Transcription of In-Custody Transportation
1 In-Custody Transportation BLET: 24A. TITLE: In-Custody Transportation . Lesson Purpose: To present to the student processing and security procedures to follow when transporting arrestees or escorting In-Custody prisoners. Training Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with information received during the instructional period: 1. Given pertinent data, complete a DCI arrest form. 2. List six items that a commitment order or blue sheet must contain before a person can be accepted into a detention facility.
2 3. Identify and discuss all safety and security precautions which should be taken by a Transportation officer prior to departure and during transport. 4. In a practical exercise, demonstrate proper procedure for conducting a thorough transport vehicle search, utilizing all safety precautions and documenting any items of found contraband. 5. Discuss the significance of adhering to department and facility policies and procedures as they relate to transporting outside of the facility. 6. Identify the required security equipment and discuss the security procedures to follow when escorting a prisoner in the following environments: a.
3 Courtrooms b. Hospitals c. Elevators 7. Define the term contraband and discuss three rules of conduct that apply to any search. 8. Following all safety requirements, demonstrate in a practical exercise, the proper procedure for conducting an In-Custody search and make Basic Law Enforcement Training 1. In structor/Hypermedia In-Custody Transportation appropriate documentation of any item of contraband found. 9. In writing, discuss in detail the correct procedure for conducting a strip search. 10. Discuss universal precautions as it applies to: a. Personal protective equipment b. Handwashing c.
4 Pat and frisk d. Disposal of sharps e. Contaminated clothing 11. In a practical exercise, demonstrate the proper procedure for applying and removing the following types of restraints: a. Handcuffs b. Leg restraints c. Flexcuff d. Waist chains 12. Define the term positional asphyxiation and discuss proper procedures to follow to avoid its occurrence while transporting prisoners. 13. Given samples of the following forms, determine if they are valid and properly completed: a. Affidavit and Petition for Involuntary Commitment b. Findings and custody Order - Involuntary Commitment c. Examination and recommendation to determine necessity for involuntary commitment 14.
5 Discuss the use of force continuum and identify when and if it can be applied when transporting a patient for involuntary commitment. 15. Discuss the procedures for transporting a person in custody for involuntary commitment in reference to: a. Facility of confinement b. Officer's dress Basic Law Enforcement Training 2. In structor/Hypermedia In-Custody Transportation c. Vehicle d. Restraints 16. Given several items of personal property, perform the following tasks: a. Search items b. Write accurate descriptions c. Complete inventory slip Hours: Eight (8). Instructional Method: Discussion/Lecture/Practical Exercise Materials Needed: Incident Based Crime Reporting Manual.
6 Raleigh, NC: Division of Criminal Investigation, State Bureau of Investigation, Sept. 1992. Training Aids: Handcuffs Leg Restraints Waist Restraints Mats Flip Chart Padlocks/Keys Items of Clothing Chalkboard VCR/Monitor Handouts Video: High Risk Transport, Lockup USA (1990). References: Allen, Harry E. and Simonsen, Clifford E. Corrections in America: An Introduction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Simon and Schuster, 1995. Basic Law Enforcement Training Course Notebook. Salemburg, NC: North Carolina Justice Academy, 1994. Bosarge, Betty B., DPA, ed. First/Second Line Jail Supervisor's Training Manual.
7 Washington, DC: National Sheriff's Association, 1989. Cloutier, David et al. "Subject Control/Arrest Techniques.". Basic Law Enforcement Training. Salemburg, NC: North Carolina Justice Academy, 1997. Basic Law Enforcement Training 3. In structor/Hypermedia In-Custody Transportation Department of Correction. Directive 4508 Control &. Search for Contraband. New York, NY: Department of Correction, June 1991. Department of Correction. Inmate's Escort Procedures. New York, NY: Department of Correction. Detention Officer Certification Course Notebook. Salemburg, NC: North Carolina Justice Academy, 1996.
8 Garner, Gerald. Cop Killers and Their Victims. The Police Marksman, January/February 1994, pp. 10-11. Garner, Gerald. The Dangers of Domestic Violence. The Police Marksman, January/February 1995, p. 1. Grossi, Dave. No Back-Up .. It Can Get You Killed. The Police Marksman, January/February 1994, pp. 10-11. Henderson, James D. and Rauch, W. Hardy. Guidelines for the Development of A Security Program. College Park, MD: American Correctional Association, 1987. Jail Officers Training Manual. Washington, : National Sheriffs' Association, 1980. "Jail Operations." A Training Course for Jail Officers.
9 Washington, : Bureau of Prisons, Jailer Certification Course Notebook. Salemburg, NC: NC. Justice Academy, 1986. Lockup USA. High Risk Transport Procedures. 1991. North Carolina Law and Procedure. Charlottesville, VA: The Michie Company, 1983. Rector, Gary. " Transportation of Prisoners." Basic Law Enforcement Training. Salemburg, NC: North Carolina Justice Academy, 1990. Rees Jr., Thomas A. When Kids Aren't Kids. The Police Marksman, January/February 1993, pp. 6-9. Report to the Nation on Crime and Justice. Washington, : Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, NCJ-87068, October 1983.
10 Basic Law Enforcement Training 4. In structor/Hypermedia In-Custody Transportation Smith, Michael R. Jail Operations Manual Development Guide. Chapel Hill, NC: Institute of Government, 1991. A Training Course for Jail Officers. Washington, : Bureau of Prisons, 1970. Transportation and Restraints. Mammoth, OR: Oregon State Penitentiary, 1982. Prepared By: Georgia Cloutier Instructor/Coordinator North Carolina Justice Academy Col. Rodney Midgett Dare County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Kim Martin Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Gerald Mitchell Wake Technical Community College Capt. Randall Ray Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Date Prepared: August 1997.
