(1) The department shall develop a comprehensive plan for the use of oleoresin capsicum aerosol products, commonly referred to as pepper spray, as a security measure available for staff at total confinement correctional facilities.

(2) The department may initiate a pilot project, within available funds, to expand the deployment of oleoresin capsicum aerosol products within total confinement correctional facilities.

(3) The department's plan for the deployment of oleoresin capsicum aerosol products to staff shall include findings, if any, from the pilot project, recommendations regarding which facility's use should be limited to, what the training requirements should be, the estimated costs, and an implementation schedule.

(4) The department shall seek the input of both the statewide and local security advisory committees in developing its plan.

(5) The department shall report its plan, including costs, to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by November 1, 2011.

Intent—2011 c 252: See note following RCW 72.09.680.