Mission Statement - Answers The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating
secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through effective programming, education and
healthcare.
Vision - Answers To protect the public with effective corrections supervision while working to reduce
recidivism.
Core Values - Answers Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and Effectiveness
(PRIDE) reflect the values of the organization, and form the foundation on which GDC employees work
and conduct themselves. "BUILDING PRIDE IN OURSELVES AND OUR AGENCY"
Basics and Beyond - Answers Visibility, Sanitation, Policies and Procedures, Inmate Accountability, Key
Control, Tool Control, Training, Programs integrity
B.A.S.E. - Answers Building accountable secure environments. Establish a system of fairness, establish a
system of consistency, establish a system of vigorous honesty
Command: Attention (On Range) - Answers Release hood of your holster and de
Firearms Safety - Rule #1 - Answers Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
Firearms Safety - Rule #2 - Answers Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction
Firearms Safety - Rule #3 - Answers Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until
you are on target and have decided to fire.
Firearms Safety - Rule #4 - Answers Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Definition: FORCE - Answers Physical force used to compel an offender to take an action against their
will, or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to themselves, others or
property.
Deadly Force (Firearms) - Answers Firearms are only used in situations where danger of death or serious
bodily injury and they may not be discharged if a less extreme measure may control the situation.
Definition: Deadly Force - Answers Intended to or is likely to result in death or great bodily harm
Great Bodily Injury - Answers Permanent Injury
Forcible Felony - Answers Involves use or threat of physical force or violence against someone. (RAPE,
Assault, etc)
Reasonable Standard Doctrine - Answers If sane persons would do (Supreme Court Graham v. Connor)
Types of Force - Answers Non-Deadly, Deadly