HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2001 ICPD Reports/Memos Department Memorandum 01-33
DATE: July 6, 2001
TO: Chief Winkeihake
All Commanders
FROM: Captain Widmer
SUBJECT: January & February Use of Force Review
The bi-monthly "Use of Force Review Committee met on July 5, 2001. It was composed
of the following personnel;
Captain Widmer
Sgt. Brotherton
Sgt. Hurd
The review of the submitted reports for January (28 incidents-48 reports) and February
(18 incidents-34 reports) revealed no policy or training concerns. Of the 46 Use of Force
incidents, nine were euthinizing injured/sick animals.
There was only one administrative issue noted during the review that needs to be
addressed. That is a reminder that an animal is never a suspect, hence the "Suspect
Injuries" boxes should not be checked when dispatching an animal In summary, this was
the most error free grouping of reports we have reviewed to date. Keep up the good
work.
Copy: City Manager PCRB
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ICPD TRAINING 2001JUL -3 AN I1:12
CITY CLERK
DATE: July 2, 2001 IOVVA CITY, IOWA
TO: Chief Winkelhake
From: K. Hurd
REF: May/June Training Report
Bike Officer Training
05/14-18/01
40 Hours
Officer Frank
MTTU IV
Training in bike patrol techniques, tactics for new bike patrol officer.
Criminal Investigations
05/21-25/01
40 Hrs
Officers Sammons and Bok
ILEA
Training in investigative techniques and procedures including legal considerations.
Spring Training Day
05/21-24/01
Sworn Personnel
8 Hrs
Rec. Center / CRPD Range
Use of Force training for sworn personnel. Included Defensive Tactics, Less Lethal
Munitions, Use of Force Policy review, and range/firearms training.
Firearm Instructor Recertification
05/24-25/01
Officer Duffy
8 Hours
ILEA
Recerti~cation training for department firearm/range instructor.
Cord....a./ 'oliee ,.iabi. Sem,.ar FILED
05129/01 Z~]l]l JIJL -3/~H I1: I
Capt. Johnson, Sgt. Lord and Campbell
8 Hours CITY CLERK
MTTU IV IOWA CITY, IOWA
Training in police liability and issues, identif3,ing and minimizing issues.
Grant Management
06/04/01
Capt. Widmer and Johnson
8 hours
MTTU IV
Training in grant identification, application/writing and management.
Grant Management
06/07/01
Capt. Johnson
8 Hours
Davenport
Training in grant management, documentation and audit procedures.
MATAI
06/11-13/01
24 Hours
Officers Mebus and Kelsay
Colorado Springs
Training for department accident investigators in investigating motorcycle accidents.
Special techniques and analytical formulas.
Drug Recognition Expert
06/23-26/01
32 Hours
Officer Humrichouse
Long Beach CA.
Refi'esher and update training for department Drug Recognition Expert (instructor), in
changes / updates in procedures and applications for newly developed drags.
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Iowa Police Leadership
06/18-22/01 2001JUL -3 AHII: 12
40 Hours
sgt. t~la CITY CLERK
,~mes IOWA CITY IOWA
Leadership / management training skills development for police supervisors and
command staff
SRT Training Week
06/25-29/01
40 Hours
18 SRT
Iowa City
Training for all SRT members in tactics, strategies and skills development. Include
firearm training and plan development based on scenarios.
Legislative Update
06/29/01
8 Hours
Sgt. Brotherton and Hurd
Coralville
Update training by the Iowa County Arty. Association in newly enacted laws by the Iowa
Legislature.
Watch Training #s
02-01 Legislative Update
01-41 G/O 01-04 Bomb Threats/Emergencie s
00-48 Fireworks
01-40 Hospitalize Prisoners
Copy: City Manager
Captain Widmer
PCRB
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CITY CLERK
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Iowa City Police Department July 2001
2001 Legislative Update
This yea~s legislature made relatively few changes in Searching and Examining
the 321 or cdminal cedes this year. The following is a aMajor Case Crime Scene
partial listing of those sections which we most By H,W. "Rus" Ruslandcr, S.CS.A.
cemmonly deal with. Palm Beach Co. SO., West Palm Beach, Fla.
Snowmobiles and ATV's are not required to ceny I. The Initial Death Scene Examination
insurance or insurance cards. If they are involved in an
The crime scene examination and subsequent search should
accident they are ~nandal responsible for damages. be done in a careful and methodical manner. After talking to
the officer(s) who were the first ones on the scene and
Federal Motor Carder Safety Administration is to get learning from them of any changes that might have been
the officeCs accident report w/o paying a fee. made to the scene since their amval, such as turning lights
Amber light requirements for instruments of animal on or off or opening doors or windows, start the examination
by working your way into the body using great care to avoid
husbandry have been changed from 25 to 35 mph. disturbing or destroying any evidence as you do. Carefully
Maximum length limits for non-tractor trailer observe the floor or ground stirrounding the body. Look for
items of evidence or of cvidential value such as stains,
combinations has been raised. Motor homes are marks, etc. Remember to look up too, every crime scene is 3
limited to 45 feet, motor home and trailer to 65 feet, dimensional. Mother teclmique to you assist in locating
motor vehicle and travel trailer 65 feet, or a evidence is to shine a flashlight on the ground at an oblique
combination of trailers not exceeding the lengths angle. Yes, even in the daytime. Look at the items, as they
are located. Pay close attention to everything as you
mentioned for a combined length of 70 feet or less. approach the body at tlds time, do not dismiss anything until
DL NOTICES in 321 and 321J will be by first class its evidentimy value can be determined. Are there any
footprints or drag marks? Is there anything on the Boor or
mail, NOT certified mail. DOT will establish procedures ground ltmt may be stepped on or destroyed?
Only one investigator at a time should approach the body!
continued on page 2 Determine what, ff anything, has been moved or altered by
the suspect(s) or anyone else prior to your arrival. Has the
body been moved? If so, by whom and for what reason?
| N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Never move or alter thepositioning of the body! Make close
visual exanunaljons of the body and the area immediately
t Initial Death Scene Investigation around it. Look between the arms and legs without moving
them. Look at the arms, hands and fingers. Are there defense
'l 2001 kegislative Update wounds? Is there anything under the nails that you can see at
this time? If you can, try to determine the cause of death and
4 Ecstasy Fact Sheet the instrument or method used. Take careful notes of the
external appearance of the body and the clothing or lack of
clothing. Look at or for lividity, decomposition, direction of
blood flow patterns, mmemhar the law of gravity. Is the
blood flow consistent with it? Make deta//ed notes.
Describe the clothing, and especially the condition of the
clothing. Do folds or rolls indicate theccl~tl[echadpl~lal
training I
continued from page 1
to vedfy the mailings. Persons are required to five insufficient room, I.e. traffic backeRR f_Ef)'~ block for
notice of change of address when moving. This is a red light, the commercial vehicle is required to stop
NOT a punitive violation but claims of failure to receive prior to the RR crossing. 2001JUL - 3 AIt I [: I I
notice based on a change of address will not be
entertained. SF 339 adjusts Hunting and Fishing ~iolations (see
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compendium) .
HF 590 modifies 139A pertaining to Contagious or 0~.~A C~f'~, ~OWA
Infectious Disease (DOES NOT INCLUDE HIV/AIDS) SF499 divides fines under 8 ~n to s~ctions
the term emergency core provider has been changed 805.8A Motor Vehicle and Transportation
to core provider, the person to whom the care prorider
was exposed is now deemed to consent to be tested 805.8B Navigation, Recreation, Hunting and Fishing
and notification of the care provider of the results of 805.8C Misc.
the test providing a SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE form
Over 100 fines were changed and will be included in
has been completed. The name of the tested person the compendium which is due out at the end of July. A
is cannot be revealed and if learned is confidential and
cheat sheet was provided with VVT 02-01.
the tested individual shall be provided the name of the
person receiving the information. Health care facilities HF178 Children Exposed to Moth manufacturing -
have no duty to perform the authorized test and is manufacturing or allowing the manufacture of
immune from criminal and civil liability for not methamphetamines or other dangerous substances in
performing the test. the presence of a child is a new ground for a finding of
child abuse or adjudication of Child in Need of
Local School Boards and not the Department of
Assistance in Juvenile Court.
Education will now develop policies for determining the
necessity for issuance of a minor's school license. HF 327 Enticing a minor / sexual exploitation of a
minor - expands the definition of enticing a minor and
HF647 Release of Personal Information (pedains to
creates a new class C felony for enticing a child age
state issued DL and ID. The picture can only be
12 or younger.
released to law enforcement agency or employee for
duty purposes or licensed PI or Secudty Service SF 355 creates the Newborn Safe Haven Act which
employee. All DLs will be assigned a number allows a parent to "drop" an infant (up to 14 days old)
UNLESS the applicant requests that his/her SS# be off at a health core facility, without being charged with
used. abandonment.
SF265 makes it an aggravated misdemeanor to install A $125 surcharge imposed by the court, will applied to
for compensation, distribute or sell a non-operative persons convicted of, or receiving a deferred sentence
airbag, to include previously deployed, nonfunctional for class C and below offenses related to the following
or otherwise defective airbag. cede sections; 124, 155A, 453, 713,714, 715A and
716. This money goes to the State's General Fund.
SF 350 - Permits for repair - out of state commercial
motor vehicles may get a permit to enter the state for Burglary of an unoccupied motor vehicle is still
repairs without obtaining proportional registration or burglary 3rd but is now an aggravated misdemeanor.
interstate fuel permit provided they are NOT carrying a Attempted burglary of an unoccupied motor vehicle is
load. attempted burglary 3fa but is now a serious
misdemeanor.
UNDER 21 DL and ID will go to a vertical format.
The complete 2001 Iowa Acts of Interest to Law
321.343 - RR Crossing, certain vehicles must stop Enforcement is available for review in the Training
triggers automatic suspensions for certain types of
Officer or at
vehicles / licenses. This is the only section which will
http://www.state.ia.us/qovemmentJdps/leQis/iaintle99.h
trigger the suspensions.
t___m (scroll down and click on legislative page and then
Commercial vehicles must be able to completely clear go to the 2001 Acts of Interest)
the railroad tracks prior to stopping. If there is
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TRAINING EVENTS
continued from page
The following is a listing of training, which MAY be
available. DO NOT consider this a posting. Any dragged? If so, in what direction? Note those folds and rolls,
request to attend based on this listing will not be diagram them then photograph them. They could assist you
considered a request to attend. in determining the method of transportation or placement of
the body at the location where it was found. There could be
TRAINING EVENT fface evidence in the folds and rolls too,
Describe the location and appearance of wounds, bruises,
PLACE WEST HIGH/OTHER LOCATIONS etc. Make cm-eful and detailed observations. Describe not
DATE WEEK OF 08/19 BEGINNING 23:00 SUNDAY Only what you see, but also what you do not see! Forget
Dept. Training Week - Rapid Deployment, Driving, DT, Other about what you think you see! If something is missing, note
it. For example, if you observe an area on the wrist that is
TRAINING EVENT not tanned by the sun, note it. DO NOT state that a
PLACE MTTU IV wristwatch is missing. What if the victim had an I.D.
bracelet or sweatband on instead? Never ASSUME!
DATE Nov. 27-29 Examine the scene for the presence and absence of blood. If
Reid Interview and Interrogation any is located, note the amount, size and shape of the drops
and degree of coagulation or separation of it. Photograph it
TRAINING EVENT using a scale and always taking the pictures from a 90
PLACE MTTU IV degree angle.
DATE SEPT. 10 -14 At this time, you should be making a sketch of the scene. It
can be a rough, ~'eehand sketch drawn on a blank piece of
Field Training Officer paper or in your notebook. You should include in the sketch
TRAINING EVENT things like the location of all doors, windows, furniture, the
victim and anything else you feel it is necessary to
PLACE MTTU IV document. A sketch should be made in all murder cases and
DATE DEC. 3 - 14 any other case involving a death where there is any question
Technical Accident Investigation of cause or at the discretion of the investigator.
Measurements can then be made of the location to show the
size of the area dram, the width and height of doors,
windows, tables, the bed or any other items needed. This
will also geographically locate the victim's body and items
HF 327
Enticing a Minor / Sexual Exploitation of a Minor of evidence within the scene. If the investigator is
Iowa code section 710.10 has been amended to makes it reasonably sure this is not a natural death and he/she is
illegal to Entice Away a child. For jurisdictional purposes, going to proceed with the investigation as if it is a murder,
an offense is considered committed in this state if the then at a later date, a detailed formal diagram should be
drawn using drafting tools, a scale and a uniform format.
communication to entice away a minor or person believed to Photos of the scene can give a distorted view of the
be a minor who is present in this state originates from relationship of the body to other fixed objects due to camera
another state, or the communication to entice away a minor angle, size of lens, lighting, etc. To accurately depict the
or person believed to be a minor is sent form this state. scene it is possible to use photos in conjunction with the
finished diagram. Something to keep in mind about the
This law also makes it illegal to knowingly purchase or sketch is this, you should have enough information in it so
possess materials INCLUDING electronic formats, visual
medium of a minor or what appears to be a minor engaging you could give it to another investigator and that person
would be able to complete a finished diagram without the
in prohibited sexual act or simulation of a prohibited sexual need to revisit the scene.
act.
HF 178
Children Exposed to Moth
Makes it illegal to manufacture a DANGEROUS substance,
C)
allow someone to manufacture or possess the precursor ~ C) '
chemical with the intent to manufacture a dangerous
substance; when a child is present or in the child's home or ~ "l'l
on the premises or in a motor vehicle on the premises. This
bill also requires mandatory reporters to notify DHS when
they have knowledge of a child being exposed to a meth lab.
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MDMA./ast/acts... FILED
Forwarded by Officer Akers ~'orn the National ])rug Intelligence Center
Common street name Ecstasy, E, XTC, Love Drug. Hug Drug, _a d I1: I 2
Disco Biscuits 0
Chemical Composition MDMA is a stimulant with mild hallucinogenic properties similar n
in chemical composition to both MDA and metham phetaGl~lj CL £h K
User Patterns MDMA is taken orally in tablet or capsule form. Th4(]iWAbeli!~ ~OWA
to feel the effects within 1 hour of ingestion. Effects may last up
to 6 hours, depending on dose, purity, and the environment in
which it is taken. Some users take multiple doses in order to
suspend the effect, sometimes consuming as many as 10 tablets
in a single night.
Physiological Effects MDMA use greatly increases blood pressure and heart rate.
Body temperature can increase to 109 degrees if taken at a club
or rave where there is physical exertion. Obvious physical effects
include muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea,
blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, chills or sweating,
extreme relaxation, and tremors. Use can result in heart failure or
heat stroke.
Psychological Effects MDMA is a mood/mind-altering drug, affecting brain serotonin
levels. Common psychological effects are feelings of emotional
closeness coupled with the breakdown of personal
communication barders, a sense of peace with oneself and the
wodd, an enhanced sense of pleasure, greater self-confidence,
and an increased sense of energy. Some users may expedence
panic attacks.
Short-term Effects Short-term effects of MDMA include confusion, depression, sleep
problems, drug craving, severe anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations,
and amnesia. MDMA also suppresses the desire to eat, drink or
sleep.
Long-term Effects Resent studies on rats, and monkeys indicate that MDMA causes
permanent brain damage in the areas c. dtical to thought and
memory and that it damages the neurons that use serotonin to
communicate with other neurons. Users who develop an ache-
like rash and continue to use MDMA are at increased risk of
sever liver damage. MDMA may alter motor skills, giving the
ddver the appearance of suffering from Partdnson's disease.
This and that
Several observations from the May range / training day - 1. When going through the shoot house officers had a
tendency to stop in the doorway upon acquiring the target instead of transitioning through the doonNay before or
while engaging the target. This leaves the officer in a vulnerable position. When multiple officers enter a room it
is of paramount importance that the first officer through the door enter the room far enough for the 2nd or
subsequent officer(s) to enter the room. 2. Also there was a tendency to dear one room, move on to the next.
Upon entering the 2nd room, shoot the magazine empty and then reload. Officers should consider a tactical
reload (removing the partial magazine and replacing it with a full one) prior to entering a second room. This will
allow you to enter a potentially hostile environment with a fully loaded weapon. 3. Officers must remember to
verbalize. This is just as important when using deadly force as it is at the "lower'' levels.
"Honesty, disinterestedness and good nature are indispensable to procure the esteem and confidence of those
with whom we live, and on whose esteem our happiness depends." --Thomas Jefferson
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Watch Training 00-48
Fireworks Z00I JUL -3
Scenario - It is 01:38, you respond to a park ref fireworks going off.
you locate a car liom which bottle rockets are being fired. There are
car. You approach the vehicle and the owner/operator consents to a search. You locate a
bag full of fireworks and other related paraphernalia.
Critical Issues - What would be the appropriate charges?
Discussion - In this case they are all in violation of City Ordinance 10-9-2-I which
prohibits being in parks after 10:30 PM (exception for City and Mercer Parks 11:00 PM).
In addition they are in violation of City Ordinance 7-1-1, which adopts the 1997 Uniform
Fire Code. (UFC). UFC 7802.3 is as follows..."The storage, use and handling of
fireworks are prohibited." As with all city ordinances this is a simple misdemeanor.
Iowa Code section 727.2 makes it a serious misdemeanor to use or explode fireworks.
NOTE: This does not prohibit the possession of fireworks. Possession would need to be
filed under the City Ordinance.
Officers are encouraged to use the UFC for enforcement unless the fireworks are being
used in a dangerous manner or if the size and/or quantity indicate resale, or the blast size
would be exceptionally large. Disorderly conduct may also be applicable.
When citing for possession of fireworks, officers need to indicate City Ordinance 7-1-1
A. which adopts the UFC, and reference UFC 7802.3 which prohibits the handling of the
fireworks.
NOTE: The UFC section states the ... use and handling of fireworks are prohibited. This
is NOT the normal possession charge, as it requires handling of the fireworks. A "joint
possession" charge may or may not be appropriate depending on the circumstances.
Watch T raining 01-41 'FILE D
G/o 01-04 Bomb Threats/Emergencies 2001 JUL -3/Ill I1:12
scenario - At 10:30, Communications receives a call stating that there is a bonltlITxyaC[_ERK
local business and it is set to detonate at 12:00. iOWA CITy !OWA
critical Issues - What are the primary responsibilities of initially responding units to a
bomb threat call? What notifications need to be made? When should a building be
evacuated? Who determines if a building should be evacuated? Who is responsible for
searching the building? When may officers give the property owner / manager the all "all
clear"? What is the difference between a bomb threat and a bomb emergency7
Discussion - G/O 01- 04 Bomb Threats / Emergencies identifies Bomb Threats as "A
bomb threat condition exists when an explosive device has been reported or is suspected
to be at a given location. A Bomb Emergency exists when a suspected or actual
explosive device has been located or detonated.
Upon responding to a "bomb" call, the initial responding officer(s) have the following
responsibilities:
1. Do not use any electronic transmission device within 300 feet of the reported
location, including cell phones, radios and MDTs.
2. Contact the person receiving the threat (if other than the ECO) and attempt to
ascertain if:
a. previous threats have been received;
b. possible motive(s) and or suspect(s);
c. vuinerabilities of personnel/equipment;
d. timher exploration of any information provided to the ECO.
3. Establish an initial perimeter.
Upon receipt of a bomb threat the following notifications need to be made:
1. Watch supervisor
2. Bomb Squad personnel
3. EMS personnel (advise them of a staging area)
4. Fire Dept. (they will stage several hundred feet away)
5. Utilities
6. Property management / owner
In the event that there is a bomb threat - the property owner will be consulted to
determine if the building is going to be evacuated. In the case of a bomb emergency the
premises and surrounding area will be evacuated to the extent determined by the Incident
Commander. When conducting a search of a property, the property owner/manager will
need to provide personnel to assist in the search in order to identify any suspicious
packages / objects. If upon searching a property, no actual device or suspicious object is
located, the person in control of the property will be advised that no device has been
located. AT NO TIME WILL A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT ADVISE THAT
THERE IS NO DEVICE PRESENT, OR THAT IT IS SAFE TO REENTER THE
PROPERTY.
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Watch Training 02-01
Legislative Update 2001 2001 JUL -3/IHII: 12
Scenario - Legislative changes CITY CLERK
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Critical Issues - What are the main changes which directly affect what I do?
Discussion - This year's legislature did not pass a lot of laws that will directly affect the
way we do our jobs. The majority of the changes will be going into effect on 07/01/01.
Until the new compendiums arrive in mid-late July, the attached sheet should be used in
conjunction with the 2001 compendium. Primarily there have been some free changes,
with some increasing and others decreasing.
Also in the way of FYI the legislature has passed an additional assessment of $125 for all
convictions and deferred judgements of certain crimes. (chapters 124, 155A, 453, 713,
714, 715A and 716). This fee will be assessed by the judge or the Clerk of Court upon
conviction. I.e. Upon pleading guilty to a their 5 , the person would face any penalty
associated with the charge and then be assessed a $125 charge by the clerk of court.
While this is titled a Criminal Surcharge, the money goes directly to the State's General
fund.
Also them has been a change in the burglary statute 713.6A. Effective July 1st while the
definition of burglary 3rd remains the same, the following has been added "Burglary in
the third degree involving a burglary of an unoccupied motor vehicle or motor track as
defined in section 321.1, or a vessel def'med in section 462A.2, is an aggravated
misdemeanor for a first offense. A second or subsequent conviction under this section is
punishable under subsection one."
RELATED: Attempted burglary in the third degree involving an attempted burglary of an
unoccupied motor vehicle or motor track as defined in section 321.1, or a vessel defined
in section 462A.2, is a serious misdemeanor for a first offense. A second or subsequent
conviction under this section is punishable under subsection 1.
Obviously this will apply to those breaking in to parked vehicles.
There have been some changes in the area of the CINA section of the juvenile code
which will be included in the July training bulletin. It makes it illegal to manufacture or
possess precursor chemicals in the presence of a child.
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· """...l CITY CLERK
· ' '"' · IOWA CI'rY, IOWA
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING BULLETIN 01-60
DATE: May 22nd, 2001
TO: Commanders (all sworn)
FROM: k.hurd
SUBJECT: WT 0141 Hospitalized Prisoners-
This weeks WT deals with the guarding of prisoners at the University of Iowa
Hospital, and primarily covers the guarding of persons who have been admitted
to the hospital. The attached guidelines were developed by UIHC details their
expectations and procedures regarding hospitalized prisoners.
Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Johnson
Capt. Widmer
Watch Training 0 1-4 1
Guarding Hospitalized Prisoners
Scenario - The University of Iowa Hospital receives an injured prisoner from another
jurisdiction. Because of the nature of the offense the outside agency requests we provide
personnel to guard the prisoner.
Critical Issues - What should procedures are in place for guarding prisoners? Who
should officers contact incase of an emergency or assistance is needed?
Discussion - The University of Iowa Hospitals has developed the attached guidelines
which officers should follow when guarding a prisoner who has been admitted to the
hospital.
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ORIENTATION OF FORENSIC OFFICERS
(CUSTODIAL, CORRECTIONAL AND PEACE OFFICERS)
All persons guarding prisoners who are patients should read the following information.
Interaction with Patients
Officers guarding patients should be aware ofa patient's need for rest. Officers should avoid watching
television late at night as well as making phone calls, etc. Private rooms are not always available for
prisoners; thus, the needs of other patients must also be considered by forensic staff.
Response to Unusual Events
· The prisoner guard shall summon assistance when a medical emergency or concern arises with the
prisoner patient.
In patient rooms, a nurse call device may be used.
In other areas of the hospital, the patient can be taken to the closest nursing unit.
0 In situations where emergency medical assistance is needed, the guard should dial "199" on
an in-house phone and give the operator information.
· Fire alarms
0 To report a fire dial "195" or contact the Nursing Desk.
0 Nursing staff will coordinate efforts if evacuation is necessasy.
0 Do not evacuate the area in the event of a fire alarm unless fire and/or smoke is visible in the
area or advised by Nursing staff to do so.
Channels of Communication
Administrative
· Weekdays during normal business hours, the Associate Director, External Relations &
Legal Services may be contacted at 356-4009.
· After hours, the on-call administrator may be contacted by calling the UIHC
Telecommunications operator. Dial "0" and request the on-call administrator.
Clinical
· Ask to speak to the charge nurse of the unit.
· During normal business hours, contact the Nurse Manager. The Unit Clerk will provide
the telephone number. e~ "~
· After hours, contact the UIHC Telecommunications operator and ask for th ~i~ing
Supervisor on-call. C') _z. , __
Security --~ C~' c~ ["
· Contact UIHC Facility Safety and Security by dialing 356-2658. "" rs'l :~'
· In emergencies, dial 195. ~ 2u
Definition of Restraints
· Administrative restraints are those devices that serve to detain the patient and are only used by the
detaining agency's staff.
· Clinical restraints are used by the clinical staff to enhance patient treatment and protect the patient
and staff from injury and can only be ordered by a physician.
· In situations where administrative restraints impede patient care, the physician-in-charge and the
agency providing security will confer on the best approach to accomplish both objectives.
Safety Issues
The Nursing staff wi II advise the forensic officer of safety issues such as infectious disease, exposure,
appropriate personal protective equipment, etc.
FORENSIC OFFICERS: PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO RELIEF OFFICERS
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