Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 505.00 - Use Of Force
Section 505.21 - Staff Misconduct and Inmate Allegations or Complaints

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.505

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Staff misconduct discovered during the review of a use of force incident shall be documented and reported immediately to the responsible Assistant Deputy Commissioner or supervisor, and the Professional Standards Unit. In the case of a Division Head, the matter shall be referred to their supervisor. An intake for a formal investigation shall be submitted to the Professional Standards Unit.

(2) Any retaliation against persons who report an incident of excessive force shall be governed by Department policies, including not but limited to 103 DOC 522, Professional Standards Unit, and 103 DOC 239, Prevention and Elimination of Workplace Violence.

(3) Any allegations or complaints filed by an inmate or on behalf of an inmate regarding a use of force shall be investigated in accordance with the Professional Standards Unit's procedures. Such investigation shall include interviews with participants, and witnesses, including inmates.

(4) The Professional Standards Unit shall have access to the Use of Force database.

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