Who is prohibited from serving food and beverages to prisoners?

The prohibition of law enforcement escorts from serving food and beverages to prisoners hinges on the roles and responsibilities designated for law enforcement during transport or custody of individuals in such scenarios. Law enforcement officers are tasked with maintaining the security and custody of prisoners, ensuring that they do not pose a threat to themselves, the escorts, or other passengers.

Serving food and beverages can create opportunities for the prisoner to manipulate the situation, potentially using items inappropriately or breaching security protocols. By restricting this responsibility, it ensures that only personnel who are properly trained and authorized to maintain safety and security are involved in the handling and interaction with prisoners.

On the other hand, flight attendants, security personnel, and other passengers generally do not have the direct responsibility for the custody of prisoners, which is why their involvement in serving meals does not carry the same implications for safety and security during transport.