General Orders - Arrest Procedures Flashcards
What is the policy statement for arrest procedures
To ensure the safety and individual protections of each person taken into custody
Custodial Responsibility
Thorough search
Retain control at scene and during transport
Bring prisoner to HQ
Document person by name and badge of who TOT
How should arrests be made
Under an arrest warrant unless a warrantless arrest is justified
Who are arrest warrants obtained from
Judge, magistrate or other legal authority
What must an officer do when when receiving a warrant
Ensure it is in proper form with all the info required and that it is valid on it’s face
Tasking Custody responsibilities
Handcuff and double lock behind back
Custodial search
Exceptions for handcuffing behind back
Obviously pregnant Disability Injury Violently resisting Mental illness where harm to self or others is reasonable
Who performs searches
Same sex when practicable at scene
Trained employee of same sex at station
When can an opposite sex search a prisoner
When failure to search would create an unreasonable safety risk
When transporting an arrest what do you notify dispatch of
Starting location
Destination
Male, female or juvenile
If opposite sex or juvenile what must be relayed to dispatch
Starting and ending mileage
What must accompany prisoners
Wheelchairs, crutches, medication but not in possession of the prisoner
Where will prisoners be transported within the scout car
In the rear seat of a car with a protective screen with seatbelt
Two person transport
Violent felony of misd.
Prisoners conduct of resistance
One person transport
Non violent felony or misd
Policy for transporting of juveniles
Same as adults
May an officer deviate for juveniles
Yes, if age, conduct, offense indicate no risk to safety or potential violence
Who can juveniles be transported with
Persons related by blood
What must be done before a prisoner gets out of the car at the station
Detention must close the sally port door
Where can you lock up your gun
Sally port hallway or main elevator vestibule
What property goes to the county
ID Medication Eyeglasses Hearing aids Clothing Shoes Legal paperwork
What property stays at WPD
Money Purses / Wallets Phones and electronics Jewelry Credit cards Knives - in control room Underwire bras Any other property non mentioned
Procedure for medications
In bag with booking sheet turned over to detention officers and noted on property receipt
Procedure for prisoner weapons
In bag with booking sheet turned over to detention officers and noted on property receipt
Jewelry removal procedure
Shall be removed when practicable but never by force
Headwear procedure
If temporary - remove
If permanent - stays
If questionable - consult a supervisor
Money count amount
$500 - contact a supervisor
Who can open a property bag
Supervisor or OIC
Arresting officer should note on booking form
Suicidal statements Previous suicide attempts Health conditions Intoxication Assaultive / aggressive Illness Rejection by family Signs of depression
Patrol supervisor responsibilities for arrests
Verification of money over $500
Evaluating request for opening property bags
Evaluating prisoner illness and injury
Notify Patrol Captain or Exec. Lt. of Suicide or attempt in jail
Knowledge and notation on 101 regarding use of restraint chair including duration of use
Detective and Warrant Officer duties on arrest
Notifying detention of walk in arrest Properly search and handcuff Using main elevator Securing all weapons Custodial search
Which arrests get fingerprints and mugshots
All arrests will be processed according to the Detention Facility Procedure
What must a supervisor review in an officers report on an arrest
Probable cause Elements of a crime Health and condition of arrest Use of force Any other relevant facts or circumstances
When is a juvenile considered locked
Placed in cell or locked room
Handcuffed to a stationary object
When can juveniles be locked down
Escape risk or violent felony
Can a juvenile be locked down for a status offense
No
How long can a juvenile be detained
6 hours
Where do juveniles go
Behind front desk, handcuffed to bar or in juvenile holding cell.
Can juveniles be handcuffed to moveable objects
No
Procedure for processing juveniles
Records department for prints and photos during business hours
Jail during any other hours
If a juvenile petition has been authorized what must be given to records for printing
The petition so they can enter Incident number Date of offense Criminal Tracking Number (CTN) PACC Code
Juvenile release procedures
Release to parent or guardian and have them sign the juvenile book
Exemptions for arrest immunity
Treason
Felony
Breach of peace where it is necessary to restore order
Can handcuffs be not used with a physical impairment or disability
Yes with approval from a supervisor
If a person with a disability must be restrained who can transport
WFD ambulance with an officer following
Officer contact with Blind / Deaf / LEP
Watch commander shall make contact with resources to assist
Should prisoners be handcuffed to rail during booking
Yes
Should all bras be removed
Yes
If a female prisoner is assaultive
Watch Commander may authorize an on-duty female officer to be called in from the road to conduct the search
Are searches conducted under video surveillance in the jail
Yes, except strip searches
Can you leave a prisoner unattended while in the detention facility
No
Who determines the availability of an on-duty female officer from the shift or in the station is available
Watch Commander
Who can order an on-duty female officer to assist with a search
Watch Commander
When do prisoners go straight to the hospital
Seriously injured, unconscious or semi-conscious
Minor injuries at the jail notifications to who
Watch Commander or Detention Supervisor
When their is doubt about the need for medical treatment
Call WFD
How does a prisoner get transported to the hospital
Handcuffed and an officer shall accompany the prisoner
If a bonded prisoner needs medical treatment it should be offered
Yes
If a prisoner refuses medical treatment at hospital
Should be documented
