BOP Program Statement 5566.07 § 10

Staff shall appropriately document all incidents involving the use of force, chemical agents, or

less-than-lethal weapons. Staff shall also document, in writing, the use of restraints on an inmate

who becomes violent or displays signs of imminent violence. A copy of the report shall be

placed in the inmate’s central file.

a. Report of Incident. A BP-E583, Report of Incident, will be prepared electronically

documenting the use of force, chemical agents/OC, progressive restraints, and less-than-lethal

delivery systems. This reporting requirement includes the application of progressive restraints on

an inmate who complies with the placement of the restraints.

The report must establish the identity of all inmates, employees, and others involved in the

incident. It must provide a detailed description of the incident. The report, including mental

health and medical reports must be submitted to the Warden or designee no later than the end of

the tour of duty. A copy of the reports is to be placed in the Inmate’s Central File. Copies are

also to be sent within two workdays to the following:

■ Assistant Director, Correctional Programs Division

■ Assistant Director, Health Services Division

■ Central Office Correctional Services Administrator

■ Regional Director

■ Regional Correctional Services Administrator

A report is not necessary for the general use of restraints (e.g., the routine movement or transfer

of inmates).

b. Use of Restraints Documenting Requirements. The following reviews will be documented

as indicated:

■ 15-Minute Check utilizing the BP-A0717, Fifteen Minute Restraints Check Form (24-Hours)

■ Two-Hour Lieutenant Check utilizing the BP-A0718, Two-Hours Lieutenant Restraints

Check Form (24-Hours)

■ Health Services Review utilizing the BP-A0719, Health Services Restraints Review Form

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(24-Hours)

■ Psychology Review utilizing the BP-A0720, Psychology Services Review Form (24-Hours)

Employees must complete all forms until the inmate is released from restraints. The forms will

be submitted to the Warden as required for periodic reviews of an inmate’s placement in

restraints. After release from restraints, these forms must be compiled and maintained in the

Inmate’s Central File.

c. Documentation Maintenance. The Captain maintains all documentation, including the

video. The BP-E583, Report of Incident, is maintained electronically in TRUINTEL.