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What must be checked as soon as an inmate in restraint equipment comes back into direct observation?
What must be checked as soon as an inmate in restraint equipment comes back into direct observation?
What is the primary consideration when using restraints on pregnant inmates?
What is the primary consideration when using restraints on pregnant inmates?
What is NOT allowed when restraining an inmate?
What is NOT allowed when restraining an inmate?
What is the guideline for documenting the use of restraints during a use of force?
What is the guideline for documenting the use of restraints during a use of force?
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What should officers do when pregnant inmates are being transported?
What should officers do when pregnant inmates are being transported?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Institutional Head regarding restraint equipment?
What is the primary responsibility of the Institutional Head regarding restraint equipment?
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Under what condition can restraint equipment be used in non-routine circumstances?
Under what condition can restraint equipment be used in non-routine circumstances?
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What is NOT addressed by the Standing Orders regarding restraint equipment?
What is NOT addressed by the Standing Orders regarding restraint equipment?
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When is the carrying of handcuffs mandatory for Correctional Officers?
When is the carrying of handcuffs mandatory for Correctional Officers?
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What is one reason that the use of restraint equipment in routine circumstances is not reportable?
What is one reason that the use of restraint equipment in routine circumstances is not reportable?
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What factor must be considered when selecting restraint equipment options for an inmate?
What factor must be considered when selecting restraint equipment options for an inmate?
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What should be done if an inmate in restraint equipment shows signs of distress?
What should be done if an inmate in restraint equipment shows signs of distress?
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What training should applicable staff members receive concerning restraint equipment?
What training should applicable staff members receive concerning restraint equipment?
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Study Notes
Restraint Policy
- Restraint equipment must be available and maintained, with staff trained on its use, adhering to the Security Equipment Manual.
- Standing Orders govern the access, control, and safekeeping of restraint equipment, and its usage both within and outside the institution, consistent with the Engagement and Intervention Model.
- The Institutional Head or delegate can authorize restraint use in non-routine situations after a completed Threat Risk Assessment, and when all other reasonable control methods have been considered according to CD 567, Annex B.
- A Statement/Observation Report must be completed by all staff involved in an incident.
- Restraint equipment is typically at control posts.
- Handcuffs are carried by Correctional Officers/Primary Workers with inmate contact, except at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge. In other cases, the Institutional Head may authorize trained staff carrying cuffs if needed.
- Restraint is allowed in routine circumstances when specified in a Standing Order, but only as reasonably necessary for safety/security.
- When used in routine circumstances, restraint use isn't reported as force unless resistance occurs, or a higher response or injury is inflicted.
- Restraint options (front/back) and size/flexibility of the inmate (e.g., oversized/double cuffs) must be considered.
- Restraint equipment must be regularly checked by a staff member to ensure inmate safety, proper tightness, no distress, and equipment integrity.
- If distress signals happen with restraint use, it must be reassessed. Risk management while adjusting or removing restraint is key.
- Restraint checks need to happen when a transported inmate isn't in direct observation.
- Inmates cannot be suspended from walls or objects preventing support of their own weight; they must be able to release pressure on body parts.
- Health-related restraints follow CD 843 guidelines.
- Pregnant inmates' restraint use should ideally involve a physician's assessment and approval for safest options (e.g., body belts applied carefully to avoid stomach/torso pressure).
- Restraint is a last resort for pregnant inmates. Extreme caution is needed to avoid endangering the woman or fetus (e.g., staff support on each side while walking).
- Pregnant inmates cannot be restrained during labour or delivery.
- Use of restraint during a reportable use of force is documented using a Statement/Observation Report.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of the Restraint Policy, including the maintenance and use of restraint equipment, authorization procedures, and reporting requirements. Understanding these elements is crucial for compliance with institutional protocols and ensuring safety during interventions.
