Florida BRT Corrections Facility and Equipment
questions with accurate answers 2025
hazardous materials (hazmat) - ANSWER substances (solids, liquids, or gases) that, when
released, may be capable of causing harm to people, the environment, and property
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER required for any hazardous material shipped to and from a
correctional facility; it includes the manufacturer's name, the product name, and spill and leak
procedures
security equipment - ANSWER refers to any item or technology used to enhance or maintain
protection, and to ensure safety
perimeter - ANSWER a secure area that surrounds a facility and is critical element of security
sally port - ANSWER a system of two openings (doors or gates) designed to open only one at a
time
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
FCAC - ANSWER Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission
ACA - ANSWER American Correctional Association
FMJS - ANSWER Florida Model Jail Standards
NDS - ANSWER National Detention Standards
,FAC - ANSWER Florida Administrative Code
33 - ANSWER Department of Corrections
64E-11 - ANSWER Department of Health; food hygiene
a correctional officer is responsible for - ANSWER • identifying and properly accounting for
inventory and issuing and storing equipment
• properly storing all equipment in their CARE and CONTROL
equipment is assigned for use in specific areas, such as - ANSWER • living quarters
• food service areas
• building maintenance
• health care services
• security
common equipment and accessories that can be issued to officers - ANSWER • security
equipment (radios, restraints, weapons, and chemical agents)
• housing equipment (search mirrors, restraints, and PPE)
to inspect an item means - ANSWER • making sure that the item works
• has the correct serial number or property identification number
• has not passed the expiration date (if applicable)
mishandling can include - ANSWER • incorrectly identifying equipment
• not using equipment for its intended purpose
, • using equipment without proper training
• result in injury to an officer or inmate
• lead to breaking the equipment
When issuing equipment to officers: - ANSWER • you will need to verify the recipients identity,
and document the activity for which the recipient will use the equipment
• check ID cards or a digital database to verify the persons identity
• make sure the correct equipment is issued or revised, compare the item to be issued against
information found in a database or log, such as appearance or serial number
• document the time, date, item, item number, and the names of the issuing and receiving
officers
common equipment and accessories that should be inventoried - ANSWER • building
equipment (maintenance tools and materials used to complete common upkeep and repairs
• sanitation equipment (used for inmate living areas, such as brooms, mops, cleaning carts, and
cleaning supplies)
• health care equipment and accessories (such as medical supplies, dental tools, and restraints)
• food service equipment (including serving utensils, trays, dishes, and cookware)
some agencies use _____________ to store items; an outline of each item is traced onto a
board where the item is hung. - ANSWER shadow board
inventory control techniques - ANSWER • etch the inventory control number on the tool
• compare the tool markings with recorded facility markings
• color-code items by classification (for example, restricted or nonrestricted)
• use inventory lists with descriptions and numbers together
• use prepared spaces on a shadow board for storage
questions with accurate answers 2025
hazardous materials (hazmat) - ANSWER substances (solids, liquids, or gases) that, when
released, may be capable of causing harm to people, the environment, and property
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER required for any hazardous material shipped to and from a
correctional facility; it includes the manufacturer's name, the product name, and spill and leak
procedures
security equipment - ANSWER refers to any item or technology used to enhance or maintain
protection, and to ensure safety
perimeter - ANSWER a secure area that surrounds a facility and is critical element of security
sally port - ANSWER a system of two openings (doors or gates) designed to open only one at a
time
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
FCAC - ANSWER Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission
ACA - ANSWER American Correctional Association
FMJS - ANSWER Florida Model Jail Standards
NDS - ANSWER National Detention Standards
,FAC - ANSWER Florida Administrative Code
33 - ANSWER Department of Corrections
64E-11 - ANSWER Department of Health; food hygiene
a correctional officer is responsible for - ANSWER • identifying and properly accounting for
inventory and issuing and storing equipment
• properly storing all equipment in their CARE and CONTROL
equipment is assigned for use in specific areas, such as - ANSWER • living quarters
• food service areas
• building maintenance
• health care services
• security
common equipment and accessories that can be issued to officers - ANSWER • security
equipment (radios, restraints, weapons, and chemical agents)
• housing equipment (search mirrors, restraints, and PPE)
to inspect an item means - ANSWER • making sure that the item works
• has the correct serial number or property identification number
• has not passed the expiration date (if applicable)
mishandling can include - ANSWER • incorrectly identifying equipment
• not using equipment for its intended purpose
, • using equipment without proper training
• result in injury to an officer or inmate
• lead to breaking the equipment
When issuing equipment to officers: - ANSWER • you will need to verify the recipients identity,
and document the activity for which the recipient will use the equipment
• check ID cards or a digital database to verify the persons identity
• make sure the correct equipment is issued or revised, compare the item to be issued against
information found in a database or log, such as appearance or serial number
• document the time, date, item, item number, and the names of the issuing and receiving
officers
common equipment and accessories that should be inventoried - ANSWER • building
equipment (maintenance tools and materials used to complete common upkeep and repairs
• sanitation equipment (used for inmate living areas, such as brooms, mops, cleaning carts, and
cleaning supplies)
• health care equipment and accessories (such as medical supplies, dental tools, and restraints)
• food service equipment (including serving utensils, trays, dishes, and cookware)
some agencies use _____________ to store items; an outline of each item is traced onto a
board where the item is hung. - ANSWER shadow board
inventory control techniques - ANSWER • etch the inventory control number on the tool
• compare the tool markings with recorded facility markings
• color-code items by classification (for example, restricted or nonrestricted)
• use inventory lists with descriptions and numbers together
• use prepared spaces on a shadow board for storage
