Prisoner Transport Protocols for Hospitals

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Where are the handheld security metal detectors (HSMD) stored?

In the Prisoner Processing Room (PPR) (correct)

In the Uniform Patrol Division (UPD) Sergeant’s equipment locker

In the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) interview room

In the Coral Gables Rescue facility

When should Coral Gables Rescue be called for a prisoner in custody?

If the prisoner states they are having a diabetic emergency

If the prisoner is seriously ill or injured (correct)

If there are visible signs of trauma or illness

If the prisoner complains of any illness or injury

What should officers do if they come into contact with individuals suspected of having a communicable disease?

Transport the prisoner to the nearest hospital emergency room

Refer to the SOP #013 - Infectious Disease and Exposure Control (correct)

Administer first aid immediately

Contact Coral Gables Rescue for assistance

Who should dispense pharmaceuticals or medications to prisoners in custody?

Coral Gables Rescue personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which prisoners will Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation (MDCR) take custody of?

Prisoners who are hospitalized at Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) Signup and view all the answers

What information must arresting officers document if a prisoner is transported to a hospital?

Fire Rescue run number Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions are CGPD officers authorized to transport prisoners with minor injuries or illness to a MDCR facility?

Prisoner requires only basic first-aid medical care and can walk Signup and view all the answers

What are some indicators of Excited Delirium?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that guides an officer's use of discretion?

Strict adherence to the law Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an officer perform a stop and frisk of an individual?

If the officer believes the individual may be armed and poses a threat Signup and view all the answers

When can an officer issue a verbal or written warning instead of a Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC)?

If the officer believes a warning is sufficient and there was no immediate threat of injury to life or property Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason a Promise to Appear (PTA) will NOT be issued?

The officer has any suspicion that the defendant may be wanted by another jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

When can a PTA be issued and processed at the arrest location?

When the officer is able to obtain a photograph and thumbprint of the subject being PTA'd Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Supervisor's signature (notarization) on the paper A-Form for a PTA?

To release the defendant Signup and view all the answers

When must the defendant provide a thumbprint on the PTA?

When the defendant refuses to sign the promise to appear Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a diversionary program mentioned in the text?

Probation programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diversionary programs in the criminal justice process?

To provide alternatives to incarceration for criminal offenders Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can civil citations be issued?

For violations listed in Appendix A of the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CGPD sworn law enforcement officers in relation to civil citations?

They have the discretion to decide whether to issue a verbal warning, civil citation, or make an arrest Signup and view all the answers

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