During transport, keeping an inmate within sight is recommended. Which option reflects this guidance?

• A. Always keep inmate within sight: stay in the same room with inmate.
• B. Turn your back to the inmate.
• C. Let them roam freely.
• D. Only check occasionally.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining direct supervision and constant visibility during transport is essential for safety, control, and accountability. When you stay in the same room with the inmate, you can monitor for attempts to tamper with restraints, detect escalating behavior, and respond immediately to medical or other needs. This visibility also discourages misconduct because the inmate knows they are being watched. In contrast, turning your back, letting the inmate roam freely, or only checking occasionally creates blind spots and delays in addressing problems, increasing the risk of escape, injury, or disruption. So the best practice is to keep the inmate within sight by staying in the same room.