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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 19 – Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Revised December 16, 2014

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52050.5.1 Definition of Detention

  • Detention is the stopping of a person, other than an inmate, by a peace officer, for the purpose of conducting a brief investigation into the identity of the person and the nature of their presence when the officer reasonably suspects the person may be involved in criminal activity.

  • Any Department employee is authorized to stop and detain any inmate for the purpose of determining their identity and ascertaining the nature of their activity.