Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 2 – Use of Force

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51020.17.8 First/Second Level Manager – Reporting Requirements for Controlled Uses of Force

  • The on-site manager authorizing the use of controlled force is required to be present during the use of force and document involvement on a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 837C.

  • Any institutional managers consulted regarding a disagreement among the collaborative team members during a controlled use of force shall submit a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Crime/Incident Staff Report (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 837-C) detailing their involvement.

  • If the Regional Administrators (Medical or Mental Health) or the Associate Director are contacted, they shall submit a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Crime/Incident Staff Report (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 837-C) detailing their involvement.