Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 333.17 - Escapes

(1) PLAN. The administrator shall develop and annually review and update a written plan to be implemented if an escape occurs from a DIS placement. The plan shall provide for all of the following:

(a) If DIS staff believe that an inmate may have escaped because the inmate has left an assigned area, or has not returned to the DIS residence on schedule, the electronic monitoring equipment indicates someone has tampered with it or DIS staff have received other relevant information, DIS staff shall attempt to contact the inmate.

(b) If DIS staff believe, for the reasons set forth in par. (a), the inmate has escaped or if an inmate is 4 or more hours late returning to the DIS residence without authorization from appropriate DIS staff, DIS staff shall communicate an apprehension request on the inmate to law enforcement agencies.

(c) After an apprehension request has been made for the inmate, the escape shall be reported orally and in writing to the administrator.

(d) DIS staff shall notify the administrator and law enforcement agencies orally and in writing when an inmate who has escaped is apprehended.

(2) REPORTS OF ESCAPES. Reports of escapes required to be made under sub. (1) shall include, if known:

(a) The method of escape.

(b) Who was involved in the escape.

(c) A description of the escapee, including clothing worn.

(d) Action taken by DIS staff.

(e) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape.

(f) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.

(3) ORDER TO DUTY. In the event of an escape, the administrator may order any off-duty staff member to duty.

(4) AUTHORITY OF HOSTAGE. If a DIS staff member, including the administrator, is taken as a hostage in an escape or escape attempt, that hostage has no authority to order any action or inaction by DIS staff. Any orders issued by a hostage shall be disregarded by the DIS staff.

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Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 333.17

Cr. Register, February, 1993, No. 446, eff. 3-1-93.