During a routine cell inspection, you discover a small homemade knife hidden under an inmate's mattress. The inmate claims it belongs to his cellmate. What is your BEST first action?
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A
Confiscate the weapon, secure the inmate, and report the find to your supervisor immediately
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B
Accept the inmate's explanation and note it in a log without further action
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C
Remove the weapon and warn the inmate without filing an official report
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D
Place the weapon in your pocket and complete the inspection before reporting