Pennsylvania Statutes Title 61 Pa.C.S.A. Prisons and Parole § 5907. Oleoresin capsicum spray

(1) Any officer or employee of the department who:

(2) To additional officers and employees of a State correctional institution as the department determines appropriate, in accordance with this section.

(1) In order for an officer or employee of the department, including a corrections officer, 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 department policy on the use of oleoresin capsicum spray.

(2) An officer or employee of the department who completes a training course under paragraph (1) and subsequently transfers to employment at a different State correctional institution shall not be required to complete an additional training course solely due to the transfer.

(3) An officer or employee of the department 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.

(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 it is determined that a delay in establishing control would constitute a hazard to the inmate or other individuals or would result in a disturbance or property damage.