Squadrol Officer Responsibilities

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What is one primary responsibility of squadrol officers?

Transportation of public inebriates to medical facilities

Transportation of deceased persons to processing facilities

Protection of police officers in the performance of their duties

Enforcement of statutes and ordinances (correct)

What is an additional responsibility of squadrol officers?

Transportation of evidence and recovered property (correct)

Transportation of sick or injured arrestees to unapproved medical facilities

Transportation of mental health professionals to designated facilities

Transportation of pest-affected arrestees to non-approved facilities

Which directive guides the transportation of public inebriates by squadrol officers?

Alcohol and Drug Dependent Persons (correct)

Pest Control Procedures

Approved Medical Facilities

Processing Transportation of Deceased Persons

When is it necessary for squadrol officers to transport deceased persons?

When necessary and consistent with 'Processing Transportation of Deceased Persons' directive Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize squadrol officers for other police purposes?

A sworn supervising member Signup and view all the answers

What category of individuals do squadrol officers transport to designated mental health intake facilities?

Arrestees in need of mental treatment Signup and view all the answers

What procedures should Department members follow when encountering a situation where an arrestee is infected with a contagious disease?

Following the Exposure Control Plan Signup and view all the answers

What action should squadrol officers take if the replacement vehicle already contains equipment?

Transfer the equipment to the replacement vehicle Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios are restraining devices allowed during the transportation of individuals in need of mental treatment?

If required by a court order Signup and view all the answers

What should squadrol officers do in case of discrepancies with the equipment prior to storage?

Report to the station supervisor for investigation Signup and view all the answers

When may replacement body bags and shrouds be obtained from the Equipment and Supply Section?

As needed using standard requisition procedures Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is handcuffing, flex-cuffing, or ankle-cuffing a person to any part of the vehicle prohibited?

Under all circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the squadrol officers as stated in the text?

Ensuring the safety, security, and care of persons or property Signup and view all the answers

Which situation does NOT allow the use of a squadrol for transportation according to the text?

Assisting in an investigation Signup and view all the answers

How many officers are typically assigned to a squadrol for each tour of duty?

Two officers Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT listed as one of the driver responsibilities for squadrol operation?

Completing arrest reports Signup and view all the answers

When can a squadrol officer search a member of the opposite sex?

During a 'search for safety' of bags or garments Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an attendant in relation to operating a squadrol?

Assisting in driving and monitoring safety Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance are squadrol officers NOT responsible for completing case or arrest reports?

When assigned to assist in an investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for searching arrestees by squadrol officers?

'Search for safety' of bags or garments Signup and view all the answers

When are squadrol officers allowed to return to service immediately after completing a transport?

'Arrest Report' received from arresting officer Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited when it comes to restraining arrestees according to the Department directive?

Using squadrols to transport arrestees Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedure, can male and female arrestees be transported together?

No, they cannot be transported together Signup and view all the answers

What action should squadrol officers take if they encounter a situation where an ambulance is not available during a medical emergency?

Immediately transport the person to an approved medical facility Signup and view all the answers

When should a privately owned Specially Equipped Vehicle be ordered for transportation according to the Department directive?

When the arrestee requires a wheelchair Signup and view all the answers

What must squadrol officers do if advised by OEMC that no ambulance is available during a medical emergency?

Immediately transport the person to the nearest approved medical facility Signup and view all the answers

What is required if an arrestee is to remain in the hospital by a physician's order according to the squadrol operating procedures?

Notify the district station supervisor from the district of arrest for a hospital guard detail Signup and view all the answers

What procedure should be followed when transferring an arrestee from a private hospital to John H.Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County?

Transport by squadrol unless doctor requires private ambulance Signup and view all the answers

How should public inebriates who do not require immediate medical attention be transported according to the Department directive?

Transported by squadrol Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if a sick or injured arrestee requires nonemergency medical care after admission to the lockup?

Transported by squadrol unless authorized by district station supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is required of squadrol officers if a person transported is a victim of a crime and an on-the-scene investigation is necessary?

Assign a hospital guard detail officer Signup and view all the answers