Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 13 - USE OF FORCE
Section 291-013-0070 - Planned Use of Force
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The functional unit manager or designee will be contacted for authorization of the planned use of force involving firearms, batons, water hoses, electronic control devices, specialty impact munitions, and chemical agents other than aerosol sprays.
(2) Any planned use of force shall be carried out under the personal direction of supervisory or higher-level staff, and only after consultation with and approval of the officer-in-charge. The officer-in-charge may be present when the use of force is employed if there is no anticipated danger of becoming a hostage.
(3) A health care professional shall be contacted, if on duty at the facility, prior to the planned use of force to ensure medical assistance is readily available, if necessary, and to evaluate the adult in custody if the adult in custody is medically high risk.
(4) Adults in custody designated as SMI:
(5) Every planned use of force situation shall be videotaped, provided that time and circumstances permit.
(6) The commander shall authorize the type and amount of force used during any declared emergency at a facility except for reactive use of force.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075