90.The International Committee of the Red Cross also taught similar courses to Federal Police personnel assigned to the federal
entities on the following topics: concepts of human rights, ethical and legal conduct in law enforcement, principles of the use of force
and firearms, maintaining public order, arrest and detention, and assistance to victims.
91.In the state of Jalisco, the Inspectors-General of prisons and rehabilitation officers and police guards were instructed warn their
staff to be careful when they have to overpower an inmate who is in an aggressive emotional state, as well make a moderate use of
handcuffs and use them only as a precaution against possible escape during the transfer of inmates or on the direction of the physician
on medical grounds. This must not preclude the observance of the necessary safety measures, in order to prevent detainees from
endangering their safety or that of others.
92.The Federal District Government, through the Correctional Training Institute with the support of the Human Rights Commission of
the Federal District, devised a comprehensive programme of training in human rights, which included the topics of prevention of
torture and the use of force.
93.In the state of Nuevo León, a reform was implemented in the field of preventive police justice, which includes the redesign of the
operational functions of the police to prevent the abuse of people from the time of their arrest, during transport and until they are
handed over to the prosecution service.
Prison staff should be instructed in the use of such records, and in particular that there must be no
blank spaces left between entries (para. 171)
Compliance measures
94.All detention centres in the Federal District have a record of incoming and outgoing inmates, which must be complete, thereby
preventing the leaving of blank spaces that could be used illicitly. Note that these forms are numbered consecutively for improved
control.
95.Prisons in the state of Jalisco have a record book of admissions containing at least the full name of inmates, their age, the date and
time of admission, their offence, the court and the remanding authority. It also has a record book of releases that contains at least:
name of inmate, age, date and time, number of release order, reason for release, case number, court, address of the inmate and
signature. Accordingly, both records are completed in full, without leaving any blank spaces.
96.We would clarify that criminological opinions are prepared by the criminologist if available or otherwise by the prison psychology
unit.
Promote specialized courses including a human rights policy, covering topics such as infectious
diseases, epidemiology, hygiene and forensic medicine including documentation of injuries and
medical ethics (para. 173)
Compliance measures
97.In the Federal District, the Correctional Training Institute introduced a health-care programme devised by the Ministry of Health,
to ensure that staff working in isolation areas have the necessary training for the proper treatment and also that the necessary security
measures are taken to protect their personal integrity.
98.A training programme on human rights with a gender perspective, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, was also devised
and implemented for staff providing services in detention centres.
99.A training and awareness programme for public servants was also conducted on discrimination, to avoid prejudices, stereotypes
and stigmas being perpetuated in the exercise of public service.
100.The Executive Department of Prison Security devised and implemented a care and first aid procedure on security and human
rights for security personnel involved in medical transfers and hospital stays.
101.In the state of Nuevo León, a first - aid course for young offenders was given with the support of the Monterrey Green Cross,
andthe first Sports and Culture Day took place with the support of the Commissariat for Social Reintegration of the Prison
Administration Agency.
102.Also during 2009 the Ministry of Public Security of the state of Oaxaca conducted three seminars on "Human rights and the
prison system" in April, August and December.
Require physicians who provide medical services in prisons to participate in specialized courses
(para. 173)
Compliance measures
103.In the Federal District, the Training Institute conducted courses on the following topics: contagious diseases, epidemiology,
hygiene, forensic medicine, including a description of injuries and medical ethics.
104.Moreover, the Executive Office for Prevention and Social Rehabilitation raised the levels and quality of planned and emergency
medical care at detention facilities to meet demand and comply with human rights obligations. Family diagnosis and treatment
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