Or. Admin. R. 291-013-0205

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 291-013-0205 - Chemical Agents

(1) Authorization to carry a chemical agent shall be authorized by the functional unit manager if a chemical agent is authorized.

(2) Authorization to carry department-issued chemical agents shall be limited to the performance of official duties.

(3) Employees authorized to carry a chemical agent shall carry the chemical agent whenever:

(a) Protective body armor is worn; or

(b) A firearm is carried.

(4) An employee shall only discharge a chemical agent for the following:

(a) To defend himself/herself or another person from an animal attack.

(b) To defend himself/herself or another person from imminent danger.

(c) To enforce a valid order(s) to an adult in custody to submit to the application of restraints.

Or. Admin. R. 291-013-0205

CD 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-19-95; DOC 14-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-98; DOC 15-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-2-04; DOC 19-2008, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-08; DOC 3-2020, amend filed 01/29/2020, effective 1/31/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075