What weapons, if any, is staff allowed to carry for protection and security?
Chemical spray agents (pepper spray) are issued for use in controlling non-compliant detainees who are demonstrating violent behavior. This chemical agent is used in conjunction with communication techniques and use of force training. No staff are issued chemical until they have been fully trained in how and when it should be used.

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1. What is the total size of the detention center?
2. What is the size of a typical cell?
3. What is the capacity of the detention center?
4. What was the total cost of the detention center construction?
5. Why are there no bars?
6. How are the doors operated?
7. Why are there so many windows?
8. Are all the cells the same?
9. How many detainees are booked in annually?
10. How many beds may be used for boarding from other facilities?
11. How much is the per diem charged to other facilities for boarding detainees?
12. What types of detainees can be placed in the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center?
13. Is the staff safe in this type of detention center?
14. What weapons, if any, is staff allowed to carry for protection and security?
15. What kind of training is required of staff?
16. What is the detainee improvement account?
17. What is a booking fee?
18. What are co-pays?