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Fill in the blank: A police officer may arrest a person under other authorities found in individual Provincial Statutes such as the _______.
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[Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act, Trespass to Property Act]
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According to Section 494 of the Criminal Code, who has the authority to arrest without a warrant?
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Any person
3
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What must a police officer do when making an arrest?
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Identify themselves as a police officer and inform the person that they are under arrest
4
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What are the circumstances under which a police officer may enter a dwelling-house to make an arrest without a warrant?
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When there are reasonable grounds to suspect imminent bodily harm or loss of evidence
5
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True or False: A police officer can arrest a person on foreign embassy premises.
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False
6
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What must be recorded in the memorandum book during an arrest?
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- Reason for the arrest
- Reason for the release or continued detention
- Details regarding the person (identification and description)
7
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What legal principle must be followed to ensure the safety of persons in custody?
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Conduct a proper evaluation of potential risks
8
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Fill in the blank: A police officer may continue the arrest if the _______ is not satisfied.
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[public interest]
9
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What is the significance of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in the case of R. v. Golden?
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It impacted the search of a person incident to arrest
10
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What must officers be able to articulate when conducting searches?
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Their authority and grounds for doing so
11
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What is the role of the Officer in Charge regarding the detention of an arrested person?
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Ensure consideration of public interest in deciding to continue detention
12
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What should be done if an arrested person has ingested a potentially harmful substance?
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Perform first aid and ensure transport to the nearest hospital
13
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What are the possible outcomes when the public interest is satisfied after an arrest?
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- Unconditionally with no intent to proceed to court
- Unconditionally with intent to seek a criminal summons
- By way of an Appearance Notice
- By way of an Undertaking
14
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What does the term ‘fresh pursuit’ refer to in the context of making an arrest?
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The immediate pursuit of a suspect to prevent escape
15
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What is the purpose of conducting a Person Query during an arrest?
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To obtain details on any positive results
16
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What should be done to ensure the safety of a service dog when its owner is arrested?
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Make reasonable efforts to have the service dog accommodated by friends or relatives
17
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What must an officer do if handcuffs are not used during an arrest?
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Be prepared to justify this decision
18
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What is the lawful authority for searching a person?
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Statute or common law
Officers must articulate their authority and grounds for conducting a search.
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What must officers demonstrate for a search to be lawful?
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Reasonable and justified grounds
Searches must be for a valid reason, and warrantless searches are prima facie unreasonable.
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What is required before conducting a Strip search?
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Authorization from the Officer in Charge
Stronger grounds are required as the level of intrusiveness increases.
21
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When must all persons under arrest be searched?
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At the first available opportunity
This is required except in extenuating circumstances.
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What must be recorded during Protective and Frisk searches?
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Audio and video
Full details of all searches must be recorded in the memorandum book.
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What is a Consent Search?
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A search where consent is informed and freely given
The person must understand the consequences of the search.
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What items can a police officer search for as an incident to arrest?
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- Weapons
- Items that could cause injury
- Items that could assist in escape
- Evidence
This is upheld by common law.
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What must officers do if they cannot conduct a search in a safe manner?
Consult with the Officer in Charge
## Footnote
If unsafe, advise at the earliest opportunity.
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True or False: Strip searches can be conducted in any location.
False
## Footnote
Strip searches must occur in a private area of a secure police facility unless there is an immediate safety risk.
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What must be done when an assistive device is removed from a person?
Treat the device with respect and ensure it is returned promptly
## Footnote
Assessments regarding retention should consider all risk factors.
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What is the role of the Officer in Charge regarding searches?
Ensure searches are evaluated based on reasonable grounds
## Footnote
They must also ensure that all procedures are followed.
29
What is a Handheld Metal Detector?
A portable device for detecting metal objects
## Footnote
Authorized for use by the Service, only inside a police facility.
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What should be done if a person refuses a Body Cavity search?
Advise the Officer in Charge and monitor the person
## Footnote
They may be restrained and held in isolation pending further action.
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Fill in the blank: A police officer may search a person _______ or when authorized by statute.
with a person’s consent
32
What must be recorded in the memorandum book regarding searches?
All relevant details including grounds for the search
## Footnote
This includes documenting reasons if audio/video recording is not possible.
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What should officers do when conducting a consent search?
Explain the nature of the search and inform of rights
## Footnote
They must stop the search immediately if consent is withdrawn.
34
What is the definition of an Assistive/Prosthetic Device?
A device to replace or improve functional abilities
## Footnote
Includes items like mobility aids and gender-affirming prosthetics.
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What is the definition of an assistive device?
Used to replace, compensate for, or improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities or for trans or gender diverse persons to affirm gender identity.
## Footnote
Includes mobility aids, visual/hearing aids, orthotics/prosthetics, speech devices, medical supplies, environmental controls, and respiratory devices.
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What does 'Disability(ies)' encompass?
Includes:
* Physical disabilities (e.g., paralysis, amputation)
* Mental impairment or developmental disabilities
* Learning disabilities
* Mental disorders
* Injuries/disabilities claimed under insurance plans
## Footnote
Defined as per the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Define gender.
The set of socially classified behaviors, attitudes, and norms associated with the roles of men, women, trans people, non-binary people, and more.
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What is gender expression?
How a person publicly presents their gender, including behavior, outward appearance, and chosen name/pronoun.
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What does gender identity refer to?
Each person’s internal and individual experience of gender, which may differ from their birth-assigned sex.
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What is an item of religious significance?
Any item, article, apparel, or clothing a person identifies as having religious importance.
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True or False: Non-binary gender identities exist outside the expected binary of men and women.
True
42
What is a Protective Search?
A limited search of a detained person based on reasonable belief they pose a safety risk, limited to exterior patting of clothing.
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What characterizes a Frisk Search?
A more thorough search during an arrest that may include emptying pockets and removing clothing without exposing undergarments.
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What is a Strip Search?
Includes Protective and Frisk searches plus a thorough search of clothing and visual inspection of private areas.
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What did R. vs. Golden establish regarding Strip Searches?
They require a higher degree of justification due to significant invasions of privacy.
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What does a Body Cavity Search involve?
A search of the rectum or vagina.
47
What is the definition of sex?
The classification of people as male, female, or intersex based on reproductive organs, chromosomes, and hormones assigned at birth.
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What should officers consider when assessing the type of search?
Circumstances relevant to the individual, including:
* Details of the current arrest
* History of the person
* Items found during previous searches
* Demeanor or mental state
* Risks associated with not performing a search.
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What are the prohibitions regarding Strip Searches in the field?
Only justified by demonstrated necessity for safety; cannot be conducted solely to preserve evidence.
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What special arrangements may need to be made for trans persons?
Sensitivity to needs and concerns, using chosen name and pronoun, and accommodating gender identity in custody.
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Fill in the blank: Officers must handle items of religious significance with _______.
respect.
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What should officers do when handling items of religious significance?
Seek direction from the person regarding handling and comply with their requests if practicable.
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What must be documented when a person cannot be accommodated in terms of gender identity?
Reasons for the determination and all accommodation options considered.
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What is the Officer in Charge's role in conducting searches?
Evaluate circumstances and determine the appropriate type of search that addresses risk factors.
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What is an item of religious significance?
An item identified by a person that holds religious importance.
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What should members do when handling an item of religious significance?
Handle the item with respect and according to the established process.
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What are the immediate risks to consider when handling an item of religious significance?
* Immediate risk of injury
* Immediate risk of escape
* Immediate risk of destruction of evidence
* Safety of the member
* Safety of the person
* Safety of the public
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What is the first step when handling an item of religious significance?
Ask the person if they have an item of religious significance on their person or in their possession.
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When removing an item of religious significance, what must members advise the person?
The reason for the removal and provide the opportunity for self-removal if safe.
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What should members use when handling an item of religious significance, when practicable?
Gloves.
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How should an item of religious significance be stored?
In a separate property bag.
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What items should be removed from persons in custody to ensure safety?
* Valuable property
* Evidence
* Implements of escape
* Offensive weapons
* Items that could be used as ligatures
* Items that could cause property damage
* Prescription medications
* Tobacco products
63
What is the Service's duty regarding persons with disabilities?
To accommodate persons with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
64
When can a young person under eighteen be lodged in a divisional cell?
To prevent injury or protect others and when no adult is present, or if space allows isolation from adults.
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What must be done if a person in custody exhibits violent behavior?
Add a caution flag to their Master Name Index (MNI) and Criminal Numerical Index (CNI) file.
66
What should be recorded in the memorandum book when transporting a person in custody?
* Arresting officer’s name
* Reason for the arrest
* Requesting member's name, badge number, rank and unit
* Person's name and charge
* Any other pertinent information
67
What is the maximum time interval for physical checks of persons in custody?
Thirty (30) minutes.
68
True or False: Interview rooms can be used as police cells.
False.
69
What should members do if a person in custody requires medical attention?
Perform first aid if qualified and transport them to the nearest hospital if safe.
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What must be done before lodging a person in police cells?
Advise the Officer in Charge of any pertinent information regarding the person.
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Fill in the blank: The decision to permit the retention of religious or personal items rests with the _______.
Officer in Charge.
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What must members consider when assessing the removal of an assistive device?
* All risk factors
* All available accommodation options
73
What should be done if a person's chosen name does not match their identification documents?
Ensure the chosen name and pronoun are consistently used.
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What is the protocol for transporting a trans person in custody?
Comply with Appendix E during transport.
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What is required when receiving a request for access to prescribed medication from a person in custody?
Inspect the medication container and ensure compliance with Appendix A.
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What must be done if there is a discrepancy in a medication container label?
Call for verification.
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What should be done with a person's property when they are released from custody?
Inventory it on camera as it is returned.
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What must be done when a cell used to lodge a person is vacated?
Inspect the cell for any property and/or contraband
## Footnote
This inspection must occur as soon as practicable, but prior to lodging another individual in that cell.
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What should be checked on a medication container when receiving a request for access from a person in custody?
Ensure compliance with Appendix A by checking:
* Patient's name matches
* Only one type of pill is present
* No tampering
* Label is legible
* Expiry date is valid
* Dispensed according to directions
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When in doubt about a medication request from a person in custody, what actions should be taken?
Notify the Officer in Charge and consult with a physician
## Footnote
This is especially important if there are signs of drug or alcohol consumption.
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What is the role of the Officer in Charge when notified about a person in custody needing priority processing?
Process the person in custody as soon as practicable.
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What must be recorded when complying with a request for prescribed medication?
Each access must be recorded on the Administer screen.
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What should be done if a person's behavior is inconsistent with their alcohol consumption?
Comply with the Persons in Custody Safety section of Appendix A.
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What must be done if a person in custody has a disability requiring an assistive device?
Assess whether to permit the person to keep their assistive device, considering risk factors and accommodation options.
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What should be done when a person in custody has gender-affirming items?
Assess whether to permit retention of the items on a case-by-case basis.
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What is required when removing personal property from persons in custody?
Inform the person of safety concerns, inventory the property, and secure it in a property bag.
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How often should physical checks be conducted on persons in police cells?
Every thirty (30) minutes, considering all circumstances.
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What must be done prior to transporting a person to a lock-up or detention center?
Ensure necessary medical attention is given and eReports are completed.
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What should be done if a person in custody claims to be a methadone patient?
Inform them that their prescribed dosage can only be obtained after release or by request to corrections staff.
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What is the definition of Booking Hall System (BHS)?
A video surveillance system designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners.
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Who is designated as the Booking Officer?
A police officer, special constable, or custodial officer responsible for the care and handling of persons detained.
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What must be done if a person in custody is determined to not require detention?
Release the person in compliance with appropriate procedures.
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What information should be recorded when a person in custody is lodged?
Relevant information in the Arrest Booking/Cell Management screen.
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What should be done if an incident occurs in a monitored area?
Render assistance and notify PVEMU if the recording needs to be preserved.
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What should the Officer in Charge do regarding individuals with known suicidal tendencies?
Ensure they are closely monitored and checked frequently.
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What is required for telephone conversations with counsel?
They must be in private where conversations cannot be overheard.
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What should be done if a person's condition changes while in custody?
Review the condition and provide necessary medical attention.
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Fill in the blank: The member designated to operate the audio/video equipment is called the _______.
[Designated Operator]
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What does Booking Hall System (BHS) refer to?
A video surveillance system installed in the sally-port, booking hall, and other areas of a police facility designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners.
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Who is designated as the Booking Officer?
A police officer, special constable, or custodial officer responsible for the care and handling of persons detained in custody.
101
Define Court Cells.
Cells used when courts are sitting for persons being held for a court appearance, awaiting transportation to a detention facility, or ordered into custody by the court.
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What is a Designated Operator in the context of persons in custody?
Any member designated as an audio/video operator with an understanding of how to operate the equipment.
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What does Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS) mean?
A video surveillance system installed in prisoner detention areas designed to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while in custody.
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What is a Detention Facility?
Any central lock-up and/or booking hall.
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What are Divisional Cells used for?
Short-term detention of a person in custody when being processed, awaiting transportation, or ensuring safety.
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What is a Lock-Up?
An assigned division used to detain a person in custody when held for a Show Cause hearing, during closed bail court hours, or when detention is authorized.
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What types of cells are included in Police Cells?
Divisional cells, central lockups, and court cells used for secure detention.
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What does Police Vehicle – Prisoner Transportation include?
Marked and unmarked vehicles owned or operated by the Service, with the capacity to transport a driver and two or more passengers.
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Define Valuable Property in the context of prisoners.
Money, jewellery, and other items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery.
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What precautions should members take when attending a scene with blood or body fluids?
Use universal precautions including wearing disposable examination gloves, using waterless antiseptic wash, and using a one-way air valve for mouth-to-mouth respiration.
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What is the most important infection control measure?
Hand washing.
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What should members do if a person is suspected of having an air-borne transmitted disease?
Place the person in an adequately ventilated area and wear surgical masks in close contact.
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True or False: Members should transport a person with tuberculosis in an area with little ventilation.
False.
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Fill in the blank: Hand washing is the most important _______.
infection control measure.
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What should be done if surgical masks are not available when transporting an infected person?
Transport the person as the sole occupant of a compartment of a prisoner transport vehicle or with a window open.
