During intake, which notifications must be provided to the arrestee and related parties?

• A. Notify next of kin or designated contact; inform arrestee of the right to counsel and to a phone call; report intake to issuing agency as required; document notifications.
• B. Notify next of kin or designated contact; inform arrestee of the right to counsel and to a phone call; report intake to issuing agency as required; document notifications.
• C. Notify media outlets about the intake.
• D. No notifications are required.

Answer: (B)

During intake, the focus is on protecting the arrestee’s rights and ensuring proper communication with those who must be informed. You must notify the next of kin or a designated contact so someone aware of the situation is alerted if there’s an emergency or welfare concern. The arrestee must be told about the right to counsel and the right to a phone call, so they can pursue legal representation and contact someone for support. You also need to report the intake to the issuing agency as required, ensuring the correct agency is informed and the process is properly documented. Finally, you document all notifications to create a clear, auditable record. Notifying media outlets is inappropriate and not required, and saying no notifications are needed would violate policy and the arrestee’s rights.