Which action best supports a quick and orderly detainee handoff to a receiving facility?

• A. Have the detainee sign local forms.
• B. Rush the handoff without notifying the receiving facility.
• C. Coordinate with receiving facility staff to ensure custody transfer is properly documented and completed.
• D. Handle handoff only after a longer delay.

Answer: (C)

Coordinating with the receiving facility staff to ensure the custody transfer is properly documented and completed keeps the handoff quick, secure, and accountable. When you align on timing and procedures with the facility, you ensure they’re prepared to receive the detainee, and you collect and transfer all required records, seals, and signatures so the custody chain is continuous. This directly reduces delays, miscommunication, or gaps in the transfer, and it upholds safety and compliance. Other actions fail to guarantee that the receiving site is ready or that the transfer is fully documented, which can lead to security risks or administrative errors.