1. (1) Authorization to carry a chemical agent shall be authorized by the functional unit manager if a chemical agent is authorized.
2. (2) Authorization to carry department‑issued chemical agents shall be limited to the performance of official duties.

3. (3) Employees authorized to carry a chemical agent shall carry the chemical agent whenever:

   1. (a) Protective body armor is worn; or
   2. (b) A firearm is carried.

4. (4) An employee shall only discharge a chemical agent for the following:

   1. (a) To defend himself/herself or another person from an animal attack.
   2. (b) To defend himself/herself or another person from imminent danger.
   3. (c) To enforce a valid order(s) to an adult in custody to submit to the application of restraints.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 3-2020, amend filed 01/29/2020, effective 01/31/2020
DOC 19-2008, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-08
DOC 15-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-2-04
DOC 14-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-98
CD 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-19-95