DOC 376.13(1)(b)2.2. Body scan searches may only be conducted by a person of the same gender identity as the youth being searched unless the search is conducted by a medical staff.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)3.3. Body scan searches may not be conducted in view of others not directly involved in the search and must be conducted away from video recording.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)4.4. Psychology staff shall be notified as soon as practicable when a youth has been body scan searched.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)5.5. Body scan searches shall be documented by staff.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)6.6.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)6.a.a. Images produced utilizing body scanner technology may be viewed only when necessary by supervisors, psychology staff, or the health services unit.
DOC 376.13(1)(b)6.b.b. Images produced utilizing body scanner technology may not be stored on any external storage device or copied in any manner, unless authorized by the superintendent.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)(c) Strip search. A strip search of a youth may occur only if there is probable cause to believe that the individual youth possesses contraband that could not be discovered through less intrusive means. Strip searches, when permitted, are subject to all of the following:
DOC 376.13(1)(c)1.1. A strip search may only be conducted in a private location. No unintended individuals including youth and staff shall be able to view the search, including by video or audio recording.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)2.2. Strip searches may only be conducted by a person of the same gender identity as the youth being searched unless the search is conducted by a medical professional.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)3.3. Less intrusive search methods shall be attempted before a strip search is conducted, unless it is determined by psychology staff in consultation with the youth that less intrusive searches, which may include physical contact, would cause greater trauma to the youth.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)4.4. Strip searches may only be conducted by staff trained in trauma-informed care in accordance with facility policy.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)5.5. Psychology staff shall be consulted prior to a strip search.
DOC 376.13(1)(c)6.6. Strip searches shall be documented by staff.
DOC 376.13(1)(d)(d) Body contents search. Only staff assigned by the superintendent may obtain samples as part of a body contents search. Staff of the same gender identity as the youth being searched shall collect urine specimens. Trained staff may conduct breath specimen tests. Assigned staff may conduct a body contents search under any of the following circumstances, and only after approval by the superintendent:
DOC 376.13(1)(d)1.1. For security reasons.
DOC 376.13(1)(d)2.2. For program reasons.
DOC 376.13(1)(d)3.3. For investigation purposes if one or more staff, from direct observation or reliable sources, have a reasonable belief that a youth has used, possesses, or is under the influence of intoxicating substances.
DOC 376.13(1)(d)4.4. As part of a random testing program.
DOC 376.13(1)(d)5.5. As required by a court for DNA analysis under s. 973.047, Stats., or any other biological specimen analysis.
DOC 376.13(2)(2)Staff shall preserve the dignity of youth to the extent reasonably possible in all searches conducted under this section and are required to conduct all searches utilizing trauma-informed care.
DOC 376.13(3)(3)Before a search is conducted pursuant to this section, a youth shall be informed that a search is about to occur and of the nature of the search and the location where the search is to occur.
DOC 376.13(4)(4)Results of searches, and any contraband or test results obtained under sub. (1), may be retained as evidence for consideration in response to addressing noncompliant behaviors.
DOC 376.13(5)(5)All searches conducted under sub. (1) shall be documented by staff and include all of the following:
DOC 376.13(5)(a)(a) The identity of the staff member who conducted the search.
DOC 376.13(5)(b)(b) The date and time of the search.
DOC 376.13(5)(c)(c) The identity of the youth searched.
DOC 376.13(5)(d)(d) The reason for the search. If the search was a random search the report shall so state.
DOC 376.13(5)(e)(e) Any objects seized pursuant to the search.