103 CMR, § 924.04

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 924.04 - Disorder Management (Required)
(1) The county correctional facility shall develop and implement reaction plans to include written policy and procedures addressing, at a minimum, the following types of disorder situations:
(a) inmate disorders, including:
1.escapes;
2.work stoppage;
3.hunger strikes;
4.property destruction; and
5.riot.
(b) disorders between two or more inmate factions;
(c) intrusion of outside individuals or groups intent on disruption of normal operation or facility security;
(d) bomb threats;
(e) hostage incidents;
(f) staff job action;
(g) environmental disorders which include, but are not limited to:
1.loss of utilities,
2.toxic chemical contamination,
3.inclement weather conditions that disrupt normal operations or restrict availability of staff;
(h) fires; and,
(i) space requirements for overcrowding situation, especially due to a mass arrest, or a large scale transfer from another facility.
(2) All plans are to include procedures, routes and designated holding areas for evacuation of the county correctional facility as necessary and a system of notification of appropriate staff and outside agencies.

103 CMR, § 924.04

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1264, eff. 7/4/2014.