Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 306 - Security
Section DOC 306.19 - Search of staff
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The warden may require that a staff member be searched while on the grounds of an institution or require that a staff member's car be searched while on institution grounds. The institution may conduct such a search by requiring the staff members to empty pockets and containers and submit themselves and objects they carry into the institution to inspection by a device designed to detect metal or other unauthorized objects, a personal search, or a strip search, as defined under s. DOC 306.17(1) and (2). Before a strip search of a staff member or the search of a staff members' vehicle is conducted, the warden and the administrator shall approve the search. They shall approve the search only if there are reasonable grounds to believe the staff member is concealing an unauthorized object. The institution shall not admit a staff member who refuses to submit to a search into the institution or may remove such a staff member from the institution and may subject the staff member to disciplinary action.
(2) If an unauthorized object is found pursuant to a search conducted under this section and it is illegal to conceal or possess the object, the warden may detain the staff member pursuant to ss. 302.04 and 302.07, Stats., and shall inform a law enforcement agency and turn the object over to the sheriff or law enforcement agency for referral to the district attorney. If the warden determines that the staff member appears to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance, the warden may detain the staff member and may inform a law enforcement agency.
(3) Staff shall conduct all searches in a courteous manner. Staff shall strive to protect the dignity of staff who are inspected or searched.
(4) Each institution shall inform staff in writing what objects they may not carry into the institution.
(5) If a strip search is conducted pursuant to this section, the staff member conducting the search shall write and submit a report to the security director. The security director shall provide a copy of the report to the warden and the administrator.
