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Question # 16

Facility policy states that all mail containing cash or money orders must be confiscated and the inmate notified in writing. Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstances.

What must happen to cash found in incoming mail?

Options:

A.

It is given to the inmate

B.

It is confiscated and the inmate is notified in writing

C.

It is returned to the sender

D.

It is held until the inmate is released

Question # 17

There are 270 inmates in a facility. 45 inmates are on work detail, 30 are in education programs, and 25 are in the medical unit. How many inmates remain in the housing units?

Options:

A.

160

B.

170

C.

180

D.

190

Question # 18

Officer Harris is conducting a random security check in the restrictive housing unit. As he looks into Cell 105, he observes Inmate Carter hanging from the upper bunk by a bedsheet tied around his neck. The inmate's face is purple, and he is unresponsive. What is the absolute FIRST and most critical action Officer Harris must take?

Options:

A.

Call for emergency medical assistance and backup via the radio.

B.

Run into the cell, lift the inmate to relieve the pressure, and wait for someone to help cut him down.

C.

Wait for the shift supervisor to arrive to authorize a cell entry.

D.

Sprint down the hallway to grab the emergency cut-down tool from the control booth.

Question # 19

A pod has 4 tiers with 25 cells per tier. Tier 1 and Tier 3 have 2 inmates per cell, while Tier 2 and Tier 4 have 1 inmate per cell. What is the total inmate population?

Options:

A.

150

B.

175

C.

200

D.

225

Question # 20

All officers must complete a shift debriefing with their supervisor before leaving duty if any use of force occurred during the shift. The debriefing must be documented on Form 515.

When must a shift debriefing occur?

Options:

A.

After every shift

B.

Only if use of force occurred during the shift

C.

Once per week

D.

Only at the request of the inmate

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