1. BCCO PCT #4 PowerPoint AND HIV/AIDS & Viral Hepatitis In the Criminal Justice Profession TCOLE Course # 3804 UNIT FOUR Texas Commission On Law Enforcement and Texas Department of State Health Services

2. Unit Four 4.0 Infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of the job.

3. Learning Objective 4.0 Learning Objective 4.0 : The participant will be able to list the infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of their law enforcement duties. Learning Objective 4.1 Learning Objective 4.1 :The participant will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “Facts on AIDS: A Law Enforcement Guide”. Learning Objectives

4. Learning Objective 4.2 Learning Objective 4.2 :The participant will be able to describe the five of seven precautions that should be taken with involved searches or evidence handling as outlined in the National Institute of Justice “AIDS Bulletin,”. Learning Objectives

5. Learning Objective eight AIDSA Law Enforcement Guide 4.1 Learning Objective: Participant will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “ Facts on AIDS : A Law Enforcement Guide ”.

6. 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures 1. 1. Use disinfectants such as: a. isopropyl a. 70% isopropyl alcohol b. b. one part bleach to ten parts water c. waterless c. waterless soap 2. soapy 2. Wash hands after contact with bodily fluids with hot, soapy water.

7. 3. cuts abrasions 3. Clean and bandage all cuts and abrasions. 4. immediately 4. Body fluid spills should be wiped up immediately and the surface area should then be disinfected. 5. clothing 5. Soiled clothing may be cleaned in hot, soapy water or dry cleaned. 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

8. 6. Other Items including a. Instruments, b. padding, c. helmets, d. weapons, e. floors, 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

9. 6.Cont’d 6. Items including – Cont’d f. vehicles and Sterilize bleach g. other soiled items can be cleaned with soap and water, while wearing disposable latex gloves. Sterilize with disinfectants like diluted bleach and water (1:10 ratio) or rubbing alcohol. 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

10. 7. needles Do not re-cap jab 7. Dispose of used needles in puncture-proof containers. Do not break or try to re-cap a needle, as you may jab yourself. 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

11. 8. first aid kit 8. Prepare a first aid kit for your vehicle containing the following items: a.70% isopropylalcohol a. 70% isopropyl alcohol b. sterilewipes b. sterile wipes c. sterilegauze c. sterile gauze 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

12. 8. first aid kit 8. Prepare a first aid kit with following items – Cont’d: d. tape e. container e. plastic sharps container f. latexgloves f. latex gloves g. plastic bags g. Ziploc plastic bags 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

13. 4.2 7- Precautions in searches for evidence 1. emptypockets 1. Whenever possible ask suspects to empty their own pockets. 2. mirrors 2. Whenever possible, use long- handled mirrors to search hidden areas. DETENTION CELL SEARCHES

14. 3. protective gloves 3. If it is necessary to search manually, always wear protective gloves and feel very slowly and carefully. 4. punctureproof 4. Use puncture proof containers to store sharp instruments and clearly marked plastic bags to store other possibly contaminated items. 4.2 7 - Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’d

16. 5. tape 5. Use tape – never metal staples – when packaging evidence. 6. Wash hands 6. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and running water when tasks are completed. 7. hygiene common sense 7. Use good personal hygiene and common sense. 4.2 7 - Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’d

17. Questions?

18. 18 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: List & Explain 4.1: List & Explain 4.1: Eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

19. 19 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: EXPLAIN 4.2: EXPLAIN 4.2: Five of seven precautions that should be taken with involved searches or evidence handling as outlined in the National Institute of Justice “AIDS Bulletin,”

20. SOURCES All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout HIV-AIDS & Viral Hepatitis in CJ Profession TCOLE Course # 3271 Bexar County Constable Office PCT#4

21. “Knowledge is “POWER” Stay informed, stay SAFE, stay Vigilant & stay Alive”

22. TAKE A 15-MINUTE BREAK