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01-03 Person In Custody Flashcards

1
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What must be notified when transporting a prisoner who requires priority in booking?

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The Officer in Charge must be notified

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In what situations is medical attention required for a person in custody?

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When a person in custody requires medical attention due to illness, injury, or intoxication

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What should be done upon arrival at a police station with a person in custody?

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Notify the Officer in Charge

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What is the purpose of audio/video equipment in central lock-ups?

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To monitor and record the condition of persons in custody and ensure their safety

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True or False: Members are allowed to obstruct the view of the camera while it is recording.

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False

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What must members comply with when accessing electronically recorded material?

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Procedure 12–08

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Interview rooms are to be used for what purpose?

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Processing and interviewing of prisoners, victims, or witnesses

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What must the Officer in Charge ensure regarding the care of persons in custody?

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Applicable sections of the Procedure relating to care and handling are applied to all persons detained

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Under what conditions can a young person under eighteen be lodged in a divisional cell?

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To prevent injury or protect others from aggressive behavior, when no adult is present, or when there is adequate space to isolate

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List the items that must be removed from every prisoner for safety.

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  • Valuable property
  • Evidence
  • Implements of escape
  • Offensive weapons
  • Items that could be used as a ligature
  • Items that could cause damage
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications
  • Tobacco products
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What is the procedure for handling items of religious significance?

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Treat with respect and handle appropriately in compliance with Procedure 01–02, Appendix D

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What must be done when persons are released from custody?

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Their property must be inventoried on camera as it is returned

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What is the Service’s duty regarding persons with disabilities?

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To accommodate persons with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

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Fill in the blank: Persons with a disability requiring an assistive device should be permitted to keep their ______ while in custody.

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assistive device

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What should members consider when assessing the removal of an assistive device?

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All risk factors and available accommodation options

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What must members document if a person with a disability cannot be accommodated?

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Clearly articulate the reasons and all accommodation options considered

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According to Section 1 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, every person has a right to equal treatment without discrimination based on what?

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Race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability

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What should be done when transporting a person in custody?

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Use authorized restraining devices, place in handcuffs using the approved manner, and ensure the double-lock mechanism is utilized

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When should the Officer in Charge be notified during the transport of a prisoner?

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When the prisoner requires priority in booking and processing

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What steps should be taken if a person in custody requires medical attention?

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  • Perform first aid/CPR if qualified
  • Transport to the nearest hospital or request paramedic services
  • Notify the Officer in Charge
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What must be done before lodging a person in police cells?

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Take the person before the Officer in Charge and advise of any pertinent information

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What should be done when leaving or returning to a detention facility?

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Notify the Officer in Charge and enter/exit only via the booking hall

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23
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What should be done if a person in custody exhibits violent behavior?

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Add a caution flag to the person’s Master Name Index (MNI) and Criminal Numerical Index (CNI) file

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What is the responsibility of the booking officer regarding the TPS 300?

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Forward the completed TPS 300 to the Detective Sergeant at 2400 hours each day or as close as practicable

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What is required during the lodging of a prisoner?

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  • Notify the Officer in Charge
  • Comply with Procedure 01–02
  • Treat religious significance items with respect
  • Segregate female prisoners from male prisoners
  • Store property securely
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What must be assessed when a person in custody has a disability requiring an assistive device?

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Whether to permit the person to keep their assistive device

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What must be done when a person in custody has soiled their clothing?

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Arrange for replacement clothing as soon as possible

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What is the procedure for checking the condition of persons lodged in police cells?

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  • Physically attend the cells every 30 minutes
  • Record checks in the Cell Check screen
  • Notify the Officer in Charge of any changes
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What must be done once a cell used for lodging a person is vacated?

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Inspect the cell for any property and/or contraband

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What must be checked when a request for access to prescribed medication is made?

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  • Compliance with Appendix A
  • Patient’s name matches
  • Only one type of pill
  • No tampering
  • Legible label
  • Not expired
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What should be done if there are doubts about medication contents or excessive requests?

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Notify the Officer in Charge and consult with a physician

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What must be done if BHS or DAMS equipment malfunctions?

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Notify the Officer in Charge and make an appropriate entry on the TPS 175

33
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What must the Officer in Charge do when notified about a prisoner requiring priority processing?

A

Process the prisoner as soon as practicable

34
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What should the Officer in Charge evaluate when a person in custody is brought into the station?

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The lawfulness of the arrest and continued detention

35
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What should be assessed when a person in custody has a disability requiring an assistive device?

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Consider risk factors and available accommodation options.

Accommodation options may include placing the person in a segregated cell.

36
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When a person in custody possesses gender-affirming items, what must be assessed?

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Whether to permit the person to keep their gender-affirming item or prosthetic.

The property bag may remain unsealed for investigative purposes but must be sealed prior to transport.

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What must be ensured when receiving a person for lodging in police cells?

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Female prisoners are segregated from male prisoners, and young persons are segregated from adults.

55 Division is specifically designated to receive female prisoners.

38
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What is the target time for physical cell checks during a tour of duty?

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Thirty (30) minutes.

This is used to ensure the condition of persons detained in custody is monitored.

39
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What must be done before a person is transported to a lock-up or detention centre?

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Ensure necessary medical attention is given and eReports are completed.

Advise the Officer in Charge of the destination lock-up about any known health or safety issues.

40
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What must be done if a prisoner claims to be a methadone patient?

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Inform them that their prescribed dosage can only be obtained after release or by request to corrections staff.

This is contingent upon consultation with the prescribing doctor.

41
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What steps should be taken if a prisoner complains of symptoms associated with non-receipt of their prescription?

A

Seek medical advice or transport the person to a hospital for assessment.

While in police custody, treatment should only occur at a hospital.

42
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What is the Booking Hall System (BHS)?

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A video surveillance system designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners.

The BHS is operated manually by the booking officer.

43
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What does the Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS) do?

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Monitors and records the condition of prisoners in detention areas.

The DAMS is set to automatically record when activity is detected.

44
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What is the definition of ‘valuable property’ in a custodial context?

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Money, jewellery, and other items that may make a prisoner a target of theft or robbery.

45
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True or False: All prisoners must be monitored closely if they have taken drugs prior to arrest.

A

True.

Monitoring should continue until the Officer in Charge is satisfied that the individual is not at risk.

46
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Fill in the blank: The consumption of alcohol or alcohol in combination with _______ can lead to obstructive sleep apnea.

A

central nervous system depressants.

47
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What should be done if a prisoner becomes unconscious while in custody?

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Remove them to the nearest hospital for examination and treatment.

An unconscious person should not be admitted to a police cell or lock-up.

48
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What information must be recorded in the Arrest Booking/Cell Management screen?

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All pertinent information regarding the person in custody, including their physical or mental condition.

49
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What is the role of the Booking Officer?

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Responsible for the care and handling of persons detained in custody.

50
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What must be done if an incident occurs in a monitored area?

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Render assistance, deal with the incident appropriately, and notify PVEMU to preserve the recording if necessary.

51
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What should happen to an unconscious person in police custody?

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They shall be removed to the nearest hospital for examination and treatment.

Under no circumstances will an unconscious person be admitted to a police cell or lock–up.

52
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What condition can cause unexpected deaths in intoxicated individuals?

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Obstructive sleep apnea.

53
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What does loud snoring indicate in an intoxicated person?

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It indicates only that a person is breathing.

Snoring is not an indicator of consciousness.

54
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What must be done for intoxicated individuals who exhibit loud or disrupted snoring?

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They must be closely monitored and awakened frequently.

55
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What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)?

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A condition characterized by physical and mental symptoms after discontinuing high doses of alcohol.

56
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When do symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome typically appear?

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Within six (6) to twelve (12) hours after the last consumption of alcohol.

57
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Who is more commonly affected by Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

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Those with a history of alcoholism and/or past problems with alcohol withdrawal.

58
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List the mild symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.

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  • Tremors
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep disturbance (insomnia)
  • Sweating (diaphoresis)
  • Over responsive reflexes (hyperreflexia)
  • Nausea/vomiting
59
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When do mild symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome typically subside?

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Within forty-eight (48) hours.

60
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List the moderate symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.

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  • Intensified mild symptoms
  • Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
  • Racing heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Agitation
61
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When do moderate symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome typically appear?

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Within twenty-four (24) to thirty-six (36) hours after discontinuance.

62
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List the severe symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.

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  • Severely intensified mild and/or moderate symptoms
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • Disorientation
  • Abnormally high fever (hyperthermia)
63
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What serious condition can result from severe symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

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Delirium tremens (DTs).

64
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When do symptoms of delirium tremens typically occur?

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Forty-eight (48) to seventy-two (72) hours after discontinuance.

65
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What happens if delirium tremens is left untreated?

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It can result in death.

66
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What is the recommended position for intoxicated individuals who lapse into sleep?

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They should be placed lying on their side with the head angled forward (recovery position).

67
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What behavior might a diabetic suffering from low blood sugar exhibit?

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Confusion, unsteadiness, profuse perspiration, or other unusual behavior.

68
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What should be given to a diabetic suffering from low blood sugar?

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A soft drink containing sugar, sweetened orange juice, chocolate bar, or candy containing sugar.

69
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What is positional asphyxia?

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A condition where certain restraint positions compromise heart and lung functions, increasing the risk of death.

70
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What is excited delirium?

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A condition caused by drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness, or a combination of both.

71
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List some symptoms of excited delirium.

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  • Abnormal tolerance to pain
  • Unexpected physical strength
  • Violence towards others
  • Sweating, fever, heat intolerance
  • Bizarre or aggressive behavior
  • Impaired thinking
  • Hallucinations
72
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How should individuals exhibiting symptoms of excited delirium be treated?

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As a medical emergency and transported to the hospital for examination.

73
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What is the policy regarding medication for prisoners?

A

Members shall not inject any medication into a prisoner.

74
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What is methadone used for?

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As a replacement therapy for narcotic addiction.

75
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What should happen to methadone brought into custody?

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It shall be taken from the prisoner’s possession.

76
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What is the definition of ‘trans’?

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An umbrella term referring to people with diverse gender identities and expressions that differ from their assigned sex at birth.

77
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What should the Officer in Charge do when a person self-identifies as trans?

A

Inform the person of lodging options and consult with them to ensure their safety.

78
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What is the purpose of privacy shields in custody?

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To prevent Charter of Rights and Freedoms violations arising from videotaping individuals using toilet facilities.

79
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What should a Booking Officer inform a person about video monitoring in a divisional cell?

A

They are monitored by video camera at all times while in the divisional cell/bullpen.

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