BASIC JAIL SECURITY | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
what elements should an effective security plan include? - -admission of the inmate
escorting inmates
counts
release procedures
control of drugs and meds
use and maintenance of security equipment
control of contraband
tool and key control
development of security policy, plans, and procedures
--what are the objectives of a jail security program? - -ensure the safety of both inmates and
staff
maintain order within the jail facility
prevent escapes
--what are a jail officer's "patrol" responsibilities? - -preventing criminal activity
maintaining peace
protecting people, their property, and their welfare
--what is the major difference between a jail officer and a patrol officer? - -the "community"
they patrol
(patrol officer= open community)
(jail officer= closed community)
--what information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? - -what is
normal and abnormal behavior for each inmate
informed abut all jail activities
know the jail facility itself
know jail officer safety procedures
know jail emergency evacuation procedures and policies
2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
what elements should an effective security plan include? - -admission of the inmate
escorting inmates
counts
release procedures
control of drugs and meds
use and maintenance of security equipment
control of contraband
tool and key control
development of security policy, plans, and procedures
--what are the objectives of a jail security program? - -ensure the safety of both inmates and
staff
maintain order within the jail facility
prevent escapes
--what are a jail officer's "patrol" responsibilities? - -preventing criminal activity
maintaining peace
protecting people, their property, and their welfare
--what is the major difference between a jail officer and a patrol officer? - -the "community"
they patrol
(patrol officer= open community)
(jail officer= closed community)
--what information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? - -what is
normal and abnormal behavior for each inmate
informed abut all jail activities
know the jail facility itself
know jail officer safety procedures
know jail emergency evacuation procedures and policies
