BSCC Emergency Response Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a facility lockdown, what is the FIRST action staff should take upon hearing the alarm?
- Evacuate all inmates to the yard
- Secure all doors and account for inmates in their area (Correct answer)
- Call the shift supervisor for instructions
- Begin searching cells for contraband
Correct answer: Secure all doors and account for inmates in their area
During a lockdown, staff must immediately secure doors and conduct a count of inmates in their area before any other action.
Question 2: When an inmate collapses and appears unresponsive, what is the correct order of response under standard emergency protocols?
- Call for medical, check responsiveness, begin CPR if needed (Correct answer)
- Begin CPR immediately without assessment
- Restrain the inmate first, then call medical
- Wait for a supervisor before touching the inmate
Correct answer: Call for medical, check responsiveness, begin CPR if needed
Standard protocol requires calling for medical assistance, assessing responsiveness, then initiating CPR only if the inmate is unresponsive and not breathing.
Question 3: A fire breaks out in a housing unit. Which principle guides the order of evacuation?
- Evacuate staff first, then inmates
- Evacuate inmates closest to the fire exit first regardless of security level
- Move inmates farthest from danger first, then those nearest (Correct answer)
- Evacuate high-security inmates last
Correct answer: Move inmates farthest from danger first, then those nearest
Evacuation priority moves from those farthest from the fire outward, ensuring clear pathways while minimizing exposure for those already safe.
Question 4: What does the term 'ICS' stand for in correctional emergency management?
- Inmate Control System
- Incident Command System (Correct answer)
- Internal Crisis Supervision
- Integrated Containment Strategy
Correct answer: Incident Command System
ICS stands for Incident Command System, a standardized approach to command, control, and coordination during emergencies.
Question 5: During a hostage situation inside a correctional facility, who should be the PRIMARY negotiator?
- The shift supervisor on duty
- A trained hostage negotiator, not the immediate supervisor (Correct answer)
- The warden or facility director
- Any staff member who volunteers
Correct answer: A trained hostage negotiator, not the immediate supervisor
Trained hostage negotiators handle communications to avoid emotional decisions; the supervisor manages the scene but does not negotiate.
Question 6: Which chemical agent is most commonly authorized for use in correctional facility disturbances?
- CS gas (tear gas)
- CN gas
- OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray (Correct answer)
- Chlorine gas
Correct answer: OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray
OC spray is the most commonly authorized chemical agent in corrections due to its effectiveness and relatively short duration of effects.
Question 7: After a major emergency is resolved, which document is MOST critical for staff to complete?
- A budget amendment
- An after-action report (Correct answer)
- A grievance form
- A staffing request
Correct answer: An after-action report
An after-action report documents what occurred, evaluates the response, and identifies improvements for future emergencies.
BSCC Emergency Response Procedures 2
During a facility lockdown, what is the FIRST action staff should take upon hearing the alarm?