Facility Operations Flashcards

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A fire alarm activates in a housing unit. What must you do first?

A

Verify the alarm, notify control, initiate evacuation procedures if needed, and maintain accountability.

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A power outage occurs during evening count. What must you do?

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Freeze movement, use backup lighting, complete count, and notify command.

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A water leak is discovered in a housing unit. What must you do?

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Secure area, notify maintenance, and relocate inmates if safety is compromised.

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A staff member reports a malfunctioning door that won’t lock. What must you do?

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Report immediately, increase supervision, and restrict inmate access until repaired.

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A perimeter alarm activates unexpectedly. What must you do?

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Respond immediately, check the area, and notify command.

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A kitchen worker reports missing knives after shift. What must you do?

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Initiate tool control emergency, freeze movement, and search until resolved.

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A staff member finds a suspicious package near the entrance. What must you do?

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Isolate area, evacuate if needed, and notify command—do not move the package.

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A housing unit reports smoke but no visible fire. What must you do?

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Investigate, notify control, prepare for evacuation, and follow fire procedures.

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A staff member leaves their post without relief. What must you do?

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Address immediately, secure the post, and document the violation.

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A radio goes missing during shift. What must you do?

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Notify command, search area, and document the security breach.

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A staff member reports a broken camera in a high‑risk area. What must you do?

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Increase supervision and notify maintenance immediately.

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An inmate reports a gas smell in the unit. What must you do?

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Investigate, notify control, evacuate if needed, and contact maintenance.

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A staff member discovers a hole in a cell wall. What must you do?

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Remove inmates, secure area, investigate for escape attempts, and notify command.

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A staff member reports a malfunctioning fire extinguisher. What must you do?

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Replace immediately and notify maintenance.

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A staff member finds inmates tampering with vents. What must you do?

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Stop activity, search area, and investigate for contraband or escape prep.

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A staff member reports a jammed emergency exit. What must you do?

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Report immediately, secure area, and ensure alternative evacuation routes.

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A staff member discovers unsecured tools in a workshop. What must you do?

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Secure tools, investigate, and document tool control violation.

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A staff member reports inmates blocking cameras. What must you do?

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Address immediately, remove obstruction, and investigate intent.

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A staff member reports a malfunctioning sprinkler system. What must you do?

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Notify maintenance and increase fire watch in affected area.

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A staff member reports inmates refusing to evacuate during a drill. What must you do?

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Address behavior, document, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

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A staff member reports a broken intercom in a cell. What must you do?

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Notify maintenance and increase supervision until repaired.

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A staff member reports inmates tampering with electrical outlets. What must you do?

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Stop activity, search area, and notify maintenance.

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A staff member reports a missing emergency key. What must you do?

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Initiate key control emergency, freeze movement, and notify command.

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A staff member reports a malfunctioning gate at the perimeter. What must you do?

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Notify command, secure area, and restrict movement until repaired.

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A staff member reports inmates accessing a restricted hallway. What must you do?
Remove inmates, investigate breach, and secure area.
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A staff member reports a clogged toilet flooding a cell. What must you do?
Relocate inmates if needed and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a broken window in a housing unit. What must you do?
Secure area, investigate cause, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning metal detector. What must you do?
Increase manual searches and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports inmates refusing to return to cells during movement. What must you do?
Freeze movement, regain control, and document incident.
30
A staff member reports a fire extinguisher missing from its mount. What must you do?
Investigate immediately and replace extinguisher.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning control panel. What must you do?
Notify command, restrict access, and ensure manual procedures are ready.
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A staff member reports inmates blocking a fire exit. What must you do?
Remove obstruction and document violation.
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A staff member reports a water shutoff affecting showers. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and adjust schedule while ensuring hygiene access.
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A staff member reports a broken bunk creating sharp edges. What must you do?
Remove inmate, secure area, and request repair.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning PA system. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and use alternate communication methods.
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A staff member reports inmates tampering with ceiling tiles. What must you do?
Investigate for contraband or escape prep and secure area.
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A staff member reports a broken restraint chair. What must you do?
Remove from service and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning emergency light. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase supervision during low‑light periods.
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A staff member reports a strong chemical smell in a unit. What must you do?
Investigate, isolate area, and notify command and maintenance.
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A staff member reports that the generator failed during a power outage. What must you do?
Notify command, initiate backup contingency plans, and ensure critical posts have lighting and communication.
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A housing unit reports that toilets are backing up across multiple cells. What must you do?
Notify maintenance, restrict movement, and relocate inmates if sanitation becomes unsafe.
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A staff member reports inmates covering smoke detectors. What must you do?
Remove obstruction immediately, document, and investigate intent.
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A staff member reports a strong ammonia smell in a janitor closet. What must you do?
Investigate for chemical misuse, ventilate area, and notify command.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning sally port door. What must you do?
Freeze movement through that area and notify command and maintenance.
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A staff member reports inmates tampering with sprinkler heads. What must you do?
Stop activity, separate inmates, investigate, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a flickering light in a high‑risk area. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase supervision until repaired.
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A staff member reports a missing fire hose nozzle. What must you do?
Investigate immediately and replace equipment.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning handheld metal detector. What must you do?
Increase manual searches and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports inmates stacking furniture near a window. What must you do?
Remove items, investigate intent, and secure area.
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A staff member reports a broken lock on a supply closet. What must you do?
Secure area, inventory contents, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a water fountain leaking onto the floor. What must you do?
Block area, prevent slips, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning emergency phone. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and ensure alternate communication is available.
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A staff member reports inmates attempting to jam a door with paper. What must you do?
Remove obstruction, investigate, and document.
54
A staff member reports a broken restraint set. What must you do?
Remove from service and notify maintenance immediately.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning HVAC system causing extreme heat. What must you do?
Notify command, provide ventilation, and monitor inmate health.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning water heater affecting showers. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and adjust schedules while ensuring hygiene access.
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A staff member reports inmates attempting to bypass a gate sensor. What must you do?
Investigate, secure area, and notify command.
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A staff member reports a broken panic button. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase supervision until repaired.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning elevator used for inmate transport. What must you do?
Stop use immediately and notify maintenance and command.
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A staff member reports a fire drill was ignored by inmates. What must you do?
Address behavior, document, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
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A staff member reports a broken mop sink flooding a hallway. What must you do?
Secure area, prevent slips, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports inmates tampering with light fixtures. What must you do?
Investigate for contraband or escape prep and secure area.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning perimeter camera. What must you do?
Increase patrols and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a broken gate sensor at the vehicle sally port. What must you do?
Notify command and increase manual checks.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning fire panel. What must you do?
Notify command and maintenance and increase fire watch.
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A staff member reports inmates blocking airflow vents. What must you do?
Remove obstruction and investigate intent.
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A staff member reports a broken bunk ladder. What must you do?
Remove inmate, secure area, and request repair.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning intercom in a segregation cell. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase supervision.
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A staff member reports a broken water shutoff valve. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and prepare for possible relocation.
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A staff member reports inmates attempting to pry open a floor drain. What must you do?
Investigate for contraband or escape prep and secure area.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning emergency door release. What must you do?
Notify command and ensure alternate evacuation routes.
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A staff member reports a broken window screen in a dormitory. What must you do?
Secure area, investigate, and notify maintenance.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning PA speaker in a housing unit. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and use alternate communication.
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A staff member reports inmates attempting to disable a camera with toothpaste. What must you do?
Remove obstruction, investigate, and document.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning fire door that won’t close. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase fire watch.
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A staff member reports a broken water pipe causing flooding. What must you do?
Shut off water if possible, relocate inmates, and notify command.
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A staff member reports a malfunctioning control room monitor. What must you do?
Notify maintenance and increase physical rounds.
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A staff member reports a broken emergency evacuation map. What must you do?
Replace immediately and ensure staff know evacuation routes.
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A staff member reports inmates attempting to jam a locking mechanism. What must you do?
Investigate, secure area, and notify command.