72B-Detainment of Prisoners, including bail procedures - 2019

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72B-Detaining Prisoners, Including Bail Policy & Procedure Page 14 of 17 7. Admittance a. In the event that the detainee is admitted, the officer should request that the detainee be placed in a private room for security purposes and the safety of other patients and staff members. A private bathroom with a single door is desirable. b. Advise the dispatcher of the nature of the situation, room number, room telephone number and estimated length of in-patient treatment. c. The dispatcher shall relay this information to the CO and the hospital police or security department. d. The officer shall sweep the interior of the room, closets, and bathroom for unnecessary objects and/or potential weapons within reach of the detainee. e. The officer must remain in the room or just outside of the room, but always within site of the detainee. 8. Eating a. The officers should advise hospital staff that if the detainee is to be fed, the preferred dinnerware will be flexible, disposable plastic. Drinking cups should be disposable plastic or paper. If plastic ware is not available officers shall monitor the issuance and removal of dinnerware/utensils for safe removal. [70.3.2] b. The officer should visually inspect any meals or beverages prior to their being given to the detainee. 9. Bathroom a. The bathroom should be checked for potential weapons or routes of escape prior to being used by the detainee. b. If the bathroom is shared with an adjoining room, the door for the other room should be locked prior to being used by the detainee. If the door locks from the inside only, the adjoining room door should be locked and the detainee’s door should remain open. The officer may be mindful of the detainee’s privacy, but must remain vigilant for signs of the detainee’s using the other door to escape. c. The detainee may be unrestrained, if necessary, to use the bathroom. The officer shall stay within sight/sound of the detainee. d. If the detainee needs assistance in using the bathroom, hospital staff must assist the detainee. The armed officer should not lift or steady the detainee. 10. Visitors a. Detainees are under arrest and in police custody. b. The visitation policy that applies to the holding facility applies to the hospital as well. Refer to section F; Detainee Visitors (including access to council) of this policy for proper guidelines. [70.3.2]