Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 493.0325. Correctional Officer Training on De-Escalation, Crisis Intervention, and Behavioral Health

(1) a correctional officer employed by the department;  and

(2) a department employee responsible for the direct supervision of correctional officers described by Subdivision (1).

(1) de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques;  and

(2) behavioral health.

(1) effective communication;

(2) employing alternatives to physical restraints, including the availability and proper use of tools such as shields, chemical dispensing devices, and less-lethal force weapons;

(3) techniques for limiting the use of force resulting in bodily injury;

(4) proper utilization of necessary resources, including lighting;

(5) safety techniques during cell extractions;

(6) fundamental lifesaving procedures;  and

(7) necessary personnel involvement.

(1) effective communication and intervention;

(2) increased awareness of persons with behavioral health concerns, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(3) crisis recognition, prevention, and response;

(4) suicide risk and prevention;  and

(5) access to employee assistance programs available to correctional officers.