A fire alarm activates in a housing unit. What must you do first?
Verify the alarm, notify control, initiate evacuation procedures if needed, and maintain accountability.
A power outage occurs during evening count. What must you do?
Freeze movement, use backup lighting, complete count, and notify command.
A water leak is discovered in a housing unit. What must you do?
Secure area, notify maintenance, and relocate inmates if safety is compromised.
A staff member reports a malfunctioning door that won’t lock. What must you do?
Report immediately, increase supervision, and restrict inmate access until repaired.
A perimeter alarm activates unexpectedly. What must you do?
Respond immediately, check the area, and notify command.
A kitchen worker reports missing knives after shift. What must you do?
Initiate tool control emergency, freeze movement, and search until resolved.
A staff member finds a suspicious package near the entrance. What must you do?
Isolate area, evacuate if needed, and notify command—do not move the package.
A housing unit reports smoke but no visible fire. What must you do?
Investigate, notify control, prepare for evacuation, and follow fire procedures.
A staff member leaves their post without relief. What must you do?
Address immediately, secure the post, and document the violation.
A radio goes missing during shift. What must you do?
Notify command, search area, and document the security breach.
A staff member reports a broken camera in a high‑risk area. What must you do?
Increase supervision and notify maintenance immediately.
An inmate reports a gas smell in the unit. What must you do?
Investigate, notify control, evacuate if needed, and contact maintenance.
A staff member discovers a hole in a cell wall. What must you do?
Remove inmates, secure area, investigate for escape attempts, and notify command.
A staff member reports a malfunctioning fire extinguisher. What must you do?
Replace immediately and notify maintenance.
A staff member finds inmates tampering with vents. What must you do?
Stop activity, search area, and investigate for contraband or escape prep.
A staff member reports a jammed emergency exit. What must you do?
Report immediately, secure area, and ensure alternative evacuation routes.
A staff member discovers unsecured tools in a workshop. What must you do?
Secure tools, investigate, and document tool control violation.
A staff member reports inmates blocking cameras. What must you do?
Address immediately, remove obstruction, and investigate intent.
A staff member reports a malfunctioning sprinkler system. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase fire watch in affected area.
A staff member reports inmates refusing to evacuate during a drill. What must you do?
Address behavior, document, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
A staff member reports a broken intercom in a cell. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase supervision until repaired.
A staff member reports inmates tampering with electrical outlets. What must you do?
Stop activity, search area, and notify maintenance.
A staff member reports a missing emergency key. What must you do?
Initiate key control emergency, freeze movement, and notify command.
A staff member reports a malfunctioning gate at the perimeter. What must you do?
Notify command, secure area, and restrict movement until repaired.