Westchester County Department of Public Safety

To establish the procedures to be followed by Sworn Members when detaining prisoners in a Department facility or otherwise maintaining custody of prisoners.

To establish the proper procedures for Sworn Members to follow when transporting prisoners upon arrest, between secured facilities and otherwise.

To establish the procedures to be followed by Sworn Members who believe there to be a need to conduct a strip search or body cavity search of a prisoner for weapons or contraband.

To establish procedures for Sworn Members to follow to ensure that prisoners receive necessary medical treatment.

To establish the procedures to be followed by Sworn Members if prisoners escape from Department custody.