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Document DOJ-OGR-00026050

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Summary: The document discusses the BOP's extensive Suicide Prevention Program, which begins upon an inmate's arrival at a facility. It references specific BOP Program Statements and outlines the initial intake screening process by medical staff. The response was finalized by IPPA leadership after consulting relevant parties.
Significance: This document appears to be a response to a query regarding the BOP's suicide prevention measures, highlighting their protocols and policies in place for inmate care and safety.
Key Topics: Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Suicide Prevention Program Inmate intake screening process BOP's priority on staff and public safety
Document Type
Memorandum
Date
August 21, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

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Page 2361 Internal Notes: b(5) b(6); b(7)(C) b(6); b(7)(C) b(6); b(7)(C) b(6); b(7)(C) Answer sent to WA Post on 8/21/2019 (finalized by IPPA leadership after consulting The safety of staff, inmates, and the public is the highest priority for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP has an extensive Suicide Prevention Program that begins upon an inmate's arrival at each BOP facility, including pretrial facilities such as MCC New York. See BOP Program Statement 5324.08 "Suicide Prevention Program" here https://www.bop.gov/policy/progstat/5324_008.pdf and BOP Program Statement 5310.17 "Psychology Services Manual" here https://www.bop.gov/policy/progstat/5310_017.pdf. During the initial intake screening by medical staff, inmates complete a psychological questionnaire. Psychology Services staff are immediately Page 13891 DOJ-OGR-00026050