Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 505.00 - Use Of Force
Section 505.25 - Training in the Use of Force

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.505
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Department shall provide all employees with standardized training in approved methods of using physical force, and de-escalation techniques. The Department shall utilize training materials consistent with those used by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee. The Department shall also provide all employees charged with the care and custody of inmates with standardized training in the use of Instruments of Restraint, OC or Chemical Agents, and firearms, to control inmates where necessary. In addition, each Superintendent/ Division Head shall identify staff members from each shift who shall also receive standardized training in video recording. Any of the above-mentioned training received shall be documented in each employee's permanent training file as maintained by the Division of Staff Development.

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