Four person chains are a length of chain with a pair of handcuffs welded to each end. They are intended to be used to move four (4) inmates at a time or while inmates are on a transportation bus. Four person chains and their attached handcuffs are utilized routinely on a daily basis. Because of the constant use, they are subject to extensive wear and should not be relied upon unless they are thoroughly inspected prior to being used to secure inmates for movement.
If less than four inmates are secured on a chain, the free handcuff shall be attached to the chain in a manner that secures it to the chain so it cannot be used as a weapon.
Chains that are brought to court by CST Deputies shall be returned to transportation at the end of the day. CST Deputies shall be responsible for entering the number of chains loaned to and the number of chains returned from the Branch in the Uniform Daily Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.