Effective Date: 05-18-95
Revision Date: 02-08-17
Review Date: 02-08-19
Purpose Of Order:
The purpose of this order is to establish guidelines for the transportation of inmates to and from Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) South Facility.
Scope Of Order:
This order applies to all personnel assigned to, and working at PDC South Facility.
Order:
A van, radio car or bus will be utilized for the transportation of inmates. Any need to transport an inmate shall be done utilizing two (2) armed deputies, for the purposes of escorting and monitoring the inmate.
When an inmate is to be transported in a county vehicle, he will be handcuffed and supervised at all times. All inmates shall wear factory installed, or Department authorized and installed, safety belts when being transported in a county vehicle.
Inmates will not be transported in or upon any vehicle not specifically equipped or modified to transport passengers. This policy shall apply to on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, farm vehicles and any other motorized equipment utilized at South Facility.
Personnel assigned to transport inmates off of the facility grounds shall post their names and contact phone number (cell phone if applicable) on the information board in the watch sergeant’s office. The watch deputy shall be responsible for noting the time personnel left the facility, arrived at their destination, and the time they returned. Transporting personnel shall notify the watch deputy upon their arrival and departure at the intended location.