G. O 14.03 Secured Interview Rooms

Question 1

What is an interview room?

Answer 1

Any area used by members to conduct either custodial or non-custodial interviews during the investigation or arrest process

Question 2

Personnel will not place detainees in a secured interview room for more than how long without continuous supervision or control?

Answer 2

2 hours

Question 3

What is the panic/duress alarm system used for?

Answer 3

To summons assistance for officers in the event of an assault or emergency

Question 4

No detainee will be temporarily secured to what?

Answer 4

A fixed object unless it is designed for such purpose

Question 5

How often will detainees be personally or visually observed by police?

Answer 5

At least every 30 minutes

Question 6

Prior to an attorney entering a secured interview room, what must happen?

Answer 6

A supervisor will be notified

Question 7

Generally speaking, how many officers will be allowed in the interview room with a suspect?

Answer 7

No more than 2, unless dictated by a lead investigator