LAC 22:III.3313. Transportation

A. Vehicles used to transport prisoners shall meet state and local safety standards and shall be operated only by properly licensed personnel. B. Inmates shall be transported only in accordance with written procedures and only by officers who have received special training in this duty. C. Female inmates shall be accompanied by a female officer during transport. D. A secure area shall be provided for transfer of prisoners and goods between the institution and transporting vehicles. E. Inmates shall not be restrained during transport more than necessary to insure security, and shall never be shackled to a vehicle or left unattended in a vehicle.