Security and Safety Flashcards
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A correctional officer suspects an inmate of smuggling contraband by ingesting it (body packing). The CORRECT course of action is to:
Answer: Notify medical staff and a supervisor immediately for proper assessment
Ingested contraband is a medical emergency risk; medical staff must be involved immediately alongside supervisory notification.
Which statement BEST describes the concept of 'sight and sound separation' in a correctional facility?
Answer: Juvenile inmates must be kept where they cannot see or hear adult inmates
Federal law requires that juveniles in adult facilities be separated from adult inmates in a way that prevents any visual or audio contact.
During an emergency lockdown, an officer's PRIMARY responsibility is to:
Answer: Account for all inmates in the assigned area and report counts to command
During lockdowns, maintaining accountability for all inmates in the assigned area is the officer's first priority and must be reported to command.
What does 'security threat group' (STG) designation indicate in a correctional setting?
Answer: A gang or organization that poses a risk to institutional security
STG designates an organized group — typically a gang — whose activities threaten institutional security, requiring enhanced monitoring.
An officer receives a tip from an inmate that another inmate plans to assault a staff member. The officer should FIRST:
Answer: Report the information to a supervisor immediately so protective measures can be taken
All credible threats must be reported to a supervisor immediately so that proper protective measures, investigation, and documentation can occur.
Which of the following is a proper use of a facility's intercom or radio communication system during a security incident?
Answer: Communicating clear, concise information using established codes and plain language as directed
Clear, concise communication using facility codes and plain language ensures accurate information transmission without compromising sensitive details.
What is the purpose of a 'sally port' in a correctional facility?
Answer: A secure holding area between two controlled gates to prevent unauthorized entry or escape
A sally port is a secured double-gate entry system ensuring only one door opens at a time, preventing simultaneous access and escape.