DOC 376.10(1)(m) (m) The preservation of any evidence relevant to the escape and the chain of evidence.

DOC 376.10(1)(n) (n) The repair of any facilities damaged in the escape.

DOC 376.10(1)(o) (o) The responsibility of staff after an escape.

DOC 376.10(1)(p) (p) Notification of the administrator and law enforcement agencies of the apprehension of an escapee.

DOC 376.10(2) (2) Reports. Reports of escapes required under sub. (1) (a) shall include:

DOC 376.10(2)(a) (a) Date, time and location when the youth was last seen.

DOC 376.10(2)(b) (b) The method of escape.

DOC 376.10(2)(c) (c) Who was involved in the escape.

DOC 376.10(2)(d) (d) A description of the escapee, including clothing worn.

DOC 376.10(2)(e) (e) Action taken by the facility, including procedures initiated.

DOC 376.10(2)(f) (f) A brief evaluation of the factors which may have contributed to the escape.

DOC 376.10(2)(g) (g) The identification of persons who may have information about the escape.

DOC 376.10(3) (3) Hostages. When a youth takes the superintendent or any staff hostage, the hostage shall have no authority to order any action or inaction by staff.

DOC 376.10(4) (4) Pursuit. Any pursuit of an escaped youth by staff shall be done in cooperation with local law enforcement authorities. Until local law enforcement authorities are able to supervise pursuit, staff shall conduct the pursuit under supervision of the superintendent.

DOC 376.10(5) (5) Off-duty staff. In the event of an escape, the superintendent may order any off-duty staff to work.

DOC 376.10(6) (6) Vehicles. The superintendent may authorize staff to use their own vehicles to pursue an escaped youth if state-owned vehicles are unavailable.

DOC 376.10(7) (7) Criminal convictions. A youth who is in a facility because of an adult criminal court conviction who escapes from a facility shall be treated as an adult in regard to confidentiality of information.

DOC 376.10(8) (8) Public information release. After 12 hours, the department may release information to the public if permitted under s. 938.78 (3), Stats., for youth adjudicated for certain criminal offenses. The information may include the youth’s name, age, physical description, including clothing, the date and time of the escape and the facility where the escape occurred.

DOC 376.10 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; correction in (1) (L) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, June, 2000, No. 534; CR 24-003: am. (1) (intro.), (g), (2) (e), (7), (8) Register February 2025 No. 830, eff. 3-1-25.

DOC 376.11 DOC 376.11 Search of facility grounds. Staff may conduct a search of any area within the buildings or grounds of a facility at any time. There is no requirement that evidence exists that contraband is concealed on facility grounds before such a search is conducted. Upon completion of the search, staff shall complete a facility incident report describing the search including any discovery of contraband.

DOC 376.11 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 24-003: am. Register February 2025 No. 830, eff. 3-1-25.

DOC 376.12 DOC 376.12 Search of youth living quarters.

DOC 376.12(1) (1) Whenever staff conduct a search of a youth’s living quarters, staff in charge of the living unit at the time of the search or the staff who conducted the search shall write a report that includes all of the following:

DOC 376.12(1)(a) (a) The identity of the staff who conducted the search and the supervisor who approved it.

DOC 376.12(1)(b) (b) The date and time of the search.

DOC 376.12(1)(c) (c) The identity of the youth whose living quarters were searched.

DOC 376.12(1)(d) (d) The reason for conducting the search. If the search was a random search, the report shall state that it was a random search.

DOC 376.12(1)(e) (e) Any objects that were seized pursuant to the search.

DOC 376.12(1)(f) (f) Whether any damage was done to the premises during the search.