Persons in Custody

Question 1

means a device used to replace, compensate for, or improve the functional abilities of people
with disabilities or for trans or gender diverse persons to affirm gender identity. Assistive device includes a broad range of
items such as mobility and visual/hearing aids, orthotics/prosthetics, speech devices, medical supplies, environmental
controls and respiratory devices. Prosthetics used to express gender identity include: breast forms, chest binders, gaffs,
packers, prosthetic penises and wigs.

Answer 1

Assistive/Prosthetic Device

Question 2

means a video surveillance system installed in the sally–port, booking hall and other areas
of a police facility that is designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police
facility. The BHS is operated manually by the booking officer. (Booking Video)

Answer 2

Booking Hall System (BHS)

Question 3

means a police officer, court officer or custodial officer designated by the officer in charge as the person
responsible for the care and handling of persons detained in custody.

Answer 3

Booking Officer

Question 4

means cells used during those hours in which the courts are sitting. A person shall be lodged in a court cell
when:
􀁸 being held for a court appearance;
􀁸 awaiting transportation to a detention facility;
􀁸 ordered into custody by the court.

Answer 4

Court Cells

Question 5

for the purposes persons in custody means any member designated as an audio/video operator with
an understanding of how to operate the equipment.

Answer 5

Designated Operator

Question 6

means a video surveillance system installed in the prisoner detention areas of a police facility, such as the cells and the bullpen, which is designed to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody. The DAMS is set to automatically record each cell and bullpen when activity is detected. (Cell Video)

Answer 6

Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS)

Question 7

means any central lock–up and/or booking hall.

Answer 7

Detention Facility

Question 8

any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device
b) condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability;
c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using
symbols or spoken language;
d) a mental disorder, or;
e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act; (“handicap”)

Answer 8

Disability

Question 9

means cells that may be used for short term detention of a person in custody when:
􀁸 being processed, or waiting to be processed, or to ensure the safety of the person and/or members;
􀁸 awaiting transportation to a central lock–up;
􀁸 being held for return by an outside agency.

Answer 9

Divisional Cells

Question 10

means any item, article, apparel, or clothing a person identifies as having religious
importance.

Answer 10

Item of Religious Significance

Question 11

means an assigned division used to detain a person in custody:
􀁸 when the person is held for a Show Cause hearing, or Judicial Interim Release where the bail court is closed
􀁸 when outside of admitting hours stipulated in Procedure 03–03
􀁸 in any other circumstances where detention is authorized and necessary.

Answer 11

Lock–Up

Question 12

for the purposes of prisoner transportation, care and control, includes a police officer,
court officer and custodial officer.

Answer 12

Member – Prisoner Care & Control

Question 13

Police Cells

Answer 13

means divisional cells, central lock–ups and court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody. An
interview room is not a police cell.

Question 14

Police Vehicle – Prisoner Transportation

Answer 14

for the purposes of prisoner transportation, includes marked and unmarked
vehicle owned or operated by the Service, that has the capacity to transport a driver and two or more passengers

Question 15

Valuable Property

Answer 15

means money, jewellery and other items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery.
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