MDOC Employee Handbook - Michigan Corrections Organization

Displaying a weapon (firearm, taser, etc.) orobject for the purpose of intimidating an offender,visitor, volunteer, employee or citizen, except inthe performance of an employee’s duties. See PD04.05.100 “Disturbance Control” (Exempt), PD04.05.110 “Use of Force” (Exempt) and PD04.05.112 “Managing Disruptive Prisoners”(Exempt) for direction regarding control ofoffenders.Using speech, action, gesture, or movement thatcauses physical or mental intimidation orhumiliation.Failing to try to secure necessary medical or otherassistance in instances of medical emergencies,injury, assault or attempted suicide.Making unnecessary or unreasonable rules for anemployee, visitor, volunteer or an offender tofollow.Using abusive or profane language or actionswhich degrade or belittle another person or group.2. USE OF POSITION FOR PERSONAL GAINEmployees shall not engage in actions that couldconstitute the use of their position for personal gain.Examples of actions of an employee in violation of thisrule are described below. This is not an exhaustive listof behavior which may be in violation of this rule.Displaying his/her Department-issued identificationcard or badge, or referencing theiremployment or position with the Department forother than a work-related reason.Obtaining goods or services that would otherwisenot be available or offered to the employee if notfor his/her position.17