34DUse of restraints or weapons

### 34D Use of restraints or weapons > [*\[Section 34D Inserted by No. 37 of 2013, s. 14, Applied:01 May 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-05-01/act-2013-037#GS14@EN) > > > (1)  The use of force under this Part includes the use of restraints and weapons. > > > (2)  The Director must ensure, as far as practicable, that the use of force involving a restraint or weapon is proportionate to the circumstances, and in particular that – > > > > > > (a) the circumstances are sufficiently serious to justify the use; and > > > > > > > (b) the kind of restraint or weapon is appropriate in the circumstances; and > > > > > > > (c) the restraint or weapon is used appropriately in the circumstances. > > > (3)  The Director must also ensure that restraints and weapons are only used under this Part – > > > > > > (a) by correctional officers trained to use them; and > > > > > > > (b) in accordance with standing orders or an operating procedure that applies to their use. > > > (4)  The Director must take all steps to ensure that potentially lethal force is not used under this Part unless the actions of a prisoner or detainee or other person are likely to cause death or serious injury. > > > (5)  In applying force under this Part, a correctional officer may use a restraint or weapon, including any of the following: > > > > > > (a) body contact, impact and restraint; > > > > > > > (b) a mechanical restraining device; > > > > > > > (c) a baton; > > > > > > > (d) riot control equipment; > > > > > > > (e) a chemical agent; > > > > > > > (f) an electro-muscular disruption device or a conducted electrical weapon; > > > > > > > (g) a distraction device; > > > > > > > (h) a firearm; > > > > > > > (i) any other thing prescribed by the regulations.