CDCR Major 2/ 70 Questions with Definitive
Solutions.
Three safety precautions to take when conducting searches - Answer: Look before
you touch, be aware of sharp objects, get a cover officer
Three reasons to conduct a systematic search - Answer: Eliminate the possibility
of errors, provide points if reference, prevent misperceptions
Three types of body searches in CDCR - Answer: Clothed, Unclothed and Body
Cavity
Reasons it is important to consistently enforce rules, regulation, and policies as
they apply to inmates - Answer: Reduces stress
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,Enhances your professionalism
Enhances your credibility
Maintains order and control
Ensures institutional safety and security
Eliminate double standards
Decreases confusion
Enhances inmate- staff interaction
Two most important reasons correctional officer's must be familiar with the CA
Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 - Answer: 1. Identify acts of misconduct
2 Enforcing policies and procedures
Two of the seven aspects of professionalism that affect how inmates respond to
the disciplinary process - Answer: Set the example
Be a leader
Be respectful
Use effective communication skills
Be firm, fair, objective, and consistent
Do not take inmate misconduct personally
Do not ignore minor misbehavior, inmates will attempt more serious Misbehavior
Identify when searches are conducted - Answer: Routinely, randomly and
reasonable
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, Three of the professional and ethical responsibilities of a correctional officer when
conducting a search - Answer: 1. Practice good communication
2 Be respectful, searches are non-punitive
3. Practice safety and security
Four primary reasons CDCR regulates inmate property - Answer: 1. Ensure the
safety and security of the community
2. Standardized the procedures for handling inmate property
3. Establish accountability
4. Detect the introduction of contraband
Five occasions when you inventory inmate property - Answer: Rehoused in ASU,
placed in the hospital/infirmary, dies, escapes, transported out to
court/temporary release order (TRO), transferred to Mental Health Crisis Bed
(MACB)
Primary concern when contraband is discovered - Answer: The safety and security
of the institution, staff, and inmates
Three pieces of personal protective equipment used to conduct searches -
Answer: Gloves, mirror, flashlight
CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 section, 3005: (a) - Answer: Conduct
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Solutions.
Three safety precautions to take when conducting searches - Answer: Look before
you touch, be aware of sharp objects, get a cover officer
Three reasons to conduct a systematic search - Answer: Eliminate the possibility
of errors, provide points if reference, prevent misperceptions
Three types of body searches in CDCR - Answer: Clothed, Unclothed and Body
Cavity
Reasons it is important to consistently enforce rules, regulation, and policies as
they apply to inmates - Answer: Reduces stress
Page 1 of 16
,Enhances your professionalism
Enhances your credibility
Maintains order and control
Ensures institutional safety and security
Eliminate double standards
Decreases confusion
Enhances inmate- staff interaction
Two most important reasons correctional officer's must be familiar with the CA
Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 - Answer: 1. Identify acts of misconduct
2 Enforcing policies and procedures
Two of the seven aspects of professionalism that affect how inmates respond to
the disciplinary process - Answer: Set the example
Be a leader
Be respectful
Use effective communication skills
Be firm, fair, objective, and consistent
Do not take inmate misconduct personally
Do not ignore minor misbehavior, inmates will attempt more serious Misbehavior
Identify when searches are conducted - Answer: Routinely, randomly and
reasonable
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, Three of the professional and ethical responsibilities of a correctional officer when
conducting a search - Answer: 1. Practice good communication
2 Be respectful, searches are non-punitive
3. Practice safety and security
Four primary reasons CDCR regulates inmate property - Answer: 1. Ensure the
safety and security of the community
2. Standardized the procedures for handling inmate property
3. Establish accountability
4. Detect the introduction of contraband
Five occasions when you inventory inmate property - Answer: Rehoused in ASU,
placed in the hospital/infirmary, dies, escapes, transported out to
court/temporary release order (TRO), transferred to Mental Health Crisis Bed
(MACB)
Primary concern when contraband is discovered - Answer: The safety and security
of the institution, staff, and inmates
Three pieces of personal protective equipment used to conduct searches -
Answer: Gloves, mirror, flashlight
CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 section, 3005: (a) - Answer: Conduct
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