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Procedures for conducting prison transports safely. All Corrections Officers must follow these steps every time a transport is initiated.
Read 3.4 - Vehicle Procedures and 1.5 - Equipment & Vehicles before conducting any transport.

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Loadout

During transport, you must carry:
  • Service pistol
  • Taser
  • Flashlight / Nightstick
If certified, you may also store a SIG MCX or H&K 416 in your glovebox or trunk.

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Transport Steps

1

Secure and load inmates

Soft cuff all inmates before placing them in the transport vehicle. Lock the vehicle once everyone is inside.
2

Notify remaining officers

If any Correctional Officers are still at the prison, radio them to let them know the transport is starting.
3

Coordinate with PD

Communicate with PD that you are ready to move out and follow their directions.
  • If you are shot at, you may return fire.
  • Do not stop your vehicle.
  • If the transport vehicle is disabled, notify PD immediately.
4

Assisting officers

When helping with a prison transport, equip yourself with your lethal pistol in case you are fired upon.
You are only to fire to defend yourself. Do not pursue.
5

Arrival at the prison

If the scene is still active when you reach the prison, stop the bus at the gates. Do not drive inside if tailgating is possible.
6

Use of SMG or Rifle at the gates

While at the gates, only if certified, you may use your SMG or Rifle when:
  • Authorized by a Lieutenant+
  • Authorized by the SASP
  • You are being shot at by Class 3/4 (two-handed) weapons
  • Involved in a designated high-risk transport
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Code 4 — enter intake

Once the situation is announced Code 4, drive the bus into the intake area.If needed, get the inmates medical attention and process them with PD.