DOC 327.18(4) (4) Mechanical restraints may not be used:

DOC 327.18(4)(a) (a) As a method of punishment;

DOC 327.18(4)(b) (b) About the head or neck of an inmate;

DOC 327.18(4)(c) (c) In a way that causes undue physical discomfort, inflicts physical pain or restricts the blood circulation or breathing of the inmate; or

DOC 327.18(4)(d) (d) To restrain an inmate to a moving vehicle.

DOC 327.18(5) (5) A staff member shall observe a CRC inmate in restraints at least once every 15 minutes until the restraints are removed or the inmate is admitted to a state correctional institution, a detention facility, a mental health facility or a medical facility.

DOC 327.18(6) (6) If feasible, an inmate shall be released from restraints to perform bodily functions and for meals.

DOC 327.18(7) (7) Except when restraints are used to take a CRC inmate into custody or to transport an inmate, a record shall be kept of each time the inmate is placed in restraints. The record shall include:

DOC 327.18(7)(a) (a) The inmate’s full name, number, and the date and time the inmate was placed in restraints;

DOC 327.18(7)(b) (b) The name of the staff member who placed the inmate in restraints;

DOC 327.18(7)(c) (c) The reason for placing the inmate in restraints; and

DOC 327.18(7)(d) (d) A statement indicating when and under what circumstances the restraints were removed.

DOC 327.18(8) (8) CRC staff shall periodically examine the supply of mechanical restraints. Any excessively worn or defective restraints shall be removed from the supply. Only commercially manufactured mechanical restraints may be used.

DOC 327.18(9) (9) If the CRC inmate is held in a state correctional institution, the mechanical restraints rules under ss. DOC 306.09 and 306.10 apply.

DOC 327.18 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.

DOC 327.19 DOC 327.19 Chemical agents and firearms.

DOC 327.19(1) (1) Chemical agents may not be used by CRC staff against CRC inmates.

DOC 327.19(2) (2) CRC staff may not carry firearms or other weapons during their working hours.

DOC 327.19 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.

DOC 327.20 DOC 327.20 Escapes.

DOC 327.20(1) (1) Plan. The superintendent shall have a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs from a CRC placement. The plan shall be developed by the superintendent who shall review and update it annually. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the administrator. The plan shall provide for the following:

DOC 327.20(1)(a) (a) If CRC staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, the inmate does not return to the CRC residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or because CRC staff have received other relevant information, CRC staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.

DOC 327.20(1)(b) (b) If CRC staff believe the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the CRC residence without authorization from appropriate CRC staff, CRC staff shall place an apprehension request on the inmate;

DOC 327.20(1)(c) (c) After an apprehension request has been placed on an inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the superintendent and the administrator;

DOC 327.20(1)(d) (d) The escape shall be reported to law enforcement officials; and

DOC 327.20(1)(e) (e) The administrator and law enforcement agencies shall be notified by CRC staff when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.

DOC 327.20(2) (2) Reports of escapes. Reports of escapes required to be made under sub. (1) shall include, if known:

DOC 327.20(2)(a) (a) The method of escape;

DOC 327.20(2)(b) (b) Who was involved in the escape;