Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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What is the correct procedure when a California correctional officer's radio fails during an emergency?
Answer: Use alternative communication methods such as landlines, runners, or visual signals
Officers must use all available alternative communication methods to maintain coordination during radio failures and never abandon post.
In California correctional emergency planning, 'mutual aid' refers to:
Answer: Agreements allowing outside agencies to assist during major incidents
Mutual aid agreements allow CDCR to request assistance from other law enforcement agencies or state resources during large-scale emergencies.
When a California correctional officer administers first aid to an injured inmate, the officer should:
Answer: Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent disease transmission
PPE is required when rendering first aid to protect officers from bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
What is the 'tactical alert' status in a California state prison?
Answer: A heightened state of readiness that may modify operations due to a potential threat
Tactical alert increases staffing and readiness levels in response to credible threats or conditions that may require rapid response.
A California correctional officer finds an inmate who has attempted suicide. After calling for help, the officer should:
Answer: Stay with the inmate, provide basic life support within training, and monitor until medical arrives
Remaining with a suicidal inmate and providing trained first aid prevents further harm while awaiting medical staff.
During an evacuation of a California correctional facility, officers should move inmates:
Answer: In controlled groups following established evacuation routes with full accountability
Controlled group evacuation with accountability prevents escapes, reduces confusion, and ensures all inmates are safely relocated.