202 - Prisoner Transport

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 212 - Prisoner Transport?

Answer 1

Chiefs of Patrol

Question 2

If prisoners are _____, _____ or _____ and handcuffs are impractical due to the condition of the prisoners, alternate restraining devices should be utilized unless the condition of the prisoners _____.

Answer 2

sick, injured, or physically disabled

renders them harmless

Question 3

_____ is the primary duty of transporting officers.

Answer 3

The safe delivery of the prisoner

Question 4

If called on for assistance, transporting officers will render it only when_____ and _____

Answer 4

the risk to the third parties is both clear and grave and the risk to the prisoner is minimal.

Question 5

Are prisoners allowed to have cell phones with them while being transported?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

Arresting officers shall transport prisoners or cause them to be transported directly to the booking point without delay. Generally, prisoners will not be accompanied to their homes, rooms, or elsewhere except with the consent of a _______.

Answer 6

superior officer

Question 7

Non-uniformed personnel (e.g., detectives, warrant officers, etc.) may have to deviate from this procedure on some occasions. When this occurs, extreme caution should be used during these transports by using proper procedure, such as handcuffing the prisoners’ hands behind them and having a second officer sit _____, if possible. If a second officer is not available, the prisoner shall be positioned _____. Prisoners are to be secured with seat belts in vehicles without a safety barrier.

Answer 7

behind the driver

behind the front passenger seat

Question 8

If a prisoner is not in danger of escaping, doing harm to himself, or doing damage to the vehicle, but the prisoner needs to be removed, the officer shall obtain a _____ approval before removing the prisoner.

Answer 8

supervisor’s

Question 9

If the nature of a prisoner’s handicap prevents the use of a patrol vehicle for transportation, the transporting officer will request a _____ assistance in determining an appropriate source of alternate transportation.

Answer 9

supervisor’s

Question 10

regarding wheel chair dependent suspects - The Jail Watch Commander will dispatch an approved van to the scene and transport the arrestee in the wheelchair. If the Jail Watch Commander is unable to guarantee a _______response time to the scene, the officer shall transport the arrestee without the chair.

Answer 10

30 minute

Question 11

regarding transporting prisoners on a commercial airline - An airline representative is notified at least _____ in advance of departure time or as soon as practical, that a prisoner is being escorted. In all cases, this will result in being pre-boarded;

Answer 11

one hour

Question 12

regarding transporting prisoners on a commercial airline - Prisoners and officers occupy the _____ that are not near an exit or a lounge area the prisoner will not occupy an _____ seat;

Answer 12

rear most available seats

aisle

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Normally prisoners will be transported to UF Health for medical treatment. However, if the medical condition warrants transporting the prisoner to a closer medical facility, the officer shall _______

Answer 14

seek the closest facility.

Question 15

Prisoners who are known to be contagious (TB, Code Alpha, etc.) _____.

Answer 15

shall not be transported by patrol officers

Question 16

Prisoners who are known to be contagious (TB, Code Alpha, etc.) shall not be transported by patrol officers. Officers shall contact _____ and arrangements shall be made with _____.

Answer 16

their immediate supervisor

the Watch Commander of the PDF

Question 17

If a prisoner escapes custody while being transported or detained, the transporting or arresting officer will: (5)

Answer 17

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 prisoners unsecured or unattended;
c. Notify his supervisor as soon as it is feasible to do so;
d. After initial attempts to recapture the prisoner are successful or unsuccessful, notify the officer’s immediate supervisor; and
e. Complete a General Offense Report and other applicable reports to document the escape.

Question 18

Upon being notified of an escape, the supervisor will: (3)

Answer 18

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 NCIC so that a 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 19

Arrestee transport vans are available for use at the discretion of the _____.

Answer 19

Patrol Supervisor

Question 20

Transport Vans may be utilized as part of directed patrol activities whenever the _____determines that such utilization is the most effective deployment of available resources.

Answer 20

Patrol Supervisor

Question 21

Vans may be loaned to other units, sections, etc. at the discretion of the _____ or higher authority.

Answer 21

Watch Commander