MCT #2
Numerical Count correct answers # count shall be conducted by individually counting
each body in all the housing units ensuring theyre LIVING AND BREATHING
Body Count correct answers A numerical head count of all inmates in each housing unit
for the purpose of consolidating the total body count in each housing unit and each
facility against the detention facility roster.
Identify principles that are important to the effective counting of offenders correct
answers 1. Insure inmate is alive
2. Check the physical and psychological condition of inmate
3. Officer should always conduct count not inmate
4. No movement in cell unless directed by officer
5. Document and verify count in accordance w policy and procedure
What should you do if you discover an inmate missing during count correct answers a.
Verify the inmate is actually missing
b. Stop all inmate movement
c. Have another officer count the area to insure you didn't miscount
d. notify supervisor
Once it's determined an inmate is missing certain steps must be taken into locate the
missing or escaped person correct answers a. Maintain lockdown status of facility
b. attempt to identify whether the inmate is missing or escaped
c. Recount entire facility
d. if you determine that inmate escaped, look for breaches of security and attempt to
identify how the inmate left facility
e. ensure that your supervisor has been notified
f. ensure area is secure to prevent more escapees
g. follow procedure for reporting
h. document
Types of counts correct answers 1. Head/body count (morning)
2. Numerical count
3. ID count
4. emergency count
Components of a valid warrant correct answers Name, date of birth, issuing agency,
date of issue, judges name, bail, warrant #, physical description
Title 15 section 1207.5 correct answers Additional mental health screening will be
performed, according to policy on women who have given birth w/in past year and are
, charged w murder or attempted murder of infants. Screening will be performed at intake
and if postpartum indicated then further evaluation will be made.
Title 15 section 1208.5 correct answers Prolonged incarceration, an age appropriate
and risk factor based health maintenance shall take place. Health maintenance
examinations shall be repeated at reasonable intervals as determined physician.
Title 15 section 1208 correct answers Medical staff shall develop plan for identifying
inmates who appear in need of medical, mental health or developmental disability
treatment at any time during his/her incarceration subsequent to receiving screening.
Identify the notification requirements pertaining to developmentally disabled offenders
correct answers •developmental disabilities notification is per title 15
•developmental disabilities include autism, epilepsy, or combo of disabilities
•regional centers must be notified by medical personnel within 24 hours
Identify the agency and personal liability associated w failing to comply w medical
clearance procedures correct answers •legal liability / criminal charges
•lawsuit against department
•fines against department
•civil liability
•lawsuit against employee
•suspension and/or termination
Identify when an offender must be advised of their constitutional rights correct answers
•during booking process
•booking officer will notify them
•right to due process (5th amend)
•right to speedy trial (6th amend)
•right to bail if found on bail schedule (8th amend)
•booking officer will notify during intake interview or class officer
Religious rights of an offender at intake correct answers 1. Right to hold any religious
belief
2. Some religious practice are not authorized (animal sacrifice, nudity, self-mutilation )
3. Facilities employ chaplains who provide pastoral care and counseling
4. Inmates have the right to exercise their freedom of religion and food practices.
(Religious diet )
booking procedure correct answers •Pre booking medical screening
•legal sufficiency for booking-correct forms complete and accurate
•completed booking forms
•interview inmate to complete specific forms
•transfer info from arrest report to booking sheet
•inventory, document, and take custody of inmate property
•obtain inmate signature on appropriate forms
Numerical Count correct answers # count shall be conducted by individually counting
each body in all the housing units ensuring theyre LIVING AND BREATHING
Body Count correct answers A numerical head count of all inmates in each housing unit
for the purpose of consolidating the total body count in each housing unit and each
facility against the detention facility roster.
Identify principles that are important to the effective counting of offenders correct
answers 1. Insure inmate is alive
2. Check the physical and psychological condition of inmate
3. Officer should always conduct count not inmate
4. No movement in cell unless directed by officer
5. Document and verify count in accordance w policy and procedure
What should you do if you discover an inmate missing during count correct answers a.
Verify the inmate is actually missing
b. Stop all inmate movement
c. Have another officer count the area to insure you didn't miscount
d. notify supervisor
Once it's determined an inmate is missing certain steps must be taken into locate the
missing or escaped person correct answers a. Maintain lockdown status of facility
b. attempt to identify whether the inmate is missing or escaped
c. Recount entire facility
d. if you determine that inmate escaped, look for breaches of security and attempt to
identify how the inmate left facility
e. ensure that your supervisor has been notified
f. ensure area is secure to prevent more escapees
g. follow procedure for reporting
h. document
Types of counts correct answers 1. Head/body count (morning)
2. Numerical count
3. ID count
4. emergency count
Components of a valid warrant correct answers Name, date of birth, issuing agency,
date of issue, judges name, bail, warrant #, physical description
Title 15 section 1207.5 correct answers Additional mental health screening will be
performed, according to policy on women who have given birth w/in past year and are
, charged w murder or attempted murder of infants. Screening will be performed at intake
and if postpartum indicated then further evaluation will be made.
Title 15 section 1208.5 correct answers Prolonged incarceration, an age appropriate
and risk factor based health maintenance shall take place. Health maintenance
examinations shall be repeated at reasonable intervals as determined physician.
Title 15 section 1208 correct answers Medical staff shall develop plan for identifying
inmates who appear in need of medical, mental health or developmental disability
treatment at any time during his/her incarceration subsequent to receiving screening.
Identify the notification requirements pertaining to developmentally disabled offenders
correct answers •developmental disabilities notification is per title 15
•developmental disabilities include autism, epilepsy, or combo of disabilities
•regional centers must be notified by medical personnel within 24 hours
Identify the agency and personal liability associated w failing to comply w medical
clearance procedures correct answers •legal liability / criminal charges
•lawsuit against department
•fines against department
•civil liability
•lawsuit against employee
•suspension and/or termination
Identify when an offender must be advised of their constitutional rights correct answers
•during booking process
•booking officer will notify them
•right to due process (5th amend)
•right to speedy trial (6th amend)
•right to bail if found on bail schedule (8th amend)
•booking officer will notify during intake interview or class officer
Religious rights of an offender at intake correct answers 1. Right to hold any religious
belief
2. Some religious practice are not authorized (animal sacrifice, nudity, self-mutilation )
3. Facilities employ chaplains who provide pastoral care and counseling
4. Inmates have the right to exercise their freedom of religion and food practices.
(Religious diet )
booking procedure correct answers •Pre booking medical screening
•legal sufficiency for booking-correct forms complete and accurate
•completed booking forms
•interview inmate to complete specific forms
•transfer info from arrest report to booking sheet
•inventory, document, and take custody of inmate property
•obtain inmate signature on appropriate forms
