Transcription of Department Operations Manual Chapter 5
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Operations Manual Department OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 325 Chapter 5 ADULT CUSTODY AND SECURITY Operations ARTICLE 1 PEACE OFFICER AUTHORITY Revised February 29, 2009 Policy It is the policy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to ensure that CDCR peace officer authority comports with applicable State statutes, regulation and mutual aid agreements. Purpose The purpose of this Article is to clarify CDCR peace officer authority as it relates to inmates, parolees, and California law enforcement requests for assistance. Peace Officer Authority CDCR peace officer authority is outlined in Penal Code (PC) Sections (d)(1) & (2) and PC While normal CDCR peace officer authority applies generally to custody of inmates either inside or outside of a CDCR facility ( escape pursuit and transportation/hospital custody, etc.)
Immediate use of force is the force used to respond without delay to a situation or circumstance that constitutes an imminent threat to institution/facility security or the safety of persons. Employees may use immediate force without prior authorization from a higher official. Immediate force may be necessary to subdue an attacker, overcome ...
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