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CDCR SGT Study Guide (Everything
in Folder) Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Incident Package Ans: - 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's-
804's- 3014 report of findings if allegations- Incident
Commander critique- First and second manager review-
IST training sheets if applicable- Staff 7219- Copies of
114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos
(enemy, compatibility, counseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost
analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) Ans: Inmates with
mental health issues. Heat alert system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical
notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make
rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome Ans: Defines four levels of
mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System
(CCCMS)
2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
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3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert Ans: 90 degrees outside
A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's
must be returned indoors if outside. They are encouraged
to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert Ans: 90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk
I/M's shall be given access to ice, water, showers or spray
bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to
increased custodial observation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert Ans: 95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall
observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hours as long as the
inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) Ans: DPP ADA
inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome Ans: Disability Placement
Program (DPP);
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP Ans: Disability Placement Program
ADA Ans: Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 Ans: Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 Ans: RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) Ans: Access to
adequate, constitutional, timely care with continuity
between institutions within a safe and secure
environment. Request for Medical services: CDC 7362
form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) Ans: DDP inmates with
developmental disabilities, screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) Ans: Adequate dental
care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) Ans: Parole
revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) Ans: PBSP AdSeg
Correctional Sergeant's Duties: Ans: (A) Supervision of
Officers day to day operations(B) Staff accountability(C)
Training staff(D) Promote staff relations(E) Grooming &
Uniform standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure
cell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct, and
Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Key control(I)
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Controlling disturbances (Isolate & Contain)(J) Proof
reading officers reports(K) Assist with Lock-up orders
(114-D) & Incident Packages (837)(L) Handle first level
response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrative 115
hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/
POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledge of Count,
Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of
Emergency Alarm System, Disturbance Control, Earth
Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
Housing Codes (S) Ans: Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) Ans: Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) Ans: Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) Ans: Disability affecting
placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) Ans: Disability NOT affecting
placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) Ans: Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) Ans: Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) Ans: Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) Ans: Wheelchair
Housing Code (DPO) Ans: Intermittent wheelchair needs
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CDCR SGT Study Guide (Everything
in Folder) Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Incident Package Ans: - 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's-
804's- 3014 report of findings if allegations- Incident
Commander critique- First and second manager review-
IST training sheets if applicable- Staff 7219- Copies of
114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos
(enemy, compatibility, counseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost
analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) Ans: Inmates with
mental health issues. Heat alert system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical
notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make
rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome Ans: Defines four levels of
mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System
(CCCMS)
2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
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3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert Ans: 90 degrees outside
A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's
must be returned indoors if outside. They are encouraged
to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert Ans: 90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk
I/M's shall be given access to ice, water, showers or spray
bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to
increased custodial observation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert Ans: 95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall
observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hours as long as the
inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) Ans: DPP ADA
inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome Ans: Disability Placement
Program (DPP);
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP Ans: Disability Placement Program
ADA Ans: Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 Ans: Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 Ans: RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) Ans: Access to
adequate, constitutional, timely care with continuity
between institutions within a safe and secure
environment. Request for Medical services: CDC 7362
form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) Ans: DDP inmates with
developmental disabilities, screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) Ans: Adequate dental
care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) Ans: Parole
revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) Ans: PBSP AdSeg
Correctional Sergeant's Duties: Ans: (A) Supervision of
Officers day to day operations(B) Staff accountability(C)
Training staff(D) Promote staff relations(E) Grooming &
Uniform standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure
cell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct, and
Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Key control(I)
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Controlling disturbances (Isolate & Contain)(J) Proof
reading officers reports(K) Assist with Lock-up orders
(114-D) & Incident Packages (837)(L) Handle first level
response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrative 115
hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/
POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledge of Count,
Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of
Emergency Alarm System, Disturbance Control, Earth
Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
Housing Codes (S) Ans: Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) Ans: Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) Ans: Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) Ans: Disability affecting
placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) Ans: Disability NOT affecting
placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) Ans: Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) Ans: Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) Ans: Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) Ans: Wheelchair
Housing Code (DPO) Ans: Intermittent wheelchair needs
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