Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
5500 - Bail Enforcement Agents
Section 5500-8.0 - Apprehension Procedures

Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 5500-8.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

8.1 All BEA's licensed under 24 Del.C. Ch. 55 are required to notify the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the appropriate jurisdiction prior to making any attempt at an apprehension or surveillance. This notification must occur prior to responding to the address of the attempt/surveillance. Notification shall be made to the same PSAP when clearing the address of the attempt/surveillance. If notification cannot be made to the PSAP of jurisdiction, the BEA shall contact the Regional Center for the County - Recom, Kentcom, or Suscom.

8.2 Upon successful apprehension, if the BEA transports the subject to the law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the apprehension occurred, transfer of custody to the law enforcement agency shall take place at that time.

8.2.1 A failure of a police agency to accept custody of the fugitive shall be immediately documented by the BEA and reported to the Professional Licensing Section.

8.3 Failure to follow the procedures as described in this section could result in the suspension or revocation of the BEA identification card, license, and badge.

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