Inmate Supervision and Management Flashcards
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What is the correct procedure when an officer discovers an inmate unresponsive in their cell?
Answer: Enter the cell, call a code, begin CPR if trained, and wait for medical staff
Officers must enter, assess, call a medical code, and provide basic life support until medical personnel arrive.
Which type of count is conducted by physically touching or making verbal contact with each inmate to confirm they are alive?
Answer: Welfare count
A welfare count (also called a live count) requires confirming each inmate is breathing and responsive, not just visually present.
An officer notices graffiti in a cell block that appears to be gang-related symbols. The BEST action is to:
Answer: Document, photograph, and report to the security intelligence unit
Gang-related graffiti is intelligence that should be documented, photographed, and forwarded to the security intelligence unit for analysis.
Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), when an inmate reports sexual abuse by another inmate, the officer's FIRST duty is to:
Answer: Separate the alleged victim from the alleged abuser and report immediately
PREA requires immediate physical separation of parties and mandatory reporting to supervisors and investigators.
Which approach is MOST effective for managing an inmate who is verbally agitated in the housing unit?
Answer: Use active listening and de-escalation techniques in a calm tone
De-escalation using a calm voice and active listening reduces tension and often resolves situations without use of force.
An officer receives a tip from an inmate that a weapon will be used during the evening meal. The officer should FIRST:
Answer: Report the information to a supervisor immediately
Threat information must be immediately escalated to a supervisor who can authorize appropriate security measures.
What does the term 'sight and sound separation' mean in a correctional context?
Answer: Ensuring juveniles cannot see or hear adult inmates
Sight and sound separation is a PREA-mandated requirement that juveniles must be kept out of visual and auditory contact with adult inmates.