answers with solutions 2025
Mission Statement - ANSWER The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating
secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through effective programming, education and
healthcare.
Vision - ANSWER To protect the public with effective corrections supervision while working to reduce
recidivism.
Core Values - ANSWER Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and Effectiveness (PRIDE)
reflect the values of the organization, and form the foundation on which GDC employees work and
conduct themselves. "BUILDING PRIDE IN OURSELVES AND OUR AGENCY"
Basics and Beyond - ANSWER Visibility, Sanitation, Policies and Procedures, Inmate Accountability, Key
Control, Tool Control, Training, Programs integrity
B.A.S.E. - ANSWER Building accountable secure environments. Establish a system of fairness, establish a
system of consistency, establish a system of vigorous honesty
Command: Attention (On Range) - ANSWER Release hood of your holster and de
Firearms Safety - Rule #1 - ANSWER Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
Firearms Safety - Rule #2 - ANSWER Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction
Firearms Safety - Rule #3 - ANSWER Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until
you are on target and have decided to fire.
Firearms Safety - Rule #4 - ANSWER Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.