Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

Part 2: Security

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Unit logs; interviews; observations.

Use and Control of Chemical Agents 5-JCF-2A-30 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-27)

(MANDATORY) The level of authority, access, and conditions required for the availability, control, and use of chemical agents and equipment related to its use must be specified. Chemical agents are used only with the authoriza tion of the facility administrator, medical director, or designee 1 Chemical agents and equipment related to its use are inventoried at least monthly to determine their condition and expiration dates 2 Personnel using chemical agents to control juveniles submit written re ports to the facility administrator or designee no later than the conclusion of the tour of duty 3 All persons contaminated in an incident involving the use of a chemical agent must receive an immediate medical examination and treatment Comment : Based on an analysis of the physical plant and the size and profile of the juvenile population, designated staff determine what chemical agents and other se curity devices the facility needs. Written policies and procedures specify the level of authority required for access to and use of security devices. All instances involv ing the use of force and/or chemical agents are documented to establish the identity of the personnel and juveniles involved and to describe the nature of the incident.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure signed by health authority and administrator.

Process Indicator : Incident reports; unit log; list of chemical agents used by facil ity; requisitions; distribution list.

Firearms Prohibited 5-JCF-2A-31 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-28)

Firearms are not permitted in the facility, except in emergency situations

Comment : No person, including law enforcement personnel, is in possession of firearms within the confines of a facility. A system of receipts for the temporary safe storage (or checking) of such equipment is required.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Firearm-storage container or safe.

Use of Physical Force 5-JCF-2A-32 (Ref 4-JCF-2A-29)

(MANDATORY) The use of physical force is restricted to instances of justifi able self-defense, protection of others, protection of property, and prevention of escapes, and then only as a last resort in accordance with appropriate stat utory authority The agency has developed and implemented a plan to ensure

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