Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 376.07 - Use of force
(1) The superintendent shall enact policies
and procedures related to the use of physical force based on juvenile-focused
best practices, including a physical force intervention training that is
consistent with the provisions of this section.
(2) Corporal punishment of youth is not
permitted under any circumstances.
(3) Only the minimum force that is reasonably
necessary to achieve a proper objective may be used. Excessive force shall not
be used.
(4) Staff may use physical
force only if the individual staff member using force reasonably believes that
it is immediately necessary to accomplish one of the following purposes:
(a) To prevent a youth who poses an imminent
and substantial risk of physical harm from harming themselves or
others.
(b) To regain control of
all or part of a facility during a disturbance as defined in s.
DOC 376.20
(1) or an emergency as defined in s.
DOC 376.21
(1).
(c) To prevent the escape of a
youth.
(5) After the use
of physical force, the youth who were involved shall be checked for injury and
provided appropriate medical services. Staff shall submit a written report to
the superintendent regarding any medical services provided.
(6) If physical force is used, each staff
member involved shall submit a separate written report regarding the incident
to the superintendent.
(7) All
facility staff shall be trained in de-escalation practices at least
annually.
(8) Staff may use the
physical force necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm.
(9) Youth may not use physical force at any
time.
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