Section 69.3. Procedures

The following procedures have been adopted by the Board:

(1) Whenever a parole agent considers it necessary to carry a firearm, during that period, it should be carried on his person and in a manner that it is ready and available for use and, under no circumstances, is the weapon to be left or carried in the glove compartment of an automobile, a briefcase, a suitcase, or some receptacle other than on the person of the parole agent. The firearm is to be carried inconspicuously and is to be used only in the defense of the parole agent’s person.

(2) Parole agents desiring to carry a firearm shall submit in writing a request to their immediate supervisor.

(3) His request shall include a rationale as to why it is necessary to carry a weapon while on duty.

(4) The immediate supervisor and district supervisor shall then review the case, making a decision with an accompanying statement either in support of or in opposition of the agent’s request.

(5) Copies of requests and the final decision concerning the arming of the agents are to be submitted to the regional director and the Superintendent of Parole Supervision for information and review purposes.