Summary
Rulemaking is necessary to amend and add definitions, to qualify the use of reactionary uses of force to prevent an inmate from self-harm, to add a requirement regarding videoing an inmate prior to transport, to clarify who may administer chemical agents in controlled conditions, to clarify when dart-fired electronic immobilization devices will be used, to establish protocol for interactions with unmanned aircraft vehicles on or over state property, to clarify what video must be included in a review of uses of force, to clarify what information must be included in a review of a use of force involving the use of a dart-fired electronic immobilization device, to establish and clarify post-deployment procedures related to the use of dart-fired immobilization devices, to clarify the review requirements for incidents involving a use of force, to clarify the process for the issuance and return of dart-fired electronic immobilization devices, to clarify when psychiatric restraints may be used, to amend the rule history related to laws implemented, and to revise Forms DC4-650B, DC6-230, and DC6-296 to comport to the changes in the rule.