What items should be included in an incident report following a transport event?

• A. Date/time, location, arrestee condition, actions taken, use of force, injuries, witnesses, equipment used, and staff involved.
• B. Vehicle color, route number, and weather.
• C. Only the arrestee’s name and charges.
• D. The last maintenance date of the transport vehicle.

Answer: (C)

An incident report after a transport event should capture a complete, chronological picture of what happened and who was involved. Include when and where the event occurred, the arrestee’s condition, what actions staff took, whether any use of force occurred, any injuries, who witnessed the incident, what equipment or restraints were used, and which staff were present or involved. This level of detail supports safety, continuity of care, investigations, and accountability, and it helps with medical decisions, legal protection, and internal review. If a report only lists the arrestee’s name and charges, it omits critical information about the incident timeline, conditions, responses, and corroborating witnesses, leaving gaps in the record and hindering safety checks and any potential follow-up inquiries.