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Firearms and Prisoners on Commericial Airlines - Survey of Regulations and Procedures

NCJ Number
101236
Journal
National Sheriff Volume: 38 Issue: 1 Dated: (February-March 1986) Pages: 28-33
Editor(s)
P L Lynn
Date Published
1986
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This 1986 survey by the National Sheriffs' Association presents the prisoner-transport policies of the following airlines: American, Delta, Eastern, Northwest Orient, United, and US Air.
Abstract
American requires that armed passengers identify themselves and their position in a law enforcement agency, that the weapon be concealed at all times, and that the passenger not drink alcoholic beverages while on board. Prisoners must be handcuffed, and seating guidelines must be followed. Delta requires advance knowledge that a passenger will be armed and certain information from the officer's employing jurisdiction. The weapon must be carried inconspicuously and must not be discharged on the aircraft. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed on board. Delta emphasizes that handcuffs must be inconspicuous in escorting prisoners. Policy limits the number of prisoners transported and specifies seating arrangements. Northwest Orient policies pertain to weapons in the passenger cabin and in checked baggage as well as the carriage of ammunition. Policy for prisoner transport covers boarding, restraints, seating, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Eastern and United policies on weapons and prisoner transport conforms with Federal Aviation Association regulations. US Air specifically excludes the transport of prisoners declared dangerous by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.

Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Survey
Language
English
Country
United States of America