EFTA00033520.pdf

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U.S. Department of Justice 
Federal Bureau of Prisons 
Rogan 
StEtement 
OPI: CPD/PSB 
NUMBER: P5324.08 
DATE: 4/5/2007 
SUBJECT: Suicide Prevention 
Program 
RULES EFFECTIVE: 3/15/2007 
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. The Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) operates a 
suicide prevention program to assist staff in identifying and 
managing potentially suicidal inmates. Each Warden will ensure 
that a suicide prevention program is implemented consistent with 
this policy. In addition, Wardens will facilitate a discussion 
regarding the issue of suicide at department head meetings, staff 
recalls, lieutenants' meetings, etc., to heighten staff awareness 
about the need to detect and report any changes in inmate 
behavior that might suggest suicidal intent. 
2. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. This re-issuance adds the following new 
procedures for preventing inmate suicides: 
a. Suicide prevention training will include three mock suicide 
emergencies per year, one on each shift. One of these exercises 
must be conducted in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) during the 
morning or evening watch. 
b. Specific minimum criteria that must be included in a 
Suicide Risk Assessment and a Post-Watch Report are delineated. 
c. Designation of a room for suicide watch outside of the 
Health Services area requires written approval of the Regional 
Director. 
d. Specific criteria that exclude an inmate from consideration 
for an inmate companion position are delineated. 
e. Correctional Services will notify Psychology Services when 
an inmate requests protective custody (PC). Psychology Services 
will no longer be required to monitor SENTRY for entry of a PC 
code. 
3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. The expected results of this program 
are: 
a. All institution staff will be trained to recognize signs 
and information that may indicate a potential suicide. 
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b. Staff will act to prevent suicides with appropriate 
sensitivity, supervision, and referrals. 
c. Any inmate clin…
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