Summary


The changes are primarily organizational in nature, and certain technical terminology is updated. Correctional staff continues to be directed to use the least amount of force necessary to control a disturbance and to cease the escalation of use of force upon gaining offender compliance. Use of force must be supervised (whenever possible), fully documented, and only administered by properly trained staff. Additionally, officers at work camps are permitted to carry an MK-9 sized OC dispenser. A process is established whereby the Office of Inspector General can refer an investigation to the warden. The amount of time a warden has to forward use of force reports and relevant tapes to the Inspector General is lengthened from 5 to 11 days.