Which items should be checked before starting a transport run with an arrestee?

• A. Identity and medical history.
• B. Destination, restraints equipment, vehicle readiness, and radio/communication readiness.
• C. Arrestee's personal schedule.
• D. None.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is making sure the transport operation is safe and ready before moving an arrestee. Checking the destination, restraints equipment, vehicle readiness, and radio/communication readiness covers the essential, immediate factors that affect safety, security, and the ability to respond if something goes wrong.

Knowing the destination ensures you’re heading to the correct facility and can plan the route, timelines, and required handoffs, which supports proper chain-of-custody and reduces confusion during the transfer. Verifying restraints equipment is crucial to prevent escapes or injuries; the right restraints, in good condition, and applied correctly protect both the arrestee and staff. Ensuring the vehicle is ready means the car is functional, secure, and equipped with necessary safety features and emergency gear, reducing the risk of mechanical issues or delays. Confirming radio or other communications readiness keeps you connected to dispatch, supervisors, or medical teams, so you can coordinate, request assistance, or report problems quickly.

While identity and medical history are important for processing and care decisions, they do not address the immediate safety and operational readiness required for a transport run. An arrestee’s personal schedule is not relevant to the safety or security of the transfer. None is not accurate because there are clear, actionable checks that should be performed.