Purpose


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to add the definition of Crisis Intervention Training; to add the definition of Qualified Mental Health Professional; to require the inclusion of certain de-escalation information on the video of an organized use of force involving inmates who are classified as S-2 or higher; to amend Form DC6-230; to require de-escalation efforts be made to prevent an organized use of force on inmates classified as S-2 or higher; to designate an inmate’s refusal to relinquish control of the cell’s food flap/cell port cover as an organized use of force subject to certain requirements; to allow for the use of non-deadly force to reasonably restrain an inmate to permit the administration of necessary mental health treatment; to require a Warden or designee to verify the narrative on Form DC6-230 regarding the reasons for authorizing an organized use of force; to amend Form DC6-232; to require that following a medically necessary use of force that Form DC6-232 be attached to Form DC6-230 for review by the Warden or Duty Warden; and to remove the requirement that Form DC2-802 be maintained in personnel files.