2022-05 Documenting the Use of the WRAP Restraint in CARTS

DOCUMENTING THE USE OF THE WRAP RESTRAINT IN THE CUSTODY AUTOMATED REPORTING AND TRACKING SYSTEM (CARTS)

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this informational bulletin is to familiarize Custody Services Division sergeants with mandatory reporting and documentation procedures delineated in Custody Operations Directive    22-003, “WRAP Restraint” and the appropriate completion of the WRAP incident tracker in the Custody Automated Reporting and Tracking System (CARTS).

PROCEDURES

Upon the completion of an incident involving the WRAP restraint or WRAP CART, the sergeant supervising the WRAP incident shall enter the information completed on the WRAP Restraint Security Check Log (SH-J-480) into CARTS. The CARTS entry shall be completed by the sergeant prior to the end of their shift.  

CARTS can be accessed through the Department intranet page under the “Custody Information Portal.” Once in CARTS, select “WRAP” and “Incident” on the left side of the page.

After selecting “Incident,” the sergeant will select “New Incident” to document the use of the WRAP or WRAP CART.

The information added to the CARTS WRAP incident tracker will be obtained from the completed WRAP Restraint Security Check Log (SH-J-480). The sergeant shall confirm the accuracy of the information provided in the WRAP Restraint Security Check Log (SH-J-480), add the content to CARTS, and approve the entry under the “Reviewed By” section in the WRAP incident tracker.

Any questions concerning this bulletin can be directed to Custody Compliance and Sustainability Bureau, at (213) 893-6755.