EFTA00033520.pdf
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Document Information
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Bop program statement / policy document (p5324.08)
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1.47 MB
Summary
This document is a Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statement (P5324.08) titled 'Suicide Prevention Program,' signed by Director Harley G. Lappin in 2007. It establishes comprehensive policies for identifying at-risk inmates, conducting suicide risk assessments, managing suicide watches (including the use of inmate observers), and required training for staff. The policy also mandates post-incident procedures, including psychological reconstruction reports and administrative reviews following any inmate suicide.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Harley G. Lappin | Director |
Signed the Program Statement
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| Warden | Institution Head |
Responsible for ensuring suicide prevention program implementation and authorizing inmate observers
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| Program Coordinator | Chief Psychologist (Ordinarily) |
Responsible for managing treatment of suicidal inmates and program conformity
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| Regional Director | BOP Executive |
Approves suicide watch rooms outside Health Services; authorizes after-action reviews
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| Shift Lieutenant | Correctional Supervisor |
Point of contact for staff identifying suicidal inmates; manages emergency response
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Relationships (2)
Program Coordinator works in conjunction with institution executive staff; copies of reports go to Warden.
Correctional Services will notify Psychology Services when an inmate requests protective custody.
Key Quotes (4)
"STAFF MUST NEVER TAKE LIGHTLY ANY INMATE SUICIDE THREATS OR ATTEMPTS OR ANY INFORMATION OR HINTS FROM OTHER INMATES ABOUT AN INMATE BEING POTENTIALLY SUICIDAL."Source
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Quote #1
"THE DECISION TO USE INMATE OBSERVERS MUST BE PREDICATED ON THE FACT THAT IT TAKES ONLY THREE TO FOUR MINUTES FOR MANY SUICIDE DEATHS TO OCCUR."Source
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Quote #2
"Inmates requesting protective custody or demanding to be housed alone may actually be contemplating suicide."Source
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Quote #3
"Only the Warden may authorize the use of inmate observers (inmate companion program)."Source
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