SubTitle18-81i. Storage of Weapons by the Department of Correction  


Sec. 18-81i-1. Storage of weapons by the department of correction
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(a) Definition.

As used in this section, the following definition shall apply:

"Secure location" means an armory or weapons storage container that is (1) designed for the storage of weapons, (2) situated on Department of Correction property in an area inaccessible to inmates and the public, (3) authorized by the Commissioner of Correction as a location for the storage of weapons, and (4) secured by means of a locking mechanism which restricts access by anyone other than personnel authorized by the Commissioner of Correction.

(b) Implementation.

The Commissioner shall store any firearm, ammunition or deadly weapon owned by the department in a secure location when such firearm, ammunition or deadly weapon is not in use by authorized personnel of the department. The Commissioner shall designate an individual at each location where weapons are stored to implement record-keeping procedures for inventory, tracking, distribution and maintenance of such firearms, ammunition and deadly weapons.

(Adopted effective October 11, 2002)