CCO Inmate Supervision and Management 3

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when an officer discovers an inmate unresponsive in their cell?

Accepted Answer

Enter the cell, call a code, begin CPR if trained, and wait for medical staff

Answer

Officers must enter, assess, call a medical code, and provide basic life support until medical personnel arrive.

Question 2

Which type of count is conducted by physically touching or making verbal contact with each inmate to confirm they are alive?

Accepted Answer

Welfare count

Answer

A welfare count (also called a live count) requires confirming each inmate is breathing and responsive, not just visually present.

Question 3

An officer notices graffiti in a cell block that appears to be gang-related symbols. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document, photograph, and report to the security intelligence unit

Answer

Gang-related graffiti is intelligence that should be documented, photographed, and forwarded to the security intelligence unit for analysis.

Question 4

Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), when an inmate reports sexual abuse by another inmate, the officer's FIRST duty is to:

Accepted Answer

Separate the alleged victim from the alleged abuser and report immediately

Answer

PREA requires immediate physical separation of parties and mandatory reporting to supervisors and investigators.

Question 5

Which approach is MOST effective for managing an inmate who is verbally agitated in the housing unit?

Accepted Answer

Use active listening and de-escalation techniques in a calm tone

Answer

De-escalation using a calm voice and active listening reduces tension and often resolves situations without use of force.

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