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West Coast Prison Justice Society
Recommendation 24:
In the absence of objective evidence, a use of force review should not conclude a use of force was appropriate. In other words, 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.
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Recommendation 12:
In partnership with the Provincial Health Services Authority, develop an alternative model for recognizing and responding to medical emergencies.
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Recommendation 28:
In collaboration with the Investigation and Standards Office, approach the BC Government for funding to allow the Investigation and Standards Office to review every use of force in a BC Corrections facility. In the interim, have the Investigation and Standards Office periodically review a random sampling of use of force incidents.
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Recommendation 47:
In collaboration with BC Corrections, approach the BC Government for funding to review every use of force in a BC Corrections facility. In the interim, periodically review a random sampling of use of force incidents. Reviews should include interviews with the prisoner involved.
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Recommendation 37:
Immediately develop policy, guidelines and reporting forms to provide for post-use of force medical assessments of every prisoner subject to force. Ensure assessments involve thorough physical examinations in a private setting and that nurses document all reported and observed injuries. Train all staff in the new policy.
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Recommendation 34:
If a prisoner is strip-searched in a room with a camera, staff should cover it to allay prisoners’ fears about being strip searched on camera. If a prisoner is strip searched in the presence of a handheld camera, allow the prisoner to see that the camera is turned away.
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Recommendation 13:
Identify an expert who can play a role similar to the Force Options Coordinator in reviewing uses of force against prisoners with mental health disabilities to identify problems and solutions.
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Recommendation 57:
Have senior mental health practitioners review all uses of force against prisoners with mental health disabilities.
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Recommendation 17:
Give prisoners and their representatives the opportunity to view use of force videos upon request and provide observation reports as a matter of course.
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Recommendation 8:
Expand training on conflict resolution, de-escalation skills, nonviolent crisis intervention and working with people with mental health disabilities. This should be designed in conjunction with mental health experts and people with lived experience.
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