Choke and Sleeper Holds
The WSMA does not regard the choke and sleeper holds as casually applied
and easily reversible tranquilizers, but should be considered the use of
deadly force with the potential to kill.
The WSMA believes that with, or as soon as thereafter as possible, all
incidents involving the application of choke and sleeper holds there
should be medical surveillance of the inmate. (Res 4, B-83) (Reaffirmed
A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services