Commissioner's Directive 567-3: Use of Restraint Equipment for Security Purposes
Commissioner's Directive
Commissioner's Directive
- Number: 567-3
- In Effect: 2018-02-26
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AUTHORITIES
- Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA), sections 3.1, 4, 68, 69, 96(z.5), 97 and 98
- Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR), section 73
- Criminal Code, sections 25 and 26
PURPOSE
- To establish procedures for the use of restraint equipment for security purposes
APPLICATION
Applies to staff involved in the use of restraint equipment for security purposes
CONTENTS
ANNEX A
CROSS-REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS
CROSS-REFERENCES
CD 566-6 – Security Escorts
CD 567 – Management of Incidents
CD 567-1 – Use of Force
CD 843 – Interventions to Preserve Life and Prevent Serious Bodily Harm
DEFINITIONS
Restraint equipment: an approved device listed in the Security Equipment Manual intended to temporarily restrict or limit free movement.
Engagement and Intervention Model: a risk-based, person-centred, graphic representation used to assist staff with activating engagement and intervention strategies.
Threat Risk Assessment: an evaluation of factors that could pose a danger to the management of an offender, the safety of others, or security of an operational unit in particular circumstances. This will be documented in a Statement/Observation Report.
For more information
- Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory
- The Federal regulatory management
- The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.
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