Chapter 9- Protective Custody Flashcards
Community caretaking allows you to detain someone who is (3)
lost, disoriented, or missing
What level of suspicion is required for Community Caretaking detention?
Reasonable suspicion
CL- well-being check on meals on wheels finds person dead, suspect son did it, NJ officers respond to hotel and find disoriented man who’s story doesn’t add up and detain him, run plate and arrest for murder - good detention?
Yes based on community care taking
Incapacitation definition
Under the influence AND disorderly, unconscious, in need of medical attention, likely to cause physical harm or damage
What standard of proof do you need to place someone into protective custody
probable cause
True or False: Intoxication automatically means a person is incapacitated.
False
What is the legal implication of a person who drank 8 beers over 6 hours and denied admission into a concert?
The person was not considered incapacitated
What level of certainty do you need for sobriety testing under protective custody
Reasonable Suspicion
Hostile phone calls by drunk women who refuses to stop strongest action
Protective custody
Charge for resisting a police officer during attempted protective custody
Interfering with a police officer, not resisting arrest
What are the search rights of police under protective custody
May search the person and surroundings for weapons
What are the options for transporting an individual under the influence of alcohol
- Home (if someone there to take care of them)
- Hospital (TREATMENT FACILITY)
- Station
Where is one place you should never send someone on a PC alcohol
HOC or county jail
Who is covered under Good Samaritan Immunity when seeking treatment for someone suffering from an alcohol episode?
Individuals under 21 years of age only
What is the first station procedure regarding phone calls? CHECK AND EDIT THIS
Right to a phone call
What must be done if a person is under 18 years of age?
Notify parents
What is essential to determine regarding treatment?
Determine if treatment is available - DOCUMENT if not
What option must be provided to individuals regarding sobriety testing?
Provide Breathalyzer Option
What breathalyzer reading indicates incapacitation?
.10 OR ABOVE
What breathalyzer reading requires sobriety testing?
.06 to .09
What breathalyzer reading allows for immediate release?
.05 OR BELOW
What type of test can be used for the breath test?
PBT
What is the first priority location for adults 18 and over when under PC
Treatment
What is the maximum time an adult can be held in a cell until sober?
12 hours
What should be the first option after PC under 18
Release minor upon request of parent or guardian
What options are available for a minor under 18 PC (3)
- release to parents or guardian
- Treatment facility
- Hold in non-secure detention
Will the court second guess an officer’s decision that did not work out?
No
This indicates that officers are afforded discretion in their decision-making without fear of court repercussions.
Pc of a minor with no adult to pick them up then feel you don’t have PC anymore so drive them home and they get an OUI, are you liable
No
This action is taken to ensure the safety of the minor and the public.
What is drug incapacitation? And what is included
A state where a person is under the influence of substances other than alcohol and is disorderly, unconscious, in need of medical attention, or likely to cause physical harm or damage property.
Includes substances like inhalants, drugs, and vapors.
What actions should be taken if someone is suspected of drug incapacitation?
Only bring them to a medical facility.
If a person under 18 is involved in drug incapacitation, what must be done?
Notify the parents immediately.
What is Good Samaritan Immunity for drugs - who does it cover
Protection from possession charges for individuals who call for help during an overdose
This immunity applies to both the person calling for help and the one experiencing the overdose.
Who has the authority to place someone under protective custody (PC)?
Only police officers
You need to PC someone after Narcan because is the nature of Narcan’s effect is _____\
Temporary
What risk can Narcan withdrawal pose?
It can cause the individual to use opioids
Are you civilly liable when you fail to place someone under Pc when you are required to and something happens
Yes (check this)
People who overdose and are narcand are a public safety risk
True
Child under the age of______ knowingly present with drugs _______ can be PC for _____hours
Under 18
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