Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 396.17 - Chemical agents and weapons
(1) OLEORESIN OF
CAPSICUM. For the purpose of this section, "oleoresin of capsicum" means
oleoresin extracted from fruits of plants of the genus capsicum. Oleoresin
contains the active ingredient capsaicin and related compounds classified as
capsaicinoids.
(2) USE OF OLEORESIN
OF CAPSICUM. Staff may carry or use oleoresin of capsicum, as permitted under
s. 941.26(4) (a) and
(c), Stats., while on duty and only under all
of the following conditions:
(a) If approved
by the department.
(b) After
successfully completing a department approved training program or, if
applicable, after successfully updating training according to department policy
and procedure.
(c) While acting in
self-defense or defense of a third person, as permitted under ss.
939.48 and
941.26(4) (c)
1, Stats.
(3) APPROVED
PRODUCTS. Staff may carry and use only the delivery systems for oleoresin
capsicum which are approved by the department.
(4) MEDICAL CARE. Staff shall immediately
provide medical attention to a person exposed to oleoresin of
capsicum.
(5) DOCUMENTATION. Staff
involved in the use of oleoresin of capsicum shall document its use according
to department policy and procedure.
(6) FIREARMS OR OTHER WEAPONS. Staff may not
carry a firearm or other weapon while on duty.
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