BCOT Gen 2 Questions with Correct Answers |
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What is the primary duty of perimeter officer
Prevent escapes, prevent and control disturbances, Prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Is it okay to be distracted while working the perimeter?
No, you should be alert and properly trained.
True or false, it is important to use senses other than sight during patrol.
True, it is important to maximize your patrol techniques by using all your senses rather than just
sight.
Great perimeter security techniques
Random Patrol (ex. circular patrol, double back patrol), Use other senses than just sight,
emergency procedures.
Response to an alarm
Go directly to the alarm and stand by until the alarm is clear.
When should you notify main control when responding to an alarm
Before you stop the vehicle.
Information to give to main control before stopping a vehicle
Make/Model/Year (if known) of the vehicle, license plate, Location of stop and number of
occupants, advise that you are stopping a vehicle, any identifying marks, dents, decals, etc.
, Stopping a suspicious vehicle on the perimeter
Be sure to secure the vehicle, leave a 15 foot gap, leave the flashers and/or high beams on.
Driver appears to be high or drunk
Tell them to stay where they are and do not drive.
What to do if a driver appears to be drunk and drives off after stopping them
Follow them to the guard line to make sure they exit the premises, do not attempt to stop them.
Advantages to having the driver outside of the vehicle
There is less of a chance of 'peer pressure' from other passengers, The driver is exposed to the
same environmental factors, The driver has no access to contraband in the vehicle, the driver is
not on their home turf.
Use of deadly force to prevent escape
if that person is free and fleeing.
Who to advise if illegal contraband is found
Shift supervisor, main control.
Authorization to use deadly force as a correctional officer
When met with deadly force
What to do when searching a private vehicle on state premises
You do NOT need a warrant, always wait for backup, the search must be approved by a shift
supervisor, You should NEVER conduct the search alone.
Latest 2026
What is the primary duty of perimeter officer
Prevent escapes, prevent and control disturbances, Prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Is it okay to be distracted while working the perimeter?
No, you should be alert and properly trained.
True or false, it is important to use senses other than sight during patrol.
True, it is important to maximize your patrol techniques by using all your senses rather than just
sight.
Great perimeter security techniques
Random Patrol (ex. circular patrol, double back patrol), Use other senses than just sight,
emergency procedures.
Response to an alarm
Go directly to the alarm and stand by until the alarm is clear.
When should you notify main control when responding to an alarm
Before you stop the vehicle.
Information to give to main control before stopping a vehicle
Make/Model/Year (if known) of the vehicle, license plate, Location of stop and number of
occupants, advise that you are stopping a vehicle, any identifying marks, dents, decals, etc.
, Stopping a suspicious vehicle on the perimeter
Be sure to secure the vehicle, leave a 15 foot gap, leave the flashers and/or high beams on.
Driver appears to be high or drunk
Tell them to stay where they are and do not drive.
What to do if a driver appears to be drunk and drives off after stopping them
Follow them to the guard line to make sure they exit the premises, do not attempt to stop them.
Advantages to having the driver outside of the vehicle
There is less of a chance of 'peer pressure' from other passengers, The driver is exposed to the
same environmental factors, The driver has no access to contraband in the vehicle, the driver is
not on their home turf.
Use of deadly force to prevent escape
if that person is free and fleeing.
Who to advise if illegal contraband is found
Shift supervisor, main control.
Authorization to use deadly force as a correctional officer
When met with deadly force
What to do when searching a private vehicle on state premises
You do NOT need a warrant, always wait for backup, the search must be approved by a shift
supervisor, You should NEVER conduct the search alone.
