Section 27-102l(d)-227 - Use of force(a) Safety and Security personnel may not use force to detain or restrain any person, unless necessary to protect himself, the patient, or any third person from imminent physical harm.(b) Safety and Security personnel shall be required to retreat or employ techniques other than the use of force, if possible, prior to the use of force.(c) The use of handcuffs is limited to restraining a violent, disruptive or unruly person, if necessary to protect any person (including the patient) from imminent physical harm, if directed to do so by a licensed physician or law enforcement personnel, and if all other de-escalation techniques and defensive measures have failed. (1) In the event any person is in danger of serious bodily injury or death, Safety and Security personnel may as a last resort use handcuffs or self-defense spray such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Defensive Spray.(2) Safety and Security Personnel shall complete an Incident Report for each occurrence of the use of force including but not limited to the use of handcuffs and a self defense spray.(d) If handcuffs or any other restraint is employed by Safety and Security, such use shall be terminated as soon as possible and with the prior approval of the party who authorized the use, if other than Safety and Security personnel.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-227
Effective January 19, 1996