Temp detention and interview rooms Flashcards
Who is responsible for the control and management of the temporary detention rooms?
The PREA coordinator.
What should officers do if a fire can be suppressed with available extinguishers and minimal risk of injury?
Officers present should suppress the fire.
During a fire or emergency evacuation, what exits should be utilized?
The lighted exits in the front, middle, and back of the BOI floor.
What is the frequency of retraining sessions for officers on the safe operation and control of temporary detention rooms?
At least once every three (3) years.
What should be checked during the weekly inspection of temporary detention rooms?
Fire extinguishers, breaches of security, routine maintenance, wear and tear, weapons, contraband, first aid kit, property lockers, and Temporary Detention Room Logs.
How often should the lockup assess the need for adjustments to staffing plans, staffing patterns, and resources?
At least once each year, but whenever necessary.
Who should coordinate actions in response to a lockup incident of sexual abuse?
The agency, among staff first responders, medical and mental health practitioners, investigators, and agency.
What protection measures can the agency employ to safeguard detainees and staff reporting sexual abuse?
Housing changes, transfers, emotional support, and removal of alleged abusers.
Who is designated with monitoring retaliation against individuals reporting sexual abuse or harassment?
Specific staff members or departments are charged with monitoring retaliation.
When does the agency’s obligation to monitor retaliation terminate?
The obligation terminates if the agency determines the allegation is unfounded.
What training must investigators receive for conducting sexual abuse investigations in confinement settings?
Training in conducting such investigations in confinement settings.
What action should a facility take upon receiving an allegation of sexual abuse at another facility?
Notify the head of the facility or appropriate agency within 72 hours.
What is required after the lockup concludes a sexual abuse investigation?
Conducting a sexual abuse incident review within 30 days.
According to the Prison Rape Elimination Act, in what circumstances can nonmedical staff view a detainee’s breasts, buttocks, or genitalia?
Exigent circumstances or incidental to routine cell checks.
How should staff of the opposite gender behave when entering an area where detainees may be performing bodily functions or changing clothes?
They must announce their presence.
How should the lockup handle determining a transgender or intersex detainee’s genital status?
It should not search or physically examine solely for this purpose.
What options can be used to determine a transgender or intersex detainee’s genital status?
Conversations with detainee, medical records, or private medical examination.
How should law enforcement staff be trained in conducting searches on transgender and intersex detainees?
In a professional, respectful, and least intrusive manner.
What should a detainee do when placed in a temporary detention room and in need of assistance?
Knock on the door.
How should detainees’ requests for water and restroom use be handled while in a temporary detention room?
They should be complied with; escorted by two officers of the same gender to the restroom.
How many officers should be present when entering an occupied temporary detention room?
Two officers.
What items are detainees not allowed to possess while in a temporary detention room?
Lighter, matches, or any instrument that may cause damage or harm.
Are detainees permitted visitors while in an occupied temporary detention room?
No, access is prohibited to all nonessential employees and visitors.
What is the purpose of the policy regarding temporary detention and interview rooms?
To establish guidelines for management, operation, security, detainee control, and comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
How many temporary detention rooms are authorized for use by officers in Police Headquarters?
Three temporary detention rooms are authorized for use by officers in Police Headquarters.
Who is designated as the department’s PREA coordinator?
The Bureau of Investigation Special Victims Section lieutenant is designated as the department’s PREA coordinator.
What is the agency’s approach towards all forms of sexual abuse and harassment?
The agency mandates zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and harassment.
What is the definition of contractor according to the course notes?
A contractor is a person who provides services pursuant to a contractual agreement with the agency.
Define ‘exigent circumstances’ based on the course notes.
Exigent circumstances are temporary, unforeseen situations requiring immediate action to combat a threat to facility security.
Who are referred to as law enforcement staff in the context of the document?
Employees responsible for the supervision and control of detainees in lockups are referred to as law enforcement staff.
Who needs to approve the use of temporary detention rooms by personnel of other agencies?
A supervisor.
What must department officers ensure when other agency personnel are using the temporary detention rooms?
All requirements of the policy are met.
What action should department officers take before placing detainees in temporary detention rooms?
Search the detainees.
How many officers should remain in the temporary detention room area when it is occupied?
Two.
What should officers have immediate access to in case of an emergency in a temporary detention room?
A portable radio.
What device can officers activate to alert E911 in case of an emergency?
The permanent ‘panic alarm’ or the ‘panic’ button on their portable radio.
What steps should be taken in the event of an escape from the temporary detention room area?
Immediate pursuit by at least two officers, notify E911, and establish a search perimeter.
What action needs to be taken if there is an escape, injury, or contraband located in a temporary detention room?
Submit a written report to the Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Investigation.
In case of injury or illness, what should officers do for a detainee?
Render appropriate aid and request assistance from a Division of Fire and Emergency Services EC Unit.
Are detainees allowed to have any drugs in the temporary detention room?
No, except their own prescription medication on their person at the time of arrest.
What steps are required by the report in case of alleged abuse?
Separate victims and abusers, preserve crime scene, prevent evidence destruction.
What should be ensured regarding physical evidence for the victim and abuser?
Victim and abuser should refrain from actions like washing, changing clothes that could destroy evidence.
What actions should agencies take when transferring victims to other facilities?
Inform the receiving facility of the incident and potential need for medical and social services.
What access should detainee victims of sexual abuse have to emergency medical treatment?
They should receive timely and unimpeded access to emergency medical treatment.
How should treatment services be provided to victims of abuse?
Treatment services should be provided without financial cost, regardless of cooperation.
What approach should agencies follow in their investigations into sexual abuse allegations?
Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective investigations using trained personnel.
What evidence should investigators gather in cases of sexual abuse?
Direct, circumstantial, physical, DNA evidence, electronic monitoring data, and interview victims, suspects, and witnesses.
When should compelled interviews be conducted in a criminal prosecution scenario?
Conduct compelled interviews only after consultation with prosecutors.
How should the credibility of individuals involved in cases of sexual abuse be assessed?
Assess credibility individually, not based on status; no mandatory polygraph tests.
What actions should agencies take when probable cause exists for detainee sexual abuse?
Refer the matter to the appropriate prosecuting entity when probable cause exists.
What guidelines apply when multiple detainees are placed in temporary detention rooms?
a. Juveniles and youthful detainees separated from adults. b. Females not with male detainees. c. Vulnerable detainees held separately.
How should the Temporary Detention Room Log (Form #651) be completed?
Includes arrest reason, physical condition, entry/exit time, meals/services, property inventory, detainee’s property storage, officer responsibility.
What items should be itemized on the Temporary Detention Room Log (Form #651)?
All property taken from a detainee, including weapons or contraband.
How should the identity of a detainee be confirmed before release from a temporary detention room?
Compare the detainee’s personal property with the inventory on the Temporary Detention Room Log (Form #651).
How often should a visible face-to-face check of detainees be conducted in a temporary detention room?
Every 30 minutes to account for detainees and verify their condition.
Is audio or video monitoring a substitute for face-to-face monitoring in temporary detention rooms?
No, audio or video monitoring is permitted and encouraged but not a substitute for face-to-face monitoring.
What are the staff first responder duties upon learning of an allegation of sexual abuse of a detainee?
The first law enforcement staff member should respond immediately to the allegation.
Define ‘Substantiated allegation.’
An allegation that was investigated and determined to have occurred.
What is the definition of ‘Unfounded allegation’?
An allegation that was investigated and determined not to have occurred.
Explain ‘Unsubstantiated allegation.’
An allegation with insufficient evidence to determine if the event occurred.
What does the term ‘Transgender’ mean?
A person whose identity differs from their assigned sex at birth.
Define ‘Volunteer’ in the context of the notes.
An individual who donates time and effort to enhance agency activities.
What is a ‘Youthful inmate’ according to the notes?
Any person under 18 under adult court supervision incarcerated in prison.
Explain ‘Sexual abuse of an inmate by another inmate.’
Non-consensual contact or penetration involving genitalia or anus.
Define ‘Sexual abuse of an inmate by a staff member.’
Includes non-consensual contact with intent to abuse or arouse.
What is considered ‘Sexual abuse of an inmate by a volunteer?’
Any intentional sexual contact unrelated to official duties.
Define voyeurism by a staff member, contractor, or volunteer.
An invasion of privacy of an inmate, detainee, or resident by staff for reasons unrelated to official duties.
Explain sexual harassment as per the notes.
Includes repeated unwelcome sexual advances, requests, gestures, derogatory comments by inmates or staff.
What does the guidance note emphasize in handling detainees?
Emphasizes ensuring safety, security of detainees, and department employees.
According to the notes, what factors should be considered for adequate staffing levels and video monitoring in lockups?
Consider physical layout, detainee population, incidents of sexual abuse, and any other relevant factors.
How long can a detainee remain in a temporary detention room without a supervisor’s approval?
The detainee should not remain for more than two consecutive hours without supervisor approval.
What are the procedures related to detainee handling supervision and accountability as per the notes?
Includes searching detention rooms, avoiding placing certain detainees, and implementing search policies.
When can cross-gender strip searches be conducted according to the notes?
Cross-gender strip searches are allowed only in exigent circumstances or by medical practitioners.
What factors should the review team consider regarding allegations of abuse?
They should consider policy changes, motives, physical barriers, staffing, monitoring, and report preparation.
What should the lockup do with the recommendations for improvement?
Implement them or provide documented reasons for not doing so.
What considerations should the agency make when designing new lockups or modifying existing ones?
They should consider how it affects the ability to protect detainees from sexual abuse.
What should the agency consider when installing or updating monitoring technology?
They should consider how it enhances the ability to protect detainees from sexual abuse.
What is the primary factor guiding the use of interview rooms within the Bureau of Investigation?
The safety of the person being interviewed and department employees.
What must department officers ensure regarding their weapons during interviews?
Weapons must be in a secured holster away from detainee access or locked outside.
When are persons to be interviewed required to be escorted within department facilities?
All persons to be interviewed should be escorted within department facilities.
What responsibilities does the interviewing officer have regarding the security of the interview room?
The officer should assume responsibility and conduct a search after the interview.
How often should an administrative review of temporary detention rooms be conducted?
At least triennially.
What must detainees be notified of regarding sexual abuse during the intake process?
The agency’s zero-tolerance policy.
What languages should a notice in a temporary detention room be written in?
English and Spanish.
How should reports of sexual abuse be accepted by staff?
Verbally, in writing, anonymously, and from third parties.
What should staff do if they have knowledge of an incident of sexual abuse in an agency lockup?
Report immediately according to agency policy.
What responsibility does the agency have if the alleged victim is under 18 or considered a vulnerable adult?
Report the allegation to the designated State or local services agency.
What steps must the agency take to ensure detainees with disabilities have equal opportunities?
Provide effective communication, interpreters, written materials in accessible formats.
In what situations can an agency rely on detainee interpreters or assistants?
Only in limited circumstances where delays could compromise safety or investigations.
What actions is an agency not required to take regarding detainees with disabilities?
Actions resulting in fundamental alteration of services or undue financial burdens.
What protective measures should be provided for vulnerable detainees identified in screening?
Heightened protection such as continuous supervision, single-cell housing, or video monitoring.
How should officers handle the placement of detainees in temporary detention rooms?
Ordinarily, place only one detainee in each room; book excess detainees at detention facilities.
What action should an agency take upon learning of a detainee at substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse?
Take immediate action to protect the detainee.
What should officers do with items in the property room?
Book the items into the Property and Evidence Unit property room.
Who should officers report incidents to?
Report the incident to a Bureau of Investigation supervisor.
How can officers summon emergency assistance inside interview rooms?
Activate duress alarm or use ‘panic’ buttons on portable radios.
What safety equipment is available near the interview room?
First aid kits, an automated external defibrillator, and other safety equipment.
