Persons in custody 01-03 Flashcards

1
Q

Can a young person be lodged in the divisional cell

A

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

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2
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What age is a young person defined as?

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Under 18 years of age

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3
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Where is the female lock up located

A

55 division

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4
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What is the Target time of cell checks

A

30 minutes between checks

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5
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How often must an intoxicated person be woken

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Every four hours minimum but more frequently if circumstances require

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6
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What shall an officer ensure when allowing access to prescribed medication for a person in custody

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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

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7
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When must the officer in charge be advised about medication for a person in custody

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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

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8
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What does the acronym DAMS stand for

A

Detention area monitoring system

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9
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What does the acronym BHS stand for

A

Booking hall system

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10
Q

When must a property bag be sealed

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Prior to transport

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11
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Can a property bag remained unsealed

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Yes, providing it is in a secure location

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12
Q

How is a persons money and property inventoried

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The persons money is counted and other property are inventoried out loud and on camera in the presence of the individual

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13
Q

How is a persons property returned to them upon their release

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The property is inventoried on camera as it is return to the person upon their release from custody

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14
Q

Can a spouse or immediate relative interview a person in custody

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No only at the conclusion of an investigation

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15
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Who can interview a person in custody

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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

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16
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Where is the YCJA Parent served

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At the station whenever possible

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17
Q

What color marker is used on the confidential Crown envelope about any known issues regarding the health and safety of a person

A

Red

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18
Q

When prescribed medication has been given to a prisoner what must accompany the prisoner when they’re being transported

A

Medication report

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19
Q

Can a methadone patient obtain their dosage at a police station

A

Dosage can only be obtained after release or by request to correction staff after consultation with the prescribing doctor

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20
Q

A person in custody is transported to hospital, can they get their prescribed dosage there (methadone).

A

No

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21
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Who must be notified to retrieve and preserve the security recordings, if an incident occurs in the Area being monitored

A

VSU

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22
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Whose responsibility is it to ensure investigations commenced in relation to the last drink information received on the TPS 300 when required

A

Detective Sgt.

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23
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Can an officer give medication to a person in custody

A

Yes

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24
Q

If an OIC has determined a young person is not to be detained who must be notified

A

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

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25
Q

Who may be contacted for advice on symptoms a prisoner may have

A
  • Telehealth
  • Ontario Regional Poison Information Centre - Sick Kids Hospital
  • If the concern to be addressed deals only with an interaction or potential overdose, call this service directly; otherwise contact Telehealth Ontario first.
26
Q

Any person who has or is suspected of having taken a drug prior to being arrested, and is accepted at a police facility shall be monitored more closely, how many hours shall the person be monitored

A

For at least 3 hours

27
Q

If a prisoners condition changes who shall be notified and who shall reassess their condition

A

the officer in charge shall be notified and the OIC shall re–evaluate their condition.

28
Q

Where shall a prisoner be housed in a divisional cell or lock up in relation to other prisoners

A

Opposite each other, this can provide an opportunity for one prisoner to give early warning of illness, suicide, or self–injury involving another prisoner.

29
Q

Can unconscious persons be lodged or accepted at police cell or lock up

A

No

30
Q

How long does it take for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms to appear

A

Within six (6) to twelve (12) hours after a person’s last consumption of alcohol.

31
Q

What are the mild symptoms of AWS

A
 anxiety 
 nausea/vomiting
 over responsive reflexes 
 sleep disturbance (insomnia) 
 sweating (diaphoresis) 
 tremors (trembling or quivering)
32
Q

How long does it take for Mild symptoms of AWS to appear

A

Mild symptoms can occur within twenty four (24) hours after discontinuance and should subside within forty eight (48) hours.

33
Q

What are the moderate symptoms of AWS

A

 agitation
 intensified Mild Symptoms
 rapid breathing (tachypnea)
 racing heart rate (tachycardia)

34
Q

How long does it take for Moderate symptoms of AWS to appear

A

Moderate symptoms can occur within twenty four (24) to thirty six (36) hours after discontinuance and should subside within forty eight (48) hours.

35
Q

What are the severe symptoms of AWS

A
 hallucinations 
 abnormally high fever (hyperthermia 
 disorientation 
 seizures
 severely intensified Mild and/or Moderate Symptoms
36
Q

How long does it take for Severe symptoms of AWS to appear

A

Severe symptoms can occur within forty eight (48) hours after discontinuance and/or after a decrease in consumption of alcohol and can cause a person’s condition to deteriorate to a very serious condition known as delirium tremens (DTs)

37
Q

How long does it take for DT’s to occur

A

Symptoms of DTs usually occur forty eight (48) to seventy two (72) hours after discontinuance

38
Q

What are the symptoms of DT’s

A

 profoundly intensified Mild, Moderate, and/or Severe Symptoms
If left untreated, DTs can result in death.

39
Q

Are the time frames for the onset of AWS consistent

A

The time frames for the onset of AWS symptoms have been generalized. Symptoms occurring outside of the time frames (before and after) must still be considered (e.g. Seizures may present between twelve (12) to sixty (60) hours after a person’s last consumption of alcohol).

40
Q

Who determines if a prisoner is to be transported to hospital

A

OIC’s assessment of the circumstances and observations made

41
Q

What position shall Intoxicated individuals who lapse into sleep be placed in

A

Intoxicated individuals who lapse into sleep should be placed lying on their side with the head angled forward (recovery position) whenever possible.

42
Q

If a diabetic suffers a reaction from low blood sugar, what shall be done?

A

A diabetic shall be given a soft drink containing sugar, sweetened orange juice, chocolate bar or candy containing sugar. After consuming the item, the diabetic must be immediately transported to the nearest hospital.

43
Q

How must individuals be treated if they are suffering from excited delirium

A

Individuals exhibiting the symptoms of excited delirium must always be treated as suffering from a medical emergency and once secured, be transported to hospital for examination

44
Q

Can a member inject insulin or other medications into prisoners?

A

No, however this prohibition does not apply to epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen and Twinject).

45
Q

Who may inject epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen and Twinject) into a person in custody

A

Where a person is unable to self-administer the auto-injector, a member shall administer it to them in accordance with the instructions on the device and/or approved First Aid training.

46
Q

What is short term abstinence in relation to methadone

A

The short–term (twenty four (24) to thirty six (36) hours) effects of abstinence from methadone by a patient are not life–threatening, although the patient may show signs of anxiety.

47
Q

What divisions does the 11 div lock up serve

A

11, 12 and 13
All Divisions [2nd Backup facility only when both 33 and 13 Divisions are full and Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (Duty Senior Officer) authorizes it’s use]

48
Q

What divisions does 13 div lock up serve

A

All Divisions for young persons - (1st Backup facility only when 33 Division is full and Duty Senior Officer authorizes)

49
Q

What divisions does 14 div lock up serve

A

14 and Traffic Services

50
Q

What divisions does 23 div lock up serve

A

22 and 23

51
Q

What divisions does 32 div lock up serve

A

31, 32 and 33

52
Q

What divisions does 33 div lock up serve

A

All Divisions (primary lock–up for male young persons )

53
Q

What divisions does 41 div lock up serve

A

41, 42 and 43

54
Q

What divisions does 51 div lock up serve

A

51, 53, 54, and 55

55
Q

What divisions does 52 div lock up serve

A

52

56
Q

What divisions does 55 div lock up serve

A

55 Division will continue to act as the only lock–up for females

57
Q

What divisions house young persons

A
33 division (primary)
13 division (1st back up)
11 division (2nd back up)
58
Q

Who authorizes the use of the back up facilities (lock ups)

A

Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (Duty Senior Officer)

59
Q

When retrieving a DAMS recording for the SIU under who’s direction will VSU release a copy of a video

A

Under the consent and permission the officer in charge of the unit

60
Q

Lodging of Transgender/Transsexual Persons - Who determines the most appropriate placement of an individual

A

The Officer in Charge