CHAPTER 9 ARREST AND TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS

Question 1

Domestic Abuse: A deputy may arrest a person without a warrant if the deputy has probable cause to believe:?

Answer 1

1. that the person battered the person’s spouse or another person with whom the person resides;
2. there is evidence of physical injury;
3. a report to the police was made within 48 hours of the alleged incident; and
4. unless the person is arrested immediately, the person:
   a) may not be apprehended;
   b) may cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
   c) may tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.

Question 2

What happens when someone refuses to sign a DC-45?

Answer 2

If the defendant refuses to sign the citation, the deputy will then be required to submit a Statement of Charges and the defendant will go before the District Court Commissioner.

Question 3

Arrangements will be made by the Warrant Unit Supervisor, or his/her designee. A letter will be prepared for the Sheriff’s signature to the airline security office. The letter will include the following:?

Answer 3

• Airline and flight numbers
• Name of the deputies transporting prisoner
• Verification that the deputies are sworn law enforcement officers of the CCSO
• Verification that the deputies have attended the Federal Aviation Flying Armed Training Program
• Name of the prisoner being transported

The deputies will carry five (5) copies of the letter with original signatures, while traveling.

Question 4

If a student who is enrolled in the public school system is arrested for a reportable offense or an offense that is related to the student’s membership in a criminal gang, the deputy making the arrest shall notify the superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools of the arrest and the charges within?

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

As of November 8, 2010 it is mandatory that any deputy arresting a high school age juvenile email who?

Answer 5

School Liaison Supervisor

Question 6

Delinquent juvenile offenders shall not be held in a secure area for more than a total of how many hours?

Answer 6

Six hours, and no more than two hours, without continuous control or supervision by Agency

Question 7

There will be a maximum of (how many) deputies present during the interview/interrogation of juvenile? suspects.

Answer 7

2

Question 8

Juveniles have no explicit rights to have parents/guardians present during questioning?

Answer 8

True, Treated same as adult

Question 9

The Assistant Sheriff will ensure that all deputies receive retraining on temporary detention at least every?

Answer 9

3 years

Question 10

At least once during each shift, the Patrol supervisor will inspect the holding cell for:?

Answer 10

• Security issues
• Safety (including fire safety) issues
• Cleanliness, including cleanliness of the bathroom.