05-020/25 Chemical Agents



 

CUSTODY SERVICES DIVISION

GENERAL POPULATION

NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Unit Order:  #05-020/25

Effective Date:  01-01-1998

Revision Date: 

Review Date:   

Subject:                       Chemical Agents

Reference:                   MPP 5-06/040.00 thru 5-06/040.45; CDM 3-03/020.25 thru 3-03/020.30

Unit Commander Signature:                                                   Date:

 

PURPOSE OF ORDER:     The purpose of this unit order is to establish procedures for the use of chemical agents by sworn personnel.

SCOPE OF ORDER:          This order applies to all personnel assigned to and/or working at the North County Correctional Facility (NCCF).

ORDER:

All sworn personnel assigned to this facility shall be trained in the use of chemical agents. The training will meet or exceed the requirements for Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The current standards mandate eight (8) hours of training to new sworn personnel in the Academy. The course of instruction covers deployment, use, first aid, and laws pertaining to chemical agents.

The Training Unit shall maintain a record of mandated chemical agent training.

The Training Unit will review the policies and procedures pertaining to chemical agents' use. The Manual of Policy and Procedures section 5-06/040.00 and the Custody Division Manual section 3-03/020.25 thru 020.30 shall be the source of policy review.