During a routine cell inspection, you discover a homemade weapon hidden inside a mattress. The inmate claims it belongs to his cellmate. What is your FIRST action?
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A
Confiscate the weapon and document the finding per facility policy
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B
Accept the inmate's explanation and search only the cellmate's belongings
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C
Ignore the claim and charge the inmate who was present
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D
Leave the weapon and report verbally to your supervisor