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6. Custody & Security 1
Chapter F
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Criminal Justice
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10/22/2014

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Term
Match the following searches … a. Complete b. Routine c. Body Cavity
Definition
a. Strip or Unclothed search of a person's effects and visual search of body cavities
b. Pat & Frisk or clothed search with person clothed, includes removal & search of hat, shoes, socks
c. Probing of body orifices for contraband done by medical in a medical setting
Term
To control contraband, searches of inmates are authorized at the discretion of staff. Refusal to
submit to a search may result in a forced search and disciplinary action against the inmate.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Posts that routinely involve complete searches should be staffed by Correctional Officers of
the same sex as the inmates under their supervision. Under normal operations complete
searches of inmates should be conducted by trained staff of the same sex as the inmate.
During an emergency operation, the Commander may order complete searches of inmates
by Criminal Justice Certified staff regardless of sex.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All inmates entering or leaving maximum, close or medium security facilities will be
completely search.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Body Cavity searches must be done by Medical personnel in a medical setting. Maximum
control inmates are completely searched before and after visitation. Close and Medium
custody inmates will be completely searched after visitation.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
When staff are searching an Inmate's quarters and effects, staff should avoid any
unnecessary scattering, disruption, or disarray of the inmate's personal possessions during
the search. Random searches should be done daily.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All visitors, contractors, vendors, and volunteers seeking entry at a close and medium custody
facility must be processed with a walk-through or hand held metal detector before entering.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All visitors will be asked if they are in possession of contraband such as firearms, ammunition,
knives, narcotics, etc.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Visiting Law Enforcement officers or visiting Correctional transport officers should store their
weapons in the weapons depository. If a weapons depository is not available, these officers
will be required to …
Definition
Have visitors store the weapon in car trunk or locked glove box
Term
Personal effects such as handbags, boxes, briefcases, or other items under the immediate
control or access of the visitor, should remain outside the confines of the facility
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Captain Pate, OIC, asks a female visitor to submit to a routine search due to info she is
planning to bring drugs into the facility. The woman refuses the search, Captain Pate should:
Definition
Deny the woman access to the unit
Term
Visitors will be allowed to bring in enough medication suitable to meet their needs for the
duration of their visit. All medication should be …
Definition
Contained in the original container
Term
A visitors wallet should be opened up by the gatehouse officer, removing all ID's and money
to search for contraband, then returned to the original owner.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
After a routine search of a visitor, marijuana is found. What should correctional staff do?
Definition
Contraband confiscated, contact local law enforcement, reasonable efforts short of the
use of force should be used to encourage the visitor to remain until law enforcement arrives.
Term
Complete searches of visitors is solely the authority of local law enforcement authorities
Division staff should not assist unless local law enforcement request assistance.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Routine searches of employees will be conducted as a result of individualized suspicion.
Employees at Medium and Close custody facilities will be subject to a metal detection search.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The OIC decides to conduct a routine search of a female Correctional Officer suspected of
selling drugs to inmates. No female Officers are available to conduct the routine search.
What should the OIC do?
Definition
Contact local law enforcement for a female Officer and order the Officer to remain there.
Term
If an employee refuses to submit to a routine search or remain in a designated area as
ordered, the employee shall be denied access inside the facility and notified that they are
on leave without pay and that appropriate disciplinary action will be initiated.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
When searching personal effects of employees, written documents should be sorted to detect
contraband, and shall be read thoroughly to determine suspicious motives.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
All DOC employees are subject to a routine search at any time while within the confines of the
unit or while entering or leaving the unit. When may employees be completely strip searched?
Definition
Only after the issuance of a search warrant by the appropriate judicial official.
Term
Employees will ensure their parked and unattended personal vehicles are locked and the
windows rolled up while on state property.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Employee vehicles parked on Division property are subject to external inspections by DOC
staff or narcotic detection canines. Employee vehicles on Division property may be searched
if consent has been given or a search warrant by law enforcement has been issued.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Staff who carry a firearm to and from work in their personal vehicle are expected to …
Definition
Store it in a locked glove compartment, locked box or locked in trunk
Term
Firearms will not be removed from a vehicle while on state property.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Employees who bring a personal firearm onto DOP facility property must obtain …
Definition
Written authorization from Facility Head
Term
DOP staff may detain another person when the staff member has probable cause to believe
that the individual to be detained has committed in his/her presence which of the following?
Definition
A felony
A breach of peace
A crime involving physical injury to another person
A crime involving theft or destruction of property
Term
A complete search of each facility shall be conducted not less than once every …
Definition
6 months
Term
Inmate Marriage requests must be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent.
After Supt. Approval the inmate is allowed to consult with a minister or religious counselor.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The approving authority for Medium custody inmates in regular population, ASEG, DSEG,
requesting In-State leave to attend a private viewing for the funeral of a family member is:
Definition
Facility Head
Term
Emergency leave for minimum custody inmates may be granted up to a maximum of …
Definition
72 hours
Term
Inmate Thorn tells Captain Moody that his cousin passed away. Inmate Thorn who is in
minimum custody, wants to attend the funeral. What action should Captain Moody take?
Definition
Tell the inmate he may not go
Term
Emergency Leave outside the state of North Carolina is limited to minimum custody inmates
only, subject to approval.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Inmate Rhoads, a minimum custody inmate, gets notified that his father,
living in New York, has terminal cancer and is expected to die in the next 7 days.
Inmate Rhoads asks Sergeant Tripp who can approve Emergency leave to New York.
Tripp should reply:
Definition
Region Director
Term
Inmates authorized for Out-of-state leave are required to post a mandatory bond with the
Superintendent or Institution Head and sign a waiver of extradition form prior to departure
on Emergency leave. How much cash bond is required?
Definition
$500.00 bond posted with the Institution Head and the approval of the Region Director
Term
Regardless of emergency leave approval, an inmate must be informed in a timely manner of
the verifiable death or critical illness of an immediate family member.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Inmates classified in Close, Medium, and Minimum level I will not be allowed to posses any item of personal clothing except:
Definition
Shoes and hankerchiefs
Term
Inmates in a cashless facility are not allowed to possess currency at any time. Inmates who are allowed to possess currency are not allowed to have more than _________ in their possession at any time. No inmate is allowed to possess currency in denominations greater than________.
Definition
All NC facilities are cashless camps, all money is deposited by JPAY.
Term
Inmate Stoner comes to the yard with a pair of reflective sunglasses on that are the wrap around type. Are reflective sunglasses authorized?
Definition
No, and neither are wrap arounds.
Term
During a facility search Captain Wheeler finds a Rolex watch in inmate Golds cell. The watch is valued at $2,000.00. Inmnate Gold states that his watch is only worth $500.00 and he should be allowed to keep it. What should Captain Wheeler tell him?
Definition
Approved jewelry will not exceed $100.00
Term
Inmate Toon has just receiveda radio through the mail. The radio meets DOC standards, and is valued at less than $75.00. What is the policy on radios?
Definition
Inmates are required to purchase radios through the facility canteen.
Term
inmate radios must be purchased through the facility canteen and will be no larger than:
Definition
5'x3'x1'
Term
Unframed photographs,single sheets photos, digital photos are allowed but Polaroid photos are prohibited except those that the inmate possessed before Sept. 1, 2005. these Polaroid photos will be stamped on the back "DOC approved"
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
No shoe whether purchased by the inmate or state issued can exceed the overall height of 12 inches from the bottom of the heel to the top of the shoe. Heel height of any shoe cannot exceed 2 inches.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
The number of postage stamps an inmate is allowed to possess at one time is....
Definition
25
Term
Inmates are normally restricted to 3 standard transfer bags of personal property but can possess more than 3 bags containing....
Definition
A special mattress
Breathing machine
Legal materials
Term
Inmate Brown, sentenced to DOC with a 10 year sentence, arrives with excess unauthorized items. Brown is told he must mail the unauthorizeditems home but he does not have any money. The receiving officer tells Brown his unauthorized property can be mailed home and paid for by:
Definition
Inmate Welfare Fund
Term
It is the responsibility of each inmate to request items of personal property be documented in writing on his/her personal property inventory (DC-160).
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Minimum level I custody inmates are elligible for on-site and off-site work programs under the supervision of volunteer staff.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
Minimum custody level III inmates can be approved for off-site unsupervised activities necessary to contact prospective employers, secure a suitable residence for use when released on parole or upon discharge.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The supervision of minimum custody inmates for off-site programs areas follows for Minimum I, Minimum II, and Minimum III, respectively:
Definition
Correctional employees (I), Correctional personnel or agent of Dir of Prisons (II), Unsupervised (III)
Term
Inmate Hood has been in minimum level III for 1 year and asks Sgt. Davidson how long he must be in minimum level III status to be considered for home leaves. What should Sgt. Davidson tell inmate Hood?
Definition
90 days
Term
Non-work release inmates in Min level III status may be allowed home leaves of one visit of a 24 hrs maximum duration per month and 2 home leaves with a maximum of 6 hrs excluding travel time. on these visits inmates must remain within a how many mile radius of the prison?
Definition
50 miles
Term
Work release/Study release inmates within 60 days of their release may be granted home leaves each week with a maximum duration of 48 hrs. Inmates who have participated in the home leave program for 6 months without an infraction may be permitted two 48 hour family visits per month.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
C.D. Romm is a 20 year old computer programmer for IBM who has a reputation of helping many people in the community and is a person of outstanding character. Mr. Romm contacts the Prison Chaplain and wants to become a Community Volunteer. What must the Chaplain do to approve Romm for the Volunteer program?
Definition
None- He must be 21
Term
Individuals with criminal records may be considered to serve as volunteers after one year of unsupervised involvement in the community with no additional arrests.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Former employees can serve as Community Volunteers unless the employee was dismissed for engaging in undue familiarity, writing or discussing personaal affairs with an inmate, borrowing and trading with inmtaes, accepting personal services from inmates, bringing drugs or contraband to inmates, using their knowledge to circumvent policy, or acts of misconduct or personal behavior that undermines security or corrective treatment.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Immediate family members of DOC employees can serve as Community Volunteers where their relatives are employed but cannot serve as Community Leave Sponsors.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting Volunteers and providing guidance and direction to other staff recruiting volunteers.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Each Volunteer shall sign guidelines pertaining to rules and regulations and will be issued a Blue Identification card, and Community Leave sponsors are issued a Salmon colored ID card.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
When an outside activity for an inmate is approved, Community Volunteer Leave passbook form DC-260 must be completed. The passbook is issued to inmates at the time of their departure and must be kept on their person during the period of activity and returned to staff when the activity is concluded.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Inmate Goodnight has been approved for community leave and asks Sgt Stewart what is the latest an inmate can stay out for community leave. Sgt Stewart should tell inmate Goodnight unless the approving authority grants special permission....
Definition
10:00 PM
Term
A communitiy leave will be authorized on 1 volunteer to 1 inmate (1:1) ratio unless exceptions are approved by the facility head or designee for inmates in minimum level III. No ccertified volunteer shall be allowed to supervised more than 5 inmates at a given time.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- NO more than 3
Term
Ms. Laws, attorney, wants to sponsor inmate Lantern at a Halloween outing and asks Captain Batt if she can sponsor Lantern for a trick or treat gala. Capt. Batt should tell Ms. Laws:
Definition
Female volunteers cannot sponsor male inmates.
Term
Community volunteers must remain with the inmate at all times during the outside activity.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Billy Graham enters the gatehouse at Foothills Correctional Insstitution and shows his certification for volunteer services and wants to participate in the volunteer program being held that night at the Foothills. Officer Collins notices that Grahams certification on his ID card is for Western Youth Institution. Officer Collins should:
Definition
Ask Graham if he has a waiver from the Director of Support Services
Term
Community Resource Councils are developed to promote community involvement and volunteerism in Correctional facilities. Each facility will organize and maintain a Community Resource Council. The Facility Head recommends persons to serve as council members and will submit a list of nominees to the Secretary of Correction for approval. The Facility Head may confer with local community leaders during the selection process. Appointees must be 21 years old and members are appointed up to 2 year terms. Councils must meet 4 times per year. The Council responsibilities are recruiting volunteers, fundraising, and program activities.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The Transfer Branch will be under the functional authority of _______ and under the line authority of the Region Directors.
Definition
Auxiliary Services Section
Term
Transfer vehicle radio equipment is intended primarily for use by the transfer officer for an emergency that arises on the road. Mobile telephones should be used when regular radio communication is impeded or to obtain instructions and information.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
For each inmate being transferred to a new unit for regular assignment, a transfer officer will receive the following items for transmittal to the Officer-in-chaarge of the new unit. Which item is NOT required?
Inmate record containing personal information
Medical record
Duplicate copy of the transfer order
Personal belongings
Guidelines for the type and amount of personal property the inmate can have
Copy of any Security Alert information on case management notes (IP60)
DC-163
Definition
DC-163
Term
The transfer officer will Identify all inmates before they are loaded on the transfer busss or other vehicle. All close custody inmates will be strip searched by the transferring unit personnel prior to transfer. Inmates who have threatened, or attempted suicide, self-injury, and/or emotionally ill inmates whose symptoms indicate they may bea threat to themselves will NOT be transferred on the transfer bus. Inmates who are a custodial risk will be seated at the back of the bus.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
No inmate under the age of 16 will be accepted for transfer on the regular bus. When possible all inmates under 18 will be transferred on the youth transfer bus.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
On the transfer bus the transfer officer will keep all inmates under observation while in transit. Should the bus officer become suspicious that an escape may be attempted, the bus officer will stop and examine the outside of the bus. If evidence is found of an escape plan, the bus officer will drive the bus to the first available prison unit and request that the unit help unload the bus and thoroughly search all inmates for contraband.
Definition
FALSE- They must wait for escort
Term
Preliminary inspections off the outside of the transfer bus are to be made at every unit at which it stops and the transfer officer will not travel longer than how long without stopping and checking on the exterior bus?
Definition
90 minutes
Term
Any time minimum custody inmates are transferred by automobile with close or medium custody inmates; all may be handcuffed at the discretion of the Officer-in-charge of the transferring facility.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The close custody bus system will support the transfer of close custody inmates on Monday of each week. Inmates will be transported with handcuffs, leg restraints,aand connectors.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- Wednesday
Term
DOC will provide a written policcy for the preservation, control, and disposition of all physical evidence obtained in violations of law or institutional regulations. At minimum the procedure shall address:
Definition
Chain of Custody
Evidence Handling
Location of Storage requirements
Term
Contraband items being utilized as evidence in a criminal action will be secured in a locked container where?
Definition
Armory
Term
The only authorized person with the key to the locked evidence container should be:
Definition
Facility Head/designee
Term
During an emergency the Incident Commander will assume responsibility for the disposition of contraband to resolve the emergency and complete the post event review.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
While making a daily security round Captain West discovers inmate Smoker with a large trash bag in his room. Inmate Smoker steps in front of the bag as if to hide it. Capt. West inspects the bag and finds 50 grams of Marijuana in the bag. Who should Captain West contact immediately?
Definition
SBI
Term
Policy requires a head count of inmates assigned to a facility how often?
Definition
At least 3 counts, close custody 4
Term
Head counts and record system counts will be reconciled at least once during each of the three daily shifts.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Correctional staff tasked with custodial supervision of inmates to be transported within the state act as authorized agents of the Director of Prisons. These staff are vested with the authority of peace officers for this purpose and are responsible for the safety and security of all inmates assigned to them.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All inmates other than Minimum custody will be supervised by armed, certified, correctional staff during transportation.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
No inmates classified in control status, close or medium, will be transported without leg cuffs, and security chains, in a non secure vehicle, and if inmates in control status medium and close, are transported with minimum custody inmates, all inmates will be handcuffed.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All inmates classified in close custody who are transported outside of a correctional facility shall be supervised by correctional staff wearing Ballistic Body Armor. The armor is worn on the outside of the uniform shirt. Exceptions are authorized only in emergencies by:
Definition
The OIC
Term
When transporting an inmate for a court appearance, the transporting officers shall be provided a copy of the courts writ prior to departing the facility in case questions arise related to the court appearance.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Correctional staff transporting inmates may not travel in excess of the posted speed limit.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Inmates should NOT be provided prior information regarding the time of departure or route that will be taken when they are transported. The most direct route should be taken but the OIC may authorize deviation from the most direct route for security reasons.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Which staff-to-inmate ratio for transporting inmates is correct?
High Security Maximum control- 2 staff to 1 inmate, 2+ inmates needed add chase vehicle.
Maximum control- 2 staff with 5 or more inmates
Maximum control- 2 staff with 1-4 inmates, but 5+ inmates requires chase vehicle
Close custody- 2 staff to 2 or more inmates
Close custody- 2 staff to 1 or more inmates
Medium custody- 2 staff to 1 inmate
Definition
High Security Maximum control- 2 staff to 1 inmate, 2+ inmates needed add chase vehicle
Maximum control- 2 staff with 1-4 inmates, but 5+ inmates requires chase vehicle
Close custody- 2 staff to 1 or more inmates
Term
Inmates in the regular population transferring to a facility for Disciplinary Segregation can be transferred on the regular transfer bus, but inmtaes already on DSEG should not be transferred on the regular transfer bus.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Inmates transferred for administrative segregation (ASEG) should be transferred on the regular transfer bus.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
Close an Medium custody inmates transported on an Emergency basis without a scheduled appointment should be transported with 2 officers to 1 inmate.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
If an inmate is transported by Helicopter which of the following is true?
Officers in the Helicopter should not be armed.
Officers in the Helicopter must be armed and inmate restrained.
Law enforcement should be notified and assistance requested.
Contact a nearby prison and request an armed officer to go to the receiving hospital.
Hospital security should be notified.
Deputy Medical Director of the Dr. on call
Director of Prisons and Regional Director must be notified
Air National Gaurd must be placed on alert for possible air escape
Definition
Officers in the Helicopter should not be armed
Law enforcement should be notified and assistance requested.
Contact a nearby prison and request an armed officer to go to the receiving hospital
Hospital security should be notified.
Deputy Medical Director of the Dr. on call
Term
If an inmate is transported by Ambulance which of the following is true?
Officers in the ambulance should NOT be armed
Officers in the Ambulance must be armed and inmate restrained
A chase vehicle with an armed officer should follow
Contact a nearby prison and request an armed officer to go to the receiving hospital
Hospital security must be notified
Radio communication between the ambulance and chase vehicle should be maintained
Director of Prisons and Regional Director must be notified
Restraints should be on the inmate as medical conditions will allow
Chief of Security must be notified
Definition
Officers in the ambulance should NOT be armed
A chase vehicle with an armed officer should follow
Radio communication between the ambulance and chase vehicle should be maintained
Restraints should be on the inmate as medical conditions will allow
Term
HCON, MCON, and ICON inmates should NOT be allowed to attend a funeral service or private viewing. Close and merdiuim custody inmates should be allowed to attend a funeral service.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
For emergency leaves inmate supervision for minimum custody is at the discretion of the Facility Head.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The Region Director/designee or duty officer is the approving authority for emergency leaves for inmates with Life sentences regardless of custody classification.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
The Officer-in-Charge of each facility within the Division of Prisons will conduct a weekly inspection of the facility for the purpose of detecting and eliminating all hazards to the security, health, safety, and welfare of staff and inmates at the facility.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- Daily
Term
The Officer-in-Charge of the shift must make sure that each officer is alert. If an officer is physically or mentally exhausted or if his/her physical condition is impaired due to intoication or physical illness, he/she will....
Definition
Not be allowed to assume a post.
Term
Facilities with trash compactors/dumpsters inside the facility confines are required to lock and secure them to prevent escapes.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
A weekly sanitation inspection of all facility areas will be conducted by:
Definition
Officer-in-Charge
Term
A comprehensive and thorough monthly inspection of all facility areas will be conducted by:
Definition
Facility Safety Officer
Term
Contracted pest control professional will conduct yearly inspections of all facility areas.
T/F
Definition
FALSE-Monthly
Term
Region Directors will insure that a complete inspection of each facility within their region occurs annually.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
In most counties, The Grand Jury inspects prisons along with other institutions. Facility OIC's will inform the Area Administrator of Grand Jury visits. If the Area Administrator cannot be contacted, the Facility Duty Officer must be called to answer questions posed by the Grand Jury, obtain a copy of the report and forward to the OIC for documentation.
T/F
Definition
FALSE
Term
Custodial agents of DOP will receive a one-hour Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) course after Orientation and will be issued a certification card that is valid for one year. Facility Heads will insure that custodial agents recieve annual refresher training and a new card.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Less than lethal hand thrown grenades or munitions fired from a 12 gauge shotgun or 37mm grenade launcher that containing OC or CS is defined as:
Definition
Chemical Munitions
Term
Less than lethal hand thrown grenades or munitions fired from a 12 gauge shotgun or 37mm grenade launcher that contains foam, rubber or wood batons, or rubber pellets is defined as:
Definition
Specialty impact munitions
Term
With an Anticipated Use of Force, at least who should be present?
Definition
Sergeant or supervisor of higher rank.
Term
What are the only impact tools authorized for use by DOP personnel?
Definition
Long and short baton.
Term
If feasable, what should be used as a first level of response to an agressive inmate especially where communitcation has failed.
Definition
Pepper spray.
Term
Chemical Mace must be authorized by the OIC and is used only by trained:
Definition
PERT or SERT staff
Term
An officer should avoid discharging Chemical Mace (CS) directly into an inmates face.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
OC versions of Chemical munitions will be used by trained Facility Chemical Officers, PERT, and SORT staff. CS versions of chemical munitions will be used only by trained:
Definition
PERT and SORT staff
Term
When an offender is placed in four/five point restraints (arms, head, legs secured) advanced approval must be obtained from the Facility Head or designee. The Health Authority must be notified to assess the need for placement in a medical/mental health unit for involuntary emergency treatment and sedation. Soft restraints should be used unless proven ineffective.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Medical and Mental Health staff must be advised if an inmate is placed in four point restraints. A nurse or other qualified medical staff member must physically examine the inmate as soon as possible. Medical staff must check the inmates health condition at least every:
Definition
4 hours
Term
Correctional staff mustt check an inmate in four point restraints how often?
Definition
Every 15 minutes
Term
A review of the inmates placement in four point restraints will be made by the OIC every:
Definition
2 hours
Term
The Facility Head or the Officer-in-Charge can approve the use of four point restraints and release the inmate from four point restraints.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- Facility Head approves, OIC can remove the inmate from four point restraints.
Term
The Region Direector, designee, and Division Duty Officer are notified if an inmate is in four point restraints for more than...
Definition
8 hours
Term
Only facilities with 24 hour medical staffing and single cells may use four point restraints. efforts will be made to avoid undue physical hardship for restrained inmates. If the inmate is not actively resisting or violent the inmate will be afforded an opportunity to use the toilet and excercise extremities every:
Definition
2 hours
Term
Inmates continued in restraints beyond_________ will be transferred to Central Prison or NCCIW for housing and continuation of the procedure.
Definition
48 hours
Term
Tear gas will only be used by:
Definition
Trained PERT an SORT staff.
Term
Tear gas canisters and other tear gas weapons designed for crowd control will be used only if an exit is available to a ventilated area for inmates following the return of control.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Only the Facility Head or ______ of the Correctional Facility may authorize the use of tear gas.
Definition
Officer-in-Charge
Term
Except in emergency situations, employees carrying firearms are assigned only to towers, gun walks, mobile patrols, transportation, outside hospital duty, and other positions that are inaccessible to inmates.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Any inmate who attempts to go over, under or through the perimeter fence or other perimeter barrier is subject to being fired upon to prevent escape.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- only felons or detainees awaiting felony charges
Term
In firearms situations, an Officers decision to fire is guided by consideration of physical characteristics and structures near the line of fir and public safety, staff or other inmates who may be in the line of fire, taking into consideration the type of weapon, surrounding population, and similar matters.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
No firearms of any description shall be allowed at any time in a correctional facility except as directed by whom?
Definition
Emergency Response Commander
Term
Warning shots are NOT allowed within the Division of Prisons.
T/F
Definition
FALSE- not recommended due to ricochet. Warning shots allowed.
Term
Which of the following is true. DOP staff may detain another person when the staff member has probable cause to believe that the individual to be detained has committed in his/her presence any of the following:
A felony, a breach of peace, a crime involving physical injury to another person, a crime involving theft, a crime involving destruction of property.
Definition
all:
a felony, a breach of peace, a crime involving physical injury to another person, a crime involving theft, a crime involving destruction of property.
Term
If an individual is detained they may not be detained any longer than required to determine that no crime was committed or surrender of the individual being detained to a law enforcement officer.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
What should a correctional staff NOT do if they find contraband on a visitor?
Definition
Detain the visitor physically
Term
As soon as possible after the cessation of a Use of Force incident the OIC will screen each inmate involved and determine whether or not immediate medical attention is required. Which of the following Circumstances will require immediate medical attention?
Inmate complains of injury, staff observes an injury, staff employed firearms, pepper spray, mace, or baton, inmate is immobile, unconscious, inmate is unable to communicate.
Definition
All:
Inmate complains of injury, staff observes an injury, staff employed firearms, pepper spray, mace, or baton, inmate is immobile, unconscious, inmate is unable to communicate.
Term
An inmates refusal for treatment shall be documented on both the Incident report (DC-432) and the Refusal of Treatment form (DC-442) with a copy of the DC-442 retained on file.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
Correctional staff members involved in incidents requiring the Use of Force will immediately make a comprehensive report to the Officer-in-Charge of the facility. The OIC will report through the chain of command, or the Division Duty Officer structure, any use of Force incident involving firearms or any use of force resulting in serious injury to inmates or staff.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
As part of an investigation of a use of force incident, the OIC or designee shall obtain statements from whom?
Definition
Involved staff & inmates, staff and inmate witnesses, medical staff who examined staff and inmates.
Term
Extensions of Use of Force reports may be granted by the Facility Head. Unless an extension is granted a Use of Force report should be completed within how many working days?
Definition
5 working days
Term
Facilities designated by the Director will use video cameras to record anticipated use of force incidents. Prior to taking corrective action against an inmate, each recording will begin with an on-camera briefing of the staff by the incident supervisor regarding what is to take place.
T/F
Definition
TRUE
Term
All video tape recordings of Use of Force incidents will be documented on the DC-422A and maintained for a period of ________.
Definition
5 years
Term
No master tape of the video for the Use of Force incidents will be disposed of without authorization from whom?
Definition
Attorney General's Office
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