Identify 5 most common reasons inmates may need to be transported
outside of an institution Correct Ans - Medical appointments, court
appearance, emergencies, institutional transfers and paroles
Medical appointments Correct Ans - Made for any treatment not
available inside the institution ( e.g., major surgery)
Court appearances Correct Ans - Lawsuits, child support and
testimony
Emergencies Correct Ans - Unplanned events (e.g., emergency
transfers, unscheduled medical, crisis bed intake)
Institutional transfers Correct Ans - Inmate transfers from one
institution to another
Paroles Correct Ans - Transport to a community facility,
transitional housing, or bus/train station
Identify the 4 documents necessary for every transport of an inmate
Correct Ans - CDCR form 2170 inmates transportation and Guarding
Assessment, Body Receipt located in SOMS, 2 current color photos-one
with you and one with the sallyport tower, State Prison Escape Bulletin
located in SOMS
Identify 8 responsibilities of correctional officer's assigned to obtain a
vehicle for transport Correct Ans - Obtain a vehicle, obtain keys and
a cell phone, conduct safety and security inspection of the vehicle in and
out and complete vehicle inspect form, check all safety and security
equipment and complete inventory form, check communication devices
CMARS, institutional radio, cell phone & charger, inspect security cage and
ensure it is in working order, check inmate containment area-should be
completely empty, draw firearms and ammunition from armory complete
inventory sheets
Identify the 12 responsibilities of preparing an inmate for a medical
transport Correct Ans - Ensure you are transporting the correct
, inmate, ensure you have all health care aids/appliances for inmates with
disabilities, ensure inmate has taken prescribed medication, obtain any
that may be needed during transport and ensure you have medical records,
ensure inmate is isolated from general population, ensure the inmate has
used the restroom and be sure to pack a portable urine bottle, conduct an
inmate unclothed body search, dress inmate in CDCR approved clothing,
place inmate in appropriate restraint gear, bring inmate sack lunch if
needed based on length of trip, process inmate out of R&R of infirmary,
notify control of departure, process vehicle and inmate through sallyport
Identify 5 safety practices for transporting inmates Correct Ans -
Inmate position in vehicle, preferred lane of travel "fast lane", observe all
traffic laws, use of predetermined routes, safety zone
Identify the 3 roles a CO may assume when transporting an inmate to a
hospital by ambulance Correct Ans - Ambulance escort officer,
chase vehicle officer, hospital coverage officer
Identify responsibilities of an unarmed officer when inmate needs to use
the restroom during a transport Correct Ans - search restroom
(weapons/escape route), escort and maintain constant/direct observation
of inmate at all times
Identify responsibilities of armed officer when inmate needs to use the
restroom during a transport Correct Ans - Keep public away,
maintain security of the vehicle
Identify your responsibilities when an inmate attempts to escape during
transport Correct Ans - You are allowed to use force up to and
including deadly force, the primary distinction between the use of deadly
force in the community versus institution is that: no warning shots can be
fired outside of the prison grounds
Identify your responsibilities when the inmate escapes your custody during
transport Correct Ans - Initiate a reasonable pursuit procedure
without losing custody of any remaining inmates or endangering civilians,
utilize the cell phone or CMARS to contact nearest local law enforcement,
contact your institution, the nearest institution or dial 911 for assistance in
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