Detainee Property Procedure

Questions and Answers

What action must be taken by the desk sergeant when verifying currency in the Corrections Management System?

Initial the total value of all currency

Initial the amount of foreign currency only

Record the amount without initialing

Initial after the amount of currency in the Property Tab (correct)

In what scenario are department members allowed to dispense prescription medications?

When requested by a detainee

When a nurse is unavailable

In exigent circumstances only (correct)

During routine checks

What should be done with foreign currency recovered from detainees?

Discard if it has no value

List the type without assigning a value (correct)

Convert to US currency for safekeeping

Estimate its value for records

How is additional property from a detainee handled during the intake process?

It will be recorded in CMS and sealed in separate bags Signup and view all the answers

What details should be highlighted in yellow on the Bags?

The detainee's name and booking number Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with firearms recovered from detainees?

They should be documented and handled as per directives Signup and view all the answers

What is required for each large item or additional bag during the intake process?

A Booking Receipt attached Signup and view all the answers

What must be placed in separate envelopes during the inventory process?

U.S. and foreign currency Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration firearms can be held after being recovered from a detainee?

Seven calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What procedure must be followed when a detainee claims that their personal property is missing?

A Missing Property Report must be submitted Signup and view all the answers

What amount of U.S. currency removed from a detainee requires verification by a desk sergeant?

$250 or more Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the procedures for handling items of evidentiary value?

Recovered Property Procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement outlined for the handling of personal property from detainees?

Immediate release of all property Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario must a secure facility be maintained according to the policy?

For personal property from detainees Signup and view all the answers

What is required before sealing a detainee's property when $250 or more in currency is involved?

Verification by a desk sergeant is required Signup and view all the answers

Which previous document does the current procedural instruction rescind?

PI 08-3 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with a firearm that a detainee legally possesses?

The arresting officer must notify the desk sergeant. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with foreign currency taken from a detainee?

It will be verified by the number of bills and/or coins. Signup and view all the answers

How should hazardous items be treated during inventory?

They need to be individually described in CMS. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a detainee when signing the Inmate Property Receipt?

They are agreeing with the accuracy of the listed property. Signup and view all the answers

What procedure is followed for medications taken from a detainee?

They must be heat sealed in a clear plastic bag. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if additional property is taken after the initial booking?

It should be added into the CMS. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items must be placed in a red bag?

Clothing soiled with blood, urine, pepper spray, or feces. Signup and view all the answers

What should occur if a detainee has $250.00 or more in U.S. currency?

Follow the specific verification procedures outlined in a different directive. Signup and view all the answers

What should the transporting officer do if a firearm is found in the detainee’s property?

Inform the releasing personnel that firearms cannot be accepted. Signup and view all the answers

Which item must be verified prior to the release of any property to the detainee?

Detainee's identification through a CMS wrist band. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if the detainee claims property is missing?

Follow agency policies to locate the missing property. Signup and view all the answers

What must be noted on the activity sheet by the transporting officer?

Any firearms left with the outside agency member. Signup and view all the answers

What is done to ensure the detainee's personal property is checked properly?

The property is checked in the presence of the detainee and releasing personnel. Signup and view all the answers

What should occur after all property has been accounted for with the detainee?

Remove any additional property necessary for safety. Signup and view all the answers

If the detainee continues to assert that property is missing after initial inquiries, what must the transporting officer do?

Complete a miscellaneous investigation report in the Automated Reporting System. Signup and view all the answers

How should the transfer process conclude once the detainee's property has been verified?

End the transfer process with any necessary paperwork. Signup and view all the answers

What action should the intake officer take if the detainee refuses to sign the Inmate Property Receipt?

Write 'refused' in the appropriate area and notify the desk sergeant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure if the signature pad is not working during the signing of the Inmate Property Receipt?

Print the receipt and both parties sign the printed copy. Signup and view all the answers

How should excessive personal property be handled during the intake process?

Request the detainee to find someone to take custody of the property. Signup and view all the answers

When personal property is released to someone other than the detainee, what documentation is required?

The personal information of the recipient must be documented. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon the detainee's release regarding the Inmate Property Receipt?

The release area of the receipt must be completed and signed by the detainee. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure when an officer transfers a detainee to a division station?

Search the detainee prior to the transfer. Signup and view all the answers

If a detainee cannot bond out and is transferred to another facility, what happens to the Inmate Property Receipt?

It will be attached to the detainee's belongings. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding large amounts of personal property at detention units?

Such property should not be received at detention units. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Detainee's Personal Property Procedure

Established to ensure accountability, security, and proper inventory of personal property from detainees.
Personnel must comply strictly with outlined procedures for handling personal property.

Firearms Handling

Firearms recovered from detainees will be held for up to seven days, released per applicable laws.
Detainees must contact the Property and Evidence Section directly to retrieve their firearms.

Detainee's Missing Property Report

A form (217 P.D.) must be filled out when a detainee reports missing personal property.

Currency Management

U.S. currency of $250 or more requires verification by a desk sergeant; their initials are entered in the Corrections Management System (CMS).
Foreign currency will be logged without value and handled as per guidelines; type is recorded but no valuation is given.

Medication Protocol

Prescription medications can only be dispensed in exigent circumstances.

Property Inventory Process

Personal property is inventoried in CMS during intake, placed in sealed bags with a wristband report attached.
Any additional items must be documented with a booking receipt, including bag numbers for clarity.
All firearms are stored separately from personal property bags to maintain safety and security.

Hazardous Items and Clothing

Items posing physical harm must be individually documented.
Blood-soiled clothing or items contaminated with bodily fluids are treated as hazardous and placed in red bags.

Inmate Property Receipt

Detainees must sign a receipt acknowledging the accuracy of their listed property; refusal or inability to sign must be documented.
In case of technology failure, a printed receipt is signed and affixed to the property bag.

Large Amounts of Property

If a detainee has excessive personal belongings, a responsible person is requested to take custody, with proper documentation captured by officers.

Transfer of Detainee's Property from Outside Agency

Officers must search detainees and request the surrender of their property from the outside agency.
Firearms found during this process will not be accepted; they remain with the outside agency.

Releasing Personal Property

Detainee identification is verified against CMS records before any property is released.
Proper documentation is maintained through the entire property handling process to ensure accountability and transparency.

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Description

This quiz covers the Detainee's Personal Property Procedure issued by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. It includes references to previously rescinded procedures and outlines the effective protocols for managing detainee property. Test your knowledge on the procedural guidelines and importance of compliance.