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Detention considerations in Use of Force correct answers 1. The threat as reasonably perceived
by the employee.
2. The extent of the threat to the safety of staff and inmates, as reasonably believed by the
employee based on the known facts.
3. The relationship between the need and the amount of force used.
4. When the force is applied, the amount of injury that it may cause the inmate and the other
involved parties.
In planned use of force, an employee SHALL consult with _____________ prior to any
detention planned use of force incident within a detention facility. (Also must be logged into OJ.
correct answers Correctional Health Services (CHS)
What are the elements of force present in use of force? correct answers 1. Ability
2. Opportunity
3. Jeopardy
4. Preclusion
Types of resistance? correct answers 1. Psychological Intimidation
2. Verbal Non-compliance
3. Passive resistance
4. Active Resistance
5. Active Aggression
6. Aggravated Active Aggression
Use of Force Response and Control options? correct answers 1. Employee's presence
2. Verbal Direction
3. Empty hand control
,a. Soft Empty hand control
b. Hard empty hand control
4. Intermediate Weapons and Control
5. Deadly Force
Use of Force: Authorized Weapons, Equipment, and Techniques correct answers 1. Baton
2. Canine
3. Carotid Control Technique (Sworn only)
4. CEW (Taser)
5. Firearms
6. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
7. Pepperball
8. Restraints
9. Vehicle (Last Resort)
The supervisor SHALL ensure that all of the following paperwork is completed after a Use of
Force. correct answers 1. Use of Force form in Blueteam
2. Incident Report (IR)
3. Memo (if deadly force used in which no injury occurs.)
What does the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) do following a Use of Force?
correct answers May be utilized following a critical incident for support.
True or False? The Office requires ABSOLUTE truthfulness in securing employment, During
employment, and in all investigations within the Office? correct answers True
What is Discrimination and Harassment? correct answers Any type of harassment, including
sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or retaliation, in the workplace or wherever business
, is conducted on behalf of the office, undermines the integrity of the employment relationship and
shall be addressed, as specified in Office Policy CP-3.
True or False? Employees shall obey all local ordinances, County and state laws, and all laws of
the United States. However while traveling abroad, Employees should only observe US Laws.
correct answers False, Employees SHALL abide by all laws od foreign countries not in conflict
with the laws of the United States.
True or False? To ensure credibility and integrity of the Office, it is the duty of all personnel
associated with the office to take appropriate action whenever they learn of a violation being
committed , or having been committed, by another person associated with the office in any
capacity. correct answers True
Who's responsibility is it to immediately document in BlueTeam a reported act of misconduct?
correct answers The on-Duty supervisor or Commander
True or False? Personnel may retaliate against an employee who reports misconduct or a
violation in fulfillment of this individual responsibility, Policy responsibility, or duty so long as it
is in the form of an authorized Employee Grievance Form. correct answers False, Retaliation is
never acceptable.
True or False? Supervisors Shall, at all levels provide proper direction, coordination, and control
of subordinates, as specified in policy GB-2 correct answers True
True or False? Employees Shall conduct themselves at all times, While on duty only, in such a
manner as to reflect favorably on the Office. correct answers False, Off duty as well.
True or False? Employees shall show respect for the uniforms of the Office at all times. When
worn, all uniforms shall be neat, clean and worn in compliance with Office Policy GC-19.
correct answers True
Detention considerations in Use of Force correct answers 1. The threat as reasonably perceived
by the employee.
2. The extent of the threat to the safety of staff and inmates, as reasonably believed by the
employee based on the known facts.
3. The relationship between the need and the amount of force used.
4. When the force is applied, the amount of injury that it may cause the inmate and the other
involved parties.
In planned use of force, an employee SHALL consult with _____________ prior to any
detention planned use of force incident within a detention facility. (Also must be logged into OJ.
correct answers Correctional Health Services (CHS)
What are the elements of force present in use of force? correct answers 1. Ability
2. Opportunity
3. Jeopardy
4. Preclusion
Types of resistance? correct answers 1. Psychological Intimidation
2. Verbal Non-compliance
3. Passive resistance
4. Active Resistance
5. Active Aggression
6. Aggravated Active Aggression
Use of Force Response and Control options? correct answers 1. Employee's presence
2. Verbal Direction
3. Empty hand control
,a. Soft Empty hand control
b. Hard empty hand control
4. Intermediate Weapons and Control
5. Deadly Force
Use of Force: Authorized Weapons, Equipment, and Techniques correct answers 1. Baton
2. Canine
3. Carotid Control Technique (Sworn only)
4. CEW (Taser)
5. Firearms
6. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
7. Pepperball
8. Restraints
9. Vehicle (Last Resort)
The supervisor SHALL ensure that all of the following paperwork is completed after a Use of
Force. correct answers 1. Use of Force form in Blueteam
2. Incident Report (IR)
3. Memo (if deadly force used in which no injury occurs.)
What does the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) do following a Use of Force?
correct answers May be utilized following a critical incident for support.
True or False? The Office requires ABSOLUTE truthfulness in securing employment, During
employment, and in all investigations within the Office? correct answers True
What is Discrimination and Harassment? correct answers Any type of harassment, including
sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or retaliation, in the workplace or wherever business
, is conducted on behalf of the office, undermines the integrity of the employment relationship and
shall be addressed, as specified in Office Policy CP-3.
True or False? Employees shall obey all local ordinances, County and state laws, and all laws of
the United States. However while traveling abroad, Employees should only observe US Laws.
correct answers False, Employees SHALL abide by all laws od foreign countries not in conflict
with the laws of the United States.
True or False? To ensure credibility and integrity of the Office, it is the duty of all personnel
associated with the office to take appropriate action whenever they learn of a violation being
committed , or having been committed, by another person associated with the office in any
capacity. correct answers True
Who's responsibility is it to immediately document in BlueTeam a reported act of misconduct?
correct answers The on-Duty supervisor or Commander
True or False? Personnel may retaliate against an employee who reports misconduct or a
violation in fulfillment of this individual responsibility, Policy responsibility, or duty so long as it
is in the form of an authorized Employee Grievance Form. correct answers False, Retaliation is
never acceptable.
True or False? Supervisors Shall, at all levels provide proper direction, coordination, and control
of subordinates, as specified in policy GB-2 correct answers True
True or False? Employees Shall conduct themselves at all times, While on duty only, in such a
manner as to reflect favorably on the Office. correct answers False, Off duty as well.
True or False? Employees shall show respect for the uniforms of the Office at all times. When
worn, all uniforms shall be neat, clean and worn in compliance with Office Policy GC-19.
correct answers True
