202 Detainee Transport

Question 1

All JSO vehicles that may be used to transport detainees shall be searched by the transporting officer at the beginning of each shift and prior to and after transporting detainees to ensure

Answer 1

that no weapons, potential weapons, contraband, and/or evidence are present.

Question 2

Who shall be searched by the transporting officer prior to being placed in the vehicle.

Answer 2

All detainees

Question 3

Under WHAT circumstances shall a detainee be handcuffed or manacled to the inside of a vehicle.

Answer 3

Never

Question 4

Detainees who are being transported from a detention facility must be identified or verified by an available photograph (e.g., State or U.S. Armed Forces ID). If the detainee is unable to be positively identified with an available State or U.S. Armed Forces ID, the officer shall ensure the detainee is positively identified via the _____________ prior to transfer.

Answer 4

JSO identification unit

Question 5

If detainees are sick, injured, or physically disabled and handcuffs are impractical due to the condition of the detainees, _________________ devices should be utilized unless the condition of the detainees renders them harmless.

Answer 5

alternate restraining

Question 6

Anytime detainees become sick or injured, their condition must be checked by medical personnel such as?

Answer 6

doctor
emt
chsp- contracted health services provider
as soon as it is safe and practical

Question 7

All vehicles used primarily for transporting detainees shall be equipped with a ______________ separating the driver from the detainees.

Answer 7

safety barrier

Question 8

The safe delivery of the detainee is the primary duty of

Answer 8

transporting officers.

Question 9

If called on for assistance, officers shall render it only when the _______ to the third parties is both clear and grave and the risk to the detainee is _________.

Answer 9

risk, minimal

Question 10

Detainees are not permitted visitors

Answer 10

Detainees are not permitted visitors

Question 11

Transporting officers shall make the receiving facility aware of any potential hazards that exist, such as

Answer 11

suicidal tendencies, escape risks, or unusual illnesses.

Question 12

When transporting officers reach their destination with a detainee, prior to entering any detention facility, they shall secure all weapons either in their ______ or in the facility’s firearms _________.

Answer 12

vehicle or lock boxes

Question 13

All citizens (non-suspects) shall be __________ for weapons.

Answer 13

patted down

Question 14

Officers shall _____ transport any citizen who refuses to be patted down for weapons.

Answer 14

not

Question 15

Can a citizen with a concealed weapons permit maintain possession of their weapon during transport?

Answer 15

no, weapons must be secured within the vehicle away from the person.

Question 16

Generally, detainees shall not be accompanied, transported, or allowed access to their residences, rooms, or elsewhere except with the consent of a supervisor. Exceptions to this general rule include:

Answer 16

a. Situations where there is a need to interview the detainee at the Police Memorial Building (PMB) before booking;
b. Situations where the detainee is transported to a facility for medical or mental health treatment before being admitted into the Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF);
c. A misdemeanant eligible to be issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) Citation; and
d. Juvenile detainees when a disposition other than physical arrest and booking at Intake is to be used.

Question 17

Detainees shall ______ be transported by an officer who is alone in any police vehicle, unless such vehicle is equipped with a __________ to transport detainees.

Answer 17

not, safety barrier

Question 18

When non uniformed officers transport a detainee in a vehicle with no safety barrier, where should the second officer be seated?

Answer 18

rear seat behind the driver

Question 19

If a detainee becomes extremely violent and is in danger of escaping, hurting himself/herself, or damaging the vehicle, the officer shall

Answer 19

request emergency traffic (10-33) and assistance (Signal 35), give his location, and, if warranted, apply a hobble restraint or a total appendage restraint (TAR) as per Order 553 (Physical Restraints).

Question 20

If a detainee is not in danger of escaping, hurting himself/herself, or damaging the vehicle, but the detainee needs to be removed,

Answer 20

the officer shall obtain a supervisor’s approval before removing the detainee.

Question 21

If a detainee is moved from one vehicle to a transporting vehicle

Answer 21

approval is not needed

Question 22

Can a juvenile be transported with an adult ?

Answer 22

yes if they area arrested for the same offense or incident

Question 23

Does a juvenile under the age of 18 require a safety belt?

Answer 23

yes

Question 24

Can females be transported with males?

Answer 24

yes if they arrested for the same offense or incident

Question 25

Fugitive unit exception is

Answer 25

they can be transported together in a vehicle with separated compartments

Question 26

When transporting the opposite sex an officer must do what?

Answer 26

Use the MDC to transmit beginning mileage and ending mileage and the point of destination

Question 27

what must be entered in the comment screen of the MDC by the transporting officer?

Answer 27

destination
race and sex of transported
current mileage

Question 28

If the nature of a detainee’s handicap prevents the use of a patrol vehicle for transportation, the transporting officer shall

Answer 28

request a supervisor’s assistance in determining an appropriate source of alternate transportation.

Question 29

Anytime an arrest is made of a wheelchair dependent person, the arresting officer shall

Answer 29

ensure the wheelchair is transported to the PDF for use by the detainee.

Question 30

If the detainee and wheelchair cannot be transported together the officer shall?

Answer 30

contact the PDF watch lieutenant who will dispatch an approved van to the scene.

Question 31

How long is the required response time an officer must wait for the van?

Answer 31

30 minutes

Question 32

if the van cannot be there in 30 minutes, what does the officer do?

Answer 32

transport the detainee and secure the wheelchair before leaving the scene.

Question 33

Upon effecting an arrest of an individual who is in need of medical treatment, the officer shall:

Answer 33

a. Request rescue at the scene if injuries are serious enough to warrant immediate attention (e.g., severe bleeding, unconsciousness, or other severe trauma);
b. Transport the detainee expeditiously (prior to completing reports or other duties) to UF Health Jacksonville; or
c. Transport the detainee to the nearest medical facility if the detainee appears to be in acute distress.

Question 34

In the event a detainee is being transported to a medical facility the officer shall

Answer 34

notify their supervisor of what action they are taking

Question 35

Any time a detainee arrives at the PDF who is bleeding or complains of injury or illness, CHSP personnel shall check the detainee prior to admission.

Answer 35

CHSP personnel shall decide whether further examination by a physician is required prior to admission.

Question 36

if the CHSP determines the detainee cannot be accepted at the PDF who is responsible for transport to the hospital

Answer 36

the arresting or transporting officer

Question 37

Detainees who are known to be contagious (e.g., tuberculosis [TB], Code Alpha, etc.) shall _______ transported by patrol officers. Officers shall contact their immediate supervisor and arrangements shall be made with the _________________.

Answer 37

not be, PDF watch lieutenant

Question 38

Transport for special reasons

Answer 38

attending funeral
visiting a critically ill person
reading of a will
FUGITIVE UNIT

Question 39

If a detainee escapes custody while being transported or detained, the transporting or arresting officer shall:

Answer 39

a. Immediately notify the Communications Center of the escapee’s location and physical description;
b. Attempt to capture the escapee unless doing so would leave other detainees unsecured or unattended;
c. Notify his supervisor as soon as it is feasible to do so; and
d. Complete an Incident Report and other applicable reports to document the escape.

Question 40

Upon being notified of an escape, the supervisor shall:

Answer 40

a. Ensure that all efforts to capture the escapee have been exhausted, including:
(1) Establishing and maintaining an appropriate perimeter;
(2) Coordinating a detailed search;
(3) Requesting assistance from specialized units; and
(4) Notifying the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) so that a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) can be dispatched.
b. Notify his commanding officer of the incident; and
c. Notify the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, if the escape occurred outside Duval County.

Question 41

Detainee transport vans are available for use at the discretion of:

Answer 41

The patrol supervisor

Question 42

Vans may be loaned to other units, sections, etc at the discretion of the:

Answer 42

watch commander or higher