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1
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.01 This procedure establishes guidelines for the proper handling of prisoners by officers from;

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the initial point of arrest to booking at the proper detention facility.

2
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.02 When handling prisoners, officers do so with the highest regard for the;

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  • legal process,
  • the individual’s rights,
  • the prisoner’s safety,
  • the safeguarding of personal property.
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.04. CLASSIFICATION OF PRISONERS

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A. BC Jail prisoners;
B. COSA Detention Center prisoners;
C. BCJ Detention Center prisoners;
D. Field custody prisoners.

4
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.05A. Officers use discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners prior to;

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transport to a detention facility, medical facility, or a law-enforcement facility.

5
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.05A. discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners is guided by prudent judgment, incorporating;

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sex, age, temperament, disability, and the type of offense committed..

6
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.05 A. 2. Although discretion in deciding whether to handcuff certain prisoners is allowed by this procedure, officers are not relieved of their duty to;

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prevent prisoners from escaping, accessing weapons, or attacking others.

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.05 B. The following prisoners are handcuffed without exceptions:

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  1. Charged with felony offenses;
  2. Involved in violent incidents;
  3. Appear capable of violent resistance;
  4. Prisoners not searched;
  5. Intoxicated;
  6. Multiple prisoners;
  7. Transported in police vehicles;
  8. Entering detention facility or processing room
8
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.05 C. When prisoners are handcuffed.

.05 D. (2) prisoners may be handcuffed with a single set of handcuffs while awaiting the… arrival of a second officer.
.05 E. Prisoners that may have their legs secured with leg Irons in addition to being handcuffed.
Prisoners who are violent and/or appear to be under the influence of drugs.

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As soon as practical after an arrest and before a search is made:

9
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.05 C. How prisoners are handcuffed:

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  1. With their hands behind them;
  2. Double-lock for officer and prisoner protection;
  3. Prisoners are not handcuffed to fixed object.
10
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.05 E 1. Prisoners will not have their hands and legs secured together in any form or position commonly known as…

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“hogtying.”

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.05 E 2. If violent prisoners cannot be properly restrained, additional officers… .

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will be used to help physically restrain the prisoners

12
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.05 F. Plastic handcuffs may be used when…

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mass arrests are anticipated:

13
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.05 F 2. Plastic handcuffs are removed with wire cutters at the….

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detention facility, processing room, or in the field

14
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.05 F 2. to remove plastic handcuffs, other types of cutting instruments are…

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not used.

15
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.05 G. Prisoners inside the detention facility are un-handcuffed only by…

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detention facility personnel.

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.05 G. Prisoners inside a processing room will be un-handcuffed at the direction of…

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personnel assigned to the processing room.

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.06 A. Officers are responsible for conducting a search, not to include a strip search or body cavity search, of prisoners to…

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remove all weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence.

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.06 B. Prisoners are searched as soon as practical after…

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an arrest is made and prior to transport

19
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.06 C. If an officer detects an object which feels like a weapon, contraband, or evidence, inside or under the clothing, the officer may…

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reach into or under the clothing and seize the suspected item.

20
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.06C. The reaching inside of clothing to immediately retrieve a weapon, contraband, or evidence discovered during a search incident to arrest…

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is not considered a strip search.

21
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06 D. They are responsible for searching the prisoners again, including hand-carried containers.

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Officers assuming custody of prisoners from other officers

22
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06 E. Are held accountable for any prisoner arriving at a detention facility or processing room with a weapon, dangerous object, or contraband on his person.

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Transporting officers

23
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06 F. Should search a female suspect or prisoner absent exigent circumstances…

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a female officer.

24
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06 F. Exigent circumstances include but are not limited to circumstances involving…

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officer safety, the safety of the suspect or prisoner, or any other person.

25
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06 G. In situations where a male officer has either direct knowledge or reasonable suspicion to believe that a weapon or dangerous object is secreted in a particular place on a female, other than within a body cavity of a female and if a female officer is not present.…

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the male officer may reach directly into the area to seize the weapon or dangerous object,

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.06G. When a male officer must reach directly into the area on a female prisoner to seize a weapon or dangerous object, such actions shall be…

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documented in the officer’s report.

27
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06 H. A strip search of prisoners (not to include a body cavity search) may only be conducted by officers having…

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probable cause to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence on his/her body, which may not be detected or recovered by the usual search technique.

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.06H. The person under arrest is at the detention center or ready to be transported to a detention center.

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May be stripped searched.

29
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.06H. The prisoner must voluntarily consent to the strip search in writing or a;

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warrant to conduct a strip search must be obtained prior to the search.

30
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.06H. The searching officer and any others present must be the;

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same sex as the prisoner.

31
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.06H. Strip searches will not be conducted in public places so the search must be;

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conducted in a private and secure room at the jail or Detention Center.

32
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.06H. Only the minimum number of personnel necessary to ensure the;

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safety of the persons involved will be present, to include a supervisor, during the strip search.

33
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.06H. A minimum of two officers are required to be present

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(searching officer and witness).

34
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.06H. The search must be done discreetly and with the utmost respect for;

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the prisoner’s privacy and dignity.

35
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.06H. The requesting officer’s report must contain:

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a. Supervisor’s name present during search;
b. Names of all present during the search;
c. Exact location the search took place;
d. The results of the search.

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.06H. A copy of this must accompany the written report.

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the search warrant or written consent.

37
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06 I. Officers having reasonable suspicion only, to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband,or evidence on his/her body which may not have been detected or recovered by the usual search technique shall;

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Notify Detention Center personnel of their suspicion during the booking process and include their names in the details of the report.

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06 J. Body cavity searches must be conducted at a qualified medical facility and under the following guidelines:

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  1. Under the authority of a search warrant; or

2. The prisoner must voluntarily consent to a body cavity search in writing prior to the search.

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06 K. Officers having probable cause to believe a prisoner possesses weapons, dangerous objects, contraband, or evidence within his body which, would constitute a danger to the safety of the officers or others, shall

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obtain a search warrant, transport the prisoner to a qualified medical facility, and request a body cavity search of the prisoner for those items within the body by qualified medical personnel.

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.07A. A prisoner is entitled to reasonable protection while under arrest. Officers use reasonable care and diligence to;

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preserve the lives, health, and safety of prisoners.

41
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.07A. Prisoners are secured as soon as practical in police vehicles with;

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safety belts.

42
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.07A. Prisoners are not placed in a prone position or any other position which could cause;

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positional asphyxia.

43
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.07A. Unruly and combative prisoners are transported in a prisoner transport wagon whenever possible. If no prisoner transport wagon is available;

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a second officer accompanies the transporting officer to a detention facility.

44
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.07B. Prisoners, for security and safety reasons, including prisoners exposed to (OC) spray, may be moved to locations away from the original arrest scene;

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only after receiving approval from a supervisor.

45
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.07B. If exigent circumstances exist and there is not enough time to notify a supervisor;

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the officer will immediately notify the dispatcher of the relocation.

46
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.07B. If exigent circumstances exist requiring an officer to relocate a prisoner, the location shall be located on the most;

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direct route to a detention facility, and be in an open, well-lighted area

47
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.07B. There will be no exchange of handcuffs on the prisoners;

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during this transfer process.

48
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.07C. When a prisoner is detained in the field for questioning;

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the prisoner shall be kept secured in the following manner:

49
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.07C. The officer in possession of a prisoner shall be responsible for the;

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safety and security of the prisoner, and for the prisoner’s actions;

50
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.07C. If the officer in possession of a prisoner relinquishes custody of the prisoner to another officer, he shall;

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remain with the prisoner until the accepting officer takes physical custody of the prisoner.

51
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.07C. The officer shall document in his written report the;

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name of the officer who accepted custody of the prisoner.

52
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.07 D. When a prisoner is taken to a processing room for processing prior to being taken to a detention facility, the arresting officer will:

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  1. Retain responsibility for security of prisoner during questioning and processing;
  2. Ensure the prisoner is not left unattended; and
  3. After processing, take the adult prisoner to the Detention Center to be magistrated, or take the juvenile prisoner to the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center.
53
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.07E. While transporting prisoners, officers exercise caution and remain attentive, through observation of prisoners’actions and;

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behavior, to prevent the escape of prisoners and for the prisoners’ safety.

54
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.07E. Officers remain aware the security afforded by placing prisoners in police vehicles equipped with physical barriers;

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is minimal and the escape of unattended prisoners is probable.

55
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.07F. If a prisoner escapes from an officer, the officer immediately notifies;

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his supervisor and advises the Communications Unit of the description of the prisoner, the direction of travel, and the charges against the prisoner for broadcast to other field personnel.

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.07F. The involved officer shall complete an offense report and place any property belonging to the escaped prisoner in the;

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Property Room.

57
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.07F. He shall make a determination as to the cause of the escape.

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The officer’s supervisor

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.07F. If the cause of the escape is determined by the supervisor to be a procedural violation on the part of the officer;

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the supervisor shall immediately forward a written report on the escape, through the chain of command, to the Internal Affairs Unit, requesting a full investigation.

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.07G. If a prisoner escapes from an officer in another jurisdiction, the officer shall immediately;

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notify the law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction.

60
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.07G. The law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction;

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will handle the escape.

61
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.07G. The officer will immediately notify ;

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his supervisor as to the circumstances surrounding the escape.

62
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.07G. The officer’s supervisor (with input from the other jurisdiction) shall make a;

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determination as to the cause of the escape.

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.07G. If the cause of the escape is determined by the supervisor to be a procedural violation on the part of the officer, the supervisor shall;

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immediately forward a written report on the escape, through the chain of command, to the Internal Affairs Unit, requesting a full investigation.

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.08A. All vehicles used to transport prisoners will be searched for weapons, dangerous objects and contraband at the;

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beginning of each shift and before and after transporting prisoners.

65
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.08B. Adult prisoners are transported from the location of arrest directly to the proper detention facility without delay, except when;

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transporting the prisoners to a law-enforcement or medical facility.

66
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.08C. Juvenile prisoners, prior to being taken to the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center, are transported from the location of arrest;

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directly to the Juvenile Processing Office for processing.

67
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.08C. The exception to transporting directly to the Juvenile Processing Office is when processing the juvenile for;

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DWI or when transporting the juvenile to a medical facility.

68
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.08D. Prisoners with any types of disabilities are transported using the;

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most reasonable accommodations that fit the needs of the prisoners.

69
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.08E. These prisoners will not be transported with other prisoners.

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Prisoners who have been exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD.

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.08F. Officers shall attempt to positively identify all prisoners being transported. Positive identification may be made;

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through a driver’s license or other written forms of identification.

71
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.08F. The identification used to identify prisoners should accompany all other necessary documentation needed to;

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process the prisoners at the detention facility.

72
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.08F. Any information regarding a prisoner’s attempt to escape, mental illness, suicide potential, or any other personal traits of a security nature shall be recorded on the;

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documentation that accompanies the prisoner to the detention facility and verbally related to the
detention facility personnel or processing room personnel.

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.08G. Prisoners who have been exposed to OC spray or an electrical charge from an ECD, will be
transported to the detention facility or processing room by the;

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arresting officer in his marked patrol vehicle, if possible.

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.08G. If the arresting officer is not assigned a marked patrol vehicle;

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a marked patrol vehicle will be used to transport the prisoner exposed to OC or an electrical charge from an ECD.

75
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.08G. If the prisoner is so violent that damage would be caused to the marked patrol vehicle;

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a prisoner transport wagon may be utilized, with the approval of a supervisory officer.

76
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.08G. Prisoners exposed to an electrical charge

from an ECD who are to be transported by prisoner wagon, will be transported;

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without other prisoners in the prisoner wagon.

77
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.08G. Who will the transporting officer ask to notify the appropriate detention facility or processing room personnel that a prisoner exposed to OC spray or an electrical charge is being transported to their location.

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the dispatcher

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.08H. Unless the incident is of such magnitude, that immediate action is required, to prevent the loss of life, or substantial damage to property;

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Officers do not handle other police incidents while transporting prisoners,

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.08I. Officers do not allow prisoners to communicate with;

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non-police personnel while being transported.

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.08J. All officers, when transporting prisoners, obtain a time check from the dispatcher;

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  • upon leaving the scene of the arrest, upon
  • incurring any delays along the route,
  • upon arrival at the destination.
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.08J. In addition to time checks, officers furnish their vehicle odometer reading to the dispatcher upon;

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leaving the scene and upon arrival at the

destination.

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.08K. Juveniles are not transported in the same police vehicle as adult prisoners, unless they have a;

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husband/wife, parent/child, or brother/sister relationship, and the reason for the arrest was of a nonviolent nature.

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.08L. Male officers transporting female juvenile prisoners do so only with the;

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help of a secondary officer riding in the same police vehicle.

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.08M. Police vehicles used primarily for transporting prisoners have physical barriers between the front and rear seats and may be used to transport;

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a maximum of (2) prisoners if there is only one officer. Both prisoners are secured in the rear seat with safety belts. {prior test question}

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.08M. When a second officer is available to help with the transportation of multiple prisoners, a;

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maximum of (3) prisoners may be transported, all are secured in the rear seat with safety belts, and the 2nd officer in the front passenger seat.

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.08N. Police vehicles not primarily used for transporting prisoners do not have physical barriers between the front and rear seats, but may be used to transport only (1) prisoner.

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The prisoner is secured in the front passenger

seat with a safety belt.

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.08N. When a second officer is available, he sits behind the driving officer and a maximum of;

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(2) prisoners may be transported, with (1) in the front passenger seat and the 2nd in the rear seat behind the first prisoner.

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.08O. Prisoner transport vans (wagons) are assigned to the;

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North Patrol and South Patrol Divisions for use by officers assigned to those divisions.

89
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.08O. Prisoner transport wagons may be used to pick up additional prisoners, if approved by;

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a supervisor and the pick-up point is near the return route to a detention facility.

90
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.08O. Female prisoners are not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon with male prisoners, unless they have a;

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husband/wife, Common-law marriages do not satisfy a husband/wife relationship.

91
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.08O. Juvenile prisoners are not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon as;

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adult prisoners, unless they have a husband/wife, parent/child relationship.

92
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.08O. Prisoners involved with each other in a disturbance are;

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not transported in the same prisoner transport wagon.

93
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.08O. Female prisoners are transported in a

prisoner transport wagon only if a;

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female officer has searched them.

94
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.08P. Before a prisoner is taken inside a detention facility, the arresting/transporting officer;

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conducts a warrant check and takes the necessary action if a warrant is found.

95
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.08Q. If a prisoner is to be transported via commercial airline, the escorting officer contacts the appropriate airline, and airport security at departure, and destination;

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at least 24 hours prior to the flight for arrangement of proper security and clearance in advance.

96
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.08Q. If departing from San Antonio International Airport, contact;

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Airport Police at 207-3433 for any further assistance.

97
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.09A. To maintain cooperation between the armed forces and the Department;

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the proper military police authorities should be notified when military personnel are arrested.

98
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.09A. Notification is made by the investigative follow-up unit or the arresting officer, if follow-up unit personnel are not available, by calling the;

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Lackland Military police at (671-2018).

99
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.09B. The Military Police may come and take custody of, military personnel prisoners charged with a Class C misdemeanor;

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where the arrest was made or the Officer may drop the prisoner off at the nearest Military Police Office.

100
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.09B. Military Police should be notified of all Class C;

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misdemeanor citations (except traffic) and all custodial arrests.

101
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.09B. The Officer may release them on the citation or book them into;

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the Detention Facility.

102
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.10 A. In compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 14.03, the Department accepts custody of prisoners;

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lawfully arrested.

103
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.10A. Arrested by an off-duty SAPD officer or an off-duty SAPD officer who is engaged in outside employment;

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provided the arrest occurs within the City of San Antonio or Bexar County.

104
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.10A. Arrested by a peace officer employed by an outside agency who is out of his jurisdiction.

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The department will accept custody of the prisoner.

105
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.10A. Officers working within the City of San Antonio who work for agencies based outside of Bexar County;

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are considered to be outside their jurisdiction.(except State Agencies)

106
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.10A. If an officer from an agency based outside Bexar County (other than a State Agency) calls SAPD requesting transport of a prisoner,within the City of San Antonio,;

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a SAPD officer will be dispatched to handle the incident in accordance with the CCP.

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.10B. If transportation is provided by an SAPD officer, the officer handles the;

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booking of the prisoner and any necessary paperwork.

108
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.10B. If the arrest was made by an SAPD officer who is not engaged in outside employment or by an officer from an outside jurisdiction;

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the transporting officer writes the appropriate offense or incident report.

109
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.10B. If the arrest was made by a SAPD officer engaged in outside employment;

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  1. Arresting officer writes offense or incident report.

2. Transporting officer writes a supplement report, actions, duties, notes any admissions or statements by the prisoner.

110
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.10B. He assumes custody of any evidence not collected by UEDI/Crime Scene Unit (or follow-up unit) and prisoner’s property.

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The transporting officer

111
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.10C. The Department does not accept custody of prisoners arrested by a peace officer employed by an outside agency who is;

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within his jurisdiction, neither on or off duty.

112
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.10C. All peace officers who work for law enforcement agencies based within Bexar County, or Texas DPS (or other state agencies such as Parks and Wildlife, etc.), are considered to be;

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within their jurisdiction, and are responsible for transportation and handling of their own damn prisoners.

113
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.10C. If an officer from an agency based within Bexar County or an officer from DPS or other state agency calls SAPD requesting transport or to handle an incident they initiated;

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our Communications Unit shall transfer the call to the respective agency of the officer so they can handle the incident.

114
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.10C. In cases of emergency, SAPD officers will be dispatched to assist immediately. Crime scene security and any other assistance may be provided with the;

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approval of a supervisor. {prior test question}

115
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.10E. When an officer assumes custody of an injured/sick prisoner from an off-duty officer or an officer from another law enforcement agency working in an off-duty capacity;

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A supervisory officer is notified and responds to the scene. {prior test question}

116
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.10E. When an officer assumes custody of a prisoner and there is a question concerning the validity of the arrest;

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A supervisory officer is notified and responds to the scene. {prior test question}

117
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.11A. Prisoners are brought into a detention facility through the prisoner entrance door and are handcuffed;

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prior to entering a detention facility. {prior test question}

118
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.11C. Officers place their weapons in lock boxes located;

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inside the prisoner entrance door prior to entering the confined portion of a detention facility. {prior test question}

119
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.11D. Handcuffed prisoners are taken inside the confined portion of the detention facility and released to;

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detention facility personnel. {prior test question}

120
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.11D. They remove handcuffs from prisoners. {prior test question}

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Detention facility personnel

121
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.11E. Officers taking prisoners into the Detention Center shall immediately obtain MS-DC Form #17,
Registration/Property Form, from Detention Center personnel and;

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time stamp the form before completing the form and processing the prisoners. {prior test question}

122
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.11E. The officer verbally notifies Detention Facility personnel when the prisoner;

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has been exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD. {prior test question}

123
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.11E. The officer writes on the MSDC Form#17;

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ECD in large block letters at the top of the form. {prior test question}

124
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.11E. After Detention Center personnel have completed their portion of the MS-DC Form #17, the officer shall;

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review the form to verify correctness and the signature of the Detention Center personnel completing the form.

125
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The MSDC Form # 17 is kept on file in;

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the Detention Center. {prior test question}

126
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.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer;

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verbally notifies detention facility personnel.

127
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.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer provides the;

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  1. approximate time of the exposure,
  2. details of the decontamination process,
  3. medical treatment administered.
128
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.11F. When bringing the prisoner exposed to (OC), into a detention facility, the officer writes;

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“OC” in large block letters at the top of the MS-DC Form #17.

129
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.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an electrical charge from an ECD, into a detention facility, the officer;

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verbally notifies detention facility personnel of their prisoner’s exposure.

130
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.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an ECD, the officer provides:

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  1. approximate time of the exposure,
  2. number of times and duration of the exposure,
  3. medical treatment administered.
131
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.11G. When bringing a prisoner, exposed to an ECD, the officer writes;

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  • “ECD” * in large block letters at the top of the MS-DC Form #17.
132
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.11H. Officers transporting injured/sick prisoners from University Hospital or the Acute Care Clinic/Crisis Care Center located at 527 North Leona to a detention facility;

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request BCHD Form #60-1, E. R. Encounter - Admitting Form, from hospital personnel.

133
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.11G. The form is routed in same manner as the;

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Injured Prisoner Report.

134
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.11I. Upon returning a prisoner to a detention facility after medical treatment, the transporting officer delivers any medication or instructions for further care to the;

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detention facility supervisor.

135
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.11J. Officers taking juvenile prisoners into the BCJ Detention Center shall release the prisoner, along with a;

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copy of the offense report to the intake officer.

136
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.11J. Who completes and signs BCJPD Form #100?

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The BCJ Detention Center intake officer, and retains a copy of the form on file.

137
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.12A. Who is responsible for all personal property belonging to a prisoner?

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The arresting officer

138
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.12B. Who will determine the acceptability of prisoners’ property at the Detention Center?

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Detention Center personnel

139
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.12B. As a general rule, personal property is accepted if it will fit into an;

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8 1/2” X 11” envelope and money in excess of $1,000 dollars must be placed into the Property Room. {prior test question}

140
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.12C. Personal property accepted at the Detention Center is turned over to;

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a detention guard. {test question}

141
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.12C. The arresting/transporting officer verifies the information entered on MS-DC 17, Registration /Property Form, by the;

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detention guard and signs the form in the appropriate space.

142
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.12D. They will determine the acceptability of a juvenile prisoner’s personal property.

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Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center personnel

143
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.12E. All non-evidentiary personal property belonging to a prisoner is to be presented to

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Detention Center personnel immediately upon entry into the Detention Center. {test question}

144
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.12E. Property to be retained, under ordinary circumstances, at the Detention Center is the prisoner’s:

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ID, Keys, medication, money, and money, up to $1,000. {test question}

145
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.12E. All other smaller acceptable personal items will be left with Detention Center personnel to be placed in;

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the prisoner’s sealed property pouch.

146
Q

.12E.Detention Center personnel will not accept prisoner’s property once;

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the property pouch has been sealed. {test question}

147
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.12E. Detention Center personnel will determine the acceptability of larger or bulky items that can be retained at;

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the Center. {test question}

148
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.12E. Officers will not unnecessarily place, in the property room, a prisoner’s;

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personal property, and must document in their report the reason for doing so.

149
Q

.12 F. Personal property not accepted at a detention facility is placed in the

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Property Room by the arresting officer.

150
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.12 F. Personal property placed in the Property Room is noted;

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on the booking slip.

151
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.12 F.Officers are reminded money must be placed into the safe, and requires a recall of Property Room personnel, after normal working hours, when the total is;

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in excess of $5,000 dollars. {test question}

152
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.13A. Which prisoners are taken to the Detention Center, at 401 S. Frio St., and released into the custody of Detention Center personnel?

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Adult prisoners to be magistrated

153
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.13B. Adult prisoners to be magistrated: Officers contact the Magistrate’s Office and submit copies of all required reports and forms:

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  1. SAPD, Temp Record of Arrest {Booking Slip};
  2. Appropriate offense report.
  3. DWI, crash, supplemental reports or forms.
154
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.13C. Who determines the course of action to be taken against the prisoner.

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The Magistrate

155
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.14A. Officers’ Responsibilities: Prisoners who are unconscious, visibly injured, sick, or claiming an injury or illness which requires immediate medical attention are;

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taken directly to a medical facility for treatment by EMS personnel, and ems will select the medical facility.

156
Q

.14A. In felony cases or violent situations, an officer should accompany EMS to a medical facility
on;

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request and with approval from a supervisor.

157
Q

.14A. Officers should conform to the requirements of the medical facility on;

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handcuffing of prisoners.

158
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.14A. Prisoners exhibiting or complaining of minor injury or sickness not requiring immediate medical attention are;

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transported by the arresting officer to the Downtown University Health Care Building located at 527 North
Leona or University Hospital.

159
Q

.14A. Should the arresting officer be involved with other duties, another officer is;

A

assigned to transport the prisoner.

160
Q

.14A. Based on the proximity of the Detention Center to the Downtown University Health Care Building, this is the primary facility for all minor injuries, If possible, have the;

A

dispatcher call 225-5481 ahead of time to confirm patient load.

161
Q

.14A. Prisoners transported to the Downtown University Health Care Building are taken into the building through the;

A

North Leona St. entrance and to the second floor to either the Acute Care Clinic or the Crisis Care Center.

162
Q

.14A. During the hours of 0800 to 2000, officers shall utilize the medical services of the;

A

Acute Care Clinic.

163
Q

.14A. During all other hours, officers shall take their prisoner to the;

A

Crisis Care Center.

164
Q

.14A. For those prisoners treated at Downtown medical locations, who require additional treatment and for those who need to be admitted into University Hospital, the officer shall;

A

transport the prisoner to University Hospital as directed by medical personnel.

165
Q

.14A. When transporting prisoners to University Hospital, prisoners are taken into the medical facility through the;

A

emergency room entrance.

166
Q

.14A. If prisoners require only additional medical treatment they are;

A

not always booked by proxy.

167
Q

.14A. Officers are responsible for their prisoners while at a;

A

medical facility.

168
Q

.14B. Officers shall complete SAPD Form #62, Injured Prisoner Report, on any;

A

injured/sick prisoner in their custody.

169
Q

.14B. The officer preparing the injured prisoner report will forward copies to all units listed in the;

A

routing section of the report.

170
Q

.15A. Injured/sick prisoners who have been seen by a magistrate;

A

are not released at a medical facility.

171
Q

.15B. If the adult injured/sick felony prisoner only needs treatment, the officer;

A

remains with the prisoner until treatment is complete and returns the prisoner to the Detention Center.

172
Q

.15A. Officers who anticipate having felony prisoners at a medical facility for treatment beyond their tour of duty are to contact;

A

a supervisor, and additionally, the officer will conduct hourly check-ins with the supervisor. {test question}

173
Q

.15A. The supervisor shall arrange for the primary officer to be relieved by an officer from the next shift;

A

only if the primary officer is going to be at the medical facility more than (2) hours past his normal duty hours.

174
Q

.15A. The supervisor shall ensure the primary officer has all necessary paperwork completed on the case;

A

prior to the relief officer taking custody of the prisoner.

175
Q

.15A. If the injured felony adult prisoner is to be admitted, the officer remains with the prisoner and notifies;

A

a supervisor.

176
Q

.15A. The supervisor shall send another officer to pick up;

A

all documents necessary for the booking of the prisoner by proxy.

177
Q

This officer,writes the word “Proxy” on all documents, submitted to the Detention Center, and magistrate;

A

This officer picking up documents.

178
Q

.15A. This officer will review all documents to be submitted to the Detention Center and magistrate;

A

This officer picking up documents.

179
Q

.15A. After booking by proxy, who does the officer advise of the need for a guard to be sent to the medical facility;

A

Bexar County Jail personnel

180
Q

.15A. Hospitalized felony prisoners are guarded until they become the responsibility of the;

A

B.C.S.D., or issued a felony 52-X with approval from a supervisor.

181
Q

.15A. Class A or B misdemeanor prisoners, not exhibiting the potential for violence and whose injuries are not the result of an officer’s use of force, if not treated;

A

within two (2) hours or being admitted to a medical facility are issued SAPD Form #52-X, and released.

182
Q

.15A. Prisoners are released only with the;

A

approval of a supervisor.

183
Q

.15A. The prisoner is listed as a suspect on the officer’s report since the prisoner was released and not booked and;

A

a copy of the 52-X is routed to the follow-up unit.

184
Q

.15A. Except for public intox, Class C prisoners, not exhibiting potential for violence, whose injuries are not from a use of force, are;

A

released from custody after being issued a misdemeanor citation.

185
Q

.15C. Injured/sick charged with certain “Felony” offenses, if not treated or admitted;

A

within {2} hours are issued the 52-X, and released.

186
Q

.15C. Which Felony prisoners can be issued SAPD 52-X, and released?

A

Prisoners not charged with felony listed or not exhibiting potential for violence in other felonies, and if injuries are not from the officer’s use of force,

187
Q

.15C. Prisoners are released only with the;

A

approval of a supervisor.

188
Q

.15C. When prisoners are released, the officer writes;

A

“FELONY 52-X” on the top of the offense report,

189
Q

.15C. Officers note in the details of their offense report the suspect was released at the hospital, and a copy of the 52-X is attached to;

A

a copy of the Injured Prisoner Report, and routed to the appropriate follow-up unit.

190
Q

.15C.

a. Murder
b. Capital Murder
c. Kidnapping
d. Aggravated Kidnapping
e. Indecency with a Child
f. Assault, exhibiting violent potential.

A

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

191
Q

.15C.

g. Sexual Assault
h. Aggravated Assault
i. Aggravated Sexual Assault
j. Injury to Child, Elderly, or Disabled
k. Robbery
l. Aggravated Robbery

A

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

192
Q

m. Burglary Intent Felony or Assault
n. DWI (Felony)
o. Intoxication Assault
p. Intoxication Manslaughter
q. totality of circumstances outweigh prisoner release.

A

Penal Code charges that shall not be release via SAPD Form 52-X:

193
Q

.15C. When drivers involved in a fatality crash are admitted to the hospital;

A

Officers / Detectives will apply for an arrest warrant so the driver will be arrested as soon as he is released from the hospital.

194
Q

.15C. Supervisor responsibilities include:

A
  • Review of the arresting officer’s report.
  • Preparation of a supplement report.
  • Determination of release criteria.
195
Q

Final responsibility for release of an injured felony prisoner will rest with;

A

the deciding supervisor.

196
Q

.15D. If any type of warrant is found for a prisoner who only requires treatment at a medical facility, the prisoner;

A

after treatment, is returned to a detention facility.

197
Q

.15D. If a felony, Class A, or Class B warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a felony who is to be admitted, the prisoner is guarded until he is;

A

booked by proxy and in the custody of the BCSD.

198
Q

.15D. If a felony, Class A, or Class B warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a Class A or Class B offense, and treatment will take more than (2) hours or the prisoner is to be admitted;

A

a County warrant officer is requested from the BCSD.

199
Q

.15D. When a warrant officer is requested for injured prisoners admitted to hospitals or treatment taking more than 2 hours, the prisoner is;

A

issued the 52-X and released to the Bexar County Sheriff warrant officer.

200
Q

.15D. If a Class C misdemeanor warrant is found for a prisoner arrested for a Class A or Class B misdemeanor offense, and treatment will take more than {2} hours or admitted, the prisoner;

A

is released from custody after being issued SAPD Form #52-X..

201
Q

.16A. Officers shall make every possible attempt to contact or notify the parent, legal guardian, or custodian of the injured or sick juvenile prisoner being transported to a;

A

medical facility so they may be present at the medical facility.

202
Q

.16B. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners, at a hospital, charged with a capital or violent felony, until treatment is complete, are guarded by;

A

SAPD officers, then returned to Juvenile Processing Office prior to transport to BCJ Detention Center.

203
Q

.16C. Regardless of the cause of the injury or sickness, injured or sick juvenile prisoners charged with any offense are;

A

guarded by SAPD officers at the hospital or medical facility until disposition is determined.

204
Q

.16C. The disposition of Injured or sick juvenile prisoners, is determined by when the handling officer contacts a supervisor and advises him of the;

A

situation, offense committed, involvement in any family violence, any warrants, and the nature of the injury/sickness.

205
Q

.16C. The juvenile prisoner is guarded by the arresting officer and transported to the Juvenile Processing Office after treatment, if the juvenile is arrested for a;

A

felony offense and treatment of the juvenile can be completed within {2} hours.

206
Q

.16C. If the juvenile is arrested for any offense other than a capital felony, or any violent felony, and treatment is going to take more than {2} hours or if the juvenile is going to be admitted into the hospital;

A

the supervisor will advise the officer to release the juvenile prisoner.

207
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must;

A

notify staff within the Juvenile Processing Office and the appropriate follow-up unit or Night CID Unit.

208
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must;

A

positively identify the prisoner.

209
Q

.16C. In these situations, the follow-up unit or Night CID Unit may request a Crime Scene Unit Investigator to photograph and fingerprint the juvenile prior to being released from the officer’s custody.

A

In situations involving felony offenses.

210
Q

.16C. All film, photographs and fingerprint cards of injured juvenile prisoners will be forwarded to;

A

the staff within the Juvenile Processing Office by the Crime Scene Unit Investigator;

211
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must document in their report the name of the;

A

supervisory officer advising him to release the prisoner, the name of the follow-up detective or Night CID Unit personnel who the officer contacted.

212
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must guard the prisoner until the arrival of a;

A

parent, legal guardian, or custodian who is going to take custody of the juvenile prisoner.

213
Q

.16C. Officers positively identify and document in their report the name of the parent, legal guardian, or custodian who;

A

took custody of the prisoner.

214
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must issue SAPD Form #52-X to the;

A

parent, legal guardian, or custodian, who took custody of the juvenile prisoner, and route a copy of the notice to the follow-up unit.

215
Q

.16C. If the decision is made by the supervisor to release a juvenile prisoner, before doing so, officers must route a copy of the offense / incident report, including a copy of all other applicable reports;

A

to the appropriate follow-up unit.

216
Q

.16D. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners charged with any offense and are wanted on capital felony warrants or felony of the first degree warrants are;

A

guarded at a medical facility until treatment is completed and are then transported to the Juvenile Processing Office for processing.

217
Q

.17A. Justification for guarding an injured/sick prisoner is based on;

A

ensuring the prisoner’s safety and to prevent escape.

218
Q

.17B. Who will determine if a guard is necessary?

A

Shift directors

219
Q

.17C. Prisoners are not moved for the;

A

convenience of the officer.

220
Q

.17C. Prisoners are not left unattended. When relief is necessary, the officer;

A

requests the Communications Unit to send another officer.

221
Q

.17C. When are prisoners secured with handcuffs and, if necessary, leg irons, or to stationary objects?

A

When necessary to prevent escape, prisoners are secured with handcuffs, or leg irons, but are never secured to any stationary object.

222
Q

.17C. Adult prisoners are not allowed to have visitors, except for only;

A

medical personnel and the prisoner’s attorney.

223
Q

.07C. If medical authorities advise the prisoner is in danger of expiring, the officer, with;

A

approval of the attending physician, allows family members and clergy to visit.

224
Q

.17C. Injured or sick juvenile prisoners being guarded at a hospital may have visits by a parent, legal guardian, custodian, or their attorney if;

A

such visits are approved by the attending physician.

225
Q

.07C. Prisoners are not allowed to leave the room/ward without permission of;

A

hospital staff personnel.

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