Detention HCSO – Basic Knowledge Test Preparation Material for Corrections
Training Programs
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding to media Access: - ANS ✔✔Media
interviews with inmates are scheduled by the Jail Administrator.
Which of the following statements regarding Special Management Meals false. - ANS ✔✔The
Operations Lieutenant completes a Special Management Request.
Inmates in special management units receive laundry, barbering/hair care services, and are
issued and exchanged clothing, bedding, and linen on the same basis as inmates in general
population. Exceptions are documented on an Inmate Property Authorization Form and can be
granted by any of the following, except: - ANS ✔✔The Classification Sergeant.
In regard to inmate personal hygiene, which statement is false: - ANS ✔✔Inmates, even in
segregation, are required to bathe twice a week.
Regarding inmate property, which statement is not true: - ANS ✔✔All inmate property must be
released prior to the inmate being transported to DOC, or Transport will take the items to DOC.
If an inmate attempts to hang themselves, which steps should be followed: - ANS ✔✔Removed
the article around the neck, protecting the head and neck. Do not cut the knot: Place the
inmate flat on their back on the floor and stabilize the head: Contact Medical/EMS immediately,
monitor the airway, and begin CPR if necessary.
Which of the following statement is not true: - ANS ✔✔Inmates suspected to be under the
influence of narcotics will be administered a field test and can be criminally charged if it comes
back positive.
, If an inmate passes away in custody, all but which activity should occur: - ANS ✔✔Items or
materials involved in the death shall be secured by the supervisor, regardless if the pose a
threat to institutional safety.
In regard to the use of medical restraints, which statement is / are true: - ANS ✔✔Restraints are
applied by order of a doctor to prevent an inmates's self-harm. They can be discontinued by
Medical or Mental Health authorization: Without a specific order, restraint application will not
exceed 24 hours: Range of motion, hydration, and personal hygiene occurs every two hours in
the restraint chair as indicated.
Under emergency fire and evacuation procedures, which of the following is false: - ANS ✔✔In a
fire event, the top priority is the safety and identification of all members in the area.
Under the Hospital Security policy, all of the following are true except: - ANS ✔✔Pregnant
females, except during active labor, are secured with a minimum of one leg shackle and one
handcuff.
Regarding inmate movement, which of the following is false: - ANS ✔✔Male trustees (if more
than 10 in number) must be escorted on the first floor.
Under our Searches policy, which statement is / are true: - ANS ✔✔A pat down can be
conducted at any time, including when an inmate prepares to exit or enter a housing unit:
Inmates do not have a right, and should not be present, during housing searches: All personal
items confiscated shall be documented on a Cell Search Inventory Form.
Which statement below pertaining to strip searches/visual searches is false: - ANS ✔✔The
Operations Lieutenant, in conjunction with the Medical Director, must authorize a cavity search.
Which of the following statements is not true: - ANS ✔✔A citizen attempting to introduce
contraband into the facility may be pursued and detained off the facility grounds by Detention
Deputy.
Training Programs
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding to media Access: - ANS ✔✔Media
interviews with inmates are scheduled by the Jail Administrator.
Which of the following statements regarding Special Management Meals false. - ANS ✔✔The
Operations Lieutenant completes a Special Management Request.
Inmates in special management units receive laundry, barbering/hair care services, and are
issued and exchanged clothing, bedding, and linen on the same basis as inmates in general
population. Exceptions are documented on an Inmate Property Authorization Form and can be
granted by any of the following, except: - ANS ✔✔The Classification Sergeant.
In regard to inmate personal hygiene, which statement is false: - ANS ✔✔Inmates, even in
segregation, are required to bathe twice a week.
Regarding inmate property, which statement is not true: - ANS ✔✔All inmate property must be
released prior to the inmate being transported to DOC, or Transport will take the items to DOC.
If an inmate attempts to hang themselves, which steps should be followed: - ANS ✔✔Removed
the article around the neck, protecting the head and neck. Do not cut the knot: Place the
inmate flat on their back on the floor and stabilize the head: Contact Medical/EMS immediately,
monitor the airway, and begin CPR if necessary.
Which of the following statement is not true: - ANS ✔✔Inmates suspected to be under the
influence of narcotics will be administered a field test and can be criminally charged if it comes
back positive.
, If an inmate passes away in custody, all but which activity should occur: - ANS ✔✔Items or
materials involved in the death shall be secured by the supervisor, regardless if the pose a
threat to institutional safety.
In regard to the use of medical restraints, which statement is / are true: - ANS ✔✔Restraints are
applied by order of a doctor to prevent an inmates's self-harm. They can be discontinued by
Medical or Mental Health authorization: Without a specific order, restraint application will not
exceed 24 hours: Range of motion, hydration, and personal hygiene occurs every two hours in
the restraint chair as indicated.
Under emergency fire and evacuation procedures, which of the following is false: - ANS ✔✔In a
fire event, the top priority is the safety and identification of all members in the area.
Under the Hospital Security policy, all of the following are true except: - ANS ✔✔Pregnant
females, except during active labor, are secured with a minimum of one leg shackle and one
handcuff.
Regarding inmate movement, which of the following is false: - ANS ✔✔Male trustees (if more
than 10 in number) must be escorted on the first floor.
Under our Searches policy, which statement is / are true: - ANS ✔✔A pat down can be
conducted at any time, including when an inmate prepares to exit or enter a housing unit:
Inmates do not have a right, and should not be present, during housing searches: All personal
items confiscated shall be documented on a Cell Search Inventory Form.
Which statement below pertaining to strip searches/visual searches is false: - ANS ✔✔The
Operations Lieutenant, in conjunction with the Medical Director, must authorize a cavity search.
Which of the following statements is not true: - ANS ✔✔A citizen attempting to introduce
contraband into the facility may be pursued and detained off the facility grounds by Detention
Deputy.
