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Question # 41

Read the passage and answer based ONLY on the text.

Officers conducting strip searches must follow the exact sequence listed in Post Order 8.2. The inmate must be given clear verbal instructions at each step. Searches must be conducted by two officers of the same gender as the inmate whenever possible.

When conducting a strip search, what must officers do at each step?

Options:

A.

Remain silent

B.

Give the inmate clear verbal instructions

C.

Use only one officer

D.

Skip steps if the inmate cooperates

Question # 42

Facility policy requires that all visitors must sign in at the front desk, present valid photo identification, and pass through a metal detector before entering the visiting area. Any visitor who refuses the metal detector screening will not be permitted to visit.

What must a visitor do immediately after signing in?

Options:

A.

Enter the visiting area.

B.

Present valid photo identification.

C.

Pass through the metal detector.

D.

Speak with the shift supervisor.

Question # 43

Training Manual: “Officers must maintain a minimum of 10 feet distance from inmates during escort unless physical intervention is required. This rule does not apply during emergency responses.”

During a routine escort, an inmate suddenly stops walking. The officer should:

Options:

A.

Immediately grab the inmate’s arm.

B.

Maintain at least 10 feet of distance.

C.

Ignore the distance rule because the inmate stopped.

D.

Stand directly beside the inmate.

Question # 44

Officer Ramirez must distribute 650 hygiene kits. There are 5 housing units with 110, 125, 95, 130, and 105 inmates. How many kits will remain after full distribution?

Options:

A.

75

B.

85

C.

95

D.

105

Question # 45

Policy states: “Any fight between inmates requires separation, medical assessment for both parties, and submission of an Incident Report within one hour.” Two inmates are separated after a minor altercation. Both refuse medical evaluation. The officer must:

Options:

A.

Skip medical assessment since they refuse.

B.

Document the refusal and still complete the Incident Report.

C.

Force medical evaluation.

D.

Only write a report if injuries are visible.

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