Illinois Administrative Code
Title 20 - CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Part 720 - MUNICIPAL JAIL AND LOCKUP STANDARDS
Section 720.140 - Use of Force

Universal Citation: 20 IL Admin Code ยง 720.140

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) Officers shall not strike or lay hands on a detainee or employ the use of chemical agents except:

1) In self-defense.

2) To prevent escape.

3) To prevent serious injury or damage to person or property.

4) To quell a disturbance.

5) To effect detention.

6) To establish control.

b) Force shall be employed only as a last resort or when other means are unavailable or inadequate and only to the degree reasonably necessary to achieve a permitted purpose.

c) Following the use of chemical agents, appropriate measures as recommended by the manufacturer shall be taken to minimize the effect of the chemicals.

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