(i) is on duty in the county correctional
institution; and
(ii) may respond to an emergency situation.
(2) Additional officers and employees of the county as
the chief administrator determines appropriate, in accordance
with this section.
(c) Training.--The following shall apply:
(1) For an officer or employee to be eligible to receive
and carry oleoresin capsicum spray under this section, the
officer or employee shall complete a training course in
accordance with county policy on the use of oleoresin
capsicum spray.
(2) An officer or employee who completes a training
course required under paragraph (1) shall do so during the
course of that officer's or employee's regular employment and
shall be compensated at the same rate that the officer or
employee would be compensated for conducting the officer's or
employee's regular duties.
(d) Use of oleoresin capsicum spray.--Officers and employees
that are issued oleoresin capsicum spray under subsection (b)
may use the spray in accordance with county policy, including:
(1) in any situation where verbal direction given to
inmates has failed and staff may have to use physical force
to maintain or regain control;
(2) when an inmate barricades or arms himself and cannot
be approached without danger to personnel and the inmate; or
(3) when a delay in establishing control would
constitute a hazard to the inmate or other individuals or
would result in a disturbance or property damage.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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