The purpose of this policy is to set forth the minimum equipment standards for all uniformed personnel assigned to and/or working at a custody facility where they could have inmate interaction.
Uniformed personnel shall wear the following on their belt:
- Authorized aerosol chemical agent, carried in the appropriate holder;
- Set of Smith&Wesson or Peerless brand swivel-type handcuffs, which shall meet the following Department-approved specifications, and shall be carried inside a handcuff case:
- Weight of no less than 8 ounces or more than 10-1/2 ounces
- Constructed of carbon steel, with factory nickel finish
- Manufactured with smooth, accurately-machined metal parts and surfaces, and chain link attachments
- Possessing a self-locking single lock and manual double lock
- NOTE: all other handcuffs and color-plated handcuffs must be authorized for use through unit orders approved by the concerned unit commander
- Handcuff key, which shall be of a hollow style and shall fit all new style Smith&Wesson and Peerless handcuffs;
- Radio (if available) with electronic microphone (if available) in a Department-issued radio holder;
- Functioning flashlight that is Department-approved;
- TASER (if available), which shall be issued to and used by those who have completed the Department's TASER training program, and carried in the TASER holster (refer to CDM section 7-08/030.00, "Electronic Immobilization Device (TASER) Procedures");
- Assigned keys.
Supervisors of the rank of sergeant and above may make exceptions to the above policy on a case-by-case basis. All exceptions shall be noted in the Uniform Daily Activity Log.
It is recommended that personnel also wear or have the following:
- "Ripp hobble";
- second set of handcuffs in a handcuff case;
- a black lanyard to hold assigned keys;
- personal notebook;
- two (2) doses of Naloxone Nasal Spray (Narcan).