0442541_CORRPocketBook11Add3.qxp 14.09.2005 13:47 Page 24 The director, his or her deputy and the majority of the other personnel shall be able to speak the language of the majority of the prisoners.171 There shall be adequate medical personnel resident close to the institution.172 In an institution for both men and women, the part of the institution set aside for women shall be under the authority of a responsible woman officer and women prisoners shall be attended and supervised only by women officers.173 Prison officers shall not use force, except in self-defence or in cases of attempted escape or active or passive resistance to an order based on law or regulations.174 Officers who have recourse to force must use only the minimum force and must report the incident immediately to the prison director.175 Staff in direct contact with prisoners should not usually be armed.176 Law enforcement officials shall respect the confidentiality of information in their possession unless the performance of duty or the needs of justice strictly require otherwise.177 Law enforcement officials shall ensure the full protection of the health of persons in their custody.178 24