NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

F. After being searched, each prisoner will be photographed by personnel as part of the
identification process. This can be achieved by using the Police Department’s digital
camera and/or other digital cameras.
G. Should the nature and size of the incident require assistance from other law enforcement
agencies, those officers will be assigned to assist with the physical security of the holding
area, temporary detention facility, or medical facility where prisoner(s) may be
transported. These officers will generally be assigned to duties where detailed
knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Police Department is not necessary.
H. All persons arrested in mass arrest situations will be afforded all legal and customary
rights with respect to notification of defense counsel. Whether those arrested are taken
to the Police Department, temporary holding facilities, or to the county jail, telephone
and/or personal contact with defense counsel will be a primary consideration.
I. Mass arrest situations may require the City Attorney or his/her representative to be
summoned to the Police Department to provide legal advice as well as assistance in the
preparation of formal charges against the prisoners.
J. If the arrest situation gains the interest of the news media to the extent that the media’s
information collection efforts overwhelm on-duty supervision, additional personnel may be
summoned. The City’s Public Information Officer shall be contacted as soon as practical
to assist in developing press releases and guiding the media to ensure that accurate
information is reported to the public.
K. Regardless of where prisoners are transported for booking, reasonable accommodations
for the basic human needs such as food, water, and sanitary facilities will be provided.
The supervisor will be responsible for prisoner placement locations to guarantee
compliance with applicable state/federal regulations.
To assure that proper resources can be obtained easily and in a timely manner, the Chief
of Police may authorize the notification of the City Finance Director. The Finance Director
may assign a representative to assist the Police Department in obtaining resources that
may be required, but not on hand, during special circumstances such as mass arrests.
L. No prisoner will be denied treatment for any claimed or visible medical ailment or malady.
It is the responsibility of the on-duty supervisor to ensure each prisoner is evaluated. The
on-duty supervisor has a variety of options toward the care for sick or injured prisoners
which may include summoning paramedics for transport of the prisoner(s) to medical
facilities.
M. At the discretion of the ranking on-duty supervisor at the time of the incident, civilian
employees, including the Police Clerk, Support Services Manager, and dispatchers, may
also be called in to assist with compilation of arrest data in order to facilitate the process
in a timely manner.
18.1.6 Hostage/Barricade Situations
Control of Scene
A. When the Police Department is involved in a situation with an armed suspect who has
seized or is believed to have seized control of a dwelling or other structure (with or
without hostages), immediate steps should be taken to ensure the safety of all persons in
the area. Individuals who have barricaded themselves against arrest (with or without
hostages) present extraordinary danger to responding officers and civilians in the area.
B. Primary responsibility of the first responding officers at such events should be focused
upon the establishment of a scene perimeter to eliminate escape routes to preserve the
safety of bystanders, and to facilitate evacuations from the area.
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