When there is no cage in the transport vehicle, what is required regarding the weapon?

• A. Leave unsecured
• B. Hide in glovebox
• C. Secure your weapon
• D. Give to detainee

Answer: (C)

Safety and control of firearms during transport hinge on keeping the weapon secured whenever there’s no barrier in the vehicle. If there isn’t a cage, the weapon must be secured so it cannot be accessed by anyone else and cannot move around the cabin. This reduces the risk of accidental discharge, tampering, or harm to the detainee or officers and aligns with standard safety policies.

Leaving the weapon unsecured would create a clear risk. Hiding it in the glovebox is still unsafe and noncompliant because it doesn’t provide deliberate security or proper restraint. Giving the weapon to a detainee is dangerous and prohibited. Securing your weapon—using a proper holster, locking device, or other department-approved method—is the correct practice to ensure safety and control during transport.