- (1) Off-duty employees who observe a crime in progress or a fugitive should immediately contact the local law enforcement agency and allow the law enforcement agency to resolve the situation.
- (2) Employees shall avoid using department issued equipment or role status to intervene in use of force situations when off duty; however, the Department of Corrections recognizes employees have citizen arrest powers and the right to intervene in crimes in progress.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.030
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.030
History
DOC 15-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-2-04
DOC 14-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-98, Renumbered from 291-013-0115
CD 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-19-95