Go 500-01 Effecting Arrests and Searches

Question 1

When suspects are arrested, they shall be told as soon as possible they are under arrest and
the charge or cause for the arrest.

If custodial interrogation is to take place, suspects shall be given the ___________ as set out
in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Answer 1

legal warnings

Question 2

The department’s primary objectives in dealing with suspects who are believed to have
ingested narcotics or other contraband are the preservation of ___and the_____ of the officer.
The secondary objective is to preserve and recover evidence whenever possible.

Answer 2

life ; safety

Question 3

Officers are _______from choking and/or restricting the airway of a suspect in an attempt to
extract contraband from the suspect’s mouth

Answer 3

prohibited

Question 4

Employees should be aware of and look for potential signs of _____following an ingestion,
which could include, but are not limited to, loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, choking,
profuse sweating, non-responsiveness, loss of mobility, and/or vomiting.

Answer 4

distress

Question 5

When an employee reasonably believes that a suspect has ingested narcotics or other
contraband, which could present a health hazard, the employee shall immediately summon
________________to provide assessment and treatment.

Answer 5

emergency medical personnel

Question 6

When a suspect has been transported to a medical facility after ingesting narcotics or other
contraband, the arresting officer shall:

Answer 6

a. Notify a supervisor as soon as is practical.
b. Advise the attending physician of the situation, including an estimate of the amount of time
elapsed since the ingestion and, if possible, the type, quantity, and packaging of the item(s)
ingested.
c. Generate an incident report or supplement that includes a detailed statement of the
incident, medical treatment received (if known), and any actions taken by those on the
scene.

Question 7

In the event that, after medical evaluation, medical personnel release the prisoner back to the
officer, the officer shall:

Answer 7

d. Immediately transport the prisoner to the designated jail facility.
e. Document in the RMS “Arrest Tab” under “physical condition” that the prisoner “possibly
ingested narcotics/contraband.”
f. Notify the jail HPD sergeant and jail personnel of the incident upon arrival at the jail facility.

Question 8

Unless otherwise approved by a supervisor, only ___________ units shall transport prisoners without handcuffs.

Answer 8

two-officer

Question 9

DO NOT leave the prisoner face down when using the interlocking technique
as _________________ may occur.

Answer 9

positional asphyxia

Question 10

Interlocking is meant only as a ___________measure and suspects must be released from the
interlocked position as soon as it is safe and practical.

Answer 10

temporary

Question 11

A prisoner who initially appears to be in little or no distress after being interlocked may still
develop respiratory difficulties. Therefore, whenever the interlocking technique is used:

Answer 11

a. A supervisor shall be dispatched to ensure the technique conforms to department policies.
b. The prisoner shall be transported by only a two-officer unit unless otherwise approved by a
supervisor.

Question 12

The use of a spit cover shall be only in response to the behavior exhibited or the immediate threat made by the person. Only department-issued spit covers shall be used. Spit covers shall be applied as described below:

Answer 12

a. Officers shall first handcuff the person before attempting to apply the spit cover.
b. When practicable, officers shall wear protective gloves when applying and removing a spit
cover.
c. When applying a spit cover, officers should safely approach the individual from the rear and
place the spit cover over the person’s head. This is best accomplished with at least two
officers.
d. The suspect’s head gear and eyewear should be removed prior to a spit cover being
applied.
e. Officers shall ensure that the spit cover is in a position to allow the suspect adequate
ventilation for nasal breathing and sight afforded by the mesh.

Question 13

Under no circumstances shall a person wearing a spit cover be left _________; officers shall
constantly monitor the suspect due to the risk of asthmatic attack, vomiting, and/or suffocation.

Answer 13

unattended

Question 14

When an officer temporarily detains a person without probable cause because the officer has a
______________ that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a
crime and has a reasonable belief that the person may be armed and presently dangerous, the
officer may perform a limited protective search for weapons of the outer clothing and of those
areas which may be within the suspect’s wingspan and therefore pose a danger to the officer.

Answer 14

reasonable suspicion

Question 15

This high risk search shall include the outer garments, waist, groin, hip areas, ankles, and feet. Immediately upon reaching a safer environment, the officer shall stop and perform a _______________ of the person.

Answer 15

systematic search

Question 16

Whenever practicable, person searches shall be performed by employees of the same ____or
__________ as the prisoner

Answer 16

sex ; gender identity

Question 17

If the suspect is under arrest and there continues to be reasonable suspicion that a weapon or
contraband is being concealed, a___________may be conducted in compliance with the
parameters set out in this General Order.

Answer 17

strip search

Question 18

Permission to perform a strip search shall be obtained from a supervisor prior to the search.
Strip searches shall be conducted:

Answer 18

a. Discreetly and with the utmost respect for the suspect’s privacy and dignity.
b. By an officer of the same sex or gender identity as the prisoner.
c. In a private and secure room. Public strip searches are prohibited.
d. With the minimum number of police personnel necessary during the strip search. Whenever
practicable, officers should have a witness to the search. Nonpolice personnel should be
present only as an extreme necessity.

Question 19

Body cavity searches may be conducted only subsequent to an arrest when there is probable
cause to believe that weapons, contraband, or other evidence of a crime has been concealed in
a body cavity. Only ___________ at ___________ shall conduct body cavity searches.

Answer 19

medical personnel at medical facilities

Question 20

Whenever a body cavity search is conducted, an incident report shall be initiated or
supplemented containing the following information:

Answer 20

a. The name of the supervisor who authorized the search.
b. The probable cause for the search.
c. The date, time, and location of the search.
d. The names and identifying information of all persons who witnessed or participated in the
search.
e. Results of the search

Question 21

Officers may search a vehicle when at least one of the following applies:

Answer 21

a. There is probable cause to believe that there is evidence of a crime within the person’s reach.
b. The officer reasonably believes a search is necessary for the officer’s own safety (weapon).
c. Contraband is found in plain view.
d. The search is related to the suspect’s arrest.
Inventory of a vehicle is required when a vehicle is to be towed.

Question 22

Officers may search a residence or other premises without a search warrant or consent when
any of the following exigent circumstances apply:

Answer 22

a. A person is in imminent danger.
b. The escape of a suspect.
c. Reasonable belief that a suspect poses a danger to the public and/or officers on a scene.
d. A welfare check of the property for persons who may need medical assistance.
e. Reasonable belief that contraband or evidence is about to be destroyed.

Question 23

On-scene supervisors shall:

Answer 23

a. Make the scene of all consent searches of residences, buildings, businesses, and other
premises. Vehicle searches do not require the presence of a supervisor.
b. Supervise the entire consent to search process once they arrive on the scene.
c. Ensure the citizen giving consent to search has the authority to give a consent to search.
d. Ensure any consent to search form is accurate and complete. Supervisors shall ensure the
signature of the individual giving consent is obtained and documented on the form.
e. Review any consent to search form and sign the completed form.

Question 24

Off-duty officers shall not initiate traffic stops using a ___-HPD marked police vehicle equipped
with emergency equipment unless the officer suspects felony activity (not including Evading as
a state jail felony) and the officer’s vehicle meets the requirements as stated in General Order
600-04, Motor Vehicle Pursuits.

Answer 24

non

Question 25

If an off-duty officer does initiate a traffic stop using a motor vehicle qualified by this policy, the officer shall immediately notify dispatch of the stop location and request that a __________respond to the scene.

Answer 25

supervisor

Question 26

Off-duty officers shall not arrest traffic violators on sight unless the violation poses an
immediate threat of ________________

Answer 26

bodily injury.

Question 27

An officer, whether on or off duty, shall not arrest any person involved in a personal dispute
involving the officer or a member of the officer’s family unless there is an immediate threat of
_________ or ______________

Answer 27

serious bodily injury or death.

Question 28

If police action is required, the officer shall contact ____________________________and request that a police unit and a supervisor be dispatched to the scene to investigate the incident. Also, if police action is required and the suspect’s identity is unknown or cannot be determined, the officer may detain such person.

Answer 28

Emergency Communications Division

Question 29

Officers shall not communicate in any manner, directly or indirectly, information that may _____
an arrest. Officers shall not enable persons who have committed criminal acts to escape arrest
or punishment, dispose of property or goods obtained illegally, or destroy evidence of unlawful
activity.

Answer 29

delay