500-03 Guarding Prisoners At Area Hospitals

Question 1

Shift commander considerations when determining if a prisoner should be guarded at the hospital:

A) current man power needs
B)
C) seriousness of the crime (class a or b)
D) any circumstances indicating that the suspect may be targeted

Answer 1

B) the degree of incapacitation

Question 2

How often should a shift commander authorize an unguarded prisoner to be checked?

Answer 2

Every 4 hours

• inform the next shift commander who shall do an independent review. If the individual’s condition improves making them capable of flight, they shall be guarded

Question 3

Officer shall contact_____ if class b or higher suspect is hospitalized and then again _____ prior to the end of their shift

Answer 3

Roll call Sgt,

One hour

Question 4

Under which circumstances will HSCO not complete transfer of custody?

Answer 4

Operating room

Labor and delivery

Emergency room

Clinic

*the prisoner must be assigned a room or bed and either

A) charges filed with hospital, Dr name, room number or bed number included in the charge.

B) a confirmed open warrant

Question 5

Who does the officer advise if prisoner left unguarded at the hospital?

Answer 5

DA and the MAGISTRATE