G.O's

Question 1

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

What are the six factors that officer should consider before handcuffing a subject?

Answer 1

Answer:

1- circumstances leading to arrest
2- demeanor and behavior of arrested person
3- age and health of person
4- whether person is pregnant
5- if person has hearing or speech disability (should handcuff front to allow written communication if needed)
6- of person has any other apparent disabilities

Question 2

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.3 Alternative Handcuffing

What are the other alter means of Restraints?

Answer 2

Answer:

1- Handcuffing in front 
2- using multiple links of handcuffs 
3- Entire Wrap system
4- Use of ankle wrap restraint 
5- Flex cuffs
6- Ambulance 5 point restraint system

Question 3

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.3.5 Restraint of Juveniles

What is the age range that is typically prohibited to hand cuff juveniles?

Answer 3

Answer:

Under the Age of 14, unless exigency exist

(see section 302.3.5 for lost of exigent reasons to hand cuff juvenile under 14)

1- dangerous felony
2- juvenile may resist 
3- may escape 
4- may injure him/herself 
5- may injure officer/ others or damage property

Question 4

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.5 Spit masks

When may an officer utilize spit masks

Answer 4

Answer:

When officer “reasonably” believes that person will spit on a person or inappropriate area

Question 5

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.5 Spit Masks

When are spit masks prohibited?

Answer 5

Answer:

1- person is bleeding profusely from mouth or nose area
2- indication that person has medical issue

Bonus: if person was OC sprayed, then must be fully decontaminated

Question 6

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.4 Restraint application

Must officers “always handcuff” or “restrain” an arrested or detainee?

Answer 6

Answer:

No, although Handcuffing is recommended in most situations, Handcuffing is not an absolute requirement of the department

Question 7

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.4 Application of Restraints

Must person always be hand cuffed behind back?

Answer 7

Answer:

NO, however……..

Most of the time persons are handcuffed behind back between the palm and ulna bone and double locked unless there is an issue to consider as covered by section 302.3 (considerations before Handcuffing)

Question 8

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.6 WRAP application

What are the main components of WRAP system?

Answer 8

Answer:

1- Velcro strapped leg panel
2- torso harness
3- ankle wrap restraint
4- backside handcuff carabiner

Question 9

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.6 Application of WRAP

What factors should officer use before utilizing WRAP system?

Answer 9

Answer:

1- whether officer or others are exposed to injury due to assault or resistant behavior of suspect

2- whether it’s reasonably necessary to protect suspect from his/ her own actions (harm to self or others)

3- whether it’s necessary to avoid property destruction

4- whether conventional methods of restraint have failed

Question 10

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.6.1 Guidelines for WRAP

what are guidelines that officer smust follow when utilizing WRAP?

Answer 10

Answer:

1- notify Sgt as soon as practical

2-WRAP should remain in place until you arrive at jail or medical facility (unless medical or no longer threat)

3- check Wrap for appropriate tightness (should not affect breathing)

4- should continuously monitor person and not allow them to roll onto stomach

5- officer should monitor for signs of distress or sudden quiet or inactivity (physiological, medical issues)

6- moving subject via multi person carry, stand and shuffle walk, or via vehicle

7- person should be seated in upright position and seatbelts in car (should not be on stomach for long periods)

8- if transported by ambulance, officer should ride with medical personnel if requested

9- officer should relay info relating to reasons for application of wrap, and and physiological signs displayed by subject (body heat, irregular respiration, agitation, fighting etc.)

Question 11

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.6 device removal

How should officers remove WRAP

Answer 11

Based on prisoners combativeness or level of aggression, officers should employ appropriate control techniques when removing restraint devices

Question 12

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.6 WRAP ankle strap

Can WRAP ankle restraint be used alone without entire system?

Answer 12

Answer:

Yes, it may be used alone to retrain the legs of violent person when reasonable for detention, arrest or transportation

Should follow guidelines 302.6 (application of WRAP) and 302.61 (guidelines for WRAP)

Question 13

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 392.7 APPLICATION of auxiliary restraint systems

What auxiliary restraint systems can be used?

Answer 13

Answer:

1- transport belts
2- waist or belly chains
3- transportation chains
4- leg irons and other similar devices

(Only department authorized devices may be used)

Question 14

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

What factors should an officer consider when handcuffing?

Answer 14

1) The circumstances or crime leading to arrest
2) The demeanor and behavior of the arrested person
3) The age and the health of the person
4) Whether the person is pregnant
5) Whether the person has a hearing or speaking disability (should be handcuffed in from to allowed written communication)
6) Whether the person has any other disability

Question 15

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS
302.3.2 RESTRAINT OF DETAINEES

When deciding to remove restraints from detainee, officers should continuously weigh the safety at hand against the continuing intrusion upon the detainee?

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.3.3 ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF RESTRAINT

Alternative means of restraint include but are not limited to :

Answer 16

1) Handcuffing the person with their hands in front of their body
2) Handcuffing the person with multiple sets of linked handcuffs
3) Use of the entire WRAP system
4) Use of WRAP ankle strap

Use of plastic handcuffs, aka “flex cuffs”

5) Use of Ambulance gurney with 5 point straps

Question 17

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.2.4 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT PERSONS

True or False: Pregnant women cannot be handcuffed ever

Answer 17

False

Officers can handcuff pregnant women who are not currently in labor, in the delivery process or in recovery process after delivery, unless exigent circumstances exist, which a supervisor must approve

Alternative methods of retrains should be considered such as cuffing in the front or other devices per 302.3.3 (alternative means of restraint)

Question 18

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.3.5 RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES

What is the prohibited age for using handcuffs or restraints on juveniles?

a) 15 and under
b) Under 14 years of age
c) 12 years and under
d) no age prohibition

Answer 18

b) Under 14 years of age

(officer should not handcuff or restrain juveniles in this age bracket unless the following factors apply):

1) arrested for dangerous felony
2) Officer has reasonable suspicion juvenile may resist.
3) juvenile may attempt to escape
4) juvenile may injure him/herself
5) juvenile may injure officer or damage property

Question 19

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.3.6 Restraint Notifications

If an officer uses restraints on an arrestee and transport to jail, what are the officers responsibilities?

Answer 19

Officer shall notify the jail that restraints were used and relay any info that would cause a medical or safety concern to the subject prior to transport such as (prolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration)

Question 20

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.4 Application of handcuffs or plastic cuffs

True or false? Handcuffing is an absolute requirement for that must be all arrests?

Answer 20

False

Although handcuffing is recommended for most arrest situations, handcuffing is not an absolute requirement of the department

Question 21

POLICY 302 HANDCUFFING/ RESTRAINTS

302.4 Application of handcuffs or plastic cuffs

TRUE or FALSE:

Handcuffing must alway be done with person hands behind their back?

Answer 21

FALSE:

In most circumstances, handcuffs should be behind the back and applied between the base of the palm and the ulna bone of the wrist, however as per 302.3.3 (alternative means of restrain) their are other factors that would make handcuffing being the back a safety issue or improbable due to person size or medical condition

Question 22

Policy 302 Handcuffing/ Restraints

Section 302.8 required Documentation

What required documentation must be used when applying restraints on person?

Answer 22

Answer:

• Either MDT or incident for detention or 5150 only
• Report for arrests

BONUS: must document:

1- how suspect was transported and position of suspect

2- observations of suspects behavior and any signs of physiological problems

3- Any known or suspected drug use or other medical problems

Question 23

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Section 310.4 Investigations

What guidelines should officers follow for DV?

Answer 23

Answer:

1- calls of DV, court violations should be considered high priority, even 911 calls at location with DV premise history

2- when applicable, should obtain victim, witness and suspect statements

3- Officer should obtain full horse power of children at the scene (including school info) and full horse power of children not at the scene

4- when practical, any video or audio evidence

5- photography and document all injuries and claim of injuries, regardless of severity (where practical, photos should be taken by employee of same sex)

6- if no visible injuries, advise victims and or suspects to contact detective division if visible injuries occur later

7- request victim complete and sign medical release forms related to incident

8- if suspect not on scene, make reasonable to locate suspect in order to provide suspect with opportunity to make statement and make arrest when appropriate via probable cause and or warrants

9- seize and dangerous weapons at scene for safekeeping or as evidence (including any firearm pursuant to PC 18250)

10- document via incident or crime report for violations of court orders, including details of restraining order info (should attach copy of Restraining order to report)

11- OFFICERS Should take appropriate enforcement action when probable cause exists. Factors that should not be used as sole justification for declining to take enforcement action include:

• marital status of victim and suspect
• whether suspect lives at location with victim
• Claims by suspect that victim provoked violence
• the potential of financial or child custody consequences of arrest
• physical or emotional state of either party
• Use of drift and or alcohol by either party
• denial of abuse when evidence indicates otherwise
• request by victim not to arrest suspect
• location of incident (private or public)
• speculation victim may not follow up prosecution
• Racial, cultural, social, professional position or sexual orientation of victim or suspect

Question 24

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Section 310.4.1 IF SUSPECT IS ARRESTED

If suspect is arrested officer should:

Answer 24

Answer:

• advise the victim there is no guarantee the suspect will remain in custody
• Provide victim’s contact info to jail so they can notified victim of suspect is release
• Advise victim of any court orders in place when suspect is released (EPO)

Question 25

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.4.2 If no arrest made Officer should advise or do the following:

Answer 25

Answer: Answer: - advise parties to separate from location (cooling off period) - provide DV resource guides (counselors, friends, relatives, shelters, victim witness unit) - document above in report

Question 26

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.5 Victim assistance Officer should do the following for traumatizes victim

Answer 26

Answer: - recognize that a victim’s behavior and actions may be affected - provide victim with department resource guides or pamphlets - alert the victim to any available victim advocates, shelters, community resources - stand by for reasonable amount of time when invoked parties request standby to retrieve personal property in order to leave scene - seek medical attention for any injuries to victim or suspect - endure victim has safe place to stay and arrange transport if necessary or concern for future safety - ensure children or adult dependents who are under suspect or victim’s supervision are cared for - assist victim with obtaining EPO - advise victim of their right to confidentiality per PC 293 advisement - advise individual protected Canadian DV protection order of available local victim services (Family code 6452)

Question 27

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.6 Dispatch Assistance What priority are domestic violence calls

Answer 27

Answer: Typically DV’s, restraining order violations or 911 calls related to DV are a priority 1’s, which dispatch should assign 2 officers immediately to scene Dispatchers are not required to verify validity of court orders but officers should request dispatchers check whether involved parties are subject to court orders

Question 28

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.7 Foreign Court orders Are foreign court orders in different states, Indian tribe or territory enforceable in CA?

Answer 28

Answer: Generally yes, (18 USC 2275) when it reasonably appears valid and court has jurisdiction over involved parties and reasonable notice was given to offending party An out of state order shall be enforced, regardless if the R/O was properly registered in CA Canadian DV R/O’a shall also be enforced (Family code 6462)

Question 29

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.8 Verification of court orders Officers should verify the following in regard to court orders:

Answer 29

Answer: - inquire of any notice or receipt of order and his/her knowledge of terms - ensure order or foreign has been served to offending party and if not make reasonable attempt to serve the order (verbal notice is sufficient with report documentation) per family code 6403 - Check available records or databases that may show status or conditions or order such as: 1- registration or filing or foreign order in CA is not required to enforce valid foreign order FC 6403: - contact issuing court to verify validity or order - contact Law enforcement official where order was issued to verify validity of order - officer should document attempts to verify validity of order, regardless of arrest was made. Officers should contact supervisor for clarification when needed.

Question 30

Policy 310 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Section 310.9 Legal mandates and Relevant Laws CA law provides following info for DV:

Answer 30

Answer: - an arrest shall be made when there is probable cause that a misdemeanor DV or felony DV was committed (PC 13701), unless with supervisor approval not to arrest - officer are only authorized to make an arrest without a warrant for misdemeanor DV as soon as probable cause exists (PC 836) - an officer who can not develop probable cause to arrest for DV shall make good faith effort to notify victim their right to initiate a private citizen arrest unless officer is arresting for PC 243(e)(1) or PC 273.5