General Order G06-01-02
Restraining Arrestees
II. Policy:
Department
members are responsible for the safety and security of persons in their
custody. A person taken into Department custody will be restrained and
transported in such a manner as to prevent escape and
to provide for the safety of the public, the person in custody, and the
officers involved.
V. Use of restraining Devices
C.
Arrestee Transport
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· When an arrestee is to be transported
to another location (hospital, court facility, etc.) by other than prisoner
transfer van personnel, the responsible member will comply with Item V-B of
this directive.
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a.
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An arrestee will not normally be transported in a
passenger vehicle not equipped with a protective divider.
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b.
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Two officers will be assigned when transporting an
arrestee.
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My comments:
As a Police Officer it is up
to you and your supervisor to make sure that you handle your assignments safely
and in accordance with Department policies. You will have to answer to any mistakes you make! Don’t allow others to put you in the
trick bag. Two officers should be
assigned if you are taking an arrestee anywhere and sitting with him. At least one officer of the same sex as
the arrestee should be assigned.
Kevin C. Jans 19016 20th Dist. Unit Rep.
