Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51020.14. 1 Use of Less Lethal Weapons During Controlled Uses of Force

• During the formation of the tactical plan defined in 51020.12, the on-site manager may authorize the use of less lethal impact munitions during controlled use of force situations in a cell, if the inmate is barricaded, or if circumstances are serious in nature calling for extreme measures to protect staff or inmates (i.e., the inmate is armed with a deadly weapon).