Persons in Custody

Question 1

Mandatory Notification: for Persons in Custody, when does the OIC need to be notified?

Answer 1

when transporting a prisoner who requires priority in booking
- when a person in custody requires medical attention
- upon arrival at a police station with a person in custody
- when entering or leaving a detention facility with a person in custody
- when receiving a person for lodging in police cells
- when in doubt regarding the contents of the medication container, or if the prisoner requests medication in
excess of the prescribed dosage, or if the prisoner exhibits signs of alcohol or drug consumption
- if Booking Hall System (BHS) or Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS) equipment malfunctions

Question 2

Audio/video equipment has been installed in central lock–ups and booking halls for what three main reasons?

Answer 2

• to monitor and record the condition of persons in police custody and Service members
• to ensure their safety
• for court purposes.

Question 3

A young person under 18 years of age may be lodged in a divisional cell only under what circumstances?

Answer 3

• to prevent injury or to protect others from aggressive behaviour and
• when there is no adult present in the cells, OR
• when there is an adult present in the cells and there is adequate space to isolate the young person from the adult.

Question 4

When the police vehicel has no screen, where should the person be placed?

Answer 4

the person shall be placed in the right rear seat. If an escort is available, the escortshall occupy the left rear seat.

Question 5

When transporting a prisoner who, due to their mental, physical or emotional condition, requires priority in booking and processing to decrease the likelihood of a confrontation, health or safety risk shall do what prior to arrival?

Answer 5

• request the communications operator to notify the Officer in Charge of the station to which the prisoner is being transported
• attend the station and book the prisoner as soon as practicable

Question 6

Upon arrival at a police station with a person in custody what shall be done:

1. Prior to booking
2. During the booking

Answer 6

• request entry
• escort the person into the facility
• read the posted TPS 191 to the person while the BHS is recording
• take the person before the Officer in Charge
• advise the Officer in Charge of
• the reasons for the arrest
• the reasons for continued detention
• any other pertinent information relating to the person or to the arrest including, but not limited to
  1. known or suspected suicidal tendencies
  2. violent tendencies
  3. serious medical conditions
  4. assistive devices
  5. safety concerns
  6. injuries
  7. emotional disturbance, any known mental illness or developmental disability
  8. medication, or whether any medication has been administered
  9. impairment due to alcohol or drugs
• comply with the Procedure 01–02
• to ensure the safety of the person and to prevent injury or escape, remove and secure personal property from the
  prisoner in compliance with Procedures 01–02, 09–01 and 09–06

Question 7

Prior to lodging a person in police cells what shall be done?

Answer 7

take the person before the Officer in Charge and advise of any pertinent information relating to the person or to the
arrest including, but not limited to
- known or suspected suicidal tendencies
- violent tendencies
- serious medical conditions
- assistive devices
- safety concerns
- injuries
- emotional disturbance, any known mental illness or developmental disability
- medication, or whether any medication has been administered
- impairment due to alcohol or drugs