Current through August 26, 2024
(1) PLAN. The administrator shall develop and
annually review and update a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs
from a DIS placement. The plan shall provide for all of the following:
(a) If DIS staff believe that an inmate may
have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, or has not returned
to the DIS residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates
someone has tampered with it or DIS staff have received other relevant
information, DIS staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.
(b) If DIS staff believe, for the reasons set
forth in par. (a), the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours
late returning to the DIS residence without authorization from appropriate DIS
staff, DIS staff shall communicate an apprehension request on the inmate to law
enforcement agencies.
(c) After an
apprehension request has been made for the inmate, the escape shall be reported
orally and in writing to the administrator.
(d) DIS staff shall notify the administrator
and law enforcement agencies orally and in writing when an inmate who has
escaped is apprehended.
(2) REPORTS OF ESCAPES. Reports of escapes
required to be made under sub. (1) shall include, if known:
(a) The method of escape.
(b) Who was involved in the escape.
(c) A description of the escapee, including
clothing worn.
(d) Action taken by
DIS staff.
(e) A brief evaluation
of the factors which may have contributed to the escape.
(f) The identification of persons who may
have information about the escape.
(3) ORDER TO DUTY. In the event of an escape,
the administrator may order any off-duty staff member to duty.
(4) AUTHORITY OF HOSTAGE. If a DIS staff
member, including the administrator, is taken as a hostage in an escape or
escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction
by DIS staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the DIS
staff.
