Emergency Response & Crisis Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is the most effective method for de-escalating an agitated inmate before a situation becomes violent?
Answer: Using active listening, a calm tone, and giving the inmate limited choices
Active listening and offering choices reduces the inmate's sense of powerlessness and lowers the likelihood of violence.
During a chemical spill in a correctional facility, officers should FIRST:
Answer: Evacuate the area, notify control, and follow the facility's hazmat emergency plan
Evacuation and notification are the immediate steps to prevent exposure and activate the facility's specialized hazmat response.
What is the purpose of a 'post order' during an emergency response?
Answer: To define each officer's specific duties, responsibilities, and authority at their assigned station during an emergency
Post orders give officers clear, pre-established instructions for their specific role during an emergency, reducing confusion.
An officer is the first to arrive at a scene where an inmate has been found unresponsive and not breathing. The AED is 30 seconds away. What should the officer do immediately?
Answer: Begin chest compressions immediately
Immediate chest compressions maintain blood flow to vital organs and must begin without delay even before the AED arrives.
Which scenario represents an 'active threat' situation in a correctional facility?
Answer: An armed individual actively harming or attempting to harm others within the facility
An active threat involves an armed individual currently causing or attempting to cause injury, requiring immediate protective action.
Following a major incident, what is the primary purpose of a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) for correctional staff?
Answer: To help staff process traumatic experiences and reduce long-term psychological harm
CISD is a peer-support process designed to address the psychological impact of traumatic incidents on first responders.
When executing a planned cell extraction of a combative inmate, which team member typically enters the cell first?
Answer: The shield bearer who leads the entry team to protect against assault
The shield bearer leads the extraction team entry to provide a physical barrier against the combative inmate.