(a) Written policies and procedures for security and control of the facility shall include the following:
  (1) continued operations in the event of a work stoppage;
  (2) provisions for the security, storage, and accessibility of:
    (A) keys;
    (B) tools;
    (C) medical equipment; and
    (D) kitchen utensils;
  (3) provisions to prevent firearms from entering the secure area of the facility, with the exception of a licensed peace officer who is officially responding to an active criminal event (e.g., hostage situation, resident riot, escape, etc.) within the facility; and
  (4) provisions for coordination with law enforcement authorities in the case of escape or other situations requiring assistance from city, county, or state law enforcement agencies.
(b) The facility administrator or designee shall ensure that all special incidents, including taking of hostages, escapes, and assaults, are documented. A copy of the report shall be placed in the permanent file of any resident(s) involved in the incident.
(c) Video and audio monitoring devices shall not substitute for required levels of supervision by a juvenile supervision officer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §343.249 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2011, 35 TexReg 10993; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243