BOP Program Statement 5566.07 § 2

All primary and secondary Law Enforcement Officers (LEO), and non-LEO employees at

institutions nationwide must be made aware of their responsibilities under this Program Statement

through ongoing training. At a minimum, training must cover:

■ managing aggressive inmates

■ communication techniques

■ cultural diversity

■ managing mentally ill inmates

■ de-escalation procedures

■ the application of restraints

■ reporting procedures

■ instances when deadly force may be used in accordance with the law and Department of

Justice (DOJ) policy

■ the appropriate exercise of discretion and judgment in using less-than-lethal and deadly force

in accordance with DOJ policy on deadly force

■ techniques for the use of and reinforcement of the importance of de-escalation

■ employees’ affirmative duty to intervene.

The Warden or designee of each institution shall ensure training in confrontation avoidance

procedures and use of force techniques is provided to all primary and secondary LEO, and non-LEO employees at institutions nationwide. At a minimum, employees shall be trained on an

annual basis. Any employee participating in a calculated use of force must have documented

proof of annual training in these areas. Employees should be trained thoroughly in the use of both

soft and hard restraints on an annual basis.

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