52. The DPD shall require that any use of force on prisoners in holding cells complies with the DPD’s use of force policies and procedures.
53. The DPD shall revise and augment its policies regarding
prisoners to require that:
a. officers utilize appropriate precautions when interacting with a prisoner who has previously demonstrated he or she is recalcitrant or resistant,
including: summoning additional officers; summoning a supervisor; and using appropriate restraints;
b. absent exigent circumstances, officers notify a supervisor before using force on a prisoner who is confined to a cell; and
c. the supervisor assess the need to use force on a prisoner who is confined to a cell, direct any such use of force and ensure the incident is videotaped.
54. The DPD shall not handcuff prisoners to benches for longer periods of time than are necessary.