CDCR MAJOR 1 EXAM 2024 LATEST EXAM
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
AND REHABILITATIONS (CDCR) MAJOR 1
EXAM (EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!!)
Identify the CDCR use of force options. - ANSWER-Chemical agents, hand held baton, physical strenghts/holds, non lethal weapons, lethal weapons.
Identify three requirements when using a controlled use of force - ANSWER-A controlled use of force requires authorization and the presence of a First, or Second level manager, or an AOD during non-business hours. Shall not be accomplished without the physical presence of a licensed health care staff; shall be video recorded, and a verbal warning shall be issued prior to a controlled use of force.
Identify the four situation in which deadly force may be used, according to the CDCR use of force policy - ANSWER-1- to defend and employee or other person from an inmate threat of death or great bodily injury (GBI) 2- prevent an escape from custody.3- to stop acts such as arson or riots that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional security and because of their magnitude are likely to result in escapes, great body injury, or the death of other persons.4- to dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when no other disposition is practical.
What are California department of Corrections and rehabilatation's use of force policy? - ANSWER-It is the police of CDCR's division of adult institution to accomplish the departamental functions with Minimal Reliance on the Use of Force. Employees may use reasonable force as requiered in the performance of their duties. 1 / 3
What's odda? - ANSWER-Observe Orient Decide Act
Scenario you will determinate if the situation poses a threat of death or great bodily injury. - ANSWER--Use (GBI) -Loss of consciousness -Concussion -Bone fracture -Protacted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ -A wound requiring extensive suturing -Serious disfigurement
- steps to take when equipment is missing and inmates have access to that area -
ANSWER-Notify your supervisor immediately, stop everything you're doing, if it means have access to the area freeze of movement and always document the missing item on your inventory sheet and log book
Behaviors that correctional peace officers must exercise in order to safeguard key and equipment - ANSWER-Maintain possession of your keys at all times, never allow inmate access to your keys, never leave keys laying around, personally hand key from one person to another, never except paper tags, never duplicate keys , do not say key number out loud, if Key breaks in the door contact your supervisor immediately do not leave key unattended, retrieve it, never leave anything unlocked or unsecure
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Most powerful tool you possess as a peace officer is - ANSWER-Communication skills
CDCR's Authorize use the force options - ANSWER-Chemical agents, hand hold baton, physical strength and hold, Less-lethal weapons, lethal weapons
Identify the safety rules that you need to remaining safe in correctional settings - ANSWER-While opening doors open door slowly, observed the area around the door before opening, place foot in front of door, be familiar with key ring, keys taken home notify institution immediately and bring them back, if negligence in handling keys may be held financially responsible, never loan your chits, always report any discrepancies, Always inspect your equipment and partners equipment
Identify the definition of reasonable force. - ANSWER-Is force than objective, trained and competent correctional employee, face with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to.
Identify the definition of unnecessary force - ANSWER-Force is used when None is required or appropriate.
Identify the definition of excessive force - ANSWER-Is the use of more force than is objective or reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose.
Identify the definition of deadly force. - ANSWER-Any force that is like to results in death.
Identify the definition of non deadly force. - ANSWER-Any use of force that isnot likely to result in death.
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