Procedure 601-Prisoners

Question 1

.01 This procedure establishes guidelines for the proper handling of prisoners by officers from;

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the initial point of arrest to booking at the proper detention facility.

Question 2

.02 When handling prisoners, officers do so with the highest regard for the;

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• legal process,
• the individual’s rights,
• the prisoner’s safety,
• the safeguarding of personal property.

Question 3

.04. CLASSIFICATION OF PRISONERS

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A. BC Jail prisoners;
B. COSA Detention Center prisoners;
C. BCJ Detention Center prisoners;
D. Field custody prisoners.

Question 4

.05A. Officers use discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners prior to;

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transport to a detention facility, medical facility, or a law-enforcement facility.

Question 5

.05A. discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners is guided by prudent judgment, incorporating;

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sex, age, temperament, disability, and the type of offense committed..

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.05 A. 2. Although discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners is allowed by this procedure, officers are not relieved of their duty to;

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prevent prisoners from escaping, accessing weapons, or attacking others.

Question 7

.05 B. The following prisoners are handcuffed without exceptions:

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1. Charged with felony offenses;
2. Involved in violent incidents;
3. Appear capable of violent resistance;
4. Prisoners not searched;
5. Intoxicated;
6. Multiple prisoners;
7. Transported in police vehicles;
8. Entering detention facility or processing room

Question 8

.05 C. When prisoners are handcuffed.

.05 D. (2) prisoners may be handcuffed with a single set of handcuffs while awaiting the… arrival of a second officer.
.05 E. Prisoners that may have their legs secured with leg Irons in addition to being handcuffed.
Prisoners who are violent and/or appear to be under the influence of drugs.

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As soon as practical after an arrest and before a search is made:

Question 9

.05 C. How prisoners are handcuffed:

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1. With their hands behind them;
2. Double-lock for officer and prisoner protection;
3. Prisoners are not handcuffed to fixed object.

Question 10

.05 E 1. Prisoners will not have their hands and legs secured together in any form or position commonly known as…

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“hogtying.”

Question 11

.05 E 2. If violent prisoners cannot be properly restrained, additional officers… .

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will be used to help physically restrain the prisoners

Question 12

.05 F. Plastic handcuffs may be used when…

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mass arrests are anticipated:

Question 13

.05 F 2. Plastic handcuffs are removed with wire cutters at the….

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detention facility, processing room, or in the field

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.05 F 2. to remove plastic handcuffs, other types of cutting instruments are…

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not used.

Question 15

.05 G. Prisoners inside the detention facility are un-handcuffed only by…

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detention facility personnel.

Question 16

.05 G. Prisoners inside a processing room will be un-handcuffed at the direction of…

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personnel assigned to the processing room.

Question 17

.06 A. Officers are responsible for conducting a search, not to include a strip search or body cavity search, of prisoners to…

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remove all weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence.

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.06 B. Prisoners are searched as soon as practical after…

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an arrest is made and prior to transport

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.06 C. If an officer detects an object which feels like a weapon, contraband, or evidence, inside or under the clothing, the officer may…

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reach into or under the clothing and seize the suspected item.

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.06C. The reaching inside of clothing to immediately retrieve a weapon, contraband, or evidence discovered during a search incident to arrest…

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is not considered a strip search.

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06 D. They are responsible for searching the prisoners again, including hand-carried containers.

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Officers assuming custody of prisoners from other officers

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06 E. Are held accountable for any prisoner arriving at a detention facility or processing room with a weapon, dangerous object, or contraband on his person.

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Transporting officers

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06 F. Should search a female suspect or prisoner absent exigent circumstances…

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a female officer.

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06 F. Exigent circumstances include but are not limited to circumstances involving…

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officer safety, the safety of the suspect or prisoner, or any other person.

Question 25

06 G. In situations where a male officer has either direct knowledge or reasonable suspicion to believe that a weapon or dangerous object is secreted in a particular place on a female, other than within a body cavity of a female and if a female officer is not present.…

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the male officer may reach directly into the area to seize the weapon or dangerous object,

Question 26

.06G. When a male officer must reach directly into the area on a female prisoner to seize a weapon or dangerous object, such actions shall be…

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documented in the officer’s report.

Question 27

06 H. A strip search of prisoners (not to include a body cavity search) may only be conducted by officers having…

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probable cause to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence on his/her body, which may not be detected or recovered by the usual search technique.

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.06H. The person under arrest is at the detention center or ready to be transported to a detention center.

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May be stripped searched.

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.06H. The prisoner must voluntarily consent to the strip search in writing or a;

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warrant to conduct a strip search must be obtained prior to the search.

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.06H. The searching officer and any others present must be the;

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same sex as the prisoner.

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.06H. Strip searches will not be conducted in public places so the search must be;

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conducted in a private and secure room at the jail or Detention Center.

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.06H. Only the minimum number of personnel necessary to ensure the;

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safety of the persons involved will be present, to include a supervisor, during the strip search.

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.06H. A minimum of two officers are required to be present

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(searching officer and witness).

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.06H. The search must be done discreetly and with the utmost respect for;

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the prisoner’s privacy and dignity.

Question 35

.06H. The requesting officer’s report must contain:

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a. Supervisor’s name present during search;
b. Names of all present during the search;
c. Exact location the search took place;
d. The results of the search.

Question 36

.06H. A copy of this must accompany the written report.

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the search warrant or written consent.

Question 37

06 I. Officers having reasonable suspicion only, to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband,or evidence on his/her body which may not have been detected or recovered by the usual search technique shall;

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Notify Detention Center personnel of their suspicion during the booking process and include their names in the details of the report.

Question 38

06 J. Body cavity searches must be conducted at a qualified medical facility and under the following guidelines:

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1. Under the authority of a search warrant; or

2. The prisoner must voluntarily consent to a body cavity search in writing prior to the search.

Question 39

06 K. Officers having probable cause to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence within his body which, would constitute a danger to the safety of the officers or others, shall

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obtain a search warrant, transport the prisoner to a qualified medical facility, and request a body cavity search of the prisoner for those items within the body by qualified medical personnel.

Question 40

.07A. A prisoner is entitled to reasonable protection while under arrest. Officers use reasonable care and diligence to;

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preserve the lives, health, and safety of prisoners.

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.07A. Prisoners are secured as soon as practical in police vehicles with;

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safety belts.

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.07A. Prisoners are not placed in a prone position or any other position which could cause;

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positional asphyxia.

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.07A. Unruly and combative prisoners are transported in a prisoner transport wagon whenever possible. If no prisoner transport wagon is available;

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a second officer accompanies the transporting officer to a detention facility.

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.07B. Prisoners, for security and safety reasons, including prisoners exposed to (OC) spray, may be moved to locations away from the original arrest scene;

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only after receiving approval from a supervisor.

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.07B. If exigent circumstances exist and there is not enough time to notify a supervisor;

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the officer will immediately notify the dispatcher of the relocation.

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.07B. If exigent circumstances exist requiring an officer to relocate a prisoner, the location shall be located on the most;

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direct route to a detention facility, and be in an open, well-lighted area

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.07B. There will be no exchange of handcuffs on the prisoners;

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during this transfer process.

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.07C. When a prisoner is detained in the field for questioning;

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the prisoner shall be kept secured in the following manner:

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.07C. The officer in possession of a prisoner shall be responsible for the;

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safety and security of the prisoner, and for the prisoner’s actions;

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.07C. If the officer in possession of a prisoner relinquishes custody of the prisoner to another officer, he shall;

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remain with the prisoner until the accepting officer takes physical custody of the prisoner.

Question 51

.07C. The officer shall document in his written report the;

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name of the officer who accepted custody of the prisoner.

Question 52

.07 D. When a prisoner is taken to a processing room for processing prior to being taken to a detention facility, the arresting officer will:

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1. Retain responsibility for security of prisoner during questioning and processing;
2. Ensure the prisoner is not left unattended; and
3. After processing, take the adult prisoner to the Detention Center to be magistrated, or take the juvenile prisoner to the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center.

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.07E. While transporting prisoners, officers exercise caution and remain attentive, through observation of prisoners’actions and;

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behavior, to prevent the escape of prisoners and for the prisoners’ safety.

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.07E. Officers remain aware the security afforded by placing prisoners in police vehicles equipped with physical barriers;

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is minimal and the escape of unattended prisoners is probable.

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.07F. If a prisoner escapes from an officer, the officer immediately notifies;

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his supervisor and advises the Communications Unit of the description of the prisoner, the direction of travel, and the charges against the prisoner for broadcast to other field personnel.

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.07F. The involved officer shall complete an offense report and place any property belonging to the escaped prisoner in the;

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Property Room.

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.07F. He shall make a determination as to the cause of the escape.

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The officer’s supervisor

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.07F. If the cause of the escape is determined by the supervisor to be a procedural violation on the part of the officer;

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the supervisor shall immediately forward a written report on the escape, through the chain of command, to the Internal Affairs Unit, requesting a full investigation.

Question 59

.07G. If a prisoner escapes from an officer in another jurisdiction, the officer shall immediately;

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notify the law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction.

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.07G. The law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction;

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will handle the escape.

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.07G. The officer will immediately notify ;

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his supervisor as to the circumstances surrounding the escape.

Question 62

.07G. The officer’s supervisor (with input from the other jurisdiction) shall make a;

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determination as to the cause of the escape.

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.07G. If the cause of the escape is determined by the supervisor to be a procedural violation on the part of the officer, the supervisor shall;

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immediately forward a written report on the escape, through the chain of command, to the Internal Affairs Unit, requesting a full investigation.

Question 64

.08A. All vehicles used to transport prisoners will be searched for weapons, dangerous objects and contraband at the;

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beginning of each shift and before and after transporting prisoners.

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.08B. Adult prisoners are transported from the location of arrest directly to the proper detention facility without delay, except when;

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transporting the prisoners to a law-enforcement or medical facility.

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.08C. Juvenile prisoners, prior to being taken to the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center, are transported from the location of arrest;

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directly to the Juvenile Processing Office for processing.

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.08C. The exception to transporting directly to the Juvenile Processing Office is when processing the juvenile for;

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DWI or when transporting the juvenile to a medical facility.

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.08D. Prisoners with any types of disabilities are transported using the;

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most reasonable accommodations that fit the needs of the prisoners.

Question 69

.08E. These prisoners will not be transported with other prisoners.

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Prisoners who have been exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD.

Question 70

.08F. Officers shall attempt to positively identify all prisoners being transported. Positive identification may be made;

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through a driver’s license or other written forms of identification.

Question 71

.08F. The identification used to identify prisoners should accompany all other necessary documentation needed to;

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process the prisoners at the detention facility.

Question 72

.08F. Any information regarding a prisoner’s attempt to escape, mental illness, suicide potential, or any other personal traits of a security nature shall be recorded on the;

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documentation that accompanies the prisoner to the detention facility and verbally related to the
detention facility personnel or processing room personnel.

Question 73

.08G. Prisoners who have been exposed to OC spray or an electrical charge from an ECD, will be
transported to the detention facility or processing room by the;

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arresting officer in his marked patrol vehicle, if possible.

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.08G. If the arresting officer is not assigned a marked patrol vehicle;

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a marked patrol vehicle will be used to transport the prisoner exposed to OC or an electrical charge from an ECD.

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.08G. If the prisoner is so violent that damage would be caused to the marked patrol vehicle;

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a prisoner transport wagon may be utilized, with the approval of a supervisory officer.

Question 76

.08G. Prisoners exposed to an electrical charge

from an ECD who are to be transported by prisoner wagon, will be transported;

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without other prisoners in the prisoner wagon.

Question 77

.08G. Who will the transporting officer ask to notify the appropriate detention facility or processing room personnel that a prisoner exposed to OC spray or an electrical charge is being transported to their location.

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the dispatcher

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.08H. Unless the incident is of such magnitude, that immediate action is required, to prevent the loss of life, or substantial damage to property;

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Officers do not handle other police incidents while transporting prisoners,

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.08I. Officers do not allow prisoners to communicate with;

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non-police personnel while being transported.

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.08J. All officers, when transporting prisoners, obtain a time check from the dispatcher;

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• upon leaving the scene of the arrest, upon
• incurring any delays along the route,
• upon arrival at the destination.

Question 81

.08J. In addition to time checks, officers furnish their vehicle odometer reading to the dispatcher upon;

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leaving the scene and upon arrival at the

destination.

Question 82

.08K. Juveniles are not transported in the same police vehicle as adult prisoners, unless they have a;

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husband/wife, parent/child, or brother/sister relationship, and the reason for the arrest was of a nonviolent nature.

Question 83

.08L. Male officers transporting female juvenile prisoners do so only with the;

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help of a secondary officer riding in the same police vehicle.

Question 84

.08M. Police vehicles used primarily for transporting prisoners have physical barriers between the front and rear seats and may be used to transport;

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a maximum of (2) prisoners if there is only one officer. Both prisoners are secured in the rear seat with safety belts. {prior test question}

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.08M. When a second officer is available to help with the transportation of multiple prisoners, a;

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maximum of (3) prisoners may be transported, all are secured in the rear seat with safety belts, and the 2nd officer in the front passenger seat.

Question 86

.08N. Police vehicles not primarily used for transporting prisoners do not have physical barriers between the front and rear seats, but may be used to transport only (1) prisoner.

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The prisoner is secured in the front passenger

seat with a safety belt.

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.08N. When a second officer is available, he sits behind the driving officer and a maximum of;

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(2) prisoners may be transported, with (1) in the front passenger seat and the 2nd in the rear seat behind the first prisoner.

Question 88

.08O. Prisoner transport vans (wagons) are assigned to the;

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North Patrol and South Patrol Divisions for use by officers assigned to those divisions.

Question 89

.08O. Prisoner transport wagons may be used to pick up additional prisoners, if approved by;

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a supervisor and the pick-up point is near the return route to a detention facility.

Question 90

.08O. Female prisoners are not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon with male prisoners, unless they have a;

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husband/wife, Common-law marriages do not satisfy a husband/wife relationship.

Question 91

.08O. Juvenile prisoners are not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon as;

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adult prisoners, unless they have a husband/wife, parent/child relationship.

Question 92

.08O. Prisoners involved with each other in a disturbance are;

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not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon.

Question 93

.08O. Female prisoners are transported in a

prisoner transport wagon only if a;

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female officer has searched them.

Question 94

.08P. Before a prisoner is taken inside a detention facility, the arresting/transporting officer;

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conducts a warrant check and takes the necessary action if a warrant is found.

Question 95

.08Q. If a prisoner is to be transported via commercial airline, the escorting officer contacts the appropriate airline, and airport security at departure, and destination;

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at least 24 hours prior to the flight for arrangement of proper security and clearance in advance.

Question 96

.08Q. If departing from San Antonio International Airport, contact;

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Airport Police at 207-3433 for any further assistance.

Question 97

.09A. To maintain cooperation between the armed forces and the Department;

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the proper military police authorities should be notified when military personnel are arrested.

Question 98

.09A. Notification is made by the investigative follow-up unit or the arresting officer, if follow-up unit personnel are not available, by calling the;

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Lackland Military police at (671-2018).

Question 99

.09B. The Military Police may come and take custody of, military personnel prisoners charged with a Class C misdemeanor;

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where the arrest was made or the Officer may drop the prisoner off at the nearest Military Police Office.

Question 100

.09B. Military Police should be notified of all Class C;

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misdemeanor citations (except traffic) and all custodial arrests.

Question 101

.09B. The Officer may release them on the citation or book them into;

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the Detention Facility.

Question 102

.10 A. In compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 14.03, the Department accepts custody of prisoners;

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lawfully arrested.

Question 103

.10A. Arrested by an off-duty SAPD officer or an off-duty SAPD officer who is engaged in outside employment;

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provided the arrest occurs within the City of San Antonio or Bexar County.

Question 104

.10A. Arrested by a peace officer employed by an outside agency who is out of his jurisdiction.

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The department will accept custody of the prisoner.

Question 105

.10A. Officers working within the City of San Antonio who work for agencies based outside of Bexar County;

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are considered to be outside their jurisdiction.(except State Agencies)

Question 106

.10A. If an officer from an agency based outside Bexar County (other than a State Agency) calls SAPD requesting transport of a prisoner,within the City of San Antonio,;

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a SAPD officer will be dispatched to handle the incident in accordance with the CCP.

Question 107

.10B. If transportation is provided by an SAPD officer, the officer handles the;

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booking of the prisoner and any necessary paperwork.

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.10B. If the arrest was made by an SAPD officer who is not engaged in outside employment or by an officer from an outside jurisdiction;

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the transporting officer writes the appropriate offense or incident report.

Question 109

.10B. If the arrest was made by a SAPD officer engaged in outside employment;

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1. Arresting officer writes offense or incident report.

2. Transporting officer writes a supplement report, actions, duties, notes any admissions or statements by the prisoner.

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.10B. He assumes custody of any evidence not collected by UEDI/Crime Scene Unit (or follow-up unit) and prisoner’s property.

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The transporting officer

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.10C. The Department does not accept custody of prisoners arrested by a peace officer employed by an outside agency who is;

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within his jurisdiction, neither on or off duty.

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.10C. All peace officers who work for law enforcement agencies based within Bexar County, or Texas DPS (or other state agencies such as Parks and Wildlife, etc.), are considered to be;

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within their jurisdiction, and are responsible for transportation and handling of their own damn prisoners.

Question 113

.10C. If an officer from an agency based within Bexar County or an officer from DPS or other state agency calls SAPD requesting transport or to handle an incident they initiated;

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our Communications Unit shall transfer the call to the respective agency of the officer so they can handle the incident.

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.10C. In cases of emergency, SAPD officers will be dispatched to assist immediately. Crime scene security and any other assistance may be provided with the;

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approval of a supervisor. {prior test question}

Question 115

.10E. When an officer assumes custody of an injured/sick prisoner from an off-duty officer or an officer from another law enforcement agency working in an off-duty capacity;

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A supervisory officer is notified and responds to the scene. {prior test question}

Question 116

.10E. When an officer assumes custody of a prisoner and there is a question concerning the validity of the arrest;

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A supervisory officer is notified and responds to the scene. {prior test question}

Question 117

.11A. Prisoners are brought into a detention facility through the prisoner entrance door and are handcuffed;

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prior to entering a detention facility. {prior test question}

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.11C. Officers place their weapons in lock boxes located;

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inside the prisoner entrance door prior to entering the confined portion of a detention facility. {prior test question}

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.11D. Handcuffed prisoners are taken inside the confined portion of the detention facility and released to;

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detention facility personnel. {prior test question}

Question 120

.11D. They remove handcuffs from prisoners. {prior test question}

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Detention facility personnel

Question 121

.11E. Officers taking prisoners into the Detention Center shall immediately obtain MS-DC Form #17,
Registration/Property Form, from Detention Center personnel and;

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time stamp the form before completing the form and processing the prisoners. {prior test question}

Question 122

.11E. The officer verbally notifies Detention Facility personnel when the prisoner;

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has been exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD. {prior test question}

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.11E. The officer writes on the MSDC Form#17;

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ECD in large block letters at the top of the form. {prior test question}

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.11E. After Detention Center personnel have completed their portion of the MS-DC Form #17, the officer shall;

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review the form to verify correctness and the signature of the Detention Center personnel completing the form.

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The MSDC Form # 17 is kept on file in;

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the Detention Center. {prior test question}

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.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer;

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verbally notifies detention facility personnel.

Question 127

.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer provides the;

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1. approximate time of the exposure,
2. details of the decontamination process,
3. medical treatment administered.

Question 128

.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer writes;

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“OC” in large block letters at the top of the MS-DC Form #17.

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.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD, into a detention facility, the officer;

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verbally notifies detention facility personnel of their prisoner’s exposure.

Question 130

.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an ECD, the officer provides:

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1. approximate time of the exposure,
2. number of times and duration of the exposure,
3. medical treatment administered.

Question 131

.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an ECD, the officer writes;

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• “ECD” * in large block letters at the top of the MS-DC Form #17.

Question 132

.11H. Officers transporting injured/sick prisoners from University Hospital or the Acute Care Clinic/Crisis Care Center located at 527 North Leona to a detention facility;

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request BCHD Form #60-1, E. R. Encounter - Admitting Form, from hospital personnel.

Question 133

.11G. The form is routed in same manner as the;

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Injured Prisoner Report.

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.11I. Upon returning a prisoner to a detention facility after medical treatment, the transporting officer delivers any medication or instructions for further care to the;

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detention facility supervisor.

Question 135

.11J. Officers taking juvenile prisoners into the BCJ Detention Center shall release the prisoner, along with a;

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copy of the offense report to the intake officer.

Question 136

.11J. Who completes and signs BCJPD Form #100?

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The BCJ Detention Center intake officer, and retains a copy of the form on file.

Question 137

.12A. Who is responsible for all personal property belonging to a prisoner?

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The arresting officer

Question 138

.12B. Who will determine the acceptability of prisoners’ property at the Detention Center?

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Detention Center personnel

Question 139

.12B. As a general rule, personal property is accepted if it will fit into an;

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8 1/2” X 11” envelope and money in excess of $1,000 dollars must be placed into the Property Room. {prior test question}

Question 140

.12C. Personal property accepted at the Detention Center is turned over to;

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a detention guard. {test question}

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.12C. The arresting/transporting officer verifies the information entered on MS-DC 17, Registration /Property Form, by the;

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detention guard and signs the form in the appropriate space.

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.12D. They will determine the acceptability of a juvenile prisoner’s personal property.

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Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center personnel

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.12E. All non-evidentiary personal property belonging to a prisoner is to be presented to

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Detention Center personnel immediately upon entry into the Detention Center. {test question}

Question 144

.12E. Property to be retained, under ordinary circumstances, at the Detention Center is the prisoner’s:

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ID, Keys, medication, money, and money, up to $1,000. {test question}

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.12E. All other smaller acceptable personal items will be left with Detention Center personnel to be placed in;

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the prisoner’s sealed property pouch.

Question 146

.12E.Detention Center personnel will not accept prisoner’s property once;

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the property pouch has been sealed. {test question}

Question 147

.12E. Detention Center personnel will determine the acceptability of larger or bulky items that can be retained at;

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the Center. {test question}

Question 148

.12E. Officers will not unnecessarily place, in the property room, a prisoner’s;

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personal property, and must document in their report the reason for doing so.

Question 149

.12 F. Personal property not accepted at a detention facility is placed in the

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Property Room by the arresting officer.

Question 150

.12 F. Personal property placed in the Property Room is noted;

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on the booking slip.

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.12 F.Officers are reminded money must be placed into the safe, and requires a recall of Property Room personnel, after normal working hours, when the total is;

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in excess of $5,000 dollars. {test question}

Question 152

.13A. Which prisoners are taken to the Detention Center, at 401 S. Frio St., and released into the custody of Detention Center personnel?

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Adult prisoners to be magistrated

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.13B. Adult prisoners to be magistrated: Officers contact the Magistrate’s Office and submit copies of all required reports and forms:

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1. SAPD, Temp Record of Arrest {Booking Slip};
2. Appropriate offense report.
3. DWI, crash, supplemental reports or forms.

Question 154

.13C. Who determines the course of action to be taken against the prisoner.

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The Magistrate

Question 155

.14A. Officers’ Responsibilities: Prisoners who are unconscious, visibly injured, sick, or claiming an injury or illness which requires immediate medical attention are;

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taken directly to a medical facility for treatment by EMS personnel, and ems will select the medical facility.

Question 156

.14A. In felony cases or violent situations, an officer should accompany EMS to a medical facility
on;

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request and with approval from a supervisor.

Question 157

.14A. Officers should conform to the requirements of the medical facility on;

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handcuffing of prisoners.

Question 158

.14A. Prisoners exhibiting or complaining of minor injury or sickness not requiring immediate medical attention are;

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transported by the arresting officer to the Downtown University Health Care Building located at 527 North
Leona or University Hospital.

Question 159

.14A. Should the arresting officer be involved with other duties, another officer is;

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assigned to transport the prisoner.

Question 160

.14A. Based on the proximity of the Detention Center to the Downtown University Health Care Building, this is the primary facility for all minor injuries, If possible, have the;

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dispatcher call 225-5481 ahead of time to confirm patient load.

Question 161

.14A. Prisoners transported to the Downtown University Health Care Building are taken into the building through the;

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North Leona St. entrance and to the second floor to either the Acute Care Clinic or the Crisis Care Center.

Question 162

.14A. During the hours of 0800 to 2000, officers shall utilize the medical services of the;

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Acute Care Clinic.

Question 163

.14A. During all other hours, officers shall take their prisoner to the;

Answer 163

Crisis Care Center.

Question 164

.14A. For those prisoners treated at Downtown medical locations, who require additional treatment and for those who need to be admitted into University Hospital, the officer shall;

Answer 164

transport the prisoner to University Hospital as directed by medical personnel.

Question 165

.14A. When transporting prisoners to University Hospital, prisoners are taken into the medical facility through the;

Answer 165

emergency room entrance.

Question 166

.14A. If prisoners require only additional medical treatment they are;

Answer 166

not always booked by proxy.

Question 167

.14A. Officers are responsible for their prisoners while at a;

Answer 167

medical facility.

Question 168

.14B. Officers shall complete SAPD Form #62, Injured Prisoner Report, on any;

Answer 168

injured/sick prisoner in their custody.

Question 169

.14B. The officer preparing the injured prisoner report will forward copies to all units listed in the;

Answer 169

routing section of the report.

Question 170

.15A. Injured/sick prisoners who have been seen by a magistrate;

Answer 170

are not released at a medical facility.

Question 171

.15B. If the adult injured/sick felony prisoner only needs treatment, the officer;

Answer 171

remains with the prisoner until treatment is complete and returns the prisoner to the Detention Center.

Question 172

.15A. Officers who anticipate having felony prisoners at a medical facility for treatment beyond their tour of duty are to contact;

Answer 172

a supervisor, and additionally, the officer will conduct hourly check-ins with the supervisor. {test question}

Question 173

.15A. The supervisor shall arrange for the primary officer to be relieved by an officer from the next shift;

Answer 173

only if the primary officer is going to be at the medical facility more than (2) hours past his normal duty hours.

Question 174

.15A. The supervisor shall ensure the primary officer has all necessary paperwork completed on the case;

Answer 174

prior to the relief officer taking custody of the prisoner.

Question 175

.15A. If the injured felony adult prisoner is to be admitted, the officer remains with the prisoner and notifies;

Answer 175

a supervisor.

Question 176

.15A. The supervisor shall send another officer to pick up;

Answer 176

all documents necessary for the booking of the prisoner by proxy.

Question 177

This officer,writes the word “Proxy” on all documents, submitted to the Detention Center, and magistrate;

Answer 177

This officer picking up documents.

Question 178

.15A. This officer will review all documents to be submitted to the Detention Center and magistrate;

Answer 178

This officer picking up documents.

Question 179

.15A. After booking by proxy, who does the officer advise of the need for a guard to be sent to the medical facility;

Answer 179

Bexar County Jail personnel

Question 180

.15A. Hospitalized felony prisoners are guarded until they become the responsibility of the;

Answer 180

B.C.S.D., or issued a felony 52-X with approval from a supervisor.

Question 181

.15A. Class A or B misdemeanor prisoners, not exhibiting the potential for violence and whose injuries are not the result of an officer’s use of force, if not treated;

Answer 181

within two (2) hours or being admitted to a medical facility are issued SAPD Form #52-X, and released.

Question 182

.15A. Prisoners are released only with the;

Answer 182

approval of a supervisor.

Question 183

.15A. The prisoner is listed as a suspect on the officer’s report since the prisoner was released and not booked and;

Answer 183

a copy of the 52-X is routed to the follow-up unit.

Question 184

.15A. Except for public intox, Class C prisoners, not exhibiting potential for violence, whose injuries are not from a use of force, are;

Answer 184

released from custody after being issued a misdemeanor citation.

Question 185

.15C. Injured/sick charged with certain “Felony” offenses, if not treated or admitted;

Answer 185

within {2} hours are issued the 52-X, and released.

Question 186

.15C. Which Felony prisoners can be issued SAPD 52-X, and released?

Answer 186

Prisoners not charged with felony listed or not exhibiting potential for violence in other felonies, and if injuries are not from the officer’s use of force,

Question 187

.15C. Prisoners are released only with the;

Answer 187

approval of a supervisor.

Question 188

.15C. When prisoners are released, the officer writes;

Answer 188

“FELONY 52-X” on the top of the offense report,

Question 189

.15C. Officers note in the details of their offense report the suspect was released at the hospital, and a copy of the 52-X is attached to;

Answer 189

a copy of the Injured Prisoner Report, and routed to the appropriate follow-up unit.

Question 190

.15C.

a. Murder
b. Capital Murder
c. Kidnapping
d. Aggravated Kidnapping
e. Indecency with a Child
f. Assault, exhibiting violent potential.

Answer 190

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

Question 191

.15C.

g. Sexual Assault
h. Aggravated Assault
i. Aggravated Sexual Assault
j. Injury to Child, Elderly, or Disabled
k. Robbery
l. Aggravated Robbery

Answer 191

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

Question 192

m. Burglary Intent Felony or Assault
n. DWI (Felony)
o. Intoxication Assault
p. Intoxication Manslaughter
q. totality of circumstances outweigh prisoner release.

Answer 192

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

Question 193

.15C. When drivers involved in a fatality crash are admitted to the hospital;

Answer 193

Officers / Detectives will apply for an arrest warrant so the driver will be arrested as soon as he is released from the hospital.

Question 194

.15C. Supervisor responsibilities include:

Answer 194

• Review of the arresting officer’s report.
• Preparation of a supplement report.
• Determination of release criteria.

Question 195

Final responsibility for release of an injured felony prisoner will rest with;

Answer 195

the deciding supervisor.

Question 196

.15D. If any type of warrant is found for a prisoner who only requires treatment at a medical facility, the prisoner;

Answer 196

after treatment, is returned to a detention facility.

Question 197

.15D. If a felony, Class A, or Class B warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a felony who is to be admitted, the prisoner is guarded until he is;

Answer 197

booked by proxy and in the custody of the BCSD.

Question 198

.15D. If a felony, Class A, or Class B warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a Class A or Class B offense, and treatment will take more than (2) hours or the prisoner is to be admitted;

Answer 198

a County warrant officer is requested from the BCSD.

Question 199

.15D. When a warrant officer is requested for injured prisoners admitted to hospitals or treatment taking more than 2 hours, the prisoner is;

Answer 199

issued the 52-X and released to the Bexar County Sheriff warrant officer.

Question 200

.15D. If a Class C misdemeanor warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a Class A or Class B misdemeanor offense, and treatment will take more than {2} hours or admitted, the prisoner;

Answer 200

is released from custody after being issued SAPD Form #52-X..

Question 201

.16A. Officers shall make every possible attempt to contact or notify the parent, legal guardian, or custodian of the injured or sick juvenile prisoner being transported to a;

Answer 201

medical facility so they may be present at the medical facility.

Question 202

.16B. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners, at a hospital, charged with a capital or violent felony, until treatment is complete, are guarded by;

Answer 202

SAPD officers, then returned to Juvenile Processing Office prior to transport to BCJ Detention Center.

Question 203

.16C. Regardless of the cause of the injury or sickness, injured or sick juvenile prisoners charged with any offense are;

Answer 203

guarded by SAPD officers at the hospital or medical facility until disposition is determined.

Question 204

.16C. The disposition of Injured or sick juvenile prisoners, is determined by when the handling officer contacts a supervisor and advises him of the;

Answer 204

situation, offense committed, involvement in any family violence, any warrants, and the nature of the injury/sickness.

Question 205

.16C. The juvenile prisoner is guarded by the arresting officer and transported to the Juvenile Processing Office after treatment, if the juvenile is arrested for a;

Answer 205

felony offense and treatment of the juvenile can be completed within {2} hours.

Question 206

.16C. If the juvenile is arrested for any offense other than a capital felony, or any violent felony, and treatment is going to take more than {2} hours or if the juvenile is going to be admitted into the hospital;

Answer 206

the supervisor will advise the officer to release the juvenile prisoner.

Question 207

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must;

Answer 207

notify staff within the Juvenile Processing Office and the appropriate follow-up unit or Night CID Unit.

Question 208

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must;

Answer 208

positively identify the prisoner.

Question 209

.16C. In these situations, the follow-up unit or Night CID Unit may request a Crime Scene Unit Investigator to photograph and fingerprint the juvenile prior to being released from the officer’s custody.

Answer 209

In situations involving felony offenses.

Question 210

.16C. All film, photographs and fingerprint cards of injured juvenile prisoners will be forwarded to;

Answer 210

the staff within the Juvenile Processing Office by the Crime Scene Unit Investigator;

Question 211

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must document in their report the name of the;

Answer 211

supervisory officer advising him to release the prisoner, the name of the follow-up detective or Night CID Unit personnel who the officer contacted.

Question 212

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must guard the prisoner until the arrival of a;

Answer 212

parent, legal guardian, or custodian who is going to take custody of the juvenile prisoner.

Question 213

.16C. Officers positively identify and document in their report the name of the parent, legal guardian, or custodian who;

Answer 213

took custody of the prisoner.

Question 214

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must issue SAPD Form #52-X to the;

Answer 214

parent, legal guardian, or custodian, who took custody of the juvenile prisoner, and route a copy of the notice to the follow-up unit.

Question 215

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must route a copy of the offense / incident report, including a copy of all other applicable reports;

Answer 215

to the appropriate follow-up unit.

Question 216

.16D. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners charged with any offense and are wanted on capital felony warrants or felony of the first degree warrants are;

Answer 216

guarded at a medical facility until treatment is completed and are then transported to the Juvenile Processing Office for processing.

Question 217

.17A. Justification for guarding an injured/sick prisoner is based on;

Answer 217

ensuring the prisoner’s safety and to prevent escape.

Question 218

.17B. Who will determine if a guard is necessary?

Answer 218

Shift directors

Question 219

.17C. Prisoners are not moved for the;

Answer 219

convenience of the officer.

Question 220

.17C. Prisoners are not left unattended. When relief is necessary, the officer;

Answer 220

requests the Communications Unit to send another officer.

Question 221

.17C. When are prisoners secured with handcuffs and, if necessary, leg irons, or to stationary objects?

Answer 221

When necessary to prevent escape, prisoners are secured with handcuffs, or leg irons, but are never secured to any stationary object.

Question 222

.17C. Adult prisoners are not allowed to have visitors, except for only;

Answer 222

medical personnel and the prisoner’s attorney.

Question 223

.07C. If medical authorities advise the prisoner is in danger of expiring, the officer, with;

Answer 223

approval of the attending physician, allows family members and clergy to visit.

Question 224

.17C. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners being guarded at a hospital may have visits by a parent, legal guardian, custodian, or their attorney if;

Answer 224

such visits are approved by the attending physician.

Question 225

.07C. Prisoners are not allowed to leave the room/ward without permission of;

Answer 225

hospital staff personnel.