Basic Needs Question

I am new to the field, so please excuse my ignorance. I have a question about a matter that was not covered in my training and which I did not think about until after the training was completed. When doing a long-distance ground transport of a prisoner, how are the basic human needs of food, drink and restroom issues dealt with? Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

At least you have the respect and dignity to ask a sensible question about how to treat your Defendant's needs - I respect that.

Your Defendant is most likely going to be under control once he/she is in your custody and you will most likely have a partner with you. Feed your Defendant three sensible meals a day and two snacks (in a 24 hour period). Beverages should be kept to a minimum but not scarce to prevent frequent "public" stops. Everyone has to "go" so make it a point to all go at the same time. You should not have to worry about "helping" as the guy is not going to get through you and your partner. Use discretion at the time of arrest whether you will be comfortable with the restraints on in front vs the back. It is always advisable to have a same sex partner as the Defendant to prevent false charges or allegations.

If your Defendant is unruly or a severe flight risk - make it a point to know where the jails and police departments are. They are all required by law to 1) house the Defendant in your custody for you to be able to sleep 8 hours) but they will charge you for using their jail and 2) Assist in the control of unruly "In Custody" defendants.

I do not believe anyone will turn you down for trying to make sure the Defendants Constitutional rights are being met.

So there are a few pointers - Good Luck and be Safe.

Jon W. Fitzpatrick, Owner & President
Fugitive Recovery Specialists

Great topic and reply, Gentlemen.

Hancuffs are not built for comfort as they say, so one should have a good set of waist chains and shackles.

Once the bail client is secured and away from his or area, one should weigh the need for maintaining a side-arm.

For example, the switch from short-distance restraints to long-distance restraints is performed under cover by a partner while the person making the switch is unarmed! Shackles should be put on first, handcuffs removed, and then waist chains.

This subject spills over to weapon retention holsters, which could be addressed in a later post.

The bail client should be kept comfortable inasmuch that his or her need for A/C or heat is addressed. Providing a smoke is a great way to keep a person calm as well.

Do not allow the bail client to make cell calls. He or she will have time on the phone once at the jail in question.

The key factor is use common sense!

Good Luck,

Rex

GREAT TOPIC AND REPLYS-FIRST I NEVER TRAVEL WITH LESS THAN 2 AGENTS AND ALWAYS LEAVE MY SIDE ARMS BEHIND-SOME STATES ARE TOUCHY ABOUT THAT-IF YOU ENTER MASS WITHOUT A CARRY PERMIT YOU GO TO JAIL FOR ONE YEAR PERIOD SAME IN NY AND SOME OTHERS-SO LEAVE YOUR GUNS BEHIND OR CALL THE STATE POLICE OF EVERY STATE YOU WILL BE PASSING THRU AND CKECK TO SEE THIER LAWS.
I ALWAYS USE A BELLY CHAIN AND LEG SHACKLES CONNECTED TOGETHER TO FORM RESTRAINTS-FOR POTTY BREAKS I REMOVE THE BELLY CHAIN BUT LEAVE THE LEG SHACKLES ON UNTIL THE SKIP IS DONE THAN REPLACE BELLY CHAIN-FOR FOOD BREAKS I RELEASE ONE ARM ONLY OVERNITE STAYS ONE ARM AND ONE LEG SHACKLED TO BED FRAME.IF TRVELING BY AIRLINE CKECK WITH CARRIER-IF POSSIBLE USE AMTRACK TRAIN SERVICE I HAVE USED THEM BEFORE THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A PRIVATE SUITE INCLUDING BATHROOM AND WAITER SERVICE ALL FOR A VERY RESONABLE FEE.

Thanks for the great replies. The information posted is consistent with what I suspected. Thanks again.

The entire subject is covered in my book, Bail Enforcement and the Law. Go to http://law1.netfirms.com/index2.htm for information.

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Lance Allen Wilkinson
Recoveries by L.A.W.
Serving since 1984
“What is sought is found... what is overlooked escapes” (Oedipus Rex)