6/004.00 TRANSPORTING PRISONERS Flashcards
Individual officers will not transport more than one prisoner, nor a two-officer unit more than two prisoners without supervisory approval, T/F?
true
In a patrol vehicle with prisoner screen, No more than _________ prisoners will be transported without supervisory approval.
two
A prisoner will not be left alone in a vehicle unless under close observation, T/F?
True
Officers will not be diverted to any other law enforcement activities while transporting unless:
- the risk to third parties is both clear and grave,
- the risk to the prisoner(s) is minimal, and
- supervisory approval is given
Under no circumstances will a person under arrest be held in a transport vehicle longer than ___ hours before being transported to the detention facility and booked
two (2) hrs
In the event of a prisoner escape, the transporting officer WILL:
- notify Communications and
- attempt to recapture the prisoner
- Establish perimeter and
- conduct a search
- If in another jurisdiction will notify dispatch and agency responsible for that jurisdiction.
Note: OR will be completed detailing the vents of the scape
When a prisoner is transported by an officer of the opposite sex, the start/stop mileage, to include _____ of a mile, will be entered on the tablet.
tenths
Except under extraordinary situations approved by a supervisor, no member will permit a prisoner to enter a department vehicle without first being____________. Prisoners in police vehicles will be handcuffed behind the back, unless impractical or impossible due to prisoner obesity, handicap, or other reason. Special restraints will not be used unless approved by a supervisor.
handcuffed
Hobbles will not be used to secure prisoners’ legs to _____ positions inside a vehicle, as this could result in serious injury in the event of an accident.
fixed
