CDCR Major 2 Study Guide with
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3005 - Conduct - ANSWER-a. You will use to correct inappropriate inmate behavior and
maintain orderly conduct in your work environment. When staff neglect to enforce the
rules, everybody's job becomes more difficult.
3006 - Contraband - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not: Possess dangerous or
unauthorized contraband, Possess escape paraphernalia (keys, handmade ropes, loose
hair, wigs, clothing resembling staff clothing, etc.)
3007 - Sexual Behavior - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not engage in sexual activity with
other inmates in the institution or with visitors in the visiting room
3009 - Gambling - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not gamble.
3010 - Gifts and Gratuities - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not ask for unauthorized items
from staff.
3011 - Property - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not damage, destroy, or alter state or
personal property.
3014 - Calls and Passes - ANSWER-a. Inmates must report to designated areas when
instructed, as specified by ducats.
3015 - Unauthorized Areas and Facility Boundaries - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not be
out of bounds.
3016 - Controlled Substances, Drug Paraphernalia, and Distribution - ANSWER-a.
Inhale, ingest, inject, or otherwise introduce into their body; use, possess, manufacture,
or have under their control any controlled substance, medication, or alcohol, except as
specifically authorized by the institution's/facility's health care staff.
b. Possess drugs/drug paraphernalia; only prescribed medication is authorized and only
in the authorized amount.
c. Possess authorized medication in quantities exceeding the dosage specifically
authorized
3017 - Responsibility for Counts - ANSWER-a. Inmates must follow count procedures
3019 - Identification - ANSWER-a. Inmates must carry on their person any identification
card issued for identification purposes, in accordance with institution procedures
, 3023 - Security Threat Groups (STG) Behavior - ANSWER-a. Inmates must go to work
or school if they are assigned, unless medically excused. While at work or school, they
must be on time, actively participate, and remain on-site for their entire shift assignment.
3055 - Use of Food - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not steal, waste, or contaminate food or
equipment used in preparing, processing, or serving food.
3063 - Tattoos - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not tattoo themselves or others or permit
tattoos to be placed on themselves
3192 - Possession and Exchange - ANSWER-a. Trade, barter, or sell their allowable
state or personal property
b. Possess excess state or personal property
A. You will use to correct inappropriate inmate behavior and maintain orderly conduct in
your work environment. When staff neglect to enforce the rules, everybody's job
becomes more difficult. - ANSWER-1. Reduces Stress
2. Enhances your professionalism
3. Enhances your credibility
4. Maintains order and control
5. Ensures institutional safety and security
6. Eliminates double standards
7. Decreases confusion
8. Enhances inmate/staff relations
All custody staff will ensure - ANSWER-A physical count of all inmates shall be
performed a minimum of four times each day. Discrepancies or security risks are
immediately reported to their supervisors. Physically seeing a living breathing person at
each and every count (DOM Section 52020.5 Positive Count). The accuracy of inmate
counts, physical security needs of the individual institutions are in place, and have a
knowledge of custody designations of assigned inmates. Inmate activities are scheduled
not to conflict with institutional counts. Only count a LIVING, BREATHING PERSON.
All staff - ANSWER-Ensure inmates do not have access to count information. Provide
count information of their assigned area to Central Control.
Basic Time Frames for a Rules Violation Report - ANSWER-While there are exceptions
to these time frames, the basics are:
• The inmate must receive their initial copy of the classified RVR within 15 days of
discovery of misconduct.
• The inmate must have a hearing concerning the RVR within 30 days of receiving their
initial classified copy of the RVR. The inmate can write the Chief Disciplinary Officer
(CDO) to request a postponement.
• The inmate must receive a final copy of the RVR within five working days of review by
the CDO.
Complete Solutions
3005 - Conduct - ANSWER-a. You will use to correct inappropriate inmate behavior and
maintain orderly conduct in your work environment. When staff neglect to enforce the
rules, everybody's job becomes more difficult.
3006 - Contraband - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not: Possess dangerous or
unauthorized contraband, Possess escape paraphernalia (keys, handmade ropes, loose
hair, wigs, clothing resembling staff clothing, etc.)
3007 - Sexual Behavior - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not engage in sexual activity with
other inmates in the institution or with visitors in the visiting room
3009 - Gambling - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not gamble.
3010 - Gifts and Gratuities - ANSWER-a. Inmates may not ask for unauthorized items
from staff.
3011 - Property - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not damage, destroy, or alter state or
personal property.
3014 - Calls and Passes - ANSWER-a. Inmates must report to designated areas when
instructed, as specified by ducats.
3015 - Unauthorized Areas and Facility Boundaries - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not be
out of bounds.
3016 - Controlled Substances, Drug Paraphernalia, and Distribution - ANSWER-a.
Inhale, ingest, inject, or otherwise introduce into their body; use, possess, manufacture,
or have under their control any controlled substance, medication, or alcohol, except as
specifically authorized by the institution's/facility's health care staff.
b. Possess drugs/drug paraphernalia; only prescribed medication is authorized and only
in the authorized amount.
c. Possess authorized medication in quantities exceeding the dosage specifically
authorized
3017 - Responsibility for Counts - ANSWER-a. Inmates must follow count procedures
3019 - Identification - ANSWER-a. Inmates must carry on their person any identification
card issued for identification purposes, in accordance with institution procedures
, 3023 - Security Threat Groups (STG) Behavior - ANSWER-a. Inmates must go to work
or school if they are assigned, unless medically excused. While at work or school, they
must be on time, actively participate, and remain on-site for their entire shift assignment.
3055 - Use of Food - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not steal, waste, or contaminate food or
equipment used in preparing, processing, or serving food.
3063 - Tattoos - ANSWER-a. Inmates shall not tattoo themselves or others or permit
tattoos to be placed on themselves
3192 - Possession and Exchange - ANSWER-a. Trade, barter, or sell their allowable
state or personal property
b. Possess excess state or personal property
A. You will use to correct inappropriate inmate behavior and maintain orderly conduct in
your work environment. When staff neglect to enforce the rules, everybody's job
becomes more difficult. - ANSWER-1. Reduces Stress
2. Enhances your professionalism
3. Enhances your credibility
4. Maintains order and control
5. Ensures institutional safety and security
6. Eliminates double standards
7. Decreases confusion
8. Enhances inmate/staff relations
All custody staff will ensure - ANSWER-A physical count of all inmates shall be
performed a minimum of four times each day. Discrepancies or security risks are
immediately reported to their supervisors. Physically seeing a living breathing person at
each and every count (DOM Section 52020.5 Positive Count). The accuracy of inmate
counts, physical security needs of the individual institutions are in place, and have a
knowledge of custody designations of assigned inmates. Inmate activities are scheduled
not to conflict with institutional counts. Only count a LIVING, BREATHING PERSON.
All staff - ANSWER-Ensure inmates do not have access to count information. Provide
count information of their assigned area to Central Control.
Basic Time Frames for a Rules Violation Report - ANSWER-While there are exceptions
to these time frames, the basics are:
• The inmate must receive their initial copy of the classified RVR within 15 days of
discovery of misconduct.
• The inmate must have a hearing concerning the RVR within 30 days of receiving their
initial classified copy of the RVR. The inmate can write the Chief Disciplinary Officer
(CDO) to request a postponement.
• The inmate must receive a final copy of the RVR within five working days of review by
the CDO.
