01-03 Persons in Custody

Question 1

Why are central lock ups and booking halls audio and video recorded

a) to monitor/record the condition of persons in police custody and service members, to reduce false complaints

b) to monitor/record the condition of persons in police custody and service members, to reduce the likelihood of being civilly sued

c) to monitor/record the condition of persons in police custody and service members, to ensure their safety, for court purposes

d) to monitor/record the condition of persons in police custody and service members

Answer 1

c) to monitor/record the condition of persons in police custody and service members, to ensure their safety, for court purposes

Question 2

A young person (under 18) may only be lodged in a divisional cell to

a) prevent injury or to protect others from violent behaviour, when there are no adults present in the cells, when there is an adult in the cells but adequate space to isolate the young person from the adult

b) prevent injury or to protect others from violent behaviour, when there are no adults present in the cells

c) a) prevent injury or to protect others from violent behaviour, when there are no adults present in the cells, while awaiting for a parent or some other adult relative to take custody of them

d) none of the above

Answer 2

a) prevent injury or to protect others from violent behaviour, when there are no adults present in the cells, when there is an adult in the cells but adequate space to isolate the young person from the adult

Question 3

The following property is to be removed from every prisoner

a) money, weapons, cell phones, show laces and belts

b) valuable property, evidence, offensive weapons, items that could be used as ligature, items that could be used to damage property, prescription medications, tobacco

c) valuable property, evidence, offensive weapons, items that could be used as ligature, items that could be used to damage property

d) evidence, offensive weapons, items that could be used as ligature, items that could be used to damage property, prescription medications, tobacco

Answer 3

b) valuable property, evidence, offensive weapons, items that could be used as ligature, items that could be used to damage property, prescription medications, tobacco

Question 4

Persons released from custody should have their property inventoried on camera as it is returned to them

True or False

Answer 4

False, Persons released from custody SHALL have their property inventoried on camera as it is returned to them

Question 5

The duty for the police to accommodate persons with disabilities is derived from

a) Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Ontario Human Rights Code

b) Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act

c) Ontario Human Rights Cod, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act

d) Routine Orders

Answer 5

c) Ontario Human Rights Cod, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Question 6

The determination regarding removal of a persons assisted device while in custody shall

a) be reviewed by two seperate supervisors

b) be re-evaluated by the booked every 30 minutes

c) be reassessed should circumstances regarding their custody change

d) a and c

Answer 6

c) be reassessed should circumstances regarding their custody change

Question 7

Who makes the decision to permit the retention of prosthetic devices and other personal items that support their gender identity and expression

a) the parading / searching officers

b) the booking officer

c) the OIC

d) any member has the input to make a decision on this issue

Answer 7

c) the OIC

Question 8

Handcuffs and leg irons are placed on a person where possible in order to

a) prevent the escape of a person in custody

b) so that they are not able to access unauthorized items

c) control the violent activities of a person in custody

d) both a and c

Answer 8

d) both a and c

Question 9

Where the police vehicle has no screen, the person shall be placed in the __________ seat. If an escort is available, the escort shall occupy the _______ seat

a) rear right, front passenger

b) rear left, rear right

c) rear left, front passenger

d) rear right, rear left

Answer 9

d) rear right, rear left

Question 10

What is the maximum prisoners that should be transported per vehicle where possible (excluding wagons)

a) 2

b) 3 (two in the back one in front passenger

c) 1

d) any number is fine depending on the situation

Answer 10

c) 1

Question 11

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

a) call 911, place the person in the recovery position and await further help

b) if qualified, person first aid / CPR, transport the person to hospital or request attendance of DAS

c) if qualified, person first aid / CPR, transport the person to hospital or request attendance of DAS, notify the OIC

d) any of the above depending on the situation

Answer 11

c) if qualified, person first aid / CPR, transport the person to hospital or request attendance of DAS, notify the OIC

Question 12

Upon arrival at a police station with a person in custody shall

a) escort the person inside facility, read the posted TPS 191 while being recorded, take them before the OIC, advise OIC the particulars of the arrested person

b) escort the person inside facility, read the posted TPS 191 while being recorded, take them before the Booker, advise OIC the OIC particulars of the arrested person

c) request entry, escort the person inside facility, read the posted TPS 191 while being recorded, take them before the OIC, advise OIC the particulars of the arrested person

d) request entry, escort the person inside facility, read the posted TPS 191 while being recorded, take them before the OIC

Answer 12

c) request entry, escort the person inside facility, read the posted TPS 191 while being recorded, take them before the OIC, advise OIC the particulars of the arrested person

• Particulars of the arrest person include
  reason for arrest, reason for continued detention, known or suicidal tendencies, violent tendencies, serious medical conditions, assistive devices, injuries, emotional disturbance, medication, impairment due to drugs or alcohol

Question 13

Who is responsible for the booking, lodging, safekeeping of prisoners, and ensuring that the booking/release process is recorded

a) booker

b) Uniform Sgt.

c) OIC

d) any one can assume the responsibility

Answer 13

c) OIC

Question 14

Where must the movement in and out of cells be recorded

a) in the UCMR

b) in the booking officers notes

c) in the Arrest Booking / Cell Management Screen

d) all of the above

Answer 14

c) in the Arrest Booking / Cell Management Screen

Question 15

All activity in the cell area including the complete lodging of the prisoner will be recorded on the

a) DAMS

b) BHS

Answer 15

a) DAMS

Question 16

Segregate female prisoners from _______ prisoners when it is necessary to place them in police cells

a) violent

b) injured

c) male

d) all of the above

Answer 16

c) male

Question 17

Accused young persons don’t always need to be segregated from adult prisoners when it is necessary to detain them in a divisional cell

True or False

Answer 17

False, an accused young person should be segregated from adult prisoners when it is necessary to detain them in a divisional cell

Question 18

When there are persons lodged in police cells, the booker shall physically attend the cells every __________

a) 15 minutes

b) hour

c) 30 minutes

d) 45 minutes

Answer 18

c) 30 minutes

Question 19

An intoxicated person needs to be awakened a minimum of every ___ hours but more frequently if circumstances require

a) 2

b) 4

c) 5

d) 6

Answer 19

b) 4

Question 20

Once a cell that has been used to lodge a person is vacated, shall inspect the cell for any ___________ as soon as practicable but in any event prior to any other individual being lodged in that cell

a) discarded property

b) contraband

c) hazardous material

d) both a and b

Answer 20

d) both a and b

Question 21

When receiving a request for access to prescribed medication from a person shall

a) confirm patients name matches label, confirm only one type of medication per container, no tampering has been done to container, label is legible, medication is not expired

b) confirm only one type of medication per container, no tampering has been done to container, label is legible, medication is not expired

c) confirm patients name matches label, confirm only one type of medication per container, no tampering has been done to container, label is legible

d) confirm patients name matches label, confirm only one type of medication per container, label is legible, medication is not expired

Answer 21

a) confirm patients name matches label, confirm only one type of medication per container, no tampering has been done to container, label is legible, medication is not expired

Question 22

When in doubt about the contents of a medication container, or prisoner requests medication in excess of the prescribed dosage, or they exhibit signs of alcohol or drug consumption shall

a) call 911 and request DAS attend

b) notify the OIC

c) consult with the prescribing physician or another physician at a medical facility

d) both b and c

Answer 22

d) both b and c

Question 23

A Designated Operator shall notify the OIC of any of the following

a) sickness/medical treatment, assault/aggressive or bizarre behaviour, any event likely to result in an SIU investigation, any changes in the condition of a person in custody

b) sickness/medical treatment, any injury or attempt suicide, assault/aggressive or bizarre behaviour, any event likely to result in an SIU investigation, any changes in the condition of a person in custody

c) sickness/medical treatment, any injury or attempt suicide, assault/aggressive or bizarre behaviour, any event likely to result in an SIU investigation

d) sickness/medical treatment, any injury or attempt suicide, assault/aggressive or bizarre behaviour, any changes in the condition of a person in custody

Answer 23

b) sickness/medical treatment, any injury or attempt suicide, assault/aggressive or bizarre behaviour, any event likely to result in an SIU investigation, any changes in the condition of a person in custody

Question 24

A property bag may remain unsealed for investigative purposes providing it is in a secured location, but must be

a) under observation by the booking officer

b) have had any money inside of it counted

c) sealed prior to transport

d) none of the above

Answer 24

c) sealed prior to transport

Question 25

An OIC upon determining that the detention of a person is not required shall

a) release the person in compliance with the appropriate release procedures

b) when it is a young person, ensure a parent, legal guardian, or adult relative is notified without delay and request they attend the station

c) release the person in compliance with the appropriate release procedures and when it is a young person, ensure a parent, legal guardian, or adult relative is notified without delay and request they attend the station

d) none of the above

Answer 25

c) release the person in compliance with the appropriate release procedures and when it is a young person, ensure a parent, legal guardian, or adult relative is notified without delay and request they attend the station

Question 26

It is the duty of the OIC and Road Sgts to ensure all frontline officers are returned to active duty as soon as practicable

True or False

Answer 26

False, it is the duty of the OIC to ensure all frontline officers are returned to active duty as soon as practicable

Question 27

Who should be advised when there is a person in custody that is a foreign national

a) Immigration Officer at Pearson Airport

b) Intel - Security Section

c) Consular Official

d) Passport Office of the country of that foreign national

Answer 27

c) Consular Official

Question 28

When a prisoner claims to be a methadone patient shall ensure that such persons are informed that their prescribed dosage can only be obtained

a) if cleared by Toronto Paramedic Services or a Doctor

b) following release from custody, or if remanded by request after corrections staff have consulted with the prescribing doctor

c) if by telephone, the prescribing doctor confirms dosage

d) if they haven’t already had their dosage for the day

Answer 28

b) following release from custody, or if remanded by request after corrections staff have consulted with the prescribing doctor

Question 29

The OIC shall ensure that when a prisoner complains of symptoms associated with the non-receipt of their prescription, shall ensure

a) medical advice is sought, or the persons is transported to hospital for assessment by a doctor

b) they are not transported to any place other then a hospital

c) if transported to hospital, staff is made aware it is not to receive their prescribed dosage

d) the results are noted in the crown brief, on the arrest bookingc/cell management screen, and the prisoner transport log

e) all of the above

Answer 29

e) all of the above

Question 30

The Booking Hall System ( BHS) video records the following areas

a) back parking lot, sally port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking & release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility

b) sally port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking & release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility

c) booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking & release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility

d) sally port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility

Answer 30

b) sally port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking & release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility

Question 31

The Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS) video records the following areas

a) prisoner detention areas of a police facility, cells, bullpens.

b) prisoner detention areas of a police facility, cells, bullpens, washroom facilities, booking hall

c) prisoner detention areas of a police facility, cells, bullpens, washroom facilities, telephone rooms

d) prisoner detention areas of a police facility, cells, bullpens, booking hall,

Answer 31

a) prisoner detention areas of a police facility, cells, bullpens.