Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Practice Exam

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What should an officer do first when placing a hold on a prisoner for an outstanding warrant?

Notify the prisoner's family
Verify the warrant
Arrange a court hearing
Immediately arrest the suspect

The correct answer is: Verify the warrant

When placing a hold on a prisoner for an outstanding warrant, the most critical initial step is to verify the warrant. This action is essential to ensure that the warrant is valid, current, and applicable to the individual in question. Accurate verification helps prevent wrongful arrests and ensures that the officer is acting within the legal framework. Verifying the warrant involves confirming details such as the warrant number, the issuing authority, and the specific charges involved. This step is not only procedural but also protects both the officer and the department from potential liabilities associated with misidentification or executing a warrant that may no longer be valid. Notification of the prisoner's family, arranging a court hearing, or even the act of arrest should only happen after the officer has confirmed the warrant's validity. Jumping directly to an arrest without verification could lead to significant legal consequences if the warrant is found to be invalid.