Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 505.00 - Use Of Force
Section 505.14 - Requirements Governing the Use of OC, Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions/Distraction Devices, Batons, and Electronic Control Devices

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.505

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The Department shall maintain a public policy, consistent with 103 CMR 505.00, containing the requirements governing the use of OC, Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Devices, Distraction Devices, Batons, and ECDs, titled 103 DOC 509, Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions/Distraction Devices, Batons, and ECDs.

(2) The successful application of OC, Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions, Batons, or ECDs shall be considered a use of force and the reporting requirements of 103 CMR 505.18 shall be followed. Only OC, Chemical Agents, Specialty Impact Munitions, Distraction Devices, Batons, and ECDs approved by the Commissioner and issued by the Department shall be used.

(3) Specialty Impact Munitions, Distraction Devices, Batons, and ECDs shall not be used as a prod; to rouse an unconscious, impaired, or intoxicated inmate; against any inmate using passive resistance when there is no immediate threat of bodily harm; or to enforce an order after an inmate has been immobilized or a threat has been neutralized.

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