OAR 291-013-0206: Electronic Control Devices

(1) Only agency approved electronic control devices shall be used. (2) Use of an electronic restraint device for court appearances or transportation will be approved by the functional unit manager or designee. (3) Medical Considerations: (a) As soon as feasible following each use of an electronic control device, the adult in custody shall be afforded medical examination and treatment. (b) An electronic control device shall not be deployed if there is knowledge that the adult in custody is pregnant. (c) If the electronic control device utilizes probes that penetrate the skin, they shall be removed when the adult in custody is under control. If available, medical staff shall remove the probes. Trained security staff may remove the probes if medical staff are not available. (d) If probes are embedded in soft tissue areas such as the head, neck, face and groin removal shall be done by medical staff only. (4) Electronic control devices will not be used in conjunction with aerosol propelled chemical agents.