V.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 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. S ON Y_00006434 EFTA_00000519 EFTA00134933