Transporting Arrestees Flashcards
What is the policy regarding the transportation of arrestees?
To prioritize the safety of officers, arrestees, and the public at all times.
What should officers do before placing arrestees in vehicles?
Carefully and thoroughly search arrestees, including footwear removal.
What is the procedure for searching arrestees?
Officers will search arrestees while they remain handcuffed and take possession of weapons and evidence.
How should arrestees be seated in vehicles without partition cages?
In the front passenger seat or rear seat behind the passenger’s position.
What is the maximum number of arrestees that can be transported without supervisory approval?
One arrestee in a standard vehicle, or two in a two-officer unit.
What should officers do when transporting arrestees in vehicles with partition cages?
Up to two arrestees may be transported in the rear seat, monitored by the front passenger officer.
True or False: Partition cages are bullet resistant.
False.
What should be done if arrestees are combative during transport?
Officers may restrain them with leg restraint devices or transport them separately.
What considerations should be made for arrestees held in parked vehicles?
Leave the safety barrier lowered and open front windows slightly for air circulation.
What is the maximum time an arrestee can be held in a transport vehicle before being booked?
No longer than two hours.
What should officers do in the event of an arrestee escape?
Notify the Communications Bureau and attempt to recapture the arrestee.
What must officers do with their weapons upon arrival at the detention center?
Secure them in gun lockers.
What is the protocol for transporting arrestees to medical facilities?
Keep them under close security at all times.
How often should vehicles be searched during the transport of arrestees?
At the start of the shift, and immediately before and after transporting arrestees.
What must patrol officers do with body-worn cameras during arrestee transportation?
Activate the camera for the duration of the transportation.
What should be recorded when transporting an arrestee of the opposite sex?
Start/stop mileage, including tenths of a mile.
Fill in the blank: No arrestee will enter a department vehicle without first being _______.
handcuffed.
What type of restraints may be used on combative arrestees?
Soft leg restraints.
What is prohibited when restraining an arrestee’s legs?
Securing legs to fixed positions inside a vehicle.
Under what conditions must all arrestees be secured with seat belts?
Unless physically impossible due to size, handicap, etc.
