Persons in Custody Flashcards
(56 cards)
1
Q
A young person under eighteen (18) years of age may be lodged in a divisional cell only
* to _____ or to protect others from aggressive behaviour and
* when there is _____, OR
* when there is _____ in the cells and there is _____ the young person from the _____.
A
- prevent injury
- no adult present in the cells
- an adult present / adequate space to isolate / adult
2
Q
Persons in Custody
- Officer in Charge notification mandatory:
when transporting a prisoner who _____
when a person in custody requires _____
_____ with a person in custody
when _____ a detention facility with a person in custody
when receiving a person for lodging in police cells
when in doubt regarding the contents of the medication container, or if the prisoner requests medication in excess of the prescribed dosage, or if the prisoner exhibits _____
if _____ equipment malfunctions
A
- requires priority in booking
- medical attention
- upon arrival at a police station
- entering or leaving
- signs of alcohol or drug consumption
- Booking Hall System (BHS) or Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS)
3
Q
In order to maximize the safety of prisoners held in police custody and the Service members assigned to their care, it is the practice of the Toronto Police Service that the following property be removed from every prisoner
* _____
* _____
* implements of escape
* offensive weapons as defined in the Criminal Code
* items which could be used as a ligature including belts, ties, and shoelaces
* items which could be used to cause damage to property including matches, lighters, combs, keys and other sharp objects
* _____
* _____
A
- valuable property
- evidence
- prescription and over the counter medications
- tobacco products
4
Q
Persons released from custody shall have their property _____ as it is returned to them.
A
- inventoried on camera
5
Q
Assessments regarding the retention of gender-affirming personal articles including gender-affirming prosthetics shall be made on _____ complying with 1.9.2 Standards of Conduct considering all risk factors, including those contained in 01-02 Appendix B, 01-02 Appendix C and Appendix E. _____ shall be considered when making an assessment.
A
- a case by case basis
- All available accommodation options
6
Q
Persons in Custody - Police Officer
- allow _____ prisoner per vehicle (wagons excepted), when possible, comply with Appendix E when transporting trans person
A
- one (1)
7
Q
Persons in Custody - Police Officer
- When transporting a prisoner who, due to their mental, physical or emotional condition, requires priority in booking and processing to decrease the likelihood of a confrontation, health or safety risk shall
* request the communications operator to notify the _____ to which the prisoner is being transported
* attend the station and book the prisoner _____
A
- Officer in Charge of the station
- as soon as practicable
8
Q
Persons in Custody - Police Officer
- When a person in custody requires medical attention due to illness, injury or intoxication shall
* _____
* _____
* notify the Officer in Charge
* comply with Procedure 03–06, if applicable
* comply with Procedure 06–11, if applicable
* comply with Procedure 15–02, if applicable
A
- if necessary, and if qualified in standard first aid and CPR, perform first aid and/or CPR on the person, as required
- transport the person to the nearest hospital if safe to do so, or request the attendance of Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics)
9
Q
When leaving or returning to a detention facility with a person in custody shall advise _____ and enter and exit only via _____
A
- the Officer in Charge
- the booking hall.
10
Q
All activity in the cell area including the complete lodging of the prisoner will be recorded on _____.
A
- the DAMS.
11
Q
Persons in Custody - Booking Officer
- When receiving a person for lodging in police cells shall
* notify _____
* comply with Procedure 01–02
* comply with Appendix A
* treat items of religious significance with respect and handle in compliance with Procedure 01–02, Appendix D
* treat trans persons with respect and handle any gender-affirming personal items including gender-affirming prosthetics in compliance with 01-02 Appendix C and Appendix E to the point of undue hardship
* secure the person in a cell
* segregate female prisoners from _____ when it is necessary to place them in police cells, or ensure they are transported to the female lock–up at _____
* segregate accused young persons from _____ when it is necessary to detain them in a divisional cell pending release or transport to a young persons’ lock–up
* store the property bag and other personal effects in a secure area as designated by the Unit Commander
* not store property bags and other personal effects in the corridor opposite the prisoner’s cell
* make the appropriate entries in the Arrest Booking/Cell Management screen
A
- the Officer in Charge
- male prisoners / 55 Division
- adult prisoners
12
Q
Persons in Custody - Booking Officer
- When a person in custody has a disability requiring the aid of an assistive device
* shall assess whether to permit the person to keep their assistive device by
considering all risk factors, including those contained in Procedure 01–02, Appendix B
considering _____, such as placing the person in a segregated cell
* should permit the person to keep their device while in custody, if possible
* shall consult with _____ if unable to permit the accommodation
A
- all available accommodation options
- the Officer in Charge
13
Q
- When there are persons lodged in the police cells shall
* physically attend the cells to check the condition of persons detained in custody and
use a target of _____ minutes between physical cell checks having regard for all the circumstances during the tour of duty
record the checks in the Cell Check screen as directed in Appendix B
notify _____ of any change in condition of persons in custody
notify the Officer in Charge _____ when it is necessary to reassess a person’s assistive device accommodation due to a change in circumstances
* awaken intoxicated persons a minimum of every _____ hours but more frequently if circumstances require
* provide food in compliance with Procedure 03–07
* make the appropriate entries in the Arrest Booking/Cell Management screen
* print the Prisoner Transportation Report prior to transport
A
- thirty (30)
- the Officer in Charge
- immediately
- four (4)
14
Q
A
15
Q
Persons in Custody - Booking Officer
- When receiving a request for access to prescribed medication from a person in custody shall
* inspect the medication container and ensure
compliance with Appendix A
the patient’s name on the medication container label matches the person
if there is a discrepancy, _____ and ask whether they accept _____ when filling prescriptions for gender diverse or trans persons
there is only one type of pill in the medication container
the container label and contents do not appear to have been tampered with
the medication container label is legible
the expiry date on the medication container label has not passed, if applicable
* ensure the medication is dispensed in accordance with the directions and warning labels on the medication container label
A
- call the pharmacy
- the legal name or chosen name
16
Q
Search of Persons - Booking Officer
- If the BHS or DAMS equipment malfunctions shall immediately notify the _____ and make the appropriate entry on the TPS 175.
A
- Officer in Charge
17
Q
_____ with counsel shall be in private where conversations cannot be overheard.
A
- Telephone conversations
18
Q
Persons in Custody - Officer in Charge
- When a person in custody has gender-affirming personal items or gender-affirming prosthetics on their person or in their possession shall:
* assess whether to _____ the person to keep their gender affirming item or gender-affirming prosthetic
* permit the person to keep their item/device _____
if allowing the person to retain the item, make the appropriate notation in the Property screen
* upon determining that a person in custody _____, shall clearly articulate the reasons for the determination in the memorandum book and the Booking and Search Template, including all accommodation options considered
* if removing the item from the person, do so in compliance with Procedure 01-02 Appendix C and Appendix E
A
- permit
- to the point of undue hardship
- cannot be accommodated
19
Q
Persons in Custody - Officer in Charge
- When a person in custody has an item of religious significance on their person or in their possession shall:
* evaluate the safety risks that may result from _____
* if _____, make the appropriate notation in the Property screen
* if removing the item from the person, do so in compliance with Procedure 01–02, Appendix D
A
- allowing the person to retain the item
- allowing the person to retain the item
20
Q
Persons in Custody - Officer in Charge
- Upon determining the detention of the person is not required shall
* release the person in compliance with the appropriate release procedures in Chapter 1
* when the person in custody is a young person, ensure a _____, _____, _____, _____ or _____ is notified _____ the station
A
- parent
- legal guardian
- adult relative
- adult friend
- spouse
- without delay and requested to attend
21
Q
Persons in Custody - Officer in Charge
- When a prisoner claims to be a methadone patient shall ensure that such persons are informed that their prescribed dosage can only be obtained
_____, or
_____.
A
- following release from custody
- if remanded in custody, by request to corrections staff and after corrections staff has consulted with the prescribing doctor
22
Q
Persons in Custody - Officer in Charge
- When the prisoner complains of symptoms associated with the non receipt of their prescription, shall ensure
* _____ sought, or the person is transported to _____
* while in police custody, such persons are not transported _____
* if the person is transported to a _____, that staff are advised the purpose of the visit is not _____
* the results are noted in the crown brief, the Arrest Booking/Cell Management screen and the Prisoner Transportation Report
A
- medical advice (i.e. Telehealth Ontario)
- a hospital for assessment by a doctor for short term health risks
- for treatment at any place other than a hospital / to receive their prescribed dosage
- hospital
23
Q
_____ means a video surveillance system installed in the sally–port, booking hall and other areas of a police facility that is designed to record the booking and release of all prisoners as they enter and leave a police facility. The _____ is operated _____ by the booking officer. (Booking Video)
A
- Booking Hall System (BHS)
- BHS
- manually
24
Q
_____ means a police officer, court officer or custodial officer designated by the officer in charge as the person responsible for the care and handling of persons detained in custody.
A
- Booking Officer
25
_____ means cells used during those hours in which the courts are sitting. A person shall be lodged in a court cell when:
* being held for a court appearance;
* awaiting transportation to a detention facility;
* ordered into custody by the court.
1. Court Cells
26
_____ for the purposes persons in custody means any member designated as an audio/video operator with an understanding of how to operate the equipment.
1. Designated Operator
27
_____ means a video surveillance system installed in the prisoner detention areas of a police facility, such as the cells and the bullpen, which is designed to monitor and record the condition of prisoners while they are in custody. The _____ is set to _____ record each cell and bullpen when _____. (Cell Video)
1. Detention Area Monitoring System (DAMS)
2. DAMS
3. automatically
4. activity is detected
28
_____ means any central lock–up and/or booking hall.
1. Detention Facility
29
_____ means cells that may be used for short term detention of a person in custody when:
* being processed, or waiting to be processed, or to ensure the safety of the person and/or members;
* awaiting transportation to a central lock–up;
* being held for return by an outside agency.
Divisional Cells
30
_____ means an assigned division used to detain a person in custody:
* when the person is held for a Show Cause hearing, or Judicial Interim Release where the bail court is closed
* when outside of admitting hours stipulated in Procedure 03–03
* in any other circumstances where detention is authorized and necessary.
See Appendix C for a list of assigned lock–ups.
Lock–Up
31
_____ for the purposes of prisoner transportation, care and control, includes a police officer, court officer and custodial officer.
1. Member – Prisoner Care & Control
32
_____ means divisional cells, central lock–ups and court cells used for the secure detention of persons in custody. An interview room is not a police cell.
1. Police Cells
33
_____ for the purposes of prisoner transportation, includes marked and unmarked vehicle owned or operated by the Service, that has the capacity to transport a driver and two or more passengers.
1. Police Vehicle – Prisoner Transportation
34
_____ means money, jewellery and other items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery.
1. Valuable Property
35
When attending a scene where the risk of contact with blood or body fluids exists, members shall exercise extreme caution and use universal precautions. These include, but are not limited to wearing of disposable examination gloves (nitrile), using waterless antiseptic wash or hand wipes, and using a disposable one–way air valve for mouth to mouth respiration. _____ is the most important infection control measure for the prevention of self and cross contamination. (See Procedures 08–06 and 08–07 for further information regarding decontamination.)
1. Hand washing
36
Where a prisoner appears ill, shows symptoms of distress or adverse reaction, or reports any of these symptoms, as a result of drug use, or for any other reason, _____ shall be sought and/or _____.
1. further medical advice
2. the prisoner shall be transported to the hospital for a medical examination
37
Where a prisoner has, or is _____ of having taken a drug or other controlled substance prior to arrest but shows no outward signs or symptoms of distress or adverse reaction, the Officer in Charge shall make further inquiries in order to determine whether _____.
1. suspected
2. further medical treatment is required
38
Any person who has or is suspected of having taken a drug prior to being arrested, and is accepted at a police facility shall be monitored more closely, and the results of those checks recorded, until such time as the Officer in Charge is satisfied that the individual is not at risk. Individuals who have taken hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, etc., shall be monitored more closely for at least _____ hours from the time when the drug was taken.
1. three (3)
39
Unexpected deaths of intoxicated individuals may occur as a result of a condition called _____. The consumption of alcohol or alcohol in combination with central nervous system depressants (e.g. narcotics, barbiturates, etc.) can frequently produce a deep sleep accompanied by loud snoring.
Snoring is not an indicator of _____. It indicates only that a person is breathing. Individuals who are intoxicated
or who exhibit very loud or disrupted snoring must be closely monitored and awakened frequently in order to determine if their state of sobriety is improving over time.
1. obstructive sleep apnea
2. consciousness
40
If a prisoner becomes unconscious, or is in distress from illness, injury, intoxication, or reaction to drugs, the person shall be removed to the nearest hospital for examination and treatment. _____ will an unconscious person be admitted to a police cell or lock–up.
1. Under no circumstances
41
Symptoms of AWS may appear within _____ to _____ hours after a person’s last consumption of alcohol.
1. six (6)
2. twelve (12)
42
AWS more commonly affects those with a _____ and/or those _____.
1. history of alcoholism
2. who have experienced problems with alcohol withdrawal in the past
43
AWS
Mild symptoms can occur within _____ after discontinuance and should subside within _____ hours.
1. twenty four (24) hours
2. forty eight (48)
44
AWS
Moderate symptoms can occur within _____ to _____ hours after discontinuance and should subside within _____ hours.
1. twenty four (24)
2. thirty six (36)
3. forty eight (48)
45
AWS
Severe symptoms can occur within _____ hours after discontinuance and/or after a decrease in consumption of alcohol and can cause a person’s condition to deteriorate to a very serious condition known as _____ (DTs).
1. forty eight (48)
2. delirium tremens
46
Symptoms of DTs usually occur _____ to _____ hours after discontinuance and include:
profoundly intensified Mild, Moderate, and/or Severe Symptoms
If left untreated, DTs can _____.
1. forty eight (48)
2. seventy two (72)
3. result in death
47
The time frames for the onset of AWS symptoms have been generalized. Symptoms occurring outside of the time frames (before and after) must still be considered (e.g. Seizures may present between _____ to _____ hours after a person’s last consumption of alcohol).
1. twelve (12)
2. sixty (60)
48
AWS
Mild Symptoms
tremors (trembling or quivering)
______
sleep disturbance (insomnia)
sweating (diaphoresis)
over responsive reflexes (hyperreflexia)
nausea/vomiting
Moderate Symptoms
_____
rapid breathing (tachypnea)
racing heart rate (tachycardia)
agitation
Severe Symptoms
_____
hallucinations
_____
disorientation
abnormally high fever (hyperthermia)
1. anxiety
2. intensified Mild Symptoms
3. severely intensified Mild and/or Moderate Symptoms
4. seizures
49
Members shall not inject any medication into a prisoner, and under no circumstances shall a medication container be given to the prisoner. Requests for injectable insulin, transition related hormones and similar medications require _____.
This prohibition _____ apply to epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen and Twinject). The person shall _____.
1. treatment by a physician
2. does not
3. be transported to the hospital by Toronto Paramedic Services (Paramedics) immediately following the injection
50
Methadone is a synthetic opioid used as a replacement therapy for narcotic addiction. Treatment is obtained only by prescription and the prescribed dosage varies between individuals. The short–term _____ to _____ hours effects of abstinence from methadone by a patient are not life–threatening, although the patient may show _____.
1. twenty four (24)
2. thirty six (36)
3. signs of anxiety
51
Individuals who bring a prescribed dosage of liquid methadone with them into custody (called a ‘carry’) shall _____.
1. not be given the medication
52
Pregnant persons who require methadone treatment should _____. _____ should make arrangements where possible for the issue of a prescription by the originating physician.
1. be treated at hospital regardless of the dispensed form of methadone
2. The Officer in Charge
53
When a person has self-identified as trans, the _____ shall inform the person of the features of each lodging type and consult with the person to take measures to lodge the prisoner according to their_____ or_____. Members must ensure the safety of such persons, up to and including segregation from other prisoners and transportation in a separate compartment or vehicle to and from court or between facilities.
1. Officer in Charge
2. self-identified gender
3. lodging preference
54
Trans Prisoner
Where the originating unit or central lock–up is not able to provide appropriate lodging facilities, the individual may be lodged at another facility, if the _____ believes it is _____.
1. Officer in Charge
2. necessary to do so to protect the safety of the person
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56
The issuance of a privacy shield may be denied for _____ if it can be proven that there are specific overriding ______ concerns that cannot be resolved.
1. safety reasons
2. safety
