BASIC JAIL SECURITY | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
What information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? -
ANSWERS-_ What is normal or abnormal behavior for each inmates
_ keep fully informed about all activities in the jail
_Know the jail officer safety procedures and develop an ability to follow the
procedures, know the jail emergency evacuation , fires, riots, natures
disasters and escape.
How trustworthy are informant? - ANSWERS-Information from the jail
informant should be thoroughly checked for accuracy before the action is
taken
What equipment should be checked each day by each shift? - ANSWERS-
Fire extinguishers , alarms, telephones, emergency lights, windows, etc.
List different types of inmates counts and describes each type? - ANSWERS-
1) Formal count, made at specified times a 24 hours
2)Census count, are irregular checks made to verify all inmates
3)Emergency count, are made after an emergency or unusual occurrence
such as a fire, escape or power failure
Who is allowed to carry a firearm into the jail? - ANSWERS-No one
How should a jail officer respond when confronted with an armed inmate? -
ANSWERS-Attempt to retreat and back up. if retreat is impossible or not
practical: move slowly, allow the inmate to talk, talk in a calm voice to the
inmate, try to keep something between you and the inmate, don't corner the
, inmate means of escape if possible, remain calm and access an escape route
for yourself.
List the general guidelines regarding facility lockdown. - ANSWERS-a) Notify
the central control room
b) Make all personnel aware of the situation
c)Conduct formal count
d)Identify the trouble and concentrate on resolving the issue as quickly as
possible.
What elements should an effective jail security plan include? - ANSWERS-
_Admission of the inmate
_Escorting inmates to court, medical appointment, funeral homes, hospital
and other jails or institutions
_Counts
Release procedures
Control of drugs and medications
use and maintenance of security equipment
Control of contraband
Tool and key control
Development of security policies, plans, and procedures
What are the objectives of the jail security program? - ANSWERS-a) Jail
officers must know and understand why specific policies and procedures
were implement and what could go wrong if he/she fails to follow them
b)Jail administrators and command personnel are responsible for ensuring all
officers re properly trained and are familiar with and understand the goals,
objectives and procedures of the jail security plan.
What are the Jail officer's " patrol" responsibilities? - ANSWERS-_ Preventing
criminal activity
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
What information must a jail officer know to be an effective patrol officer? -
ANSWERS-_ What is normal or abnormal behavior for each inmates
_ keep fully informed about all activities in the jail
_Know the jail officer safety procedures and develop an ability to follow the
procedures, know the jail emergency evacuation , fires, riots, natures
disasters and escape.
How trustworthy are informant? - ANSWERS-Information from the jail
informant should be thoroughly checked for accuracy before the action is
taken
What equipment should be checked each day by each shift? - ANSWERS-
Fire extinguishers , alarms, telephones, emergency lights, windows, etc.
List different types of inmates counts and describes each type? - ANSWERS-
1) Formal count, made at specified times a 24 hours
2)Census count, are irregular checks made to verify all inmates
3)Emergency count, are made after an emergency or unusual occurrence
such as a fire, escape or power failure
Who is allowed to carry a firearm into the jail? - ANSWERS-No one
How should a jail officer respond when confronted with an armed inmate? -
ANSWERS-Attempt to retreat and back up. if retreat is impossible or not
practical: move slowly, allow the inmate to talk, talk in a calm voice to the
inmate, try to keep something between you and the inmate, don't corner the
, inmate means of escape if possible, remain calm and access an escape route
for yourself.
List the general guidelines regarding facility lockdown. - ANSWERS-a) Notify
the central control room
b) Make all personnel aware of the situation
c)Conduct formal count
d)Identify the trouble and concentrate on resolving the issue as quickly as
possible.
What elements should an effective jail security plan include? - ANSWERS-
_Admission of the inmate
_Escorting inmates to court, medical appointment, funeral homes, hospital
and other jails or institutions
_Counts
Release procedures
Control of drugs and medications
use and maintenance of security equipment
Control of contraband
Tool and key control
Development of security policies, plans, and procedures
What are the objectives of the jail security program? - ANSWERS-a) Jail
officers must know and understand why specific policies and procedures
were implement and what could go wrong if he/she fails to follow them
b)Jail administrators and command personnel are responsible for ensuring all
officers re properly trained and are familiar with and understand the goals,
objectives and procedures of the jail security plan.
What are the Jail officer's " patrol" responsibilities? - ANSWERS-_ Preventing
criminal activity
