The following are approved policies and procedures developed in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/Behavioral Health director, regarding the use of restraint devices when the purpose is for movement or transportation within the facility that shall include the following:

1. Authorized restraint devices for movement and transportation within the facility include handcuffs, shackles, soft restraints, and , flex cuffs. 
2. Only officers who have completed PC 832, Arrest and Control training are authorized to apply restraints.  
3. Officers will assess the following prior to placing a youth in restraints for movement within the Juvenile Hall: 
   1. less restrictive alternatives,  
   2. medical, 
   3. Behavioral Health
   4. trauma informed approaches 
4. A ward who is known to be pregnant or in recovery from delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, belly chains, or handcuffs behind the back unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the youth, the staff or other detained youth. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. 
5. All uses of restraints for movement and transportation within the facility will be documented in an Incident Report including the     circumstances that lead to the need for restraints and be given supervisor review and approval.
6. Restraint devices shall not be used for the purpose of discipline or retaliation.