New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES
Subchapter 3 - USE OF FORCE
Section 13:95-3.9 - Use of chemical or natural agents; storage

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:95-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Except when issued under the provisions of 13:95-3.4(c), chemical or natural agents shall not be used within a secure facility.

(b) Whenever chemical or natural agents are used other than in a secure facility as a means of control, custody staff members shall comply with the reporting procedures set forth in 13:95-3.7.

(c) A custody staff member shall not carry or use chemical or natural agents unless he or she has received appropriate training and semi-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.

(f) No chemical or natural agent shall be used by a custody staff member, except for those expressly approved and issued by the Commission.

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