Use of physical force to prevent escape
ORS > Procedural Statutes > Physical Force > 161.265
(1) except as provided in HB4301 Ch. 3, Sec. 2 (Pressure on throat or neck), a guard or other peace officer employed in a correctional facility is justified in using physical force, including deadly physical force, on someone else if they pose an imminent threat of physical injury to the guard or peace officer or to a third person or if the guard or peace officer reasonably believes it necessary to prevent the escape of a prisoner from a correctional facility. The guard or peace officer may use physical force under this paragraph only to the degree that they reasonably believe necessary to prevent the physical injury or escape
(2) regardless of paragraph (1), a guard or other peace officer employed by the Department of Corrections may not use deadly physical force in the circumstances described in 161.267(3) (Use of physical force by corrections officer or official employed by Department of Corrections)
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