71A-TRANSPORTING DETAINEES - 2019

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 15 Lexington Police Department Subject: Transporting Detainees Policy Number: 71A Accreditation Standards: Reference: 41.3.1; 41.3.3; 70.1.1; 70.1.2; 70.1.3; 70.1.4; 70.1.5; 70.1.6; 70.1.7; 70.2.1; 70.3.1; 70.4.1; 70.4.2; 70.5.1 Effective Date: 12/10/15  New  Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The proper transporting and handling of detainees is essential to ensure the safety of both officers and detainees. A person who faces the loss of freedom may become desperate and dangerous. [S]he may be ready to attack and flee at any time the opportunity presents itself. Escape is not only embarrassing but may also create a serious danger to the community or to other police officers before the detainee is recaptured. An officer should always expect the unexpected. [S]he should not be "lulled" by the apparent cooperation of the detainee. Every precaution should be taken to be prepared to handle sudden dangerous activity. The purpose of the procedures outlined below is to assist an officer in avoiding such problems. The transportation of detainees by law enforcement officers is a frequent activity. Detainees are transported under many circumstances, including transport by the arresting officer after arrest; transfer to or from other agencies or holding facilities; movement of detainees from holding facilities to medical treatment centers; and transfer to court. Adhering to standardized procedures for handling and transporting detainees is essential to ensure both the rights of the detainee and the safety of the transporting officer(s), the detainee(s), and the public. Adherence to proper procedures will minimize the possibility of injury, escape, or accusations of mistreatment. It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department that: • All officers, will use only such force as is reasonable and necessary to control a detainee and to ensure the safety of the officers; and • All officers involved in the arrest and or transport of detainees will take appropriate steps to ensure the preservation of the detainee’s rights and safety, and to prevent their escape.