How is a prisoner transported in an RMP?

How is a prisoner transported in an RMP?

• A. In the back seat with the cuffs double locked
• B. In the front seat with the cuffs double locked
• C. In the back seat with the cuffs not locked
• D. In the trunk

Answer: (A)

Safety and control during transport require the prisoner to be secured in the back seat of the RMP, with hands cuffed behind the back and the cuffs double-locked. The back seat keeps the officer in a position to monitor and control the detainee while driving, and double-locking prevents the cuffs from tightening if the prisoner struggles, reducing the chance of injury or escape. Putting the prisoner in the front seat compromises officer control and driving safety, and transporting someone in the trunk is dangerous and not acceptable for lawful transport. Cuffs not locked would create a risk of slipping free or the cuffs tightening unexpectedly. So the proper procedure is the back seat with double-locked cuffs.

Safety and control during transport require the prisoner to be secured in the back seat of the RMP, with hands cuffed behind the back and the cuffs double-locked. The back seat keeps the officer in a position to monitor and control the detainee while driving, and double-locking prevents the cuffs from tightening if the prisoner struggles, reducing the chance of injury or escape. Putting the prisoner in the front seat compromises officer control and driving safety, and transporting someone in the trunk is dangerous and not acceptable for lawful transport. Cuffs not locked would create a risk of slipping free or the cuffs tightening unexpectedly. So the proper procedure is the back seat with double-locked cuffs.