MODULE 38 ACell Extraction

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A. Objective

1. 109: Practical--Demonstrate a recognized

technique for removing a resisting inmate

from a cell, (cell extraction.)

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B. Why is the Cell Extraction Team Important

1. Reduce/prevent injuries to staff

2. Reduce/prevent injuries to inmates

3. Reduce the violence level

4. Reduce the risk of excessive force

5. Reduce liability

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C. Understanding Anger

1. Anger: common denominator of violence

& a strong feeling of displeasure or

hostility

2. Causes of angera. Self is threatened

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b. Survival instinct

c. Loss of integrity

d. Loss of self control

3. Negative ways of getting rid of anger

1. Displacement

a. Most common against officers

2. Suppression

a. Keeping it within oneself

b. Can be the most volatile

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D. Four Types of Anger

1. Indignation

a. Anger aroused by something unjust,

unworthy, or mean

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2. Rage

a. A violent and uncontrolled anger that can be

reached within zero to one hundred twenty seconds.

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3. Furya. Most destructive, intense,

disordered anger

b. Bordering on madness

4. Wratha. May imply either rage or indignation

but is less likely to suggest a desire to punish

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E. Reasons for Cell Extraction

1. Disciplinary problems

2. Administrative & classification decisions

3. Medical

4. Behavioral problems (mental health)

5. Transportation

F. The Cell Extraction Team

1. Team Leader (TL)

a. Superior communication skills

b. Excellent anger management

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c. Excellent anger de-escalation

techniques

d. Command the team during stressful

conditions

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2. Video Team Member

a. Maintain total control of himself/herself

during extreme conditions

b. Capture the entire incident on video.

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3. Cell Extraction Team Member (CET-1)

a. Strongest

b. Best tactically trained

c. First in the cell

d. Assistant Team leader

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4. “CET” MEMBERS: CET-2, CET-3 & CET-4

a. Specialized training

b. Well disciplined

c. All of the “CET” members are cross

trained in each others roles

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d. Think as a team

e. Work as a team

f. Achieve their objective as a team

5. The Cell Extraction Team

a. Size of the “Cell Extraction Team” will be decided by the

individual institution’s needs & staffing patterns.

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b. The equipment & tactics will also be based upon the institution’s needs.

c. Always follow your institution’s policy &

procedure pertaining to the use of force & restraints

6. “CET” Equipment

a. Personal body armor

(Turtle suit)

b. Helmet

c. No shank vest

d. Groin cup

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e. Knee & elbow pads

f. Forearm & shin guards

g. Chemical mask

h. Chemical agents (O.C. spray)

i. Restraint devices

*Handcuffs

*Plastic cuffs

*Response belt

*Stretcher/gurney

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j. Batons

*PR-24

*Night stick

*Riot baton

k. Shields

*concave

*convex

*stun

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l. Weapons

*shotgun - bean bag

*taser

*stun gun

m. Canine (K-9)

n. ‘CET’ Tactics

*Prior to the team’s confronting the uncooperative or violent inmate,

the area must be clear & secure

*Clear other inmates from the area,

or secure inmates in their cells

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‘CET’ Tactics

*Evacuate all correctional employees

that are not a part of the cell extraction team

*Prior to the team’s confronting the uncooperative or violent inmate, the area must be clear & secure

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*Carry out this operation in accordance with your

institutional policies & procedures

*Assemble—by order of team leader

*Brief team members on situation

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*Conference with security & treatment staff

*Review inmate’s base/medical files

*Secure area/assign video officer

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*Adhere to institutional policies & procedures

*Request inmate cooperation-no harm to inmate

*Order inmate be handcuffed

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*Inform inmate of negative cooperation-inmate may

suffer serious bodily harm and/or death

*O.C. spray

*Order team enter cell-must wait for order of Team leader

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*Neutralize inmate

*Place restraints on inmate

*Place inmate on stretcher

*Remove inmate

*Address medical needs of inmate & team member if any

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*Debrief

*Document

*Critique action

*Clean, repair, replace equipment

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