prisoner use of force rules

Deeper Than Water filed this request with the Department of Correction of Massachusetts.
Submitted May 5, 2018
Status
Awaiting Acknowledgement

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From: Deeper Than Water

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: prisoner use of force rules

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any pages from training manuals or policy documents that cover the use of force and/or restraints that involve the head or neck. Specifically, any circumstances under which an officer is able to control a prisoner's head or neck, eg: head lock, chokehold, or restraint involving the head or neck.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,
Sofia Owen

From: Deeper Than Water

Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: prisoner use of force rules

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Please advise regarding public records request sent 5/5/2018 re: prisoner use of force: "Any pages from training manuals or policy documents that cover the use of force and/or restraints that involve the head or neck. Specifically, any circumstances under which an officer is able to control a prisoner's head or neck, eg: head lock, chokehold, or restraint involving the head or neck."

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