Section 801.540  Security Restraints

The facility shall establish a policy for the issuance and control of security restraints and security devices.

a)         An inventory of all security equipment and restraint equipment shall be maintained.

b)         Broken and dysfunctional equipment shall be withdrawn, repaired, replaced, or disposed of and the inventory shall be updated.

c)         The facility shall obtain the Department's approval for the type and quantities of restraints to be utilized.

d)         The Chief Administrative Officer of the facility shall identify the circumstances under which security restraints may be utilized, by whom, and by whose authority.

e)         Training requirements for staff regarding authorized use of restraints shall be specified.

f)          Restraints such as handcuffs, shackles, and transportation belts shall never be applied as punishment and shall be applied only with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer.

g)         Only security equipment approved by the Department may be issued to authorized facility staff who have met the required training requirements.