New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 3 - SECURITY AND CONTROL
Subchapter 3 - USE OF FORCE
Section 10A:3-3.9 - Use of chemical or natural agents; storage
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Only Department of Corrections approved chemical or natural agents shall be used by custody staff members in accordance with applicable provisions of this subchapter.
(b) Whenever chemical or natural agents are used as a means of control, staff members shall comply with the reporting procedure in this subchapter.
(c) A custody staff member is not permitted to carry or use chemical or natural agents unless he or she has received appropriate training and annual retraining in chemical or natural agent use and effects.
(d) After each instance of use, individuals who have been exposed to chemical or natural agents shall be referred to the medical staff for any necessary examination and treatment.
(e) Chemical or natural agents shall be safely stored, legibly labeled to show the chemical or natural name and expiration date, and properly inventoried to ensure security and an adequate unexpired supply.