Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 505.00 - Use Of Force
Section 505.17 - Requirements Governing the Use of K-9 Units

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 K-9 Units, titled 103 DOC 558, K-9 Units.

(2) The Department utilizes specially trained canines, working with trained K-9 officers who are subject to the supervision of the K-9 Unit Commander. There are several K-9 Units and, with the exception of the K-9 Patrol Unit, they are used for contraband detection. The use of canines is governed by the Department's K-9 policy.

(3) Canines, when used to physically apprehend, impede, or subdue an inmate, shall constitute a use of force.

(4) The K-9 Patrol Unit shall not enter a correctional institution without prior permission from the Commissioner and may only be used in order to regain control during a major disorder. The Commissioner's permission shall not preclude an inmate from filing a complaint alleging excessive force, which shall be investigated by the Professional Standards Unit under 505.21(3).

(5) Only K-9 Units approved by the Commissioner shall be used within any correctional institution.

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