New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 3 - SECURITY AND CONTROL
Subchapter 5 - SEARCHES OF INMATES AND FACILITIES
Section 10A:3-5.5 - Use of scanning/testing devices
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Searches of inmates, areas, and objects by the use of scanning/testing devices may be done routinely and randomly, where necessary for security purposes. This may be, but is not limited to, a walk-through device or a handheld device that is passed over the fully clothed body of the inmate. A scanning/testing device may also be utilized in conjunction with a strip search or body cavity search.
(b) Scanning/testing device searches of inmates may be conducted by male or female custody staff members or scanning/testing device operators subject to the limitations set forth in 10A:3-5.7 and 5.8.
(c) Body imaging scanning equipment may be utilized for the purpose of searching inmates. The use of body imaging scanning equipment shall be limited to searches conducted in any of the following circumstances:
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the body image scanning equipment may be operated by an employee of a correctional facility or other law enforcement officer.
(e) Prior to operating body imaging scanning equipment, an employee or officer shall successfully complete a training course approved by the Police Training Commission pursuant to P.L. 1961, c. 56 (N.J.S.A. 52:17B-66 et seq.).
(f) Body imaging scanning equipment shall be operated in compliance with all manufacturer standards, guidelines, instructions, recommendations, and safety precautions for inmates and equipment operators.