Persons in custody 01-03 Flashcards
Can a young person be lodged in the divisional cell
Yes, only to prevent injury or protect others from aggressive behavior and when there is no adult present in the cells or when there is an adult present there’s adequate space to isolate the young person from the adults
What age is a young person defined as?
Under 18 years of age
Where is the female lock up located
55 division
What is the Target time of cell checks
30 minutes between checks
How often must an intoxicated person be woken
Every four hours minimum but more frequently if circumstances require
What shall an officer ensure when allowing access to prescribed medication for a person in custody
Inspect the medication container and ensure
The patients name on the medication container label much is the person
There’s only one type of pill in the medication container
Container label and contents do not appear to have been tampered with
The medication container label is legible
The expiry date on the medication container label has not passed
When must the officer in charge be advised about medication for a person in custody
When in doubt regarding the contents of the medication or
If the prisoner exhibit signs of alcohol or drug consumption
If the prisoner requests medication in excess of the prescribed dosage
What does the acronym DAMS stand for
Detention area monitoring system
What does the acronym BHS stand for
Booking hall system
When must a property bag be sealed
Prior to transport
Can a property bag remained unsealed
Yes, providing it is in a secure location
How is a persons money and property inventoried
The persons money is counted and other property are inventoried out loud and on camera in the presence of the individual
How is a persons property returned to them upon their release
The property is inventoried on camera as it is return to the person upon their release from custody
Can a spouse or immediate relative interview a person in custody
No only at the conclusion of an investigation
Who can interview a person in custody
Police officer
Defense counsel
Members of law enforcement agencies at request of the investigating officer
Crown attorney or assistant
A parent, relative, spouse or adult friend [Young persons only]
The Consular official where the person in custody is a foreign national as defined
Where is the YCJA Parent served
At the station whenever possible
What color marker is used on the confidential Crown envelope about any known issues regarding the health and safety of a person
Red
When prescribed medication has been given to a prisoner what must accompany the prisoner when they’re being transported
Medication report
Can a methadone patient obtain their dosage at a police station
Dosage can only be obtained after release or by request to correction staff after consultation with the prescribing doctor
A person in custody is transported to hospital, can they get their prescribed dosage there (methadone).
No
Who must be notified to retrieve and preserve the security recordings, if an incident occurs in the Area being monitored
VSU
Whose responsibility is it to ensure investigations commenced in relation to the last drink information received on the TPS 300 when required
Detective Sgt.
Can an officer give medication to a person in custody
Yes
If an OIC has determined a young person is not to be detained who must be notified
When the person in custody is a young person, ensure a parent, adult relative, adult friend or spouse is notified without delay and requested to attend the station