Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52050.8 Planned Arrest Procedure

• Whenever possible, every arrest shall be planned to minimize risk of injury to staff, inmates, or to the public, or to destruction or damage to state property. Plans for arrests shall be formulated by or in conjunction with, or reviewed by the peace officer’s supervisor. Plans for arrests shall consider at a minimum:

  • Facts and circumstances of the criminal violation for which the person is being arrested.

  • Criminal history with emphasis on potential for resisting arrest by use of weapons or dangerous instruments.

  • The location of arrest and potential interference of other inmates or persons, or the potential risk to uninvolved inmates, other persons, or staff.

  • Determine any special equipment needed.

  • Determine tactics to be used.