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To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding internal use of force reviews

Recommendation 71: When an officer fails to follow policy on use of force, review subsequent uses of force by that officer at the regional or national level.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding internal use of force reviews

Recommendation 72: Use of force reviews should include a description of the prisoners’ evidence. When a prisoner alleges misconduct and the review determines no wrongdoing, the decision maker should include an assessment of the evidence and reasons for preferring one witness’s evidence over another’s.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding internal use of force reviews

Recommendation 73: In the absence of objective evidence, do not conclude a use of force was appropriate. If the prisoner says force was abusive or unjustified and there is no video or other objective evidence, conclude that the appropriateness of the force is undetermined.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding prisoner voices and prisoners’ access to their own personal information

Recommendation 74: Inform the prisoner as to whether the incident will be subject to a Level 1, 2 or 3 review and advise them of the timeline for the review.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding prisoner voices and prisoners’ access to their own personal information

Recommendation 75: Interview prisoners as part of all regional and national-level use of force reviews.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding prisoner voices and prisoners’ access to their own personal information

Recommendation 76: Provide prisoners and their counsel the opportunity to see video of uses of force against them upon request. Provide officers’ observation reports and a copy of all use of force reviews without requiring a Privacy Act request from the prisoner.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding post-use of force medical assessments

Recommendation 77: Ensure that medical assessments after acts of force are used solely to support the wellbeing of the patient and document signs of ill-treatment. Any signs of ill-treatment must be reported to senior CSC operational and medical staff and the Office of the Correctional Investigator.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding post-use of force medical assessments

Recommendation 78: Ensure post-use of force medical assessments include an assessment of the prisoner’s mental state and any potential impact on the prisoner’s mental health. When indicated, monitor and treat prisoners for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding post-use of force medical assessments

Recommendation 79: Amend policy to require that post-use of force medical assessments include a determination of whether the prisoner has received clean clothing and bedding and has a clean cell.


To Correctional Service Canada

Regarding post-use of force medical assessments

Recommendation 80: The healthcare professional should complete a written report that includes the prisoner’s account of the incident and their assessment of any physical injuries and psychological impact. This report should be included in the use of force review if the prisoner consents, and a copy should be provided to the prisoner.


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