1. (a) Policy of the Department of Corrections.

   1. (1) To treat as criminal acts all physical assaults by inmates on:

      1. (A) State employees;
      2. (B) Volunteers; or
      3. (C) Visitors.
   2. (2) Such acts are subject to prosecution by the prosecuting attorney of the county where the institution or facility is located.

2. (b) Explanation.

   1. (1)

      1. (A) It shall be the responsibility of each employee to make a written report to his or her supervisor concerning incidents of the above nature.
      2. (B) Furthermore, other employees who witness such assaults will be expected to document such information to the warden/administrator.
   2. (2) It is the right and duty of an employee to protect self and others in the event of an attack.
   3. (3) The warden/administrator will report such incidents to the appropriate deputy/assistant director and internal affairs administrator, who in turn will coordinate prosecution with the prosecuting attorney’s office.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Section Number: Page Number: 211 1 of 1 Board Approval Date: 12/04/2014 Supersedes: Dated: 11/30/79 Reference: Effective Date: 12/15/2014 Reference:"