BCOT WEEK 3 EXAM REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE WITH ANSWERS
◉ what is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive
Housing Administrative Purposes? Answer: remove the inmate from
the population as a "cooling off" method
protect staff and other inmates from threat by the inmate
minimize the risk of escape by the inmate
preserve order where other methods of control have failed
provide necessary control while completing an investigation
◉ what is the procedure for inspection and distribution of personal
mail? Answer: incoming personal mail is opened and inspected for
contraband prior to delivery to inmate
◉ what is the procedure for inspection and distribution of legal
mail? Answer: legal mail will be opened in the presence of the
inmate and opened by the correctional officer
◉ define Censorship Answer: withholding of mail for reasons
related to prison security
,◉ what are the allowed religious practices? Answer: bibles,
pamphlets, prayer rugs, head coverings, fasting and other religious
practices
◉ what religious practices are NOT allowed? Answer: snakes, poison
herbs, spiders, and other religious materials of this sort
◉ do inmates have a right to visitation? Answer: no, visitation is a
privilege and allowed under reasonable time, place, and manner
◉ describe a "routine search" Answer: a routine search is a pat and
frisk search with the subject clothed
◉ what are correctional officers legally required to do to ensure an
inmates right to medical treatment is protected? Answer: whenever
an inmate becomes ill or injured, steps must be take to provide
medical services
◉ what amendment does the inmates "right" to medical care derive
from? Answer: the 8th amendment
◉ what are some incidents where a CO may have to testify? Answer:
violation of inmates rights (excessive force)
undue familiarity with inmate (sexual misconduct)
,any incident or alleged incident
◉ what is the first action to take when receiving or releasing a
firearm? Answer: Clear and inspect
◉ what is the primary handgun safety? Answer: finger off the trigger
and outside the trigger guard
◉ when the shotgun is oriented in a normal shooting position, how
is the safety turned to "off" Answer: the safety is off when pushed to
the left
◉ if carrying a shotgun, an officer should not allow an inmate to get
any closer than Answer: 20 yards
◉ if carrying a handgun, an officer should not allow an inmate to get
any closer than Answer: 4 yards
◉ handgun maximum range is Answer: 1 mile
◉ shotgun maximum range is Answer: 1/3 mile
◉ what are the three ballistic factors officers must consider before
firing a firearm? Answer: distance, penetration, ricochet
, ◉ what is the Cardinal Safety Rule Answer: if there is the slightest
risk of hitting an INNOCENT BYSTANDER, officers must NOT fire
even though it means the escape of an inmate
◉ what equipment must officers use when on the range? Answer:
hearing protection and eye protection
◉ what equipment must officers use when shooting low limited on
the range? Answer: safety vest
◉ abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation are all
symptoms of Answer: lead poisoning
◉ to charge a handgun, pull back on the Answer: slide
◉ what is a .40 S&W maximum affect range? Answer: 50 yards
◉ what side is the holster worn on? Answer: strong side
◉ for a one-hand grip, firmly place the webbing of the strong hand
against the Answer: tang
STUDY GUIDE WITH ANSWERS
◉ what is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive
Housing Administrative Purposes? Answer: remove the inmate from
the population as a "cooling off" method
protect staff and other inmates from threat by the inmate
minimize the risk of escape by the inmate
preserve order where other methods of control have failed
provide necessary control while completing an investigation
◉ what is the procedure for inspection and distribution of personal
mail? Answer: incoming personal mail is opened and inspected for
contraband prior to delivery to inmate
◉ what is the procedure for inspection and distribution of legal
mail? Answer: legal mail will be opened in the presence of the
inmate and opened by the correctional officer
◉ define Censorship Answer: withholding of mail for reasons
related to prison security
,◉ what are the allowed religious practices? Answer: bibles,
pamphlets, prayer rugs, head coverings, fasting and other religious
practices
◉ what religious practices are NOT allowed? Answer: snakes, poison
herbs, spiders, and other religious materials of this sort
◉ do inmates have a right to visitation? Answer: no, visitation is a
privilege and allowed under reasonable time, place, and manner
◉ describe a "routine search" Answer: a routine search is a pat and
frisk search with the subject clothed
◉ what are correctional officers legally required to do to ensure an
inmates right to medical treatment is protected? Answer: whenever
an inmate becomes ill or injured, steps must be take to provide
medical services
◉ what amendment does the inmates "right" to medical care derive
from? Answer: the 8th amendment
◉ what are some incidents where a CO may have to testify? Answer:
violation of inmates rights (excessive force)
undue familiarity with inmate (sexual misconduct)
,any incident or alleged incident
◉ what is the first action to take when receiving or releasing a
firearm? Answer: Clear and inspect
◉ what is the primary handgun safety? Answer: finger off the trigger
and outside the trigger guard
◉ when the shotgun is oriented in a normal shooting position, how
is the safety turned to "off" Answer: the safety is off when pushed to
the left
◉ if carrying a shotgun, an officer should not allow an inmate to get
any closer than Answer: 20 yards
◉ if carrying a handgun, an officer should not allow an inmate to get
any closer than Answer: 4 yards
◉ handgun maximum range is Answer: 1 mile
◉ shotgun maximum range is Answer: 1/3 mile
◉ what are the three ballistic factors officers must consider before
firing a firearm? Answer: distance, penetration, ricochet
, ◉ what is the Cardinal Safety Rule Answer: if there is the slightest
risk of hitting an INNOCENT BYSTANDER, officers must NOT fire
even though it means the escape of an inmate
◉ what equipment must officers use when on the range? Answer:
hearing protection and eye protection
◉ what equipment must officers use when shooting low limited on
the range? Answer: safety vest
◉ abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation are all
symptoms of Answer: lead poisoning
◉ to charge a handgun, pull back on the Answer: slide
◉ what is a .40 S&W maximum affect range? Answer: 50 yards
◉ what side is the holster worn on? Answer: strong side
◉ for a one-hand grip, firmly place the webbing of the strong hand
against the Answer: tang
