NYS Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. You find an unattended court document lying in a hallway. What is the BEST course of action? → Secure the document and deliver it to the appropriate court clerk
2. What does 'shelter in place' mean in a courthouse emergency context? → Remain inside the building in a secure location away from the threat
3. How many correctional facilities had a cost per inmate that was greater than $40,000? → 4
4. Which of the following is a primary tactical principle for a Court Officer assigned to an inmate during a courtroom proceeding? → Positioning oneself between the inmate and the judge, jury, or witness.
5. Based on the information provided, what was Court Officer Chen's specific action during the evacuation? → He assisted an elderly man who dropped his cane.
6. Referring to the passage you studied, which of the following details about Court Officer Miller is mentioned? → He had a noticeable limp.
7. You notice a suspicious unattended bag in the courthouse lobby. What should you do FIRST? → Clear the immediate area and notify a supervisor
8. A court officer must log 145 entries on Monday, 132 on Tuesday, and 118 on Wednesday. What is the total number of entries for the three days? → 395
9. A court officer earns a regular rate of $28 per hour. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half. What is the officer's overtime hourly rate? → $42
10. How many miles does a train travel in one and a half hours if it can travel 90 miles in 15 minutes? → 720
11. What is the value of X? (3 + 2x)/5 = 17 → 41
12. A court officer works an 8-hour shift earning $32 per hour. How much does the officer earn for the entire shift? → $256
13. Refer to the following codes for this query: Key: 1 7 6 9 2 4 8 3 J O E L F A S H, How many of the odd numbers in the key match vowels? → one
14. 180 pending cases are distributed equally among 9 court officers. How many cases is each officer responsible for? → 20
15. $1,200 worth of equipment is divided equally among 8 court officers. How much does each officer receive? → $150
16. A visitor claims they need an urgent exception to the standard security screening process. You should: → Follow standard screening procedures for all visitors regardless of urgency
17. A defendant's family member is being loudly disruptive in the spectator gallery during a proceeding. Your BEST response is to: → Issue a clear warning and remove the individual if the disruptive behavior continues
18. A court officer scans 12 bags per minute at a security checkpoint. How many bags can be scanned in a 2.5-hour period? → 1,800
19. A court officer works 8 regular hours at $30/hour and 3 overtime hours at $45/hour. What is the officer's total pay for that day? → $375
20. If a court officer must complete 40 hours of mandatory training spread equally over 5 days, how many hours of training must be completed each day? → 8
21. Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective and professional record keeping for a Court Officer? → Ensuring all entries are objective, accurate, clear, and legible. [7, 13]
22. A court officer discovers a suspicious, unattended package in the courthouse lobby. The CORRECT first action is to: → Do not touch it, clear the area, and notify supervisors and law enforcement immediately
23. You are the only officer on duty and two separate incidents occur simultaneously. You should: → Address the most serious or immediate threat first and call for backup immediately
24. Which of the following statements is false in light of the passage above? → The public can make Congress pass laws when they are outraged about prison violence.
25. A detention facility is at 80% capacity with 480 inmates. What is the facility's total capacity? → 600
26. A member of the public hands you a personal letter they want delivered to the presiding judge. You should: → Accept the letter and route it through proper court channels to appropriate court staff
27. When a medical emergency occurs in a courtroom, what is the court officer's FIRST priority? → Ensure the safety of all persons and call for emergency medical assistance
28. During a hostage situation inside a courtroom, which action should a court officer AVOID? → Attempting to negotiate or make promises on behalf of the government
29. A court officer observes a person in the public gallery exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis. The MOST appropriate initial response is to: → Approach calmly, use a non-threatening tone, and attempt to de-escalate the situation
30. After a courthouse emergency has been resolved, a court officer should: → Complete a detailed incident report and notify supervisory personnel