General Orders - Arrest Procedures

Question 1

What is the policy statement for arrest procedures

Answer 1

To ensure the safety and individual protections of each person taken into custody

Question 2

Custodial Responsibility

Answer 2

Thorough search
Retain control at scene and during transport
Bring prisoner to HQ
Document person by name and badge of who TOT

Question 3

How should arrests be made

Answer 3

Under an arrest warrant unless a warrantless arrest is justified

Question 4

Who are arrest warrants obtained from

Answer 4

Judge, magistrate or other legal authority

Question 5

What must an officer do when when receiving a warrant

Answer 5

Ensure it is in proper form with all the info required and that it is valid on it’s face

Question 6

Tasking Custody responsibilities

Answer 6

Handcuff and double lock behind back

Custodial search

Question 7

Exceptions for handcuffing behind back

Answer 7

Obviously pregnant
Disability
Injury
Violently resisting
Mental illness where harm to self or others is reasonable

Question 8

Who performs searches

Answer 8

Same sex when practicable at scene

Trained employee of same sex at station

Question 9

When can an opposite sex search a prisoner

Answer 9

When failure to search would create an unreasonable safety risk

Question 10

When transporting an arrest what do you notify dispatch of

Answer 10

Starting location
Destination
Male, female or juvenile

Question 11

If opposite sex or juvenile what must be relayed to dispatch

Answer 11

Starting and ending mileage

Question 12

What must accompany prisoners

Answer 12

Wheelchairs, crutches, medication but not in possession of the prisoner

Question 13

Where will prisoners be transported within the scout car

Answer 13

In the rear seat of a car with a protective screen with seatbelt

Question 14

Two person transport

Answer 14

Violent felony of misd.

Prisoners conduct of resistance

Question 15

One person transport

Answer 15

Non violent felony or misd

Question 16

Policy for transporting of juveniles

Answer 16

Same as adults

Question 17

May an officer deviate for juveniles

Answer 17

Yes, if age, conduct, offense indicate no risk to safety or potential violence

Question 18

Who can juveniles be transported with

Answer 18

Persons related by blood

Question 19

What must be done before a prisoner gets out of the car at the station

Answer 19

Detention must close the sally port door

Question 20

Where can you lock up your gun

Answer 20

Sally port hallway or main elevator vestibule

Question 21

What property goes to the county

Answer 21

ID
Medication
Eyeglasses
Hearing aids
Clothing
Shoes
Legal paperwork

Question 22

What property stays at WPD

Answer 22

Money
Purses / Wallets
Phones and electronics
Jewelry
Credit cards
Knives - in control room
Underwire bras
Any other property non mentioned

Question 23

Procedure for medications

Answer 23

In bag with booking sheet turned over to detention officers and noted on property receipt

Question 24

Procedure for prisoner weapons

Answer 24

In bag with booking sheet turned over to detention officers and noted on property receipt

Question 25

Jewelry removal procedure

Answer 25

Shall be removed when practicable but never by force

Question 26

Headwear procedure

Answer 26

If temporary - remove If permanent - stays If questionable - consult a supervisor

Question 27

Money count amount

Answer 27

$500 - contact a supervisor

Question 28

Who can open a property bag

Answer 28

Supervisor or OIC

Question 29

Arresting officer should note on booking form

Answer 29

``` Suicidal statements Previous suicide attempts Health conditions Intoxication Assaultive / aggressive Illness Rejection by family Signs of depression ```

Question 30

Patrol supervisor responsibilities for arrests

Answer 30

Verification of money over $500 Evaluating request for opening property bags Evaluating prisoner illness and injury Notify Patrol Captain or Exec. Lt. of Suicide or attempt in jail Knowledge and notation on 101 regarding use of restraint chair including duration of use

Question 31

Detective and Warrant Officer duties on arrest

Answer 31

``` Notifying detention of walk in arrest Properly search and handcuff Using main elevator Securing all weapons Custodial search ```

Question 32

Which arrests get fingerprints and mugshots

Answer 32

All arrests will be processed according to the Detention Facility Procedure

Question 33

What must a supervisor review in an officers report on an arrest

Answer 33

``` Probable cause Elements of a crime Health and condition of arrest Use of force Any other relevant facts or circumstances ```

Question 34

When is a juvenile considered locked

Answer 34

Placed in cell or locked room | Handcuffed to a stationary object

Question 35

When can juveniles be locked down

Answer 35

Escape risk or violent felony

Question 36

Can a juvenile be locked down for a status offense

Answer 36

No

Question 37

How long can a juvenile be detained

Answer 37

6 hours

Question 38

Where do juveniles go

Answer 38

Behind front desk, handcuffed to bar or in juvenile holding cell.

Question 39

Can juveniles be handcuffed to moveable objects

Answer 39

No

Question 40

Procedure for processing juveniles

Answer 40

Records department for prints and photos during business hours Jail during any other hours

Question 41

If a juvenile petition has been authorized what must be given to records for printing

Answer 41

``` The petition so they can enter Incident number Date of offense Criminal Tracking Number (CTN) PACC Code ```

Question 42

Juvenile release procedures

Answer 42

Release to parent or guardian and have them sign the juvenile book

Question 43

Exemptions for arrest immunity

Answer 43

Treason Felony Breach of peace where it is necessary to restore order

Question 44

Can handcuffs be not used with a physical impairment or disability

Answer 44

Yes with approval from a supervisor

Question 45

If a person with a disability must be restrained who can transport

Answer 45

WFD ambulance with an officer following

Question 46

Officer contact with Blind / Deaf / LEP

Answer 46

Watch commander shall make contact with resources to assist

Question 47

Should prisoners be handcuffed to rail during booking

Answer 47

Yes

Question 48

Should all bras be removed

Answer 48

Yes

Question 49

If a female prisoner is assaultive

Answer 49

Watch Commander may authorize an on-duty female officer to be called in from the road to conduct the search

Question 50

Are searches conducted under video surveillance in the jail

Answer 50

Yes, except strip searches

Question 51

Can you leave a prisoner unattended while in the detention facility

Answer 51

No

Question 52

Who determines the availability of an on-duty female officer from the shift or in the station is available

Answer 52

Watch Commander

Question 53

Who can order an on-duty female officer to assist with a search

Answer 53

Watch Commander

Question 54

When do prisoners go straight to the hospital

Answer 54

Seriously injured, unconscious or semi-conscious

Question 55

Minor injuries at the jail notifications to who

Answer 55

Watch Commander or Detention Supervisor

Question 56

When their is doubt about the need for medical treatment

Answer 56

Call WFD

Question 57

How does a prisoner get transported to the hospital

Answer 57

Handcuffed and an officer shall accompany the prisoner

Question 58

If a bonded prisoner needs medical treatment it should be offered

Answer 58

Yes

Question 59

If a prisoner refuses medical treatment at hospital

Answer 59

Should be documented