202 Detainee Transport Flashcards
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
that no weapons, potential weapons, contraband, and/or evidence are present.
Who shall be searched by the transporting officer prior to being placed in the vehicle.
All detainees
Under WHAT circumstances shall a detainee be handcuffed or manacled to the inside of a vehicle.
Never
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.
JSO identification unit
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.
alternate restraining
Anytime detainees become sick or injured, their condition must be checked by medical personnel such as?
doctor
emt
chsp- contracted health services provider
as soon as it is safe and practical
All vehicles used primarily for transporting detainees shall be equipped with a ______________ separating the driver from the detainees.
safety barrier
The safe delivery of the detainee is the primary duty of
transporting officers.
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 _________.
risk, minimal
Detainees are not permitted visitors
Detainees are not permitted visitors
Transporting officers shall make the receiving facility aware of any potential hazards that exist, such as
suicidal tendencies, escape risks, or unusual illnesses.
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 _________.
vehicle or lock boxes
All citizens (non-suspects) shall be __________ for weapons.
patted down
Officers shall _____ transport any citizen who refuses to be patted down for weapons.
not
Can a citizen with a concealed weapons permit maintain possession of their weapon during transport?
no, weapons must be secured within the vehicle away from the person.
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:
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.
Detainees shall ______ be transported by an officer who is alone in any police vehicle, unless such vehicle is equipped with a __________ to transport detainees.
not, safety barrier
When non uniformed officers transport a detainee in a vehicle with no safety barrier, where should the second officer be seated?
rear seat behind the driver
If a detainee becomes extremely violent and is in danger of escaping, hurting himself/herself, or damaging the vehicle, the officer shall
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).
If a detainee is not in danger of escaping, hurting himself/herself, or damaging the vehicle, but the detainee needs to be removed,
the officer shall obtain a supervisor’s approval before removing the detainee.
If a detainee is moved from one vehicle to a transporting vehicle
approval is not needed
Can a juvenile be transported with an adult ?
yes if they area arrested for the same offense or incident
Does a juvenile under the age of 18 require a safety belt?
yes
Can females be transported with males?
yes if they arrested for the same offense or incident
Fugitive unit exception is
they can be transported together in a vehicle with separated compartments
When transporting the opposite sex an officer must do what?
Use the MDC to transmit beginning mileage and ending mileage and the point of destination
what must be entered in the comment screen of the MDC by the transporting officer?
destination
race and sex of transported
current mileage
If the nature of a detainee’s handicap prevents the use of a patrol vehicle for transportation, the transporting officer shall
request a supervisor’s assistance in determining an appropriate source of alternate transportation.
Anytime an arrest is made of a wheelchair dependent person, the arresting officer shall
ensure the wheelchair is transported to the PDF for use by the detainee.
If the detainee and wheelchair cannot be transported together the officer shall?
contact the PDF watch lieutenant who will dispatch an approved van to the scene.
How long is the required response time an officer must wait for the van?
30 minutes
if the van cannot be there in 30 minutes, what does the officer do?
transport the detainee and secure the wheelchair before leaving the scene.
Upon effecting an arrest of an individual who is in need of medical treatment, the officer shall:
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.
In the event a detainee is being transported to a medical facility the officer shall
notify their supervisor of what action they are taking
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.
CHSP personnel shall decide whether further examination by a physician is required prior to admission.
if the CHSP determines the detainee cannot be accepted at the PDF who is responsible for transport to the hospital
the arresting or transporting officer
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 _________________.
not be, PDF watch lieutenant
Transport for special reasons
attending funeral
visiting a critically ill person
reading of a will
FUGITIVE UNIT
If a detainee escapes custody while being transported or detained, the transporting or arresting officer shall:
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.
Upon being notified of an escape, the supervisor shall:
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.
Detainee transport vans are available for use at the discretion of:
The patrol supervisor
Vans may be loaned to other units, sections, etc at the discretion of the:
watch commander or higher
