Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 13 - USE OF FORCE
Section 291-013-0205 - Chemical Agents
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-013-0205
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Authorization to carry a chemical agent shall be authorized by the functional unit manager if a chemical agent is authorized.
(2) Authorization to carry department-issued chemical agents shall be limited to the performance of official duties.
(3) Employees authorized to carry a chemical agent shall carry the chemical agent whenever:
(a) Protective body armor is worn;
or
(b) A firearm is
carried.
(4) An employee shall only discharge a chemical agent for the following:
(a) To defend himself/herself or another
person from an animal attack.
(b)
To defend himself/herself or another person from imminent danger.
(c) To enforce a valid order(s) to an adult
in custody to submit to the application of restraints.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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