4.108 Transporting Prisoners Flashcards

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What is the departments policy in regards to transporting of prisoners?

A

It is the policy of this department the transportation of prisoners will be performed with the safety of the officer, the prisoner, and the general public being of primary importance at all times.

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When can a prisoner be left alone in a vehicle.

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Only under close observation.

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“In Resident Officer vehicles, if two persons are combative, the least violent prisoner will be placed…

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…in the front passenger seat.”

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Under no circumstances will a person under arrest be held in a transport vehicle longer than _________ before being transported to the detention facility and booked.

A

2 hours

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If a prisoner escapes, what form will be completed, detailing the incident?

A

an Officer’s Report

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When will the prisoner area of a patrol vehicle be searched?

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Start of shift, immediately prior to and after transporting prisoners

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“When a prisoner is transported by an officer of the opposite sex, the start/stop mileage, to include tenths of a mile, will…”

A

“…entered on the tablet.”

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“Except under extraordinary situations approved by a supervisor, no member will permit a prisoner to enter a department vehicle without…”

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“…first being handcuffed.”

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“Prisoners in police vehicles will be handcuffed behind the back, unless…”

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“…impractical or impossible due to prisoner obesity, handicap, etc.”

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“Officers will not attempt to restrain a prisoner’s legs without…”

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“…the assistance of another officer.”

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“Hobbles will not be used to secure prisoner’s legs to…”

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“…a fixed position inside a vehicle.”

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When is the only exception when a prisoner can be transported face down?

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When the prisoner is on a ambulance gurney and being attended by medical personnel.

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When does a prisoner not have to use a seat belt while being transported in a patrol vehicle?

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When it is physically impossible because of size, handicap, etc.

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What is the departments policy in regards to transporting of prisoners?

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It is the policy of this department the transportation of prisoners will be performed with the safety of the officer, the prisoner, and the general public being of primary importance at all times.

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