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07-170/45 Suicide Handling and Prevention


07-170/35 Inmates with Mental Health Disorders
07-171/00 Automated External Defibrillators / Medical Emergencies

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

 

CUSTODY SERVICES DIVISION

GENERAL POPULATION

NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

 

Unit Order:  #07-170/45

Effective Date:  01-01-1998

Reviewed Date:  04-19-2024

Subject: Suicide Handling and Prevention

Reference:   CCR Title 15, Sections 1044, 1219; CDM 4-05/000.00, 5-01/030.00,
5-01/040.00, 5-01/050.00, 5-01/050.05; UO 07-170/35

Unit Commander Signature:                          Date:

 

 

PURPOSE OF ORDER:    

The purpose of this order is to establish procedures and provide information on the

recognition and subsequent handling of suicidal inmates.

 

SCOPE OF ORDER:         

This order applies to all personnel assigned to and/or working at the North County

Correctional Facility (NCCF).

 

ORDER:

All personnel shall familiarize themselves with Custody Division Manual (CDM) section 5-01/050.00, “Handling of Suicidal Inmates” as well as the reference sections noted above, which cover the procedures for handling suicidal inmates.

Any suicide attempt, suicide threat, self-injurious behavior, or other behavior which may indicate a decompensation of mental health status shall be brought to the immediate attention of a supervisor and to medical and mental health staff.

The NCCF training unit conducts random drills regarding the handling of suicidal inmates and suicide prevention. During these drills, personnel will be assessed on their knowledge of suicide prevention and handling of suicidal inmates.

All personnel are encouraged to periodically review all applicable Department policies, unit orders, informational, and instructional bulletins related to suicide handling and prevention.