CDCR MAJOR 1 Exam Questions with Definitive
Solutions/ 2024-2025.
Identify the definition of deadly force. - Answer: Any force that is like to results in death.
Identify the definition of non deadly force. - Answer: Any use of force that isnot likely to result
in death.
Identify when Reasonable force as defined in the use of force police may be used. - Answer:
Gain compliance with a lawful order
Overcome resistence
Effect custody
Subdue an attacker
Goes
Identify the definition of immediate use if force. - Answer: Is force used to respond without
delay to inmate behavior that constitutes an imminent threat to institution security or the
safety of persons.
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, Identify the definition of controlled use of force. - Answer: Force used in an institution setting,
when an inmate's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or security and the inmate is
located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.
Identify the definition of non conventional use of force - Answer: Force that utilizes techniques
or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy, procedures, or training.
What are California department of corrections and rehabilitation’s use of force policy? -
Answer: It is the police of CDCR's division of adult institution to accomplish the departmental
functions with Minimal Reliance on the Use of Force. Employees may use reasonable force as
required in the performance of their duties.
Identify the definition of reasonable force. - Answer: Is force than objective, trained and
competent correctional employee, face with similar facts and circumstances, would consider
necessary and reasonable to.
Identify the definition of unnecessary force - Answer: Force is use when None is required or
appropriate.
Identify the definition of excessive force - Answer: Is the use of more force than is objective or
reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose.
Properly sequence the following four response steps to situations. - Answer: 1- quickly assess
the circumstances
2- objectively identify your options
3- choose the appropriate option for correcting the inmate behavior
4- take action
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Solutions/ 2024-2025.
Identify the definition of deadly force. - Answer: Any force that is like to results in death.
Identify the definition of non deadly force. - Answer: Any use of force that isnot likely to result
in death.
Identify when Reasonable force as defined in the use of force police may be used. - Answer:
Gain compliance with a lawful order
Overcome resistence
Effect custody
Subdue an attacker
Goes
Identify the definition of immediate use if force. - Answer: Is force used to respond without
delay to inmate behavior that constitutes an imminent threat to institution security or the
safety of persons.
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, Identify the definition of controlled use of force. - Answer: Force used in an institution setting,
when an inmate's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or security and the inmate is
located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.
Identify the definition of non conventional use of force - Answer: Force that utilizes techniques
or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy, procedures, or training.
What are California department of corrections and rehabilitation’s use of force policy? -
Answer: It is the police of CDCR's division of adult institution to accomplish the departmental
functions with Minimal Reliance on the Use of Force. Employees may use reasonable force as
required in the performance of their duties.
Identify the definition of reasonable force. - Answer: Is force than objective, trained and
competent correctional employee, face with similar facts and circumstances, would consider
necessary and reasonable to.
Identify the definition of unnecessary force - Answer: Force is use when None is required or
appropriate.
Identify the definition of excessive force - Answer: Is the use of more force than is objective or
reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose.
Properly sequence the following four response steps to situations. - Answer: 1- quickly assess
the circumstances
2- objectively identify your options
3- choose the appropriate option for correcting the inmate behavior
4- take action
ODDA
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