ODYS reported training staff throughout most of this month in preparation for this new tool.
ODYS said several weeks of policy planning and development around use of force have taken place, with input from a committee of ODYS medical, behavioral, operational and legal staff.
Amy Ast, director of ODYS, said that this tool is only to be used in response to imminent physical harm to prevent injuries to youth or staff, prevent escapes, enforce security rules to prevent a serious disruption or threat to security and to prevent the destruction of state property.
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