7660107, 33-602.210 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 7660107

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Overview

RULE:

33-602.210

Use of Force

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the scope of the rule; specify the type of information that should be stated on camera after a spontaneous use of force; specify the circumstances under which electronic immobilization devices may or may not be used; clarify the circumstances under which chemical agents may be used; outline the procedures that should be followed after the use of chemical agents; and add storage, issuance, and safety provisions.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule specifies the procedures to be used in the event of a spontaneous use of force, clarifies the circumstances under which chemical agents may be used, lays forth the procedures that must be followed after the use of chemical agents, specifies additional storage, issuance, and safety provisions, and generally clarifies the scope of the rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09 FS.

LAW:

776.07, 944.09, 944.35 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/25/2009 Vol. 35/38

COMMENTS:

From 9/25/2009 To 10/16/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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