Two-person presence during prisoner transport is used whenever feasible. This policy supports which objective?

• A. Two-person presence is never used.
• B. Two-person presence when feasible ensures safety of detainee and officers.
• C. Only for court appearances.
• D. Two-person presence should be used whenever feasible.

Answer: (D)

Having two officers during prisoner transport is a safety and security measure that provides supervision, deters attempts at escape or harm, and ensures immediate backup if a situation escalates. The objective reflected by saying two-person presence should be used whenever feasible is to apply this standard whenever practical, maximizing safety while recognizing real-world constraints. It’s not saying never to use, nor limiting it to court appearances; it sets an ongoing practice to deploy the policy whenever feasible, which is why this option best captures the intended goal.