Prisoner Transportation Overview
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What is a common reason for transporting persons in custody?

  • Vacation trips
  • Transfer for educational purposes
  • Meeting family members
  • Immediate booking after arrest (correct)

    • Transportation of prisoners only occurs when they are being taken to court.

    False

    What is a potential risk associated with transporting prisoners?

    Danger to officers and the public

    Transportation usually occurs immediately after arrest and for reasons such as taking prisoners to a _____ or hospital.

    <p>court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of transportation with their descriptions:

    <p>Booking transport = Initial transfer after arrest for holding or booking Medical transport = Transport for medical appointments such as to a doctor or hospital Court transport = Transport to the courtroom for legal proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do before placing a prisoner in the vehicle?

    <p>Search the prisoner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juvenile prisoners may be transported with adult prisoners if they know each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment should officers use while searching prisoners?

    <p>personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Items removed from a prisoner prior to transport will be securely maintained and returned to the prisoner or turned in to the booking officer upon arrival at the location of _____.

    <p>detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their descriptions:

    <p>Searching the prisoner = Ensures no weapons or contraband are possessed Verifying identity = Confirms the individual being transported is correct Searching the vehicle = Prevents the possibility of hidden contraband Using protective equipment = Prepares officers for potential exposure to infectious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from the custodian of the prisoner before transportation?

    <p>Paperwork, property, or medical records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transporting first occurs during a prisoner's trial.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary to search the police vehicle?

    <p>Immediately before and after each prisoner transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the metal or plastic screen in transport vehicles?

    <p>To separate the front and rear compartments for security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prisoners can be transported in a prone position to ensure their safety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with the rear interior door and window handles in vehicles transporting prisoners?

    <p>They must be removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A prisoner shall be positioned in the right front seat and secured with a seat belt when transported by a single officer in a vehicle without a ______.

    <p>barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protocols with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Requesting assistance = Notify the jurisdiction immediately during an escape Immediate medical help = Summon help if a prisoner appears unresponsive Observation = Continually monitor the prisoner during transport Restriction on communication = Prisoners cannot talk to others unless necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when a prisoner shows signs of lethargy after a confrontation?

    <p>Summon medical assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transporting officers can engage in high-speed pursuits while transporting a prisoner.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a prisoner escapes during transport?

    <p>Request assistance immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When there are multiple prisoners, officers should position themselves behind the ______ to monitor the prisoners.

    <p>driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor officers should consider before transporting prisoners?

    <p>Proper security measures and checking for contraband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prisoner Transportation

    • Prisoner transport is a constant and frequent requirement.
    • Two main situations require prisoner transport:
      • After arrest, for booking, holding, or transfer.
      • Movement from detention facilities (e.g., jails) to medical, court, or other locations.
    • Prisoner transport is potentially dangerous.
    • Law enforcement agencies must take precautions to protect officers, the public, and the prisoner.

    Specific Transport Procedures

    • Transport in patrol vehicles with prisoner barriers is general policy.

    • Juveniles under 17 cannot be transported with adults suspected of or charged with crimes.

    • Officer verifies prisoner identity upon pickup.

    • Officer obtains paperwork, property, and medical records from the custodian.

    • Pre-transport Prisoner Search:

      • Officers must search prisoners before placing them in the vehicle.
      • This search must be conducted every time the prisoner enters custody.
      • Officers should not assume the prisoner does not have contraband or that someone else searched them.
      • Officers remain mindful of the department's infectious disease plan and use PPE when necessary.
      • Items taken from the prisoner are secured and returned upon arrival.

    • Vehicle Search:

      • Vehicles must be searched before each transport to ensure no contraband is available to the prisoner.
      • Search the vehicle again after delivering the prisoner to ensure no contraband/evidence was hidden.

    Transport Equipment

    • Marked vehicles usually have metal or plastic screens separating compartments; these are used in all prisoner transports.
    • Sliding Lexan windows (in vehicles with) must be closed and locked during transport.
    • Rear interior door and window handles are removed from vehicles with metal screens to minimize escape attempts.
    • Vehicles must be checked for security and contraband before each shift and before every transport.

    Prisoner Positioning

    • With barriers: Prisoner in rear seat, secured with seatbelt and handcuffed behind the back, palms outward.
    • Without barriers: Prisoner in right front seat, secured with seatbelt and handcuffed according to policy section 7.10. Single officers should not transport multiple suspects without a barrier, except with supervisor permission.
    • Multiple officers, no barrier:
      • One officer behind the driver, prisoner on rear passenger side.
      • In transports of multiple prisoners, with two officers, prisoners secured on front and rear seats; the assisting officer remains behind the driver to watch them.
    • Prisoners cannot be transported prone.

    Control During Transport

    • Observation & Medical Assistance:
      • Continuous observation of prisoner, even during restroom use.
      • Immediate medical help if the prisoner appears lethargic, unresponsive, or exhibits signs of illness.
      • The transporting officer should ask an ill prisoner if he or she wants medical assistance.
      • Any medical conditions or suspected health issues should be advised to the receiving officer.
      • Prisoners are not left unattended during transit, except in specific circumstances outlined in Section G.

    Law Enforcement Services During Transport

    • Transporting officers can only perform police services if absolutely necessary to stop a violent act or if a person has been injured and needs immediate assistance.
    • Prisoners must be secured and protected at all times.
    • Officers transporting prisoners are forbidden to engage in pursuits.

    Escape Procedures

    • If a prisoner escapes, immediately request local jurisdiction assistance.
    • Provide local law enforcement and dispatch with information regarding: location, escape route, escapee description, possible weapons, and pending charges.
    • Attempt to recapture the escapee.
    • A written report detailing the escape must be submitted promptly to the Chief of Police..

    Communication Restrictions

    • Transporting officers should not allow prisoner communication with others unless absolutely necessary. The officer's judgment is critical in determining when to allow such communication.

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    This quiz covers the essential aspects of prisoner transportation, including the circumstances that necessitate it and the precautions law enforcement must take. Understand the risks involved and the protocols that ensure the safety of all parties during prisoner transport.

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