Des Plaines Police Department Policy: Transportation of Prisoners
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When should a transporting officer search a prisoner?

  • If the prisoner is suspected of hiding a weapon
  • Only if the arresting officers have not conducted a search
  • After the prisoner has been placed in the transport vehicle
  • Regardless of any searches conducted by arresting officers (correct)
  • Who may be exempt from handcuffing during arrest?

  • All prisoners, regardless of physical condition
  • Prisoners who cooperate with the arresting officers
  • The sick, injured, disabled, handicapped, pregnant, elderly, or very young (correct)
  • Only prisoners who are deemed a threat to officer safety
  • What is the guideline for transporting prisoners in department vehicles?

  • Prisoners should be handcuffed to the vehicle during transport
  • Prisoners will not be handcuffed to any part of the vehicle during transport (correct)
  • Prisoners should be separated by gender and age during transport
  • Prisoners should be transported in a separate vehicle from the officer
  • Why should female prisoners be separated from male prisoners during transport?

    <p>To prevent assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the guideline for transporting juvenile prisoners?

    <p>Juveniles will not be transported in the same area of a vehicle with adult prisoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the policy on transporting prisoners?

    <p>To protect the lives and safety of officers, the public, and the person in custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the interior of the vehicle be searched for weapons or contraband?

    <p>Prior to and after placing a prisoner in the vehicle for transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should conduct the protective search of a prisoner?

    <p>An officer of the same sex as the prisoner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inspected at the beginning and end of each tour of duty?

    <p>Vehicles regularly used for prisoner transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for deactivating the rear-seat door handles and window controls?

    <p>To prevent the prisoner from escaping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers use when transporting prisoners for an extended distance?

    <p>Waist belt and front cuffing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they encounter a non-life threatening, yet serious situation while transporting a prisoner?

    <p>Call for backup assistance and remain on-hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must officers provide to the Emergency Communications Center before transporting a prisoner?

    <p>Arrest location, destination, time and mileage readings at the start and end of the transport, and reason for any delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of vehicle can citizens be transported?

    <p>Departmental vehicles only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can authorize the transportation of citizens in departmental vehicles?

    <p>A supervisor or according to departmental policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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