CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

GENERAL ORDER: C-44

TITLE: JUVENILE OPERATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 03/30/89 REVISED: 09/18/18

Index as: Juvenile Delinquents, Diversion Programs, Juvenile Enforcement

Programs
REFERENCE: CALEA Chapter 1, 44
DISTRIBUTION: ALL PERSONNEL

I. PURPOSE
To establish procedures for processing complaints and/or arrests involving youthful
offenders and to establish the youth services function within the department.

II. POLICY
It shall be the policy of this Department to deal with juvenile offenders in the least coercive
manner possible. All officers of this department shall respect the juvenile's family
autonomy and shall use the most reasonable alternatives consistent with preserving
public safety, order, and individual liberty. All members, regardless of duty assignment,
are charged with the responsibility of participating in and supporting the Department's
juvenile operations function. Each officer shall be familiar with the unique requirements
of juvenile matters and shall respond to those requirements by ensuring that the
constitutional rights of the juveniles are protected, as provided by procedure or statute.

The police role in juvenile justice and delinquency prevention shall be

responsive to community needs. Officers shall focus on both enforcement and prevention
functions, realizing neither role at the expense of the other.

The Police Department is committed to the development and perpetuation of programs

designed to prevent and control juvenile delinquency.
Ill. PROCEDURES
Secure and non-secure custody of juveniles shall follow procedures outlined in General
Order C-18: Processing, Disposition and Medical Care for Arrestees, Section IX,
Juveniles Taken into Custody.

Juveniles may be taken into custody for the following reasons:

• Court Order or warrant.
• Delinquent act or violation of law.
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 • Reasonable grounds to believe that the youth has been abandoned, abused , or
neglected.
• Juvenile is in immediate danger from his surroundings.
• Reasonable grounds to believe the youth is a runaway.
• Probable cause to believe that the youth is in violation of his/her probation.
• Juvenile meets the provisions of the Baker Act.

When an officer/investigator makes contact with a juvenile involved in criminal or

delinquent behavior (but no charges are to be pursued), or any situation that is detrimental
to the health, safety, and welfare of the juvenile, the officer shall contact the parents,
guardian, or adult family member. Upon the parents', guardians', or adult family members'
availability, the juvenile shall be released to their care, either at the scene or at the Cape
Coral Police Department.

When dealing with juvenile offenders, officers shall use the least coercive among
reasonable alternatives when selecting a course of action, and consider the following
factors:
• Nature of offense - The seriousness of an incident and circumstances surrounding
the juvenile's involvement.
• Age of the juvenile.
• Attitude (or mental position) of the juvenile with regard to a fact, state, or situation.
• Officer's access to parent/guardian.
• Knowledge of previous records may be indicative of the juvenile's attitude causing
the officer to be more forceful in alternative placement and decisions.
• Complaint/victim's comments may be taken into account, especially where
repetitive incidents are reported for the first time.
• Gang affiliation may alter or accelerate the normal handling of a juvenile.
• Direction received by juvenile authorities.
• Previous record.

Juvenile offenders shall be referred to the Criminal Justice System (Juvenile Court) in the
following cases:
• Felony crimes.
• Weapons involved.
• Repeat offenders.
• Treatment or service required is available only through the Juvenile Court System.
• Denial of involvement when case facts show otherwise.
• Serious gang related incidents.
• Juveniles on probation or parole.
• Juveniles with cases pending.
• Juven ile does not meet the criteria for a Civil Citation.

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When a juvenile is taken into custody, the laws of arrest, which apply to adults, are
applicable. Constitutional rights shall be protected for all subjects taken into
custody. The juvenile shall be transported to the Police Department, or the Juvenile
Assessment Center, without delay and processed in a timely manner. Parents or
guardians of juveniles shall be notified as soon as practicable.

Officers shall complete a Universal Booking Sheet (UBS) arrest report for each juvenile
placed under arrest. Upon approval of the report by a supervisor, the officer shall print
and sign the report and complete the attached "Notice to Appear" form. The UBS report,
with attached Notice to Appear, shall accompany the juvenile to the Juvenile Assessment
Center. This NTA is not designed to release the juvenile from police custody, but to be
signed by the juvenile, and their parent/guardian, upon release from the Juvenile
Assessment Center.

Juvenile Records
Juvenile Records shall be maintained in the Records Section in a file separate and distinct
from adults.

The maintenance of juvenile records shall be the responsibility of the Records Supervisor
and shall be maintained in the Records Section in accordance with state statute.

IV. INTERVIEWING JUVENILES

When interviewing juveniles, the arresting officer/investigator shall ensure the
atmosphere is non-intimidating and the number of officers involved in the interview should
be limited to no more than two (2). When feasible, the audio and/or video recording of
juvenile interviews is strongly encouraged. Juveniles shall be kept out of sight and sound
of adult offenders.

It is the responsibility of the officer/investigator to:

• Confer with the juvenile's parent/guardian and explain the agency and Juvenile
Justice System procedures to them.
• Explain agency and Juvenile Justice System procedures to the juvenile being
interviewed. Interviews shall be conducted only for a reasonable length of time and
officers shall document times that the interview began, all meals, breaks, and the
time of termination.

Advise the juvenile of his/her Miranda Rights:

• The "rights" are individual rights.
• The parents or guardians cannot make the decision for the juvenile to INVOKE or
WAIVE his/her rights.

There are no legal requirements to have parents/guardians present during the interview
of a juvenile. However, officers should consider the age and mental capacity of the
juvenile and afford the parents/guardians reasonable response time prior to interviewing.
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The arresting officer/investigator shall advise the parents or guardians of the detention as
soon as possible. Note on the report in the proper boxes:
• The officer who notified the parent/guardian.
• Who was contacted, and the time the call was made.

V. FOLLOW-UP RESPONSIBILITIES
The arresting officer/investigator shall adhere to the following follow-up responsibilities
upon completing the arrest:
• Felony reports
• Contact with State Attorney's Office
• Preparing court cases
• Recommendations to Juvenile Justice System for possible diversion
VI. JUVENILE SERVICES
Departmental programs designed to control juvenile delinquency and enhance community
relations with our youth shall be a priority. School Resource Officers (SRO) and District
Resource Coordinators (DRC) shall promote positive interactions with our community youth.

Prevention programs include:

• The Do-the-Right-Thing Program shall be coordinated to interact with community
youth in the recognition of exemplary behavior as it occurs. The Chief of Police shall
publicly recognize our youth on a monthly basis.
• The Explorer Program provides positive youth exposure to law enforcement.
• The Shop-with-a-Cop Program not only provides gifts to children and their families
that are financially prohibited from experiencing a traditional Christmas, it also
provides positive interaction with police and youth for a full day of shopping and
wrapping gifts. Funds are raised by officers through sponsor donations.
• The Youth Police Academy is an educational program available to youths during
the summer.
• The Police Athletic League (PAL), in a crime prevention effort, aims to build
relationships between Officers and kids by connecting youth to existing juvenile
programs and opportunities within the community.

Enforcement Programs include:

• The Civil Citation Program: See CPD-26, Juvenile Civil Citation Program.
• The Youth Probation Program involves officers from the Mobile Enforcement Team
working with Department of Juvenile Justice Probation Officers to ensure that
youth placed on probation are following conditions set by the courts.

VII. REVIEW OF PROGRAMS AND POLICIES

Input from members of the following agencies or areas is encouraged when policy and
procedure relating to juveniles is developed and/or reviewed:
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 • Department of Juvenile Justice
• CCPD Mobile Enforcement Team
• CCPD Investigative Services Bureau
• CCPD School Resource Officers
• The State Attorney's Office

Changes will be submitted for review through the Community Services Bureau, Investigative
Services Bureau and Patrol Bureau Captains, then through the chain of command for
approval.

Juvenile enforcement and prevention programs shall be reviewed annually, by the

Community Services Bureau Commander, and a written evaluation submitted, through the
chain of command, to the Chief of Police.

Date of Issue: 08/11/89

Revised: 08/11/89, 09/25/92, 09/22/95,
04/22197, 03/31/00, 06/10/08, 04/08/11,
06/09/14, 08/15/14, 10/16/14, 12115/14,
10/01/15, 01/06/16, 09/20/16, 06/06/17,
04/01/18, 06/28/18, 09/18/18

Approved:

(signed)

David Newlan
Chief of Police

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 CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

GENERAL ORDER: C-18

TITLE: PROCESSING, DISPOSITION and
MEDICAL CARE FOR ARRESTEES
DATE OF ISSUE: 09/30/88 REVISED: 07/10/19

Index as: Arrestee Processing; Booking Room; Processing Area; Prisoner

Processing; Temporary Detention; Disposition of Arrestees, Transporting and
Booking Procedures; Prisoners; Escape Procedures; Threats to Arrestee, Employee
or Building, Medical Care for Arrestees
REFERENCE: GALEA Chapters 1, 4, 70, 71 CFA Chapter 21, 22
DISTRIBUTION: ALL PERSONNEL

I. PURPOSE

To establish procedures and guidelines for:

• searching, transporting, and booking prisoners and/or other detained
individuals
• the use and inspection of the prisoner processing/detainment area and to
establish an emergency evacuation plan for detainees
• escape of an arrestee
• situations which threaten the facility or any occupant

II. DEFINITIONS

Sally Port -- A controlled and secured area adjacent to the booking/processing room
Hogtie -- A method of tying the limbs together, rendering the subject immobile and
helpless.
Processing Area -- The area used for the processing and booking of arrestees.
Detainment Area -- The area used to detain arrestees until the required arrest paperwork
is completed. The detainment area is only for temporary detention only. The designated
temporary detainment area is located on the first-floor secured area with access and
egress directly to sally port and first floor hallway via double secured doors.
Status Offender (Juvenile) -- A juvenile offender who has been charged with or
adjudicated for conduct which would not, under law of the jurisdiction in which the offense

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was committed, be a crime if committed by an adult. The following are examples of status
offenses: truancy, violations of curfew, runaway, underage possession and/or
consumption of tobacco products and underage alcohol offenses. Underage alcohol
offenses are considered status offenses even though state law may consider them
delinquent offenses.
Strip Search - A search requiring an arrested person to remove or arrange some or all
of his or her clothing to permit a visual or manual inspection of the genitals, buttocks,
anus, breasts (in the case of a female), or undergarments. Florida State Statute
901.211(1)
Body Cavity Search - a manual or instrumental search of a person's body cavity to
include the mouth, anus, or vagina, conducted by trained medical personnel at a health
care facility, for the purposes of determining if weapons, controlled substances or other
contraband items are being concealed in said areas.

Ill. RESTRAINTS

Types of restraints:
• Handcuffs: Commercially produced chain linked/hinged type cuffs capable of
being double locked.
• Ripp Hobble Leg Restraint: Commercially produced one-inch wide
polypropylene webbed belting with a tested strength of 700 pounds, with a one-
inch wide steel alligator-jawed, friction locking clip at one end , and a bronze
snap at the other end.
• Flex-cuffs: Commercially produced ½ inch wide nylon double loop zip-tie with
tensile strength up to 300 pounds.
All approved restraints shall be applied consistent with departmental training.
All persons arrested shall be restrained by handcuffs prior to being transported to a
detention/jail facility. When possible, prisoners shall be handcuffed behind their backs
and the handcuffs will be double locked. Exceptions to handcuffing behind the back shall
be allowed for handicapped, ill, or injured prisoners. In the event such a person is
arrested, that prisoner shall be restrained in a manner which restricts his/her ability to
harm an officer or others.

Prisoners who are to be transported over long distances require special restraint
considerations. Their hands shall be handcuffed and double locked in front of them
secured to their belt, which shall be worn reversed with the buckle in the back. Two
officers are required to transport a prisoner over long distances.
Under the following conditions, any person being transported shall be restrained using
the issued Hobble restraint in addition to handcuffs. The Hobble restraint will be used in

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a manner consistent with training. Multiple Hobble restraints may be used on a suspect
at the discretion of the officers:
• The subject attempted to flee police and/or physically resisted police during
arrest or transport, OR has a known history of resisting and/or fleeing police.
• The subject makes any statement or action that would lead a reasonable officer
to believe that problem(s) will occur during transport without the use of
additional restraint(s).
Officers are encouraged to use the Hobble restraint under the following conditions:
• The subject is suicidal.
• The subject has committed an act of violence or the threat of violence.
• The subject has a known history of violence.
Nothing in this policy prevents an officer from utilizing a Hobble restraint in any situation.
The use of Hobble restraints is encouraged to reduce the likelihood of injuries and/or
property damage.
At no time will a prisoner be "hogtied" during transportation. This may cause death or
serious physical injury due to "positional asphyxiation."
Flex cuffs are permitted if handcuffs are not available or were used on another
detainee(s). If handcuffs become available, they should be placed on the detainee prior
to transport by first applying the handcuffs, then cutting off the flex cuffs with an issued
pair of Safety Cutters.
Unless injury or other circumstance prohibits this method of application, flex cuffs shall
be applied by placing the detainee's hands behind his/her back, and placing one hand in
each of the flex cuff loops up to the wrists and individually tightening the ends. Officers
shall check to ensure that the flex cuffs are not cutting off circulation to the wrists, while
still holding tight enough to keep the detainee's wrists together to prevent escape.
If an injury or other exigent circumstance exists, flex cuffs may be applied to the detainee's
wrist with their hands in the front or by other viable means to prevent further injury.
Officers must keep in mind that a detainee, secured with flex cuffs in the front, poses a
higher risk of escape and/or threat to officer safety; therefore, constant observation of
persons secured in this manner is required.
The issued Safety Cutters shall be used to remove flex cuffs. Unless exigent
circumstances exist, knives or other cutting instruments shall not be used to remove flex
cuffs.
Prior to using a restraint device, Officers shall be trained in proper application and usage.

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'
IV. SEARCHING PRISONERS
I

It is the responsibility of each officer who has custody of a prisoner, however brief in time,
to search that prisoner for weapons and evidence of the crime for which he/she was
arrested.
When a police officer arrests a subject of the opposite. sex, the officer shall search the
prisoner in the field as completely as necessary to assure the officer's safety. When
conducting a search of the opposite sex, the back of the hand(s) or some other method
should be utilized. A second officer should be present for the opposite sex search. The
more detailed search in the booking room shall be conducted by a police officer of the
same sex as the prisoner. If the prisoner is a female and a female officer is not available
for the search, the transporting officer will request that a matron at the county detention
facility conduct the search of the prisoner.
Prior to placing a prisoner in a police vehicle, the transporting officer shall conduct a
thorough search of the prisoner for weapons, paying particular attention to pockets, cvffs,
collars, and any other place where a weapon may be concealed on a person. The police
vehicle used for transportation shall be searched prior to and immediately afterward by
the transporting officer.
All detainees shall again be searched during the booking process, where all personal
property shall be removed from the detainee and secured in a locker (see Section VIII.
Booking Prisoners), unless property is taken for evidentiary purposes.
The officer assigned to transport the prisoner to the county detention facility shall conduct
a search of the prisoner prior to removing the prisoner from the booking room. This search
shall be very detailed and shall include the interior of the shoes.

V. TRANSPORTING PRISONERS

When a prisoner is being transported in a police car, a vehicle equipped with a cage is
mandatory. The rear compartment of patrol vehicles shall be modified to minimize the
possibility for exit without the assistance of the transporting officer. The rear window of
the cage shall be closed during any prisoner transports. Upon completion of the prisoner
transport, the transporting officer will resume his/her normal patrol duties.
Once a prisoner is placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle, the officer(s) shall not leave the
prisoner out of their sight.
All prisoners being transported in a police car shall have their seat belt engaged.
The transporting officer shall ensure that the "child safety lock" on each rear door of the
police car is engaged at all times to help prevent prisoners and/or suspects from escaping.
The rear windows of the patrol car shall not be open in a manner that would allow a
prisoner to likely escape.
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All prisoners transported in a police car shall be handcuffed behind their back during
transit. An exception to this may be allowed for handicapped, ill, or injured prisoners. In
the event such a person is arrested, that prisoner shall be restrained in a manner which
restricts his/her ability to harm an officer or others.
When transporting prisoners that are non-ambulatory, suicidal, or determined to be a
danger to themselves, the person shall be direct booked to Lee County Jail, when
possible. Crutches, canes, and wheelchairs shall not be transported to Lee County Jail.
The transporting officer shall advise communications to contact Lee County Jail and notify
them of the need for a wheelchair in the sally port upon arrival.
Sick, ill, injured, or disabled prisoners who require transportation to a jail or hospital may
have special transportation requirements. In cases when a marked patrol car is not
appropriate, the use of Lee County Emergency Medical Services is authorized. When this
alternative method of transportation is used, the ambulance shall be followed to the
destination by a police officer. The reason for alternative transportation usage shall be
documented in the officer's report.
When one officer is transporting one prisoner, the prisoner shall be placed in the right
rear seat of the police car.
In circumstances when one officer transports more than one prisoner, all prisoners shall
have their hands cuffed securely behind them and shall be positioned in the rear seat of
the police vehicle.
Juvenile subjects shall be transported separately from adults.
When male and female subjects are arrested at the same incident they may be
transported together. This does not include offenses that were committed against each
other.
Male and female subjects shall be transported separately when the incidents are not
related.
When an officer is transporting a prisoner, he/she shall provide the starting and ending
mileage via MCT and advise dispatch he/she has done so. If the MCT is unavailable, the
officer shall radio the mileage to Communications immediately preceding the transport
and shall radio the same information to Communications upon completion of the
transport.
The police vehicle used for transportation shall be searched prior to and immediately after
the transport by the transporting officer to ensure that no contraband has been left inside.
Both searches (prior to transport and after transport) shall be documented via the MCT
for each prisoner transport.

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The transporting officer shall have the proper forms relating to the transported prisoner.
These forms include copies of the booking sheet, prisoner property envelope, and
Uniform Traffic Citations (if applicable). Information relating to a prisoner's escape
potential, suicide potential, medical risks or other personal traits relating to security risks,
shall be recorded on the booking sheet. The transporting officer shall inform the receiving
officer of this information.
DURING TRANSPORTATION
Should a transporting officer come upon a situation requiring police assistance during
prisoner transport, the officer shall notify the dispatcher of the situation via radio, giving
location and natl,Jre of the incident. The transporting officer shall not stop during transport
unless the situation poses an imminent threat to a person's life or imminent threat of
serious injury. Consideration to the possibility of injury to, or escape of, the prisoner will
be given.
Vehicles being used for prisoner transportation shall not make traffic or high risk stops or
engage in pursuits while transporting prisoners.
Prisoners who are co-suspects shall not be transported together unless the investigating
officer deems it appropriate. Prisoners do have the right to communicate with attorneys
and others, however, not during transport.
During long distance transports, care will be taken when stopping for fuel, meals, or when
allowing the prisoner reasonable opportunities to use a rest room facility. Two officers will
be utilized for transporting prisoners a long distance. During these stops, the prisoner will
never leave the sight of the transporting officers.
PRISONER ESCAPE DURING TRANSPORTATION
In the event of a prisoner escape during transport, the transporting officer will:
• Notify Communications immediately, giving location and direction of travel of
the escapee
• Advise Communications of additional assistance required
• Attempt to take the prisoner back into custody
Communications shall complete the following:
• Notify the on-duty District Supervisor and Bureau Commander.
• Dispatch additional assistance as requested.
• If escape is outside the city limits, the proper jurisdictional agency will be
notified and assistance requested.
If the prisoner is apprehended, additional charges shall be filed as appropriate. If the
escape is successful, NCIC and FCIC teletypes shall be initiated. The news media may
also be requested to assist.

The transporting officer shall document the event for staff review on an arrest report.
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 VI. TRANSPORTING NON-PRISONERS

In addition to transporting prisoners, officers are also required to transport persons in

protective custody and are permitted to give courtesy transports.
When transporting an individual in protective custody (Baker Act, Marchman Act)
officers shall follow the same provisions as outlined in Section V of this order
When conducting a courtesy transport (i.e., for a victim, a voluntary Baker Act, individual
requesting Triage services, etc.) officers shall request consent to ensure that the
individual is free of weapons and contraband. If the individual is unwilling to consent to
this search, the officer shall respectfully deny the courtesy transport.
The transporting officer shall still be responsible to search their backseat compartment
before and after transport of the individual.
During transport, the individual shall be seated in the rear right passenger seat of the
police vehicle with their seatbelt engaged. Once seated in the vehicle, the individual
shall not be left out of the sight of the transporting officer. The transporting officer shall
document starting and ending location and mileage in the MCT.

VII. MEDICAL CARE FOR ARRESTEES

Should any arrestee request or require emergency medical care, it shall be the
responsibility of the arresting officer to search the arrestee and inventory all property
pursuant to department regulations. The arresting officer shall, as soon as practicable,
notify the Patrol Bureau Supervisor of the necessity of medical care. The arresting officer
shall transport the arrestee to the Cape Coral Hospital Emergency Room, if feasible, or
request Lee County Emergency Medical Services (LCEMS) to transport the arrestee,
depending on the extent of the illness, injury, or disability (example, any arrestee with
suspicious injuries, a head injury, or who has been rendered unconscious shall be
transported by LCEMS).
If an arrestee desires emergency medical care, for any reason, the arrestee may request
such care, from any officer, and that request shall be granted. This procedure to gain
access to medical services shall be posted conspicuously throughout the booking area.
The Patrol Bureal,J is responsible for guarding an arrestee transported to the emergency
room. The District Supervisor shall assign guard-duty as required. Prior to assignment,
the District Supervisor shall thoroughly brief the assigned officer.
The arrestee shall be transported to the emergency medical care facility in appropriate
restraints. The medical facility staff shall be advised that the patient is under arrest. The
arrestee's movement shall be restricted using restraints, at all times, while being treated
at the emergency room.

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The guarding officer shall ensure that the arrestee remains properly restrained, and shall
provide assistance to hospital staff at any time during medical treatment when additional
restraint is needed.
If the attending physician requires the restraints to be removed for medical treatment
purposes, two officers will be required to be in attendance. The officers shall position
themselves to allow for the efficient treatment of the arrestee, while not allowing the
arrestee to be removed from the immediate control of officers.
Medical Attention for "Suspects"
Persons requiring emergency medical attention while merely suspects in a criminal matter
will be transported by LCEMS without restraints.
The emergency facility staff shall be advised of the person's "suspect" status. The
investigating officer shall position himself to allow for the efficient medical treatment of the
individual.
If, during the treatment, sufficient probable cause is developed for the suspect's arrest,
the suspect shall be arrested only after his/her release from the medical facility.
At no time shall any police officer authorize treatment for a person who is only a "suspect"
in a criminal matter.
If the suspect requires hospitalization, the hospital security staff shall be requested to
notify the department prior to his/her release. The investigating officer shall check on the
suspect's status and advise his/her immediate supervisor on a daily basis.
The guarding officer shall not leave the arrestee or suspect unless relieved by another
officer or advised to do so by a supervisor.
Any time an officer ends his/her tour of duty, the oncoming officer shall be briefed.
Prisoners Admitted to the Hospital
It shall be the responsibility of the arresting officer of any prisoner confined to the hospital
to search the prisoner thoroughly, and to inventory all property. The arresting officer shall
transport the prisoner's property to the booking room, place all property in a secure
location, and complete the booking process.
The Patrol Bureau is responsible for guarding an arrestee confined to the hospital. The
arresting officer shall notify the District Supervisor, who shall assign guard-duty as
required. Prior to assignment, the District Supervisor shall thoroughly brief the assigned
officer.
Officer(s) assigned to guard an arrestee in the emergency room, or confined to the
hospital, shall strictly adhere to this General Order. Any conflict between this General
Order and existing hospital policies and procedures shall be resolved by the Watch
Commander and the hospital administrative staff.
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Visitation Rules and Regulations:
Prisoners confined to the hospital while in police custody shall not be allowed visitors, nor
be allowed to use the telephone. Only three (3) exceptions apply:
• The prisoner shall be allowed reasonable access to his/her attorney if security
conditions and medical treatment allow. The prisoner shall be permitted phone
calls to or from his/her attorney or bondsman; however, the officer on guard-
duty shall place the calls and verify that the proper party is called. All other
phone calls are prohibited.
• Professional individuals acting in their official capacity as attorneys, social
workers, public defenders, clergy, etc., may visit the prisoner.
• If a prisoner is diagnosed with a life- threatening illness or injury, his/her
immediate family shall be allowed to visit upon consent of the attending
physician and if permitted by hospital policies and regulations. The immediate
family shall be limited to parents, siblings, spouse, and children.
Only one visitor at a time shall be allowed in the prisoner's room.
Each visit shall be limited to ten (10) minutes, unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol
Supervisor.
No visitor will be permitted more than one (1) visit per day.
Visitors shall only be permitted to bring prisoners the following items:
• Money (limited to $5).
• Personal items (clothing and basic toiletries only).
• Reading materials.
NO metal or glass containers shall be allowed.
Officers assigned to guard-duty shall thoroughly inspect each item before it is given to the
prisoner.
A discretionary frisk of visitors may be made by the officer assigned to guard- duty.
Handbags and other similar items belonging to visitors shall be placed on a chair or table
away from the bed and out of reach of the prisoner.
Officers assigned to guard-duty shall remain in the room with the prisoner during all visits,
and shall observe all actions and listen to conversations.
A Visitor Log shall be maintained by the officer on guard-duty. The names and addresses
of all visitors shall be entered onto the Visitor Log.
An officer on guard-duty for prisoners of the opposite sex shall ensure the prisoner's
privacy of toilet and shower privileges. The facilities shall be inspected on a routine basis
as a precautionary measure and inspected before each use for potential weapons, or

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instruments that can be used as a means of escape (similar to a cell inspection prior to a
detainee placed in a cell, or vehicle inspection prior to a detainee transport).
No exceptions shall be made to visitation rules without the approval of the Watch
Commander.
Visitors
Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or persons acting in a disorderly manner,
shall be denied the privilege of visiting the prisoner.

Any disorderly behavior, interference with the officer, or attempts by visitors to pass
contraband to a prisoner, shall cause the visiting privilege to be terminated.

If it becomes necessary for the officer on guard-duty to affect any arrest, the officer shall
call for assistance; the assisting officer shall transport and book the arrested person.
If the prisoner becomes disorderly during any visit, visitation privilege shall be denied .

Hospital Staff
Regulations outlined for officers do not apply to hospital personnel performing required
duties; however, hospital personnel shall not be allowed to socialize or visit a prisoner on
a personal nature unless visitation Rules and Regulations are followed the same as any
other visitor.

VIII. IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION BEFORE RELEASE

Everyone being transported must be positively identified. Positive identification shall be
verified by one of the following:
• Photographic identification on the individual when detained, such as a driver
license.
• Verbal questioning about name, date of birth, Social Security number, place of
birth, scars, marks, and tattoos, which may be compared to RMS.
• Mug photographs from prior arrests.
• Fingerprints of the individual can be checked in the Automat~d Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS) or AFIX.
• Fingerprints of the individual can be faxed to the F.B.I. for identification.
• Past police association and police employee personal knowledge.

If the identity of a prisoner cannot be obtained, he/she shall be booked as "John/Jane

Doe." This information shall be relayed to the county detention facility, which may be able
to assist in identifying the prisoner.

Persons being transported that are not prisoners shall be identified prior to transport
(mental health and/or substance abuse individuals) to ensure that the correct person is
transported to the facility; and to determine if additional security measures or additional
officers are necessary prior to transport.
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For security purposes, officers should also take every measure to identify a person(s)
being transported as a courtesy, in an effort to minimize the chance of a high-risk issue
evolving from the transport.

IX. BOOKING PRISONERS

The Cape Coral Police Department processing and detainment area is authorized for use
by all sworn personnel. This area is used for detainee processing, testing and temporary
detention.
All sworn members of the department shall receive training on the operation of the
processing and detainment area , to include fire suppression , officer safety and equipment
provided for use by the agency. Training shall take place at least once every four (4)
years.
An armed officer must be present within the Cape Coral Police Department building in
order to book and process an arrestee. If not, and no one can respond to the station in a
reasonable time frame, then the arrestee shall be directly booked at the Lee County Jail.
When an officer has two (2) or more prisoners, a second officer must be present during
the booking and processing.
Escape Prevention
Officers must take precautions to prevent the escape of anyone in temporary detention.
To minimize the possibility of escape, officers shall:
• Maintain control over locked doors. Exterior doors must be closed and locked,
at all times, when not in use.
• Officers shall enter the sally port area and ensure the gates are completely
closed prior to removing an arrestee from the police vehicle.
• Under certain circumstances weapons are permitted in the processing and
detainment areas. Refer to Section XIV, Weapons in Processing and
Detainment Areas.
• Firearms will be secured in gun lockers or vehicle trunks before entering the
temporary detention room.
• Upon entry into the processing area, the officer will thoroughly search the
arrestee for weapons and contraband.
• Arrestees shall not be left unattended at any time while in the processing area .
Processing
Only authorized personnel shall be permitted in the processing and detainment area when
in use. Exception to this rule shall be medical and/or Fire Rescue personnel in the event
of illness or injury of an arrestee.

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All repair or service personnel shall be escorted to the processing and detention area.
They shall be accompanied by sworn personnel who will remain with them until after
repairs are completed and then escort them out of the area.
No food or drink shall be allowed in the processing and detainment areas without a
supervisor's approval. If food was given to a prisoner it shall be documented on the
Detainee Safety Log. No tobacco products shall be used in the processing and
detainment areas.
Prisoner Property and Storage
Medication : If the prisoner has any prescribed medication, it must be documented on the
prisoner property bag , to include the number of pills with a witness signature to the count.
Currency: Currency shall be counted and verified in the presence of two (2) officers and
documented on the money card which shall be signed, on the front, by the arresting
officer. Each officer counting the money shall also sign the card. If the amount exceeds
$100.00, a supervisor shall also count the money and verify the arresting/assisting
officer's count. The money card shall also be signed by the prisoner whenever possible.
If the prisoner refuses to sign, the arresting officer shall write "refused" on the money
card. The money and money card shall then be placed into the property bag and sealed.
Property: Prisoner property lockers are provided in the booking area to securely store
prisoner property while the detainee is being processed and detained. Lockers are
numbered and keys are marked with numbers that correspond to a specific locker. A
spare master key is maintained by the Watch Commander, in the event a locker key is
damaged or lost.
Officers shall:
• Clearly itemize all property taken from the prisoner on the prisoner property bag
• Fill in all sections of the property bag in detail
• Place all prisoner property in the bag,
• Seal the property bag
• Lock all prisoner property in one of the lockers
• Retain the key to the locker until the prisoner is transported to the jail, or
otherwise released.
• Clearly fill in all sections of the property bag receipt including the:
• Detainee's name
• Arrest report number
• Officer's name
• Officers badge number
• Promptly submit all property bag receipts to the Records Section.

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No prisoner property shall ever be discarded. Officers are permitted to seize prisoner
property as evidence. A notation of seized evidence shall be made on the property bag
and a detailed explanation of the seizure shall be made in the arrest report.
If a prisoner is released from the Cape Coral Police Department, the arresting officer, or
transport officer, shall have the prisoner sign for the return of his/her property, at which
time the property shall be returned. If the prisoner is released to another agency, the
prisoner's property shall be turned over to the officer picking up or accepting the prisoner.
If the arresting officer is unable to transport the prisoner to the jail after processing, he/she
shall:
• Notify the on-duty supervisor.
• Provide the prisoner property locker key to the supervisor.
The on-duty supervisor shall :
• Assign another officer to transport the detainee to the jail
• Provide the prisoner property locker key to the transporting officer
Photographs and Fingerprints: All prisoners shall be photographed and fingerprinted
at the time of booking; however, force shall not be used to pose the prisoner for a
photograph. If photographing and fingerprinting is not practical due to resistance by the
prisoner, the prisoner shall be placed in a holding cell until a photograph and fingerprints
can be obtained. If it is not practical to take a photograph and fingerprint a prisoner, the
officer who transports the prisoner to the county detention facility shall request that
photographs and fingerprints be obtained by the county detention facility prior to their
release of the prisoner.
Transport officers shall search the prisoner prior to transport per requirements in Section
IV. Searching Prisoners.
Detaining
Prior to placing an arrestee in a cell, he/she shall be thoroughly searched and all personal
property secured. Special care shall be taken to ensure that no arrestee is placed in a
cell while in possession of any item which may be used to harm him/herself or others, to
include, but not be limited to: sharp instruments, belts, ties, headbands, scarves,
handkerchiefs, hair ribbons, and other miscellaneous personal property.
Prior to placing and/or removing an arrestee from the cell area, the cell shall be thoroughly
searched for weapons and contraband.
Detainees with (or claiming to have) a communicable disease, and do not appear to need
emergency care, shall be isolated (single cell) for their own protection and the protection
of other prisoners. Once the detainee is placed into the cell, the officer shall place a
"Universal Precautions" magnetic sign onto the cell door facing out toward the hallway for
other officers to easily view. Once the detainee is removed from the cell, the magnetic
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sign shall be removed from the cell door and placed back into the booking report writing
room. If a biohazard occurs within that cell, during the time the detainee is in the cell, the
door shall be locked and the magnetic sign shall remain in place until the area has been
appropriately disinfected .
If, during initial booking, a detainee initially claims not to have a communicable disease,
or it is believed at that time that no communicable disease exists; however, upon
removing the detainee from the cell, it is determined that a biohazard exists within a cell,
the "Universal Precautions" magnetic sign shall be placed on the outside of the cell door.
The door shall be locked and the magnetic sign kept in place until the area is appropriately
disinfected.

X. JUVENILES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

SECURE CUSTODY, SECURE DETENTION, or CONFINEMENT

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has provided
guidelines to determine whether a youth is in secure custody. Secure detention or
confinement is defined as when a juvenile is in lock-up and is physically detained or
confined in a locked or lockable room, set of rooms, or a cell used to securely detain
persons in custody. A simple test is whether the juvenile could exit the facility unimpeded
by any security feature. If not, then the youth is considered to be in secure custody.
Examples of secure custody are:
• The youth is placed in a cell (regardless of whether the cell is locked or
unlocked)
• There is no un-lockable egress (the youth cannot exit by him/herself)
• A timed egress system is delayed longer than 30 seconds
• A fence or perimeter security prevents the youth from egress
• An interview room with locks on the doors, even though locks are not engaged
• Handcuffing a youth to a rail or immovable object (prohibited by policy)
• Processing a youth in a secure booking area when a non-secure area is
available
• The youth is left in a secure booking area after fingerprints and photographs
are taken
• The youth is placed in a non-locking room that has secure features such as a
cuffing bench, cuffing rings, etc. (prohibited by policy)
Refer to the "Appendix A" flowchart for determining whether a detained juvenile is in
secure or non-secure custody.
When juveniles are detained in SECURE custody the following procedures are required
per OJJDP:
• A youth cannot be held longer than six (6) hours, once the timeclock for secure
custody begins.

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 • The timeclock starts at the first moment the youth enters a secure area of the
building. The only exception is for processing (fingerprints and photographs)
youth detainees in the processing area, as a non-secure area is not available
for youth processing. The youth must immediately be taken to a non-secure
area after processing.
• If a youth is securely detained, the timeclock does not stop when the youth is
removed from secure custody to use the restroom, or removed for an interview
in a non-secure room; the clock keeps ticking.
• The clock stops just before the youth is transported to a detention facility or to
JAC.
• The timeclock never re-starts to allow for additional time beyond the six (6)
hours.
• The timeclock does not start when the youth is handcuffed and in the police
vehicle or when the youth is detained on the street.
• The timeclock does not start if a youth is taken immediately to a non-secure
area.
If a youth is securely detained, then transported to a medical facility for clearance,
the youth is still considered in secure custody and it must be documented on the
Detainee Safety Log as such for the entire time while at the hospital.
If a youth is not securely detained, then transported to a medical facility for clearance,
the youth is not considered in secure custody and the youth can be restrained with
handcuffs, and can be restrained with handcuffs to the "moveable" hospital bed.

NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Examples are:
• Use of personnel only, to prevent the youth from egress or movement
• No restrictions on egress, except by law enforcement personnel
• The youth is handcuffed only, in a non-secure area
• The youth is handcuffed and in a police vehicle
• The youth is handcuffed to a movable/non-stationary object that can be
carried/rolled to exit the building (prohibited by policy, unless at a hospital
facility and requested to remove handcuffs for treatment purposes by hospital
staff)
• A lobby area of a building where the door can be opened to exit and the outer
perimeter of the building is not secured

Juveniles indicted to a criminal court on adult charges do not fall under OJJDP jurisdiction
(six- [6] hour maximum time limit for detention) and are treated as adult detainees.
Appropriate documents must be acquired prior to the six- (6) hour time limit for secure
detention to go past the six (6) hours.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR JUVENILE DETENTION HEARING
Juveniles taken into custody for a criminal violation shall be provided with a detention
hearing within 24 hours, pursuant to Rule 2007-1 of the Third District Court of Appeals.
As per the State Attorney's Office, the 24-hour period begins when the juvenile is "taken
into custody, " or is "no longer free to leave," which could be much earlier than the actual
"time of arrest."
Accordingly, when a juvenile arrest is made, officers shall be cognizant of the starting
time of the 24-hour period. To help ensure compliance with this rule:
• The officer shall notify Communications of the "in custody" time and shall
document that time in any subsequent reports, and
• The "in custody" starting time shall be reported to the Juvenile Assessment
Center personnel when the prisoner is turned over to the Center.
JUVENILE STATUS OFFENDERS
At no time shall a juvenile status offender, non-offender, alien offender (illegal
alien), or civil-type offender be placed in a detainment cell, or any other locked or
secured room or area. The juvenile shall be photographed and fingerprinted in the
processing area, only for the amount of time necessary to process, but shall never be
placed in a cell. The juvenile status offender shall be kept in a non-secure area, such as
the Patrol Interview Room or open office area with continuous visual supervision until
he/she is released to a parent or legal guardian, or transferred to the appropriate juvenile
facility.
JUVENILE CRIMINAL OFFENDERS
Juveniles arrested for criminal offenses (i.e. offenses that would be a criminal offense if
committed by an adult), will be placed in one of the juvenile detention cells pursuant to
this order; however, shall not be held within the police department longer than six (6)
hours, per the secure custody guidelines above.
Once a juvenile is securely detained officers shall complete all sections on the Detainee
Safety Log (Form# F-123) and: ·
• Write the time placed into the cell
• Note the time and reason for each time the juvenile is removed from the cell
• Note the time that the juvenile is returned to the cell
• Note the time when the juvenile is transported to JAC, another facility, or
released to a parent.
If detectives need to interview the juvenile, officers shall notify supervisors and detectives
immediately, as the six- (6) hour timeclock starts when the youth is brought into the
processing area.
Juveniles and adults must be sight and sound separated, at all times, to avoid clear visual
contact or direct oral communication. Should the potential for such a situation arise, the
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juvenile shall be removed from the booking/processing area and placed in one of the
juvenile detention cells J 1 or J2.
Per OJJDP rules, if an adult and juvenile are arrested during the same incident, officers
are still required to separate the juvenile from all adults, even if the adult is the juvenile's
parent.
XI. SUPERVISION, SECURITY, and ACCOUNTABILITY OF DETAINEES
I

Males and females cannot be detained in the same cell or area. Cells M1 thru M3 are
designated for male prisoners and F1 and F2 are designated for female prisoners.
When an arrestee is detained in a holding cell, the reason, date, and time will be entered
in the Detainee Safety Log. If an arrestee is removed from their cell for anything outside
the scope of the booking process, it shall be documented in the Detainee Safety Log; for
example, to assist in an investigation, to be interviewed, and/or to assist investigations
outside of the department. All times shall be properly documented on the Detainee Safety
Log. A supervisor shall sign the Detainee Safety Log for verification of each detainee that
is placed in temporary detention.
Audio/visual monitoring equipment of the detainment cells shall be placed in the
Communications Bureau, Platoon Sergeants' Office, report writing room, and booking
room. In ~ddition to arrestees being monitored from these areas, officers shall make a
physical, visual check of each arrestee in a detainment cell at least every 30 minutes and
document same in the Detainee Safety Log. If the detainee is believed to be suicidal, or
a danger to themselves, and was unable to be direct booked to the Jail or receiving facility;
a physical check must be completed every 15 minutes for adults and 10 minutes for
juveniles. All checks shall be documented in the Detainee Safety Log.
To ensure immediate intervention during detainee emergencies, officers securing an
arrestee in a cell shall remain in one of the areas where audio/visual monitoring of cells
shall be readily observed. If an officer is required to leave the monitored area, another
officer shall be notified and the second officer shall commence monitoring the cells in the
event of a required emergency response.
Officers, witnessing an emergency occurring in the holding cells via audio/visual
monitoring, shall immediately respond to intervene and shall utilize the radio to summon
assistance as required.
Communications personnel, witnessing an emergency in the holding cells via audio/visual
monitoring, shall immediately notify officers of the situation via the police radio.

Video cameras monitoring the cell area shall be focused to provide privacy when using
lavatory facilities. A small barrier shall be in place next to the lavatory facilities to provide
privacy from being seen from the door or through the window. At least annually, IT shall
assess the need for new or additional monitoring technology.
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At the beginning of each shift, the on-coming Watch Commander shall make a physical
count of any arrestees in the cell area and verify this count with the Watch Commander
being relieved.
Immediately, upon placing an arrestee in a detainment cell, the officer shall enter the time
into the Detainee Safety Log. When the detainee is taken out of the cell to be transported,
the time the prisoner is removed shall be entered into the Detainee Safety Log.
Arrestees, if requested, shall be permitted the use of the telephone in the Booking Room
for making local phone calls to attorneys or relatives. The length of the call is at the
discretion of the officer. Furthermore, the temporary detaining area provides access to
water, restroom, and other needs.
The cell keys, when not in use, shall be kept in the lock box located in the processing
area with a duplicate key being maintained in the Watch Commanders' office.
Detainees shall not be handcuffed to a movable or immovable object.

No officer shall enter an occupied cell while armed unless authorized, pursuant to Section
XIV of this order.
No officer shall enter an occupied cell unless a second officer is present.
While in the booking room, officer(s) shall have their radio on at all times. Officers shall
use the emergency activation button on their portable radio for a panic or duress alarm if
needed.
Officers shall note, in the narrative portion of the arrest report, the apparent physical
condition of the arrestee, to include: body deformities, trauma markings, bruises, lesions,
jaundice, ease of movement, current health of the arrestee, medications taken by the
arrestee, and his/her behavior, including state of consciousness and mental status.
If the arrestee is showing signs of a possible overdose from drug(s)/alcohol or is
detoxifying from drug(s)/alcohol, the subject shall be medically cleared at a local hospital.
Officers shall notify the Lee County Jail of any arrestee that poses a medical or security
concern and document said notification in his/her arrest report.
Refer to General Order C-22 (Driving Under the Influence) for breath testing (lntoxilyzer)
policy.

Arrest reports shall be processed and forwarded to the Records Section for safeguarding
against any unauthorized disclosures.

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 XII. DISPOSITION OF ARRESTEES

In the majority of cases, arrestees shall be transferred to the Lee County Jail and the
arraigning judge shall determine if bond is to be posted or the arrestee shall be released
on recognizance.
Felony Charges
If a suspect is arrested on a felony charge, the detainee must be transported to Lee
County Jail.
Juvenile Felony Charges
I

Juvenile arrestees with felony charges shall be processed and delivered to the Juvenile
Assessment Center, as outlined in General Order C-44, Juvenile Operations.
Misdemeanor Charge - Local Resident
Suspects arrested for DUI or personal violence and have a past criminal history of
personal violence shall be transported to the Lee County Jail.
Depending on the nature of the misdemeanor, the suspect's criminal history and/or
probation status, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the arresting officer may
use discretion in deciding to affect a physical arrest or issue a Notice to Appear and
release on scene.
Misdemeanor Charge - Juvenile
If the juvenile is eligible, officers shall complete the necessary paperwork and issue a Civil
Citation, which shall be signed by both accused and parent/guardian. The juvenile can
then be released to the custody of the parent/guardian. If the juvenile is not eligible,
officers shall complete an arrest report and release to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
See General Order C-44, Juvenile Operations, for further clarification.
Exigent Circumstances
Due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances (physical disability, illness, or law
enforcement needs), the Watch Commander may seek approval from the duty judge to
Release an arrestee on Recognizance (ROR).
Should a situation arise when a subject is placed into our custody, and further
investigation reveals circumstances that dictate the release of the detainee (incorrect
identity, inaccurate computer data [FCIC/NCIC]), the detainee shall be immediately
released and officers shall ensure that proper treatment is given, regardless of past
criminal record or present demeanor.
Warrant arrests
Detainees shall be processed and transported to the Lee County Jail.

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TRANSPORTATION DESTINATION-COUNTY JAIL
If an arrestee is a threat to officers or others, or a security risk, he/she shall be transported
directly to the Lee County Jail. The arresting/transporting officer shall have the
Communications Section notify jail personnel of the arrestee's status so that proper
precautions are taken. The arresting/transporting officer shall complete all arrest
procedures at the Lee County Jail.
Upon arriving at the destination, if there is a Sally Port available, the officer shall utilize it.
The transporting officer shall:
• Once the transporting vehicle is securely in the Sally Port, secure his/her
weapons by locking them in the police vehicle trunk or placing them in a
weapons security locker provided, prior to removing the prisoner from the
vehicle.
• Remove the key from the vehicle ignition and lock the doors of the transporting
vehicle prior to taking the prisoner into the detention facility.
• Leave any restraining devices on the prisoner while he/she is being searched
and his/her property is inventoried. Once in the custody of Lee County Jail,
LCSO deputies or corrections personnel will remove the restraints and return
them to the transporting officer.
• Leave any restraining devices on the prisoner while he/she is being searched
and his/her property is inventoried. Once in the custody of Lee County Jail,
LCSO deputies or corrections personnel will remove the restraints and return
them to the transporting officer.
• Provide all necessary booking information forms and property inventory forms
to the receiving facility.
• Complete the transfer of custody form to include the receiving official's name.

All personal property shall be transported with the detainee at the time they are
transferred to the Lee County Jail. In the rare instance when property does not go to Lee
County Jail at the time of the prisoner transport, it shall be placed into property under the
arrestee's case number. The prisoner shall be informed of the procedure to have his/her
personal property returned.

XIII. STRIP SEARCHES/ BODY CAVITY SEARCHES

Arrestees shall only be subject to a strip search when there is clear probable cause to
suspect the presence of contraband. The search shall be authorized in writing by the,
Watch Commander, or Investigative Services Bureau Commander.

Strip searches will be conducted at the Cape Coral Police Department in accordance with
Florida State Statute 901.211. The arresting officer will obtain written authorization from
the supervising officer on duty utilizing CCPD Strip Search Form # F-96.

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 Each strip search shall be performed by an officer of the same gender as the arrested
person and at the Cape Coral Police Department (out of public view) where the search
cannot be observed by persons not physically conducting or observing the search. Any
observer shall be of the same gender as the arrested person. The strip search shall be
performed by two (2) officers of the same gender. The officers conducting the search shall
ensure that the strip search is conducted in privacy, with tact and diplomacy, and in
accordance with established procedures. All strip searches shall be documented in the
arrest report.
To initiate a body cavity search requiring any degree of intrusion, the on-duty Watch
Commander will be advised on the situation. If determined by the Watch Commander or
Investigations Section Bureau Commander that clear probable cause exists, the Duty
Judge will be contacted and a Court Order requested. Based on probable cause, the Duty
Judge shall issue a Court Order for the body cavity search to be performed. A verbal
Court Order from the Duty Judge via telephone is acceptable; however, a written Court
Order shall be forwarded as soon as possible.
Upon receiving the Court Order, the arrestee shall be transported to a health care facility
and a physician or designee will execute the Court Order by conducting the body cavity
search.
In the event an officer is required to be present when a doctor performs a body cavity
search, that officer shall be of the same sex as the arrestee.
All body cavity searches will be documented in an incident report. The report will include:
• Chronological order of event leading to the search and escalation of the search
process.
• Name and rank of all persons participating in the search process or supplying
information which justified the search.
• All evidence and information regarding the justification of each degree of the
search.
• Results at the conclusion of the search.
Strip and body cavity searches of juveniles are prohibited.

I XIV. WEAPONS IN PROCESSING AND DETAINMENT AREAS

Weapons shall be permitted in the processing and detainment areas only under the
following circumstances:
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
• OC, air TASERs, and batons may be introduced into the processing and/or
detainment areas, with supervisory approval, should an arrestee begin to offer
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 resistance is forthcoming. Additionally, two (2) or more officers shall be present
at the time the weapons are introduced into the area.
• The purpose of allowing weapons in the processing and detainment areas is to
provide additional protection for officers and is not intended to replace other
preventative measures or procedures in dealing with a problem arrestee, such
as direct booking at the Lee County Jail.
• Officers shall remember that the issued holster for the air TASER is not a
retention holster. Therefore, extra caution shall be taken to avoid being
disarmed in close quarters situations, such as processing an arrestee.
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
• Officers are permitted to introduce weapons into the processing and
detainment areas without supervisory approval should an arrestee resist an
officer with aggressive or aggravated physical resistance as defined in General
Order B-12 Use of Force.
• A supervisor shall be notified of the emergency as soon as is practical.

XV. ARRESTEE ESCAPE

If an arrestee escapes from custody officers shall:

• Activate the emergency activation button on portable radio.
• Request assistance via radio (i.e., backup officer, K9, aviation, etc.).
• Attempt to regain custody of the arrestee.
Communications Section shall:
• Order emergency radio traffic only
• Dispatch necessary units to assist
• Notify the shift supervisor
Upon apprehension of the arrestee, any issued alerts shall be cancelled. Upon completion
of apprehension efforts, the officer who lost custody shall document the incident on an
arrest report or incident report.

XVI. EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In the event of fire , the arresting officer shall have the responsibility to evacuate and
secure his/her arrestee via one of the processing area doors (see evacuation diagram
posted in detainment booking area and next to each exit door). The officer shall
immediately contact the Communications Section.

Communications personnel shall contact the Fire Department and the Watch
Commander. The Watch Commander shall have the responsibility to ensure all arrestees
have been evacuated and that other police personnel are notified in the event the entire
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Jail. Officers not supervising arrestees may attempt to extinguish a fire with provided fire
extinguishers, only if such action can be performed safely.

XVII. INSPECTION

The pro.cessing and detainment areas will be inspected daily by the on-coming night shift
Watch Commander. This inspection will include a visual inspection of the fire
extinguishers, smoke detector, first-aid kit, locks, cell doors, cells, lntoxilyzer cabinet, and
the doors in the processing area. A search of the detainment cells shall also be conducted
for weapons, contraband, and/or any other security concerns including matches or any
type of flammable liquids. Sanitation issues shall be noted for appropriate action. Upon
completion of the inspection, the Watch Commander conducting the inspection will note
any deficiencies in the District Activity Report. A Platoon Sergeant shall also review and
sign the Detainee Safety Log.
A periodic inspection of all fire equipment shall be conducted by the Fire Department.
The pest control company contracted by the City shall provide any necessary pest control
services. All testing and inspections shall be documented in the District Activity Report.
Deficiencies found shall be immediately reported to a District Commander for appropriate
action.
The District Commanders shall review all District Activity Reports and ensure that any
deficiencies in the processing and detainment area are corrected.
An administrative review of the temporary detention area(s), policies, procedures,
training, and equipment shall be conducted annually, by the District Commander, to
determine that procedures are being adhered to and that the use of the facility is adequate
for the agency.

XVIII. THREATS TO AGENCY OR OCCUPANT

Should a threat be made against an arrestee held by this department, or an employee

working within the building, or the building itself (i.e., bomb threat, arson threat), the
following procedures shall be followed:
• The employee receiving the threat shall immediately notify the shift supervisor
and document the threat
• The shift supervisor shall provide extra security to the building, to include the
fire department if appropriate.
• The shift supervisor shall notify the Division Head .
• The Division Head shall order evacuation, if deemed necessary .
• The Division Head shall notify the Chief of Police, if appropriate .
• The shift supervisor shall be responsible for the preparation of all
documentation of the incident.

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 XIX. TRAINING

Officers shall receive entry level training on the processing , disposition, monitoring,
transportation, and medical care of arrestees and other detained individuals in the Cape
Coral Police Department Pre-Deployment and Officer Training and Evaluation Program
(OTEP).
Refresher training on items covered within this policy shall be held for sworn personnel
every four (4) years.

Date of Issue: 09/30/88

Revised: 08111/89, 11/18/91, 01/06/92, 08/30/94, 07/12199, 06/24/05, 02127/06, 02124/07,
0404/08, 07111/08, 10/28/10, 05/30/11 , 10/18/11, 05/19/14, 05/08/15, 01/06/16, 04/10/17,
10/06/17, 01/05/18, 07/10/19

Approved:

(signed)

David Newlan
Chief of Police

General Order C-18

Processing , Disposition, and Medical Care for Arrestees
Revised 07/10/19
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 General Order C-18
Processing, Disposition , and Medical Care for Arrestees
Revised 07/10/19
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APPENDIX A

Flowchart To Determine if a Juvenile Is in a

Secure or Nonsecure Custody Status in an Adult Jail or Lockup
-
Is the area where the juvenile is held located within a larger secure perimeter? 1---- YES -
.,
NO

Is the juvenile physically secured to a cuffing rail or other stationary object? YES
►
NO

Is the area where the juvenile is held designed or intended to be used for residential purposes?
NO
,___ YES
--
Is the area where the juvenile is held an unlocked multipurpose area such as a lobby, office, or
interrogation room?
NO --

--"'
(I)
YES--~ :::,

+ ( I)
Is the area where the juvenile is held >-
Is the juvenile sight and sound
-- ....
"O
ever designated. set aside, or used - YES
sepa rated from incarcerated adults?
NO 0
(I)
primarily as a secure detention area? :::,
I u
NO YES ...
• •
<1)
:::,

Is the use of the area limited to providing nonsecure custody only long enough and for the ~
(I)
purposes of identification, investigation, processing, release to parents. or arranging transfer to a
Juvenile facillty or court?
NO -- "'
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I
YES
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a,

•
Is the juvenile under continuous visual supervision by a law enforcement officer or facility staff NO .,
·2
a,
>
::::,
~

--,
during lhe period of time that he or she is in nonsecure custod ?

YES

Does the facility contain delayed egress

-
~

YES ,~_ls_ th
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el_
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er_t_ha_n_3_o_s_eco_n_ds_?~r - YES
devices?
~o
...
Have he devices received written
approval from the local authority having
jurisdiction over fire codes and fire
NO --
inspections?

Flowchart based on the November 2.

YES
1998, Federal Register announcement,
Juvenile is in a
Poffcy Guidance for Nonsecure Custody
Nonsecure Custody of Juveniles in Adult Jails and Lockups.
Status Chart revised 10/29/2002

General Order C-18

Processing, Disposition, and Medical Care for Arrestees
Revised 07/10/19
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