cases. however, we do have funding for use of force guidelines and that sort of thing. we also have under our office of juvenile justice to help set up standards. i don t know the specifics. last month you announced a new policy prohibiting the department s federal law enforcement component from using choke hold or carotid restraints. thank you for that considering we weren t able to pass the law in the senate. i commend the department for taking these steps to reduce the potential for abuse of force by federal law enforcement. that being said we ve seen other incidences such as in the tragic case ofy elijah yeah mcclain where methods of restraints have been used with horrifying results. what is the departments policies using chemical restraints by law enforcement
0 jurisdiction? any understanding is the judge i he held the warden in contempt but we haven t seen improvement. he asked for a review and the justice department is conducting a review. the marshals did an inspection the other day that was reported in the news and the civil rights division is examining the circumstances. this is the district of columbia jail not the prison system. as i explained to members i view the wearing of facemasks as a safety issue and important matter of order and decorum because i m responsible for preserving order and decorum in this committee i am requiring members of staff attending this hearing to wear facemasks. i came to this decision after the office of the attending physician released its guidance requiring masks in committee hearings some time ago. i note that some members are still not wearing masks. the requirement is that members wear masks at all times when not speaking. i will take members in compliance with this ruling to consideration