500-03 Guarding Prisoners at Area Hospitals

Question 1

Who shall review circumstances of suspect arrest who is now in hospital and decide if they need to be guarded?

Answer 1

Shift commander, or sergeant in the absence

Question 2

What will be considered when deciding if a prisoner should be guarded at a hospital?

Answer 2

Current Manpower, degree of incapacitation, seriousness of crime, if prisoner could be targeted for retaliation

Question 3

If a prisoner at a hospital is left unguarded how often will the shift commander receive updates on them?

Answer 3

Every 4 hours

Question 4

When shall an officer guarding a hospitalized prisoner notify a roll call sergeant?

Answer 4

one hour prior to the end of the their shift

Question 5

Are hospitalized prisoner’s allowed visitors?

Answer 5

Only with supervisor approval

Question 6

When can HCSO NOT complete transfer of a prisoner?

Answer 6

for prisoners who are in OR, labor/delivery room, ER or clinic

Question 7

What are the conditions to complete a 2B warrant on a hospitalized prisoner?

Answer 7

DA office approval, serious medical condition, non-violent, positive ID, not a flight risk