Prisoner Transport Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is one primary reason for transporting persons in custody?

For booking and holding after an arrest (correct)
To provide them with leisure activities
To move them to a recreational facility
For their personal convenience

Transportation of prisoners is only necessary immediately after their arrest.

False (B)

What is a crucial precaution taken during the transportation of prisoners?

To protect the lives and safety of officers, the public, and the person in custody.

Transportation occurs after an arrest for _____ and holding.

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Match the following instances of transportation with their purposes:

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Flashcards

Post-Arrest Transportation

The act of moving a person who is under arrest to a police station or another facility for booking and holding.

Prisoner Transportation

The movement of a prisoner from a jail to a different location, such as a hospital, court, or another facility, for various reasons.

Transporting Prisoners

It is a crucial aspect of law enforcement that requires careful planning and execution.

Prisoner Transportation Safety

The primary goal of law enforcement when transporting prisoners.

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Risks of Prisoner Transportation

The potential risks associated with moving persons in custody that necessitate extra caution.

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Study Notes

Prisoner Transport Overview

Prisoner transport is a routine and necessary function.
Two main situations necessitate prisoner transport:
- Post-arrest: To take the arrested person for processing or transfer.
- Facility movement: To move prisoners to hospitals, courts, or other locations.
Transporting prisoners is potentially risky.
The agency mandates precautions to prioritize the safety of officers, the public, and the prisoner.