Detention and Release Procedures Quiz

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What is the responsibility of the Designated Operator regarding the audio/video equipment?

Monitor the person in custody and ensure proper operation of DAMS units (correct)

Notify the Officer in Charge of any emergency incident involving the person in custody

Handle booking and processing of prisoners with priority needs

Process the prisoner as soon as practicable

When should the Officer in Charge be notified about a prisoner requiring priority in booking and processing?

When there is a change in condition of persons in custody

When the prisoner's mental, physical, or emotional condition requires priority in booking and processing (correct)

When there is an attempt of suicide by a prisoner

When the audio/video equipment malfunctions

What incidents should the Designated Operator immediately notify the Officer in Charge about?

Any event likely to result in a complaint or SIU investigation

Any sickness and medical treatment, any injury or attempt suicide

Any change in condition of persons in custody, any malfunction of audio/video equipment

Any injury or attempt suicide, any assault, aggressive or bizarre behavior (correct)

When bringing a person into custody, what should be considered?

The lawfulness and necessity of the arrest and detention Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure safety concerns are communicated before removing personal property?

Evaluate safety risks and make notations for religious items Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed when dealing with suspected intake of drugs?

Comply with procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured in terms of property records and inventory?

Completeness and accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when assessing the use of assistive devices?

Accommodation options Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure compliance with Procedure 01–01 when a person in custody is accompanied by a guide dog?

Provide necessary accommodations for the guide dog Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person's behavior is inconsistent with their alcohol intake or suspected to be caused by other substances?

Follow the Prisoner Safety section of Appendix A Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the detention of a person is not required?

Release them according to chapter 1 procedures Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken in case of a young person?

Notify a parent or guardian Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when turning over a person to another law enforcement agency?

Proper completion of reports, provide all relevant information, and return officers to active duty Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon completion of an investigation?

Properly complete reports, serve young person's YCJA Parent document, and release or detain the person accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when receiving a person for lodging in police cells?

Segregation of genders, accommodations for young persons, and attend to the condition of the person Signup and view all the answers

What checks should be regularly conducted for persons in police cells?

Physical and medical condition checks, record checks, provide necessary medical attention, and check for contraband Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured before transporting a person to a lock-up, court, or detention center?

Medical attention, complete necessary reports, advise destinations, and provide police escort Signup and view all the answers

How should prescribed medication and a Medication Report be handled when accompanying a person?

Accompany the person with prescribed medication and a Medication Report Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if detention is necessary?

Continue the investigation with arresting officer and detective personnel. Allow specific individuals to interview the person in custody. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when providing necessary medical attention for safe transport?

Complete necessary reports, advise destinations, and provide police escort Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Booking Hall System (BHS)?

To record the booking and release of all prisoners entering and leaving a police facility Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for operating the Booking Hall System (BHS)?

Booking Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS)?

To monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure that persons in custody are booked and released on camera?

The officer in charge of a unit with audio/video equipment Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an incident occurs in an area being monitored and recorded by the DAMS?

Ensure that assistance is immediately rendered and that the incident is dealt with in the appropriate manner Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a prisoner complains of symptoms associated with the non-receipt of their prescription?

Seek medical advice (i.e. Telehealth Ontario) or transport to a hospital for assessment by a doctor for short term health risks Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure that requests for repairs or adjustments to the equipment are reported to the Help Desk?

Officer in charge of a unit with audio/video equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is required when receiving a person for lodging in the cells?

Accept custody where the original unit has complied with applicable procedures, ensure relevant information is recorded, review Prisoner Transportation Report, record any observations regarding physical or mental condition Signup and view all the answers

What should be done during normal operating hours of criminal courts or detention centres?

Transport the person from lock-up at earliest opportunity, notify transporting officers of receiving facility about known issues regarding health and safety of person, attach copy of eReports to Prisoner Transportation Report Case Manager. Signup and view all the answers

What does Disability mean according to the text?

Any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Valuable Property as per the text?

Items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Sex based on according to the text?

Male, female, or intersex based on reproductive organs and chromosomes assigned at birth Signup and view all the answers

What does Trans refer to according to the text?

An umbrella term for diverse gender identities differing from assigned sex at birth Signup and view all the answers

What is an Item of Religious Significance defined as in the text?

Any item identified as having religious importance by a person Signup and view all the answers

What are Divisional Cells used for in short-term detention according to the text?

Being processed or waiting to be processed Signup and view all the answers

Who falls under the category of Member – Prisoner Care & Control according to the text?

Includes police officer, court officer and custodial officer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lock-Up' refer to in the text?

Assigned division used to detain a person in custody for various reasons including Show Cause hearing purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Police Cells according to the text?

Divisional cells, central lock-ups and court cells used for secure detention of persons in custody Signup and view all the answers

What prosthetics are included under prosthetics used to express gender identity according to the text?

Breast forms, chest binders, gaffs, packers, prosthetic penises and wigs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

When a person's behavior is inconsistent with their alcohol intake or suspected to be caused by other substances, follow the Prisoner Safety section of Appendix A.
If the detention of a person is not required, release them according to chapter 1 procedures. In case of a young person, notify a parent or guardian.
If the detention is necessary, continue the investigation with arresting officer and detective personnel. Allow specific individuals to interview the person in custody.
When turning over a person to another law enforcement agency, ensure proper completion of reports, provide all relevant information, and return officers to active duty.
Upon completion of an investigation, properly complete reports, serve young person's YCJA Parent document, and release or detain the person accordingly.
When receiving a person for lodging in police cells, ensure segregation of genders, accommodations for young persons, and attend to the condition of the person.
Regularly check the physical and medical condition of persons in police cells, record checks, provide necessary medical attention, and check for contraband.
Before transporting a person to a lock-up, court, or detention center, ensure medical attention, complete necessary reports, advise destinations, and provide police escort.
Provide necessary medical attention to ensure a safe transport and handle the person's property according to procedures.
Accompany the person with prescribed medication and a Medication Report.

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