22 Questions
According to the text, what does Assembly Bill 490 define as positional asphyxia?
Situating a person in a manner that compresses their airway and reduces the ability to sustain adequate breathing.
Which section of the Department Manual has been established for positional asphyxia?
Section 4/217.38
What is the purpose of Special Order No. 25?
To add and amend various Department Manual sections pursuant to AB 490's requirements.
According to the text, when should officers request a rescue ambulance to transport a violent person?
If the person in the police vehicle would likely sustain a serious injury or cause vehicle damage and requires restraint to the extent that he or she must be transported in a recumbent position
According to the text, when is it acceptable to place an individual on their right side?
If this is not possible due to medical or tactical issues
According to the text, when can the HRD be used to secure a violent or potentially-violent person transported in a police vehicle?
If the person's hands are secured with handcuffs that are double-locked behind the person's back
According to the text, when should officers ensure that a detained or arrested individual is not placed in a position that involves a substantial risk of positional asphyxia?
At all times
According to the text, what is the definition of positional asphyxia?
Situating a person in a manner that compresses their airway and reduces the ability to sustain adequate breathing.
According to the text, which of the following factors may increase the risk of positional asphyxia?
An altered mental state; Intoxication; Trauma; Exhaustion; Obesity; and, Underlying medical problems especially those that are cardiac or respiratory in nature.
According to the text, which of the following techniques may cause a substantial risk of positional asphyxia?
Any prolonged positioning where the suspect’s neck is not in a normal, neutral alignment (e.g., having the head forced down or to one side or the other); Having the suspect’s upper torso lower than their waist.
According to the text, what should officers do regarding the monitoring of seated and forward-leaning suspects?
Officers shall periodically monitor seated and forward-leaning suspects (e.g., an arrestee handcuffed in the rear of a police vehicle) for any difficulty breathing.
According to the text, what is the purpose of California Assembly Bill 490 (AB 490)?
To prohibit law enforcement agencies from authorizing techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia
According to the text, what does Government Code Section 7286.5 (a)(4) define as positional asphyxia?
Situating a person in a manner that compresses their airway and reduces the ability to sustain adequate breathing
According to the text, what section of the Department Manual has been revised for the use of the Hobble Restraint Device?
Section 4/217.40
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, what should personnel do if an individual exhibits or complains of difficulty breathing?
Request a rescue ambulance to the scene
According to the text, what should a supervisor do in any incident resulting in the injury or hospitalization of an individual for suspected positional asphyxia?
Notify the watch commander and document the incident in their Sergeant's Daily Report
According to the text, when can the Hobble Restraint Device (HRD) be used?
To control a violent or potentially-violent arrestee
According to the text, when should officers request a rescue ambulance to transport a violent person?
If the person in the police vehicle would likely sustain a serious injury or cause vehicle damage and requires restraint to the extent that he or she must be transported in a recumbent position
According to the text, which of the following techniques may cause a substantial risk of positional asphyxia?
Securing the HRD around the ankles, knees, or elbows of a potentially violent individual
According to the text, when can the HRD be used to secure an individual's feet during transportation in a police vehicle?
When the person's hands are secured with handcuffs that are double-locked behind the person's back
According to the text, what should officers do regarding the monitoring of seated and forward-leaning suspects?
Officers should reasonably monitor all seated and forward-leaning suspects for signs of asphyxia
Study Notes
Positional Asphyxia
- Assembly Bill 490 defines positional asphyxia as a form of asphyxia resulting from a person's body position that interferes with their breathing.
- Positional asphyxia is defined as a form of asphyxia resulting from a person's body position that interferes with their breathing.
Department Manual
- Section 10.1 of the Department Manual has been established for positional asphyxia.
- Section 10.1 of the Department Manual has been revised for the use of the Hobble Restraint Device.
Special Order No. 25
- The purpose of Special Order No. 25 is to ensure that all personnel are aware of the risks of positional asphyxia and take necessary precautions to prevent it.
Rescue Ambulance
- Officers should request a rescue ambulance to transport a violent person when necessary.
Placing Individuals on Their Side
- It is acceptable to place an individual on their right side when they are being transported in a police vehicle.
Hobble Restraint Device (HRD)
- The HRD can be used to secure a violent or potentially-violent person during transportation in a police vehicle.
- The HRD can be used to secure an individual's feet during transportation in a police vehicle.
Risk of Positional Asphyxia
- The risk of positional asphyxia is increased when an individual is placed in a position that involves a substantial risk of asphyxia.
- Factors that may increase the risk of positional asphyxia include seated and forward-leaning positions.
- Techniques that may cause a substantial risk of positional asphyxia include hog-tying and placing an individual on their stomach.
Monitoring Suspects
- Officers should continuously monitor seated and forward-leaning suspects for signs of distress.
Government Code Section 7286.5 (a)(4)
- Government Code Section 7286.5 (a)(4) defines positional asphyxia as a form of asphyxia resulting from a person's body position that interferes with their breathing.
Personnel Responsibility
- Personnel are responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted.
Suspect Distress
- If an individual exhibits or complains of difficulty breathing, personnel should take immediate action to alleviate the situation.
Incident Reporting
- In any incident resulting in the injury or hospitalization of an individual for suspected positional asphyxia, a supervisor should conduct an investigation and complete an incident report.
Understanding California Assembly Bill 490: Prohibitions on Law Enforcement Agencies
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