Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51020.14 Use of Less Lethal Weapons

• The 37 mm and 40 mm launchers are weapons designed to discharge less lethal impact munitions or chemical agents. They are authorized for use in all areas including segregated housing units, general population housing units, cells, dayrooms, dining halls, concrete yards, exercise yards and work areas. It is recommended a Response Supervisor be assigned the duties of discharging less lethal impact munitions during controlled use of force-cell extraction.