Department Operations Manual

51020.11 Immediate Use of Force When time and circumstances do not permit advanced planning, staffing and organization, and an imminent threat exists to institution/facility security or safety of persons, immediate force may be used. If time and resources allow, an immediate use of force should be video recorded. If an immediate use of force is recorded, the recording shall be submitted into evidence. If an immediate use of force is captured on security cameras (i.e. yard or visiting cameras), those recordings shall be placed into evidence. 51020.11.1

51020.11.1 Immediate Use of Force in Cells When immediate force is necessary due to an imminent threat, for inmates confined in their cells, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is the preferred option for carrying out the immediate use of force. Whenever possible, a verbal warning shall be given before force is used. 51020.11.2

51020.11.2 In-Cell Assaults Unit staff discovering an in-cell assault shall sound an alarm and order the inmates to stop fighting. If the inmates continue to fight or one inmate continues to assault the other, staff are authorized to use chemical agents to stop the incident. The cell door should not be opened until sufficient staff is present to evaluate the situation. At least two officers shall be present, prior to the door being opened. The on-scene staff may use their discretion to order the opening of the cell without both inmates restrained in handcuffs. This discretion would apply in the event of incapacitating injuries, illness, or overriding security concerns. Should the use of chemical agents fail to stop the incident, the supervisor shall order the assembly of a controlled use of force team and immediate physical force may be used to extract the inmates from the cell. While the team is being formed, at least one staff member shall remain at the cell to continue observation of the incident for documentation purposes. 51020.11.3

51020.11.3 Food/Security Ports If during routine duties, correctional officers encounter an inmate who refuses to allow staff to close and lock the food/security port: The officer shall verbally order the inmate to relinquish control of the food port and allow staff to secure it. If the inmate relinquishes control of the food/security port, it will be secured. In the event the inmate does not relinquish control of the food port, the officer shall back away from the cell and contact and advise the custody supervisor of the situation. Controlled force may be initiated in accordance with DOM Section 51020.12, while custody staff continues to monitor the inmate. 51020.12

51020.12 Controlled Use of Force General Requirements When force is necessary but does not involve an imminent threat to subdue an attacker, effect custody or to overcome resistance, the force shall be controlled. The controlled Use of Force involves advance planning, staffing and organization. A controlled use of force requires authorization and the presence of a First or Second Level Manager, or an AOD (on-site manager) during non-business hours. The on-site manager is ultimately responsible for the controlled use of force incident. The Incident Commander shall supervise the controlled use of force process. The Response Supervisor shall direct the controlled use of force team. Once a situation exists that may result in a controlled use of force, a custody staff member shall remain at the location to monitor the inmate and continue to attempt to gain compliance from the inmate through attempts at verbal persuasion until the controlled use of force team arrives and the staff member is relieved by the Incident Commander to resume their regular duties. The custody staff member will be positioned as close as possible to the affected location, without jeopardizing their own safety. All controlled uses of force shall be preceded by a cool down period to allow the inmate an opportunity to comply with custody staff orders. The cool down period shall include clinical intervention (attempts to verbally counsel and persuade the inmate to voluntarily exit the area) by a licensed mental health practitioner and may include similar attempts by custody staff if authorized by the on-site manager. This intervention shall take place for all inmates and is not limited to participants in the Mental Health Services Delivery System. During the cool down period: • Licensed Nursing Staff (LNS) (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Psychiatric Technician) shall review the inmate’s health record for medical conditions which put the inmate at increased risk for adverse outcome from the use of chemical agents and or physical force. In addition the LNS shall review the health record for any known disabilities that will require accommodation during the controlled use of force. For inmates housed in an inpatient setting the Inpatient RN shall conduct the review. For all other inmates the review shall be conducted by the Triage and Treatment Area RN. • If the licensed mental health practitioner is not the treating clinician, they shall review the inmate’s health record to determine if the inmate has any previous or current mental health issues. The licensed mental health practitioner shall use that information along with information gained during the clinical intervention to advise the on-site manager of any mental health issues that impact the inmate’s ability to understand orders, make it difficult for the inmate to comply with orders, or could lead to a substantial risk of decompensation. If it is determined the inmate does not have the ability to understand orders, chemical agents shall not be used without authorization from the Warden, Chief Deputy Warden or AOD. Any decision to proceed with the use of chemical agents shall be documented, along with the details of the underlying reasons to proceed, and the outcome. When serious circumstances exist, calling for extreme measures to protect staff or inmates, (i.e., the inmate may be armed with a deadly weapon) the Warden, Chief Deputy Warden or AOD may authorize use of chemical agents when the inmate does not have the ability to understand orders. If it is determined an inmate has the ability to understand orders but has difficulty complying due to mental health issues, or when a licensed mental health practitioner believes the inmate’s mental health issues are such that the controlled use of force could lead to a substantial risk of decompensation, a licensed mental health practitioner shall propose reasonable strategies to employ in an effort to gain compliance. Some strategies to consider may include, but are not limited to: verbal persuasion, positive behavior modification, and/or other de-escalation/intervention techniques by the licensed mental health practitioner, or engaging additional clinicians that have an established rapport with the inmate. If the efforts are not successful, it may be necessary for the controlled use of force to proceed. Chemical agents shall not be used without authorization from the Warden, Chief Deputy Warden (or AOD during non-business hours). The cool down period may also include use of other available resources/options such as dialogue via religious leaders, correctional counselors, correctional officers and other custody and non-custody staff that have an established rapport with the inmate. The on-site manager and licensed mental health practitioner shall collaborate on efforts to be made during the cool down period. The length of the cool down period can vary depending upon the circumstances, but should be allowed to continue until all reasonable interventions have been attempted, or an imminent threat exists. When the on-site manager and licensed mental health practitioner together determine that reasonable efforts have been exhausted, the cool down period will end and the controlled use of force will be initiated. If there is disagreement among the collaborative team members (medical, nursing, mental health and custody) regarding the strategies to be employed, or length/termination of the cool down period, the issue shall be elevated to the appropriate clinical and custodial managers up to and including the Chief of Mental Health (or designee), Chief Medical Executive (or designee), and Warden or Chief Deputy Warden. In the event the disagreement is not resolved at the institution level, the issue shall be elevated to the Regional Administrators (Mental Health and Medical), and the appropriate Associate Director. The Incident Commander shall document the start time and duration of the cool down period on the CDCR 837-A/A1. During the cool down period, a tactical plan for the potential controlled use of force will be developed by the Incident Commander in collaboration with the Response Supervisor and on-site manager, with input from the LNS and a licensed mental health practitioner. During the collaboration, the possible use of chemical agents, physical force, or other approved force options that may be used to complete the lawful objective will be discussed utilizing their collective knowledge, training, and experience, as well as an evaluation of the totality of circumstances. General circumstances to consider include but are not limited to: • The inmate’s current demeanor, (i.e., verbal vs. physical aggression / passive vs. active resistance). • Prior incidents of violence toward staff. • The safety of inmates and staff. • Possession of a weapon. • The use of barriers, barricades or a personal barrier (i.e., cloth or plastic placed about the inmates face and head). • The inmate’s actions during any prior controlled uses of force. • Physical design of the cell. • The location of cell with regard to cross contamination (i.e., OHU/CTC/PIP/PSU, open cell front). • Effective communication needs as identified by the Disability and Effective Communications System (DECS). • Input from the assigned housing unit staff. Health care concerns to consider include but are not limited to: • Current medical health. • Current and prior mental health issues. • The inmate’s ability to understand orders or difficulty complying with orders due to mental health issues. • Potential for substantial risk of decompensation. • Developmental/intellectual disabilities. A decision to use chemical agents for the extraction should be based on more than passive resistance to placement in restraints or refusal to follow orders. If the inmate has not responded to staff for an extended period of time, and it appears that the inmate does not present an imminent physical threat, additional consideration and evaluation should occur before the use of chemical agents is authorized. Based on the collaborative effort, the tactical plan will be finalized and approved by the on-site manager. A controlled use of force shall not be accomplished without the physical presence of LNS. The LNS shall be in close proximity to the incident to facilitate an immediate medical response, but not so near as to become involved in the controlled use of force. The LNS is not required to don controlled use of force team equipment such as a helmet, Personal Protective Equipment kit, etc. Prior to commencing with the controlled use of force, the Incident Commander shall ensure the LNS is in possession of the appropriate medical supplies and equipment to respond to a medical emergency. The LNS who reviewed the health record and the LNS that is on-site during the controlled use of force is not required to be the same person. 51020.12.1

51020.12.1 Controlled Use of Force Without Extraction Not all controlled use of force situations are conducted to remove an inmate from a cell or other location. Controlled use of force may also be used to administer medications (PC 2602), provide medical treatment, or to complete mandated testing (i.e., TB testing, DNA, etc.) When circumstances are such that a controlled use of force is considered within a cell, on-duty health care staff shall ensure medical authorization for the involuntary medication exists. Health care staff shall also consult with the treating psychiatrist, primary care provider or mid-level provider, if available, to verify the current and critical need for involuntary medication or treatment. If the treating psychiatrist, primary care provider or mid-level provider is not available, the physician or psychiatrist on call shall be consulted. Health care staff shall advise the Incident Commander of such prior to the application of controlled use of force procedures. In these circumstances a controlled use of force team may enter the cell, physically restrain the inmate while medications/treatment are administered, and exit the cell. The Incident Commander shall determine what, if any, safety equipment to be utilized (as identified in 51020.12.2). The decision shall be based on the totality of circumstances to include, but not be limited to: • The inmate’s current demeanor (passive resistance vs. physical aggression). • Prior incidents toward staff. • The inmate’s actions during prior controlled use of force incidents. • Current medical health. • Current mental health. • Specific purpose of the controlled use of force. These incidents shall be video recorded; therefore, a video camera with backup videotape or media and backup batteries is required. 51020.12.2

51020.12.2 Extractions An extraction is the involuntary removal of an inmate from an area and usually occurs when the inmate is in a confined area such as a cell, holding cell, shower, or small exercise yard. Extractions can be conducted as a controlled or immediate use of force. Except in the case of an imminent threat, extractions shall take place in a controlled manner. Controlled extractions occur when no imminent threat exists but an inmate’s refusal to comply with orders and presence in a cell, yard, or other previously identified location poses a threat to safety and security, or disrupts the normal operation of the housing unit, facility, or institution. Immediate extractions occur when an imminent threat exists. Some examples of when an immediate extraction may be necessary are: to prevent or stop, great bodily injury and/or serious bodily injury, attempted suicide, self – harm, in-cell assault, or for medical concerns such as an inmate who is non-responsive, convulsing, or seizing. The presence of supervisors, managers or health care staff is not required to conduct an immediate extraction. If a controlled extraction becomes necessary, extraction team members shall be issued extraction equipment: • Riot helmet with protective face shield, protective vest, respirator, elbow and shin protectors, gloves, Kevlar neck protector, and blood borne pathogen protective suit. • Protective shield, approximately 22 ” wide and 48 ” long. • Hand-held baton(s), handcuffs, and leg restraints. • Video camera(s) with a backup videotape or media and back up batteries. If an immediate extraction in a Security Housing Unit/Administrative Segregation Unit becomes necessary, extraction team members shall be issued extraction equipment: • Riot helmet with protective face shield, and protective vest. • Protective shield, approximately 22 ” wide and 48 ” long. • Hand-held baton(s) and handcuffs. The blood borne pathogens protective suit can be used in an immediate extraction if needed. The suit is not required if bodily fluids are not present in sufficient quantities which present a threat to staff. The blood borne pathogens protective suits, riot helmets, and protective shields are to be stored in locations that are readily accessible to the staff responding to conduct an immediate cell extraction so as not to delay entry/response. Prior to a controlled extraction, the Response Supervisor or Incident Commander shall ensure that the members of the extraction team do not include any staff member who was directly involved in the incident precipitating the need for extracting the inmate. The Incident Commander will ensure the Response Supervisor and extraction team members clearly understand their roles, appropriate signals, and are familiar with the departmental use of force policy. A briefing, including possible tactics to be used, shall be given to the extraction team by the Response Supervisor and/or Incident Commander. This briefing shall not be video recorded and should be completed away from the presence of any inmates. If time permits prior to the actual extraction, a mock extraction may be conducted in a vacated area with participating staff in order to ensure that custodial staff are familiar with their roles during the extraction. Several simulated operations will ensure smoothness, and timing during the actual extraction. Prior to the extraction, the Incident Commander will communicate with the officer responsible/assigned to open/close cell doors and establish verbal/non-verbal signals specific to the controlled use of force. The Incident Commander shall ensure the control officer understands that only the Incident Commander shall authorize the opening and closing of affected doors. For the safety of staff, prior to being removed from a cell, it is preferred that the inmate submit to a visual search. The inmate should remove all clothing, except his/her underwear, and move back far enough from the cell door to allow a visual inspection. The inmate shall be visually inspected from head to toe, front and back. The inmate will run his/her fingers around the inside waistband of his/her underwear. The inmate shall be allowed to retain his/her underwear while being restrained and removed from the cell. If the inmate refuses to cooperate with the visual search, but is willing to submit to restraints, the inmate shall be placed in restraints and removed from the cell. The application of restraints shall not be delayed due to the inmate’s refusal to submit to being searched, or to have the inmate remove any clothing. Upon removal from the cell, the inmate should be subjected to search for staff safety. Placement of an inmate on the stomach for a short period of time to restrain an inmate is authorized; however once the inmate is exposed to chemical agents and/or if a spit hood/mask is placed on the inmate, staff shall not place the inmate on his/her stomach, or in a position that allows the inmate to end up on his/her stomach, for any period longer than necessary to gain or maintain control. The procedure for cell extractions where two inmates are in the cell remains the same as for a single celled inmate with the following additions: • Additional team members shall be assigned as determined by the Incident Commander. • In the event one of the inmates is compliant with staff’s instructions, and if in the judgment of the Incident Commander it is safe to open the cell door, the inmate shall be removed. • If it is unsafe to remove the compliant inmate, they shall be required to remain in the cell and appropriate instructions shall be issued for the duration of the incident. The procedures for an extraction from a holding cell, shower, small exercise yard, etc., whether in a segregated housing unit or general population remain the same as cell extractions except as follows: • Additional extraction team members or an additional extraction team may be assigned as determined by the Incident Commander. • In the event two or more inmates are to be extracted from the same area, at least one additional supervisor shall be assigned. 51020.12.3

51020.12.3 Controlled Uses of Force – Video Recording Requirements Each controlled use of force shall be video recorded. The camera operator shall procure the camera, videotape or media, backup videotape or media, and backup battery. Prior to initiating video recording, the Incident Commander shall ensure the staff member operating the camera is familiar with the operation of the camera, and the expectations of the camera operator while recording the introductions and extraction in accordance with 51020.12.3

51020.12.3 Controlled Uses of Force – Video Recording Requirements. Only one incident shall be recorded on each video recording (videotape or video media will not include multiple incidents). If the proposed controlled force involves a cell extraction of two inmates, two camera operators shall be used. Each camera operator will be designated an inmate prior to the application of the controlled use of force and concentrate on that inmate during the recording. The camera operator(s) will be positioned as close as possible to the immediate area to record as much of the incident as possible, yet at a sufficient distance so as to ensure no interference with the extraction team or jeopardy to their own safety. The camera operator shall ensure that an accurate date and time is displayed on the recording. Filming shall begin with the camera operator stating their name, rank, date, time, and location of the controlled use of force. The Incident Commander shall identify the inmate involved and state the circumstances of the proposed controlled use of force and/or extraction. The circumstances shall include a summary of the events leading up to the controlled use of force and what efforts have been made toward mitigation, to include the duration of the cool down period, as well as custody, supervisory, medical, and mental health intervention, as applicable. The Incident Commander shall explain the tactical plan, rationale of the plan, and the intended use of force. The on-site manager shall identify themselves on camera and confirm they are authorizing the controlled use of force, including the force options as stated by the Incident Commander. The on-site manager shall also ensure the video introduction includes all required information. The on-site LNS shall identify themselves on camera and confirm they reviewed the inmate’s health record. The LNS shall indicate if the inmate has any health conditions that will put them at increased risk for adverse outcome from the use of chemical agents or other force options. The LNS shall also note any known disabilities the inmate has that will require any accommodation before, during or after the controlled use of force. The LNS shall not include specific conditions or any other protected health information. The LNS that will be on-site during the controlled use of force shall also identify themselves on camera as performing that role and having the necessary medical equipment. The licensed mental health practitioner who provides clinical intervention shall identify themselves on camera and provide a detailed timeline of his/her efforts. This narrative shall not include specific conditions or any other protected health information but shall include a summary of the inmate’s reaction. The actual clinical intervention shall not be video recorded. The Response Supervisor and members of the controlled use of force team shall identify themselves on camera and state their roles in the controlled use of force. Following the introduction, the camera operator shall continue filming enroute to the scene of the proposed controlled use of force and record the events. Prior to the application of force, the camera operator should videotape the interior of the cell/area and the inmate’s actions. The incident commander shall issue a verbal warning prior to initiating the application of force. The verbal warning shall contain the following five elements: • Address the inmate by name. • Advise the inmate that they are being video recorded. • Order the inmate to voluntarily comply. • Advise the inmate of the intent to use chemical agents and/or physical force if they do not comply. • Advise the inmate that sufficient force will be used to remove them from the area, administer medications, etc. After the introduction of chemical agents, the camera operator should again video record the inmate and the interior of the cell/area. If the video recording is interrupted for any reason once the incident/extraction has begun, the camera operator will give a verbal explanation of the interruption once recording has resumed. The entire incident must be video recorded in one segment or scene. Once the inmate has been extracted, the LNS shall conduct an initial medical evaluation of the inmate and provide any necessary initial treatment. While the inmate is being evaluated or treated the camera shall continue recording, but will not be aimed at the inmate or the LNS. During this time the camera should be aimed at a clock, floor, wall, etc. If it becomes necessary for staff to use force on the inmate while they are being examined or treated, the camera will immediately be aimed at the inmate until such time as the inmate is no longer resistive and the medical evaluation resumes. If the purpose of the controlled use of force was to administer medications, video recording shall continue as the medications are administered, and until the controlled use of force team disengages from the inmate. If chemical agents were used and the inmate is allowed to decontaminate, ensure the decontamination is filmed. The Incident Commander shall determine when the incident has concluded and video recording shall end. This is typically when the inmate is placed in a holding cell/area or re-housed. 51020.12.4

51020.12.4 Controlled Use of Force in Health Care Facilities When circumstances are such that a controlled use of force is considered within a health care facility (departmental hospital, infirmary, Correctional Treatment Center (CTC), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP), Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU), etc.), the LNS shall consider the impact on medical conditions and the possible need to relocate uninvolved inmates in the immediate vicinity during a controlled use of force. Administration of Involuntary Medication or Medical Treatment (PC 2602/Probate Code 3200): When force is necessary to administer medication or medical treatment within a health care facility, on-duty health care staff shall ensure medical authorization for the involuntary medication or treatment exists. Health care staff shall also consult with the treating psychiatrist, primary care provider or mid-level provider, if available, to verify the current and critical need for involuntary medication or treatment. If the treating psychiatrist, primary care provider or mid- level provider is not available, the physician or psychiatrist on call shall be consulted. Health care staff shall advise the Incident Commander of such prior to the application of controlled use of force procedures. Application of Four/Five point Restraints: Only departmentally approved four/five point restraints shall be applied by authorized LNS in health care facilities. Authorization for application of four/five point restraints shall only be given by health care staff in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 79801

79801 Clinical Restraint, Treatment Restraint, and Clinical Seclusion, and the Mental Health Program Services Delivery System Program Guide, Chapter 10, Suicide Prevention and Response. On-duty health care staff shall ensure authorization exists, and shall advise the Incident Commander of such prior to the controlled use of force under these circumstances. Inmate Refusal of Admission, Discharge, or Transfer to/from a Health Care Facility: When a clinician with admitting privileges to a CDCR Health Care Facility has determined it is necessary to admit, discharge, or transfer an inmate into/from a health care facility, health care staff shall ensure that a written order for the admission, discharge, or transfer exists, and shall advise the Incident Commander of such, prior to the controlled use of force. 51020.12.5

51020.12.5 Food Trays Accountability for food trays is an operational concern for the safety and security of institutions. It is important that the staff who issue food trays to inmates in cells account for all trays after the meal is concluded. If the inmate refuses to return a food tray, the supervisor and the First or Second Level Managers shall be notified. Staff shall document the inmate’s refusal to return the food tray on a CDC-115, Rules Violation Report. The inmate will be advised that they shall not receive another meal until the first scheduled mealtime after the tray is returned. Additionally, the inmate — and all other inmates in the pod/section — will be placed on escort/restraint status to prevent passing of contraband items. Inmates may exit their cells to acquire various services. If the cell is vacated, staff will use that opportunity to retrieve the food tray. Notice shall be provided to staff members working subsequent shifts to ensure their awareness of the circumstances. Institution/facility staff shall implement security measures to deter and prevent the movement of the retained food tray from one cell to another. If the inmate retains control of the food tray for a period of 24 hours, the Manager shall determine if controlled force will be used to retrieve the tray. This does not preclude the Manager from making a determination, based on safety and security concerns, to retrieve the tray using force prior to the 24-hour time frame. If the goal of the controlled use of force is only to retrieve the tray, all staff shall be informed of this in advance. If the inmate has retreated to the back of the cell and the tray can be safely retrieved without the application of force, then staff shall retrieve the tray and exit the cell. 51020.13

51020.13 Video Equipment and Records Video equipment, including cameras, batteries, and blank tapes or discs shall be stored in a designated area at each institution. Video recordings shall be maintained for a period of five years from the date of the incident, or longer if warranted. Video recordings shall be processed as follows: • The camera operator shall label the tape with the date, time, inmate’s name and CDCR number, the camera operator’s name, and incident log number, if applicable. • The Incident Commander shall, prior to being relieved from duty, forward to the designated area for storage any video recordings of controlled uses of force and any video recordings of inmate injuries or interviews following an immediate use of force or an allegation of excessive or unnecessary force. The Incident Commander shall ensure that all such recordings are secured, logged and processed in a manner to preserve evidentiary value. Based upon individual institution space availability, an institution may maintain evidentiary related video recordings and non-evidentiary video recordings in separate locations, which shall be identified within a local supplement to this section. 51020.14

51020.14 Use of Less Lethal Weapons The 37 mm and 40 mm launchers are weapons designed to discharge less lethal impact munitions or chemical agents. They are authorized for use in all areas including segregated housing units, general population housing units, cells, dayrooms, dining halls, concrete yards, exercise yards and work areas. It is recommended a Response Supervisor be assigned the duties of discharging less lethal impact munitions during controlled use of force-cell extraction. 51020.14. 1 Use of Less Lethal Weapons During Controlled Uses of Force During the formation of the tactical plan defined in 51020.12, the on-site manager may authorize the use of less lethal impact munitions during controlled use of force situations in a cell, if the inmate is barricaded, or if circumstances are serious in nature calling for extreme measures to protect staff or inmates (i.e., the inmate is armed with a deadly weapon). 51020.14.2

51020.14.2 Use of Less Lethal Weapons for Inmates with Mental Health Issues In controlled use of force situations for inmates who are housed in Mental Health Crisis Bed, PIP, OHU, Psychiatric Services Unit (PSU), or have an Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) level of care designation, or do not possess the ability to understand orders, or have difficulty complying with orders due to mental health issues, or are at substantial risk of decompensation from the use of force, the use of less lethal weapons is prohibited for direct or indirect use, (i.e., body or barricade removal), unless the Warden or Chief Deputy Warden authorize their use. If circumstances are serious in nature and involve an imminent threat, the use of less lethal weapons in accordance with this section may be authorized. In immediate use of force situations involving an imminent threat, staff are not precluded from using less lethal weapons to gain control of a disturbance involving inmates who may have mental health issues. 51020.15

51020.15 Chemical Agents Departmentally approved chemical agents include, but are not limited to the following: Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), Chloroacetophenone (CN), and Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS). OC may be issued to all on-duty departmentally trained peace officers, certified in the use of chemical agents. Employees shall only administer the amount of chemical agents necessary and reasonable to accomplish the lawful objective. While in the community, non-uniformed peace officers that are issued OC products shall carry the product in a concealed manner, unless the peace officer has a badge clearly displayed. 51020.15.1

51020.15.1 Chemical Agent Use During Controlled Use of Force – Small Space During a controlled use of force in a cell, single person holding cell, shower, or other small space, only the chemical agent products listed in 51020.15.1 may be deployed. Any additional products authorized by the Office of Correctional Safety, Emergency Operations Unit, and approved by the Director, Division of Adult Institutions must be specifically authorized for controlled use of force in a cell or other small space in order to be utilized for this purpose. • MK-9 OC Vapor – limited to a single burst of 1-3 seconds in duration per application with a maximum of two applications. • MK-9 OC Fogger – limited to a single burst of 1-5 seconds in duration per application with a maximum of four applications. • MK-9 OC Foam – limited to a single burst of 1-5 seconds in duration per application with a maximum of four applications. • OC Vapor Grenade – limited to 2 devices • OC Flameless Expulsion Grenade – limited to 2 devices • X-10 Barricade Removal Device – limited to a single burst of 1-5 seconds in duration per application with a maximum of four applications. Chemical agents may only be deployed from the X-10 during the removal of a barricade. The X-10 is not to be used solely as a delivery device for chemical agents. Regardless of which chemical agents are deployed, or in what combination, no more than a total of four chemical agent applications shall be administered. In unusual circumstances or when circumstances call for extreme measures to protect staff or inmates, it may be necessary to exceed the four allowed applications. In this event, the Incident Commander shall consult with the on-site manager, who can authorize additional chemical agent applications. For each additional chemical agent application authorized, the on-site Manager shall verbalize to the camera, the chemical agent application being authorized and the rationale for the decision. The amount of time needed for the chemical agents to become effective will vary based upon the delivery method, individual tolerance levels, and environment. A minimum of three minutes shall lapse between each application of chemical agents before additional chemical agents may be applied. It is recommended a Response Supervisor be assigned the duties of administering chemical agents during controlled use of force in a cell or other small space. Prior to each use of a chemical agent, the staff member applying it shall display the device in view of the camera and state out loud for the camera the time of application and the type of device being applied. After each application of a chemical agent, the Incident Commander and Response Supervisor shall assess the effectiveness or lack thereof. In the event chemical agents have not proven effective, the Incident Commander and Response Supervisor should carefully weigh the continued use of chemical agents versus use of physical force to complete the extraction. If a decision is made to apply additional chemical agents, the Incident Commander shall verbalize to the camera the rationale for the decision. For ex ample: “A vapor grenade was deployed. It has been three minutes. The inmate is not showing any visible reaction, is using a personal barrier, and is shouting. We will now attempt to strike the personal barrier with a fogger product.” Staff shall make every reasonable effort to maintain visual contact with an inmate when administering chemical agents and until the inmate is decontaminated. 51020.15.2

51020.15.2 Chemical Agent Use During Controlled Use of Force – Large Area During a controlled use of force in larger areas such as rotundas, small management yards, large holding cells, segregated housing unit exercise yards, etc., departmentally approved chemical agents may be used in accordance with the Restricted DOM, Section 55050 - Armory, Armed Posts, and Weapons, and applicable training. In these situations, dependent on the size of the area, number of inmates involved, and complexity of the incident, it may be necessary to administer chemical agents in a larger quantity and more frequently than would occur during a controlled use of force in a small space. 51020.15.3

51020.15.3 Use of Chemical Agents for Inmates with Mental Health Issues In controlled use of force situations for inmates who are housed in Mental Health Crisis Bed, PIP, OHU, PSU, EOP, or an Administrative Segregation Unit-EOP Hub, or do not possess the ability to understand orders, have difficulty complying with orders due to mental health issues, or are at increased risk of substantial decompensation from the use of force, the use of chemical agents is prohibited, unless the Warden, Chief Deputy Warden (or AOD during non-business hours) authorize the use. If circumstances involve an imminent threat, the use of chemical agents is authorized in accordance with this section for use against an inmate who may not possess the ability to understand orders or to gain control of a disturbance involving inmates who may have mental health issues. 51020.15.4

51020.15.4 Decontamination from Chemical Agents – General Any inmate exposed to a chemical agent shall be afforded an opportunity to decontaminate as soon as practical. Staff shall provide reasonable accommodation to disabled inmates who require assistance exiting a contaminated area and during the decontamination process. If an inmate refuses to decontaminate, no other action is necessary, unless the inmate was exposed in a cell and not removed from the cell where the exposure occurred. In these instances, refer to Section 51020.15.6. If an inmate refuses decontamination, the LNS shall be responsible to explain the importance of decontamination and encourage the inmate to decontaminate. Inmates in an adjacent cell or in the general area where chemical agents are used shall be questioned by custody staff to determine if decontamination is warranted. Decontamination of those inmates not directly exposed to chemical agents will be based upon obvious, physical effects of the chemical agent. The need to medically treat an inmate for serious injury may supersede the need to decontaminate from the effects of exposure to chemical agents. Inmates exposed to chemical agents shall be allowed to change their clothes as soon as practical. Inmates exposed to chemical agents in a cell shall be afforded the opportunity to exchange linens and bedding, including the safety blanket, when applicable. 51020.15.5