Use of Force - POLICY

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Use of Force

Page:
1 of 1

Control Number:
307
Version:
3.0
Adopted:
03-15-1984

Henry Atencio, deputy director, approved this document on 12/05/2016.
Open to the public: Yes
Revision Summary
Revision date (12/05/2016) version 3.0: Update content in concert with the release of SOP
307.02.01.002. Update to new format.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER
None
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the department and its contractors to only use force when necessary to
control offenders under its jurisdiction and to ensure offenders receive fair, humane
treatment and are not subjected to avoidable injury. If force becomes necessary, the least
amount of force required to achieve order will be used. Corporal punishment is prohibited.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the policy is to communicate the department’s philosophy regarding the use
of force against offenders.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all standard operating procedures created under the authority of this
policy, to all IDOC employees , and to IDOC contractors .
RESPONSIBILITY
The director or deputy director of the IDOC and the division chiefs of prisons and probation
and parole are responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring
of standard operating procedures that provide guidance on or establish the following:
• The standardization of less -lethal and lethal use-of-force weapons and devices.
• A use -of-force continuum with levels of force from least to greatest.
• Procedures and training that promote safety for staff and others.
• Procedures to prevent escapes and disturbances.
• Guidelines explaining when force is justified and the level of force to be used.
• Procedures to review situations in which force was used.
• Procedures for the use of long-term restraints.
REFERENCES
None
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