Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 12. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide a system to govern the control and distribution of all security equipment, including the following:

1. (1) Mechanical restraint equipment.
2. (2) Chemical restraint equipment and supplies.
3. (3) Radios.

(b) Security equipment is stored in a secure but readily accessible location outside of the juvenile housing areas.

(c) The accountability system provides for the following:

1. (1) Restraint equipment is stored and issued in a manner that its location can be easily determined.

2. (2) A log is maintained to record each restraint device, including the following:

   1. (A) Mechanical restraints.
   2. (B) Chemical restraints.
   3. (C) Radios.
3. (3) A log is maintained to record the name of the employee possessing the equipment.
4. (4) The restraint logs are reviewed at least quarterly by a designated individual.
5. (5) Restraint equipment is maintained in operable condition or is removed from the inventory.
6. (6) Corrective action is initiated, when necessary.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-5-12; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)