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XVIII. TRANSPORTS OF PRISONERS OF THE QPP(JTE sEX A. One of the transport officers should be on the same sex as the prisoner(s) when possible. B. When transporting a prisoner of the opposite sex, the transporting officer shall notify dispatch of the following information: 1. Starting location and destination of the transport 2. Starting miliage within 1/10 of a mile. G. When the transport is complete, the transporting officer shall notify dispatch of the fallowing information: 1. Ending location of the transport. 2. Ending miliage within 1/10 of a mile. XIX. USE OF RESTRAINTS A. All prisoners being transported shall be handcuffed. 1. Handcuffs should be applied tight enough to restrict movement, but not so light that the cause Injury. 2 Handcuffs will be double locked. B. Additional restraints may be necessary if the person is combative or an escape risk. 1. Approved additional restraints include: a Shackles b_ A waistchain . Flexcuffs d. Nobble restraints C. Injured inmates shall be restrained in such a manner that It ensures the safety of the transport officers yet does not cause further injury to the inmate. XX_ L EQF FQRGE A. Follow your departments use of force policy. B. Use the minimum amount of lorce necessary to restrain the prisoner. G. Document any use of force on the provided use of force form and forward a copy to the Sheriff's Office. XXI. COMBATIVE/MIT QF CONTROL PRISONER A. Use the minimum amount of force necessary to restrain the prisoner. 8. If conditions or the number of prisoners in the transport vehicle warrant it, request backup from the local pollee department or sheriff's office prior to attempting to subdue a prisoner. C Have communications notify the Jail facility you are In route with a combative prisoner. U, Document any use of force. 6 S :1O600RL -6I9 -Oj V?IO\V KVS-6 : I t : S6 -S -L 0S3 : ,i J S