Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 22 - USE OF FORCE (COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS)
Section 291-022-0105 - Authority, Purpose, and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-022-0105

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075.

(2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to outline the authority of parole and probation officers in the use of physical force, firearms, and restraints.

(3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to authorize the use of physical force when and to the extent that it is reasonably believed to be necessary as specified in these rules. Parole and probation officers are authorized to use that amount of force that is objectively reasonable to overcome a threat, thereby minimizing the risk of injury to the officer, the threat, and the public.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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