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?

To prevent assault (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the guideline for transporting juvenile prisoners?

Juveniles will not be transported in the same area of a vehicle with adult prisoners (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the lives and safety of officers, the public, and the person in custody (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prior to and after placing a prisoner in the vehicle for transport (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who should conduct the protective search of a prisoner?

An officer of the same sex as the prisoner (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vehicles regularly used for prisoner transport (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent the prisoner from escaping (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Waist belt and front cuffing (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Call for backup assistance and remain on-hand (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Arrest location, destination, time and mileage readings at the start and end of the transport, and reason for any delay (C) Signup and view all the answers