Basic Jail Security(complete solutions)

What elements should an effective jail security plan include? correct answers _Admission of the inmate _Escorting inmates to court, medical appointment, funeral homes, hospital and other jails or institutions _Counts Release procedures Control of drugs and medications use and maintenance of security equipment Control of contraband Tool and key control Development of security policies, plans, and procedures What are the objectives of the jail security program? correct answers a) Jail officers must know and understand why specific policies and procedures were implement and what could go wrong if he/she fails to follow them b)Jail administrators and command personnel are responsible for ensuring all officers re properly trained and are familiar with and understand the goals, objectives and procedures of the jail security plan. What are the Jail officer's " patrol" responsibilities? correct answers _ Preventing criminal activity -Maintaining peace -Protecting people, their property and their welfare. What is the major difference between a jail officer and a road deputy? correct answers Road officer must familiar with the "geography" of his patrol area so that he may respond quicker to emergencies and be familiar with dangers in his assigned area. Jail officer must also be familiar with his jail for the same raisons. What information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? correct answers _ What is normal or abnormal behavior for each inmates _ keep fully informed about all activities in the jail _Know the jail officer safety procedures and develop an ability to follow the procedures, know the jail emergency evacuation , fires, riots, natures disasters and escape. How trustworthy are informant? correct answers Information from the jail informant should be thoroughly checked for accuracy before the action is taken What equipment should be checked each day by each shift? correct answers Fire extinguishers , alarms, telephones, emergency lights, windows, etc. List different types of inmates counts and describes each type? correct answers 1) Formal count, made at specified times a 24 hours 2)Census count, are irregular checks made to verify all inmates