Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 2960, PROGRAM CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SECURE PROGRAMS, pt. 2960.0360

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024

Part 2960.0360 - SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Subpart 1.Content of policies and procedures.

A license holder who offers correctional program services must develop security policies and procedures regarding the following:

A. control and recovery of contraband;

B. delivery and service procedures;

C. prohibition of firearms and other weapons in resident areas and measures to ensure that weapons are inaccessible to residents;

D. search procedures;

E. escort of residents outside the secured area; and

F. one-half hour interval well-being checks, when residents are not under direct supervision.

Subp. 2.Inspection of facility and deliveries to facility.

The facility must be regularly inspected for contraband, evidence of breaches in security, and inoperable security equipment. Materials delivered to or transported from the facility must be inspected for contraband prior to distribution.

Subp. 3.Chemical irritant use.

A. The license holder must have written policies approved by the licensing agency governing the use of chemical irritants and related chemicals.

B. The use of chemical irritants is permitted only in secure facilities with correctional program services.

(1) Chemical irritants must not be used except by order of the facility administrator or person in charge to prevent a resident from seriously injuring the resident's self or others or to prevent damage to a substantial amount of property.

(2) Decontamination must occur immediately after all uses of chemical irritant.

(3) The documentation must include a description of what behavior on the part of the resident resulted in the use of chemical irritants, what alternative methods were considered along with a description of these methods, exactly what the decision to use chemical irritants was based on, and any other relevant factors.

(4) Facility personnel authorized to use chemical irritants must have documented annual training in the use of chemical irritants and decontamination procedures.

(5) A documented supervisory review must be conducted after an incident that resulted in the use of chemical irritants.

Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 2960, PROGRAM CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SECURE PROGRAMS, pt. 2960.0360

28 SR 211

Statutory Authority: L 1995 c 226 art 3 s 60; MS s 241.021; 245A.03; 245A.09