01.
Appropriate Use of Physical Intervention. The detention center shall have written policy and procedures which govern the use of physical intervention. (3-31-22)
a. The use of physical intervention shall be restricted to the following situations, and then only to the degree necessary to restore order: (3-31-22)
i. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (3-31-22)
ii. The protection of others; (3-31-22)
iii. The protection of property; (3-31-22)
iv. The prevention of escapes; and (3-31-22)
v. The suppression of disorder. (3-31-22)
b. Physical intervention shall not be used as punishment. (3-31-22)
02.
Use of Chemical Agents. The detention center shall have written policy and procedures which govern the use of chemical agents, if approved for use in the detention center. (3-31-22)
a. The use of chemical agents shall be restricted to the following situations, and then only to the degree necessary to restore order: (3-31-22)
i. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (3-31-22)
ii. The protection of others; (3-31-22)
iii. The prevention of escapes; and (3-31-22)
iv. The suppression of disorder. (3-31-22)
b. Chemical agents shall only be administered by an individual who has been certified in its use by a qualified instructor. (3-31-22)
c. Oleoresin Capsicum shall be the only chemical agent approved for use in juvenile detention centers. (3-31-22)
03.
Use of Electroshock Devices. The use of electroshock devices is prohibited in juvenile detention centers unless used by law enforcement officers responding to a call for assistance initiated by detention staff. (3-31-22)
04.
Use of Mechanical Restraints. The detention center shall have written policy and procedures which govern the use of mechanical restraints, including notification of medical or mental health professionals. (3-31-22)
a. The use of restraints shall be restricted to: (3-31-22)
i. Instances of transfer; (3-31-22)
ii. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (3-31-22)
iii. The protection of others; (3-31-22)
iv. The protection of property; (3-31-22)
v. Medical reasons under the direction of medical staff; (3-31-22)
vi. The prevention of escapes; and (3-31-22)
vii. The suppression of disorder. (3-31-22)
b. Restraints shall not be used as punishment or for the convenience of staff. (3-31-22)
c. Juvenile offenders in mechanical restraints shall not be left unattended except in documented exigent circumstances. (3-31-22)
