstances do we typically restrain an inmate?

As a precaution against escape during transfer, to move an unruly/uncooperative inmate, to prevent injury to others, or to prevent property damage by an inmate.

What are reasons why we use a restraint chair?

Prevent harm to self, prevent harm to others, transport an unruly/uncooperative inmate, and prevent damage to property.

What are the parts of a restraint chair?

Retractor handle, O-ring and D-rings with straps and metal locks, reinforced straps with Velcro, mobile transport carriage, buckle assembly, chair assembly with cushion, and tip assembly.

How many straps does the restraint chair have?

7 total straps.

Name all 7 straps on the restraint chair.

2 shoulder straps, 1 lap strap, 1 strap on each ankle, 1 strap over both legs, and 1 strap over the middle of the legs.

What are the effects of a restraint chair?

To immobilize a non-compliant inmate who acts in a combative manner.

What is the restraint chair meant to be used for?

A humane and comfortable restraint when it is suspected that an inmate might cause harm to self or others.

What type of inmate is the restraint chair useful for restraining?

A drug- or alcohol-affected inmate.

How much does the restraint chair weigh?

150 pounds.

What are characteristics of the restraint chair?

It is used as a psychological deterrent and is an 8-point restraint chair with full, partial, and no range of motion restraint levels.

What is the purpose of the restraint chair?

To provide correctional officers with the safest, most humane, and least psychologically traumatizing system for restraining a violent, out-of-control inmate.

What are the benefits of a restraint chair?

Delivered fully assembled and ready to use, variable restraint levels, durable and easy to clean, replacement parts available, steel frame with low center of gravity, and fits through standard doors.

What are the restraint chair dimensions listed?

37.5 L x 25 W x 32 H.

How many people are needed to place an inmate in the restraint chair?

At least 3 people.

Where should staff be positioned when placing an inmate in a restraint chair?

One on each side and one above the head.

How many people are needed to remove an inmate from the restraint chair?

At least 2 people.

What is the 15-minute log for the restraint chair?

DCA 105, 15-minute close observation.

Can a pregnant detainee/inmate be restrained?

Yes, only when absolutely necessary to protect the pregnant individual from self-harm, harming others, or preventing escape.

Can a pregnant detainee/inmate be restrained during labor?

No, not during labor, delivery, immediately post-delivery recuperation, or similar stages.

What are examples of restraints we do not use on pregnant women?

Leg irons and waist chains or anything similar around the waist.

What is the Use of Force Continuum?

A sequential order of force beginning with the least amount of force and progressing through the degrees of non-deadly and deadly force.

What is Level 1 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Officer Presence.

What is Officer Presence?

Identification of authority.

What is Level 2 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Verbal Direction.

What is Verbal Direction?

Commands of direction.

What is Level 3 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Show of Force.

What is Show of Force?

At least one additional officer called to the scene, additional commands or directions, and a larger officer presence.

What is Level 4 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Empty Hand Control and/or Oleoresin Capsicum/OC aerosol.

What is Soft Empty Hand Control?

A level of force with low probability of causing soft connective tissue damage or bone fractures.

What are examples of Soft Empty Hand Control?

Approved joint manipulation techniques, approved pressure point techniques, escort, normal handcuffing, and other approved methods.

What is Hard Empty Hand Control or OC Pepper use?

Force that may cause soft connective tissue damage, bone fracture, or irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

What are examples of Hard Empty Hand Control?

Kicks, punches, stuns, use of OC spray, and other approved methods.

What is Level 5 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Less Lethal Control Devices.

What are Less Lethal Control Devices?

Equipment that may have a higher probability of injury but not a higher probability of serious bodily injury or death.

What are examples of Less Lethal Control Devices?

X26P Taser in Taser Mode and/or Drive Stun Mode, baton, impact shield, impact weapon strikes, and PepperBall gun.

What is Level 6 of the DOCR Use of Force Continuum?

Deadly Force.

When is Deadly Force used?

Only in situations intended to prevent serious bodily injury or death.

What are examples of Deadly Force?

Firearms, other emergency equipment, and unarmed self-defense techniques.

What Use of Force policy numbers are listed?

1300-10 Use of Force Main, 1300-04 Perimeter Security Checks, 1300-10-01 Firearms, and 1300-02 Taser/X26P.

What is force?

Any actions under the use of force continuum performed by a staff member with intent to compel an uncooperative or aggressive incarcerated individual to act or cease acting.

When would you use force?

Protection of self and others, protection of property from damage or destruction, prevention of escape, recapture of an escapee, prevention of a criminal act, maintaining order and discipline when all other methods are inefficient, and prevention of self-harm.

What kind of Taser is used?

X26P Taser.

What modes does the X26P Taser have?

Tase mode and drive stun.

What is the definition of Deadly Force?

An amount of force reasonably expected to cause serious bodily injury or death.

When is Deadly Force used as a last resort?

When all lesser means have failed or cannot be deployed.

What are Deadly Force methods?

Firearms, other emergency equipment, or unarmed self-defense techniques.

What is Less Lethal Force?

Force used against an individual/group or in a situation that would reasonably be expected not to result in death or serious bodily injury.

When is physical force used?

When all lesser means are unsuccessful.

What are the two chemical agents used by DOCR?

Oleoresin Capsicum and PepperBall gun/Pelargonyl Vanillylamide/PAVA.

What authorization is required for planned use of force?

Authorization from Shift Administrator or higher, Lieutenant or higher.

What should all planned use of force be?

Videotaped.

When is Deadly Force authorized?

Self-defense, serious offenses against others, protection of property against damage or destruction, and escape or recapture of escapee.

During an escape, when is Deadly Force allowed?

When the escapee has threatened a Correctional Officer with a dangerous weapon during an escape.

During an escape, when else is Deadly Force allowed?

When the escapee is armed and considered dangerous or assisted from outside the perimeter by armed accomplices.

When is Deadly Force allowed if an escapee threatens future violent acts?

When the escapee has threatened to commit violent acts, such as taking hostages or revenge upon informants or witnesses, once escape is affected.

When is Deadly Force allowed involving security barriers?

When the escapee has employed exceptional force to penetrate security barriers, such as using explosives.

When is Deadly Force allowed based on conviction history?

When the escapee is incarcerated following conviction for an offense involving infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical harm to another person.

What conviction offenses are listed for deadly force escape situations?

Murder, armed robbery, first-degree rape, first-degree sexual offenses, or assault with intent to commit any of the foregoing.

When is Deadly Force allowed for an escapee not yet convicted?

When there is probable cause to believe the escapee committed a crime involving infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical harm to another person.

When is Deadly Force allowed for crimes committed within MCDOCR?

When the escapee has committed a crime within MCDOCR involving infliction of serious bodily harm upon another person.

When is Deadly Force allowed for simultaneous escape?

When the attempt involves the simultaneous escape of numerous inmates believed to pose a heightened danger to the public if acting together.

When is Deadly Force allowed during riot or mass breakout?

When escape is attempted during or with a riot, general disturbance, or potential mass breakout and selective deadly force is required to prevent escape.

What are the two types of escapes?

Direct and Indirect.

What is a Direct escape?

The inmate is still in sight.

What is an Indirect escape?

The inmate is missing during count or there is a breach of security, such as a hole in the fence.