Which of the following is a custodial-arrest requirement?

• A. Return the arrestee's personal items to the family
• B. Release immediately without safety checks
• C. Ensure the arrestee is transported safely without risk
• D. Advise Miranda rights if they are to be interrogated

Answer: (D)

When a person is taken into custody for questioning, officers must administer Miranda warnings before any interrogation. These warnings inform the arrestee of the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, and that any statements made can be used in court. This requirement protects the suspect’s Fifth Amendment rights and ensures that any custodial interrogation is admissible in court. The other options describe safety or procedural steps (returning personal items, releasing without safety checks, safe transport) that are important in policing but are not the formal rights advisement tied to custodial arrest.