Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Study Guide Rated A+

Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Study Guide Rated A+ Goals of effective inmates supervision. (CORE 3010.101 - Basic Supervision) - Answer ️️ -- Willful Compliance -v- Forced Compliance - Getting inmates to do what's expected of them - Develop a controlled orderly environment - Safe - Humane - Clean - Handle situations on the lowest level possible - Utilize positive interpersonal communication skills (Define) - Officer Responsibilities (CORE 3010.1102 - Officer Responsibilities) - Answer ️️ -Provide a safe, secure, and positive environment for incarcerated persons. (6) steps for solving problems, while still maintaining safety and security. (CORE 3010.103 - Problem Solving) - Answer ️️ -1. Plan 2. Establish goals 3. Clear understandable orders 4. Teach 5. Follow up 6. Evaluate Name (4) effects of poor supervision (CORE 3010.104 - Effects of Poor Supervision) - Answer ️️ -1. Poor Inmate Morale 2. Disciplinary Problems 3. Staff / Inmate Conflict 4. Escapes The rules for maintaining effectiveness as an inmate supervisor. (CORE 3010.105 - Rules of Supervision) - Answer ️️ -- Don't show favoritism - Don't make promises you cant keep - Don't become friends - Don't gossip - Don't give advice - Don't DEFINE yourself by what you're doing for a living Various situations that require more supervision. (CORE 3010.106 - Areas Requiring More Supervision) - Answer ️️ -- Inmates supervising inmates - Meal / Movement time - Visiting time - Religious services - Mechanical device problems - Poor Architecture - Sick call / Pill line - Recreation - Inmate work crews - Transportation - Court - Searches - Areas where large groups of inmates congregate - Situations where inmates are classified as a higher security level (Define) - "Sizing Up the Situation" (CORE 3010.107 - Officer Safety) - Answer ️️ -Gathering information about what is going on quickly. Describe what a safe distance is, when dealing with an inmate. **(CORE 3010.107 - Officer Safety)** - Answer ️️ -(Non Violent) Single Inmate = Just more than one arm length away (Non Violent) Group of Inmates = Far enough to see the entire group (Note: Increases distance when dealing with violent or aggressive inmates.) (Define) - "Safe Distance" (CORE 3010.107 - Officer Safety) - Answer ️️ -Be close enough to hear and see what is going on, yet far enough away to maintain a good margin of safety. What are the basic concepts of inmate management? (CORE 3010.108 - Inmate Management Concepts) - Answer ️️ -- Be Firm - But Fair - Give basic respect/ empathy - Never make threats or bluffs - Set a positive example - Minimize unnecessary stresses - Don't make promises you cant keep - Establish good standards - Don't do for one what you cant do for all What are the ways that inmate risk levels are handled inside of secure facilities. (CORE 3010.108 - Inmate Management Concepts) - Answer ️️ -- Housing Restrictions - Number of Staff per Inmate - Contact Visits - Access to Commissary - Access to Jobs Attitude mistakes that officers make and the potential problems. (CORE 3010-109 - Offender Management Mistakes) - Answer ️️ -- Intimidation of inmates - Officer being unprofessional - Not trying to defuse the situation - Being disrespectful - Tricking or lying to an inmate - Problems with issuing orders or physically touching inmates - Not treating inmates as people - Disregard for inmates safety - Looking at inmates as inferior - Taunting inmates - Using a parental attitude when dealing with inmates - Taking things personally - Making fun of inmates Tactical mistakes that officers make when dealing with inmates. (CORE 3010-109 - Offender Management Mistakes) - Answer ️️ -- Not passing information to the next shift - Not checking inmates state of mind - Not correctly assessing the situation - Turning your back on the inmate(s) - Not avoiding distractions - Standing too close to an inmate - Not securing weapons before approaching - Not having backup present - Trying to place restraints on inmates too soon - Losing patience and not waiting for backup - Not controlling the other inmates - Knowing when to act, as opposed to when to let things calm down Identify the basic principles of inmate management. - Answer ️️ -- Proper classification, assessment, and orientation - Effective control - Well trained and competent staff - Safe operations for staff and inmates - Cost effective operations - Effective and clear communication - Justice and fairness - Effective and proven inmate management strategies - Constant evaluation of programs and operations - Use of evidence based practices to assist inmates in behavioral change What is the #1 priority when dealing with inmates? (CORE 3010.110 - Practical Application of Management Theory) - Answer ️️ -Officer Safety (Define) - Mace (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -A Brand Name (Define) - Oleoresin Capsicum - (OC) (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -An Inflammatory Agent What is the color code for OC? (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -Orange Color Codes for Chemical Agents. (CORE 3070) - Answer ️️ -Blue = CS Red = CN Orange = OC Yellow = Smoke Green = Inert / Nauseating What is the active ingredient in the chemical agent OC? (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -- Capsaicin is the active ingredient in OC - Completely Organic (Define) - Water Based OC (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -Developed so water can be used as the primary ingredient, replacing the hazardous industrial solvents and ensuring the product is non- flammable. Capsaicinoids - Answer ️️ -Compounds naturally found within the fats, oils and waxes of the pepper plant. These are what causes the irritation, inflammation, coughing, redness in skin, hot feeling, etc. Capsaicin - Answer ️️ -Most prevalent compound / active ingredient in OC. (Define) - Oil Based OC (CORE 3070.100 - Definition) - Answer ️️ -OC products require high concentrations of industrial solvents to ensure even capaicinoid dispersion. What are the possible physiological responses from exposure to OC agents? (CORE 3070.102 - Psychological Responses to Exposure) - Answer ️️ -- Involuntary closure of the eyes - Involuntary extension of the hands to the face - Burning sensation and inflammation