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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 2 – Use of Force

Revised January 12, 2016

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51020.11 Immediate Use of Force

  • When time and circumstances do not permit advanced planning, staffing and organization, and an imminent threat exists to institution/facility security or safety of persons, immediate force may be used.

  • If time and resources allow, an immediate use of force should be video recorded. If an immediate use of force is recorded, the recording shall be submitted into evidence.

  • If an immediate use of force is captured on security cameras (i.e. yard or visiting cameras), those recordings shall be placed into evidence.