BCOT Gen 2
What is the primary duty of perimeter officer - Answer-Prevent escapes, prevent and control
disturbances, Prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Is it okay to be distracted while working the perimeter? - Answer-No, you should be alert and properly
trained.
True or false, it is important to use senses other than sight during patrol. - Answer-True, it is important
to maximize your patrol techniques by using all your senses rather than just sight.
Great perimeter security techniques - Answer-Random Patrol (ex. circular patrol, double back patrol),
Use other senses than just sight, emergency procedures.
Response to an alarm - Answer-Go directly to the alarm and stand by until the alarm is clear.
When should you notify main control when responding to an alarm - Answer-Before you stop the
vehicle.
Information to give to main control before stopping a vehicle - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-if that person is free and fleeing.
Who to advise if illegal contraband is found - Answer-Shift supervisor, main control.
Authorization to use deadly force as a correctional officer - Answer-When met with deadly force
What to do when searching a private vehicle on state premises - Answer-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.
Are warning shots authorized - Answer-No
When is it okay to open both gates at the rear gate - Answer-When a vehicle is too big, during
emergencies.
Safety officer's job - Answer-To ensure safety.
Benefits of the incident command system (ICS) - Answer-Meets the needs of any size incident, avoids
duplication of efforts.
What is the primary duty of perimeter officer - Answer-Prevent escapes, prevent and control
disturbances, Prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Is it okay to be distracted while working the perimeter? - Answer-No, you should be alert and properly
trained.
True or false, it is important to use senses other than sight during patrol. - Answer-True, it is important
to maximize your patrol techniques by using all your senses rather than just sight.
Great perimeter security techniques - Answer-Random Patrol (ex. circular patrol, double back patrol),
Use other senses than just sight, emergency procedures.
Response to an alarm - Answer-Go directly to the alarm and stand by until the alarm is clear.
When should you notify main control when responding to an alarm - Answer-Before you stop the
vehicle.
Information to give to main control before stopping a vehicle - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-if that person is free and fleeing.
Who to advise if illegal contraband is found - Answer-Shift supervisor, main control.
Authorization to use deadly force as a correctional officer - Answer-When met with deadly force
What to do when searching a private vehicle on state premises - Answer-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.
Are warning shots authorized - Answer-No
When is it okay to open both gates at the rear gate - Answer-When a vehicle is too big, during
emergencies.
Safety officer's job - Answer-To ensure safety.
Benefits of the incident command system (ICS) - Answer-Meets the needs of any size incident, avoids
duplication of efforts.
