CDCR CDCR Contraband Control and Search Procedures

Question 1

Which of the following items is considered contraband in a California state prison under CDCR regulations?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized cell phone

Answer

Unauthorized cell phones are classified as serious contraband in CDCR facilities because they pose significant security threats.

Question 2

When conducting a pat-down search on an inmate, a CDCR officer must:

Accepted Answer

Follow the established search procedure and document any contraband found

Answer

Proper pat-down procedures must be followed consistently and documented to ensure evidence integrity and officer accountability.

Question 3

What is the primary reason CDCR conducts random cell searches (cell extractions are not implied)?

Accepted Answer

To deter contraband accumulation and maintain institutional security

Answer

Random searches disrupt contraband networks and deter smuggling by making detection unpredictable.

Question 4

If a CDCR officer discovers contraband during a routine cell search, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Secure the contraband, document the find, and complete a CDCR 115 Rules Violation Report

Answer

All contraband must be secured as evidence, documented, and reported through the CDCR 115 process to ensure legal accountability.

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as 'dangerous contraband' in CDCR facilities?

Accepted Answer

A weapon such as a sharpened piece of metal (shank)

Answer

Weapons such as shanks are classified as dangerous contraband and represent an immediate threat to institutional safety.

CDCR - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Practice Test