CDCR MAJOR 3 TEST BANK 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Identify four documents necessary for every transport of an inmate .
Answer: 1. CDCR Form 2170, Inmate Transportation and Guarding
Assessment
2. Body Receipt, located in SOMS
3. Two current color photos-one with you, one with the sallyport tower
4. State Prison Escape Bulletin, located in SOMS
◉Identify the eight responsibilities of a correctional officer assigned to
obtain a vehicle for transport . Answer: 1. Obtain a vehicle based on the
needs of the inmate (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
complaint van for wheelchair, chase vehicle, etc)
2. Obtain keys and cell phone (if two sets of keys are available, each
transporting officer should have a set in case a key breaks, is lost, or gets
locked inside the vehicle)
3. Conduct a safety and security inspection of the vehicle inside and out
to ensure vehicle is mechanically sound (e.g., oil, tires, doors, etc.) and
functioning properly. Record findings as you complete the CDCR Form
1829, Daily Pre& Post Trip Vehicle Inspection Form
,4. Check all safety and security equipment and complete inventory log
5. Check for communication devices in vehicle (e.g., California Multi-
Agency Radio System (CMARS/Blue Channel Radio, Institutional
Radio, cell phone, cell phone charger)
6. Pay special attention to the security cage during inspection, as it must
be in proper working order
7. Pay special attention to the security of the inmate containment area;
absolutely nothing should be back there except the inmate
8. Draw firearms and ammunition from the armory and complete
inventory sheets
◉Identify the 12 responsibilities of preparing an inmate for medical
transport . Answer: 1. Ensure you are transporting the correct inmate
(confirm identification with photo)
2. Ensure you have all durable medical equipment (DME) which
consists of health care aids and appliances for inmates with
disabilities(e.g., oxygen, wheelchair, eyeglasses, cane, etc)
,3. Ensure inmate has taken prescribed medication, obtain any that may
be needed throughout the length of transport, and ensure you have
medical records
4. Ensure inmate is isolated from the general population
5. Ensure the Inmate has used the restroom prior to departure and obtain
a portable, sealable urine bottle for use during transport
6. Conduct an inmate unclothed body search, including the use of a
metal detector/body scanner
7. Dress inmate in CDCR approved clothing
8. Place the inmate in appropriate restraint gear
9. Bring and inmate sack lunch if needed based on the length of
transportation trip
10. Process the inmate out of receiving and release (R&R) or the
infirmary
11. Notify control of departure
, 12. Process vehicle and inmate through authorized sallyport
◉Five safe practices for transporting inmates . Answer: 1. Inmate
position in the vehicle: when utilizing a sedan, the inmate should always
be positioned behind the driver with their seatbelt properly fastened.
This is to ensure the cover officer can see the inmate at all times.
2. Preferred lane of travel: the purpose of driving in the fast lane is to
ensure the safety of the driver. The median can also be used as an escape
route in the event of an emergency
3. Observe all traffic laws: you are required to obey all traffic laws
because you are responsible for the safety of staff, inmates, and the
public.
4. Use predetermined routes: in the event of an emergency, knowing
your path will allow you to communicate your location quickly
5. Safety zone: do not breach the inmate section of the transport vehicle
outside of a secured facility without prior authorization
◉Identify three roles of a correctional officer may assume when
transporting an inmate to a hospital by ambulance . Answer: 1.
Ambulance escort officer
2. The chase vehicle officer
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Identify four documents necessary for every transport of an inmate .
Answer: 1. CDCR Form 2170, Inmate Transportation and Guarding
Assessment
2. Body Receipt, located in SOMS
3. Two current color photos-one with you, one with the sallyport tower
4. State Prison Escape Bulletin, located in SOMS
◉Identify the eight responsibilities of a correctional officer assigned to
obtain a vehicle for transport . Answer: 1. Obtain a vehicle based on the
needs of the inmate (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
complaint van for wheelchair, chase vehicle, etc)
2. Obtain keys and cell phone (if two sets of keys are available, each
transporting officer should have a set in case a key breaks, is lost, or gets
locked inside the vehicle)
3. Conduct a safety and security inspection of the vehicle inside and out
to ensure vehicle is mechanically sound (e.g., oil, tires, doors, etc.) and
functioning properly. Record findings as you complete the CDCR Form
1829, Daily Pre& Post Trip Vehicle Inspection Form
,4. Check all safety and security equipment and complete inventory log
5. Check for communication devices in vehicle (e.g., California Multi-
Agency Radio System (CMARS/Blue Channel Radio, Institutional
Radio, cell phone, cell phone charger)
6. Pay special attention to the security cage during inspection, as it must
be in proper working order
7. Pay special attention to the security of the inmate containment area;
absolutely nothing should be back there except the inmate
8. Draw firearms and ammunition from the armory and complete
inventory sheets
◉Identify the 12 responsibilities of preparing an inmate for medical
transport . Answer: 1. Ensure you are transporting the correct inmate
(confirm identification with photo)
2. Ensure you have all durable medical equipment (DME) which
consists of health care aids and appliances for inmates with
disabilities(e.g., oxygen, wheelchair, eyeglasses, cane, etc)
,3. Ensure inmate has taken prescribed medication, obtain any that may
be needed throughout the length of transport, and ensure you have
medical records
4. Ensure inmate is isolated from the general population
5. Ensure the Inmate has used the restroom prior to departure and obtain
a portable, sealable urine bottle for use during transport
6. Conduct an inmate unclothed body search, including the use of a
metal detector/body scanner
7. Dress inmate in CDCR approved clothing
8. Place the inmate in appropriate restraint gear
9. Bring and inmate sack lunch if needed based on the length of
transportation trip
10. Process the inmate out of receiving and release (R&R) or the
infirmary
11. Notify control of departure
, 12. Process vehicle and inmate through authorized sallyport
◉Five safe practices for transporting inmates . Answer: 1. Inmate
position in the vehicle: when utilizing a sedan, the inmate should always
be positioned behind the driver with their seatbelt properly fastened.
This is to ensure the cover officer can see the inmate at all times.
2. Preferred lane of travel: the purpose of driving in the fast lane is to
ensure the safety of the driver. The median can also be used as an escape
route in the event of an emergency
3. Observe all traffic laws: you are required to obey all traffic laws
because you are responsible for the safety of staff, inmates, and the
public.
4. Use predetermined routes: in the event of an emergency, knowing
your path will allow you to communicate your location quickly
5. Safety zone: do not breach the inmate section of the transport vehicle
outside of a secured facility without prior authorization
◉Identify three roles of a correctional officer may assume when
transporting an inmate to a hospital by ambulance . Answer: 1.
Ambulance escort officer
2. The chase vehicle officer
