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Question # 1

Choose the sentence that is clearest, most concise, and grammatically correct for an official incident report.

Options:

A.

Inmate Brooks got upset and started breaking his stuff in the cell.

B.

Inmate Brooks deliberately damaged property inside his cell by throwing items against the wall.

C.

Brooks was mad and broke his things so I warned him.

D.

The inmate he was breaking stuff and officer responded.

Question # 2

A housing unit has 4 sections with 48, 52, 45, and 55 inmates. During the shift, 15 inmates are moved to segregation. How many inmates remain in the general population of the unit?

Options:

A.

175

B.

180

C.

185

D.

190

Question # 3

Read the following passage and answer based ONLY on the information provided.

Facility Policy 26.4 states that when an inmate is placed in restraints, officers must check the restraints for proper fit every 15 minutes for the first two hours, then every 30 minutes thereafter. The inmate must be offered water and restroom opportunities every 30 minutes. All checks and offers must be logged on Form 428.

According to the passage, how often must officers check restraints during the first two hours?

Options:

A.

Every 30 minutes

B.

Every 15 minutes

C.

Every hour

D.

Only when the inmate complains

Question # 4

Read the passage and answer based ONLY on the text.

All officers must perform a headcount verification with the control center at the beginning and end of every shift. Any discrepancy must be resolved before the shift change is completed.

When must headcount verification with the control center occur?

Options:

A.

Only at the beginning of the shift

B.

At the beginning and end of every shift

C.

Only when there is a discrepancy

D.

Once per week

Question # 5

Choose the clearest and most professional sentence.

Options:

A.

Inmate was angry and refused to take his medication.

B.

Inmate Patel refused to accept his prescribed medication and became agitated.

C.

Patel got mad and wouldn’t take his meds.

D.

The inmate refused medication so officer reported it.

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