Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 505.00 - Use Of Force
Section 505.12 - Use of Force Involving Inmates on Therapeutic Supervision or in Certain Specialized Housing Units

In a Planned Use of Force situation involving an inmate who is on Therapeutic Supervision, or who is in a specialized unit for inmates with mental health needs, such as the Secure Treatment Program or Behavioral Management Unit, the Superintendent/designee shall ensure that a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or an Impartial Staff Member if a QMHP is not available, and it is deemed safe to do so, speaks with the inmate prior to a Cell/Area Extraction in an attempt to achieve voluntary compliance and avoid the use of force. The goal is de-escalation of the situation without using force.