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

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72B-Detaining Prisoners, Including Bail Policy & Procedure Page 7 of 17 showing signs of excited delirium. Immediately after a struggle, sudden death may ensue. ii. Persons suffering from cocaine intoxication, particularly if additional alcohol is used, are subject to increased blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature. Sudden death may occur in such persons. iii. Psychiatric patients who display hyperthermia (overheating), are in and out of consciousness and have lumpiness of skeletal muscles may be suffering from neuroleptic malignant syndrome and may also be prone to sudden death. b. Precautions i. Detainees displaying these symptoms should be checked by ambulance/medical personnel. ii. Transport to a medical or mental health facility, if necessary. iii. Closely monitor and/or assign someone to closely watch the detainee with video/audio monitoring and/or physical monitoring. An attempt at physical monitoring must be done without further exciting the detainee. 4. Transfer of Custody: In cases where the detainee’s actions pose a definite threat to the safety of the staff, other detainees, the detainee, or the security of the holding facility, the CO may attempt to make arrangements for transferring custody of the detainee to the Middlesex Sherriff or to a properly equipped medical facility. 5. In-Cell Arraignment a. In the event that detainee’s actions pose a definite threat to the safety of the staff, other detainees, the detainee, or the security of the holding facility, or to the public, the supervisor may inquire of the court whether or not the detainee should be arraigned in the holding cell. b. Such arraignment may be followed up by a release from custody or transfer to the Sheriff’s Department. D. Meals 1. Three meals will be provided to each detainee during each twenty-four hour period. Meals shall be provided at regular meal times; however, no more than fourteen hours shall elapse between any meals. [72.7.1(f)] 2. The morning meal should be provided in time to be consumed prior to being transported to court on any day that court is in session. 3. Detainee meals shall be provided by a vendor designated by the Department. (A local food establishment will be contacted to prepare the meals. A Department employee will pick up the meal. A receipt for the meal will be obtained and the Detainee’s name and associated case number will be written