1
Q
An inmate reports sexual abuse to you during rounds. What is your first action?
A
Separate the alleged victim and abuser and ensure safety
2
Q
An inmate alleges staff sexual misconduct. What must you do immediately?
A
Report it to the designated PREA coordinator and document
3
Q
You receive a third-party PREA report. What must you do?
A
Treat it as credible and initiate reporting procedures
4
Q
An inmate refuses to name their abuser. What must you do?
A
Report the allegation and ensure safety regardless of details
5
Q
A staff member jokes about sexual comments toward inmates. What is your duty?
A
Report the behavior as potential PREA violation
6
Q
An inmate victim requests to shower after an assault. What must you do?
A
Prevent washing to preserve evidence and notify medical
7
Q
A PREA allegation occurs during a disturbance. What is your priority?
A
Ensure victim safety and secure the scene for evidence
8
Q
A staff member fails to report an inmate’s PREA disclosure. What is the violation?
A
Failure to report sexual abuse or harassment
9
Q
An inmate claims retaliation after reporting abuse. What must you do?
A
Initiate retaliation monitoring procedures
10
Q
A victim requests to speak privately. What must you ensure?
A
Confidentiality and immediate access to a trained responder
11
Q
A PREA allegation involves another agency’s staff. What must you do?
A
Notify the appropriate external agency immediately
12
Q
A victim is afraid to return to their housing unit. What must you consider?
A
Alternative housing or protective custody placement
13
Q
A PREA complaint is made anonymously. What must you do?
A
Investigate and treat it as a valid report
14
Q
A staff member is accused of voyeurism. What is your obligation?
A
Report and preserve any potential evidence
15
Q
A victim requests medical attention. What must occur?
A
Immediate medical referral regardless of visible injuries
16
Q
An inmate reports harassment, not abuse. What must you do?
A
Document and report PREA sexual harassment
17
Q
A PREA allegation occurs during transport. What must you ensure?
A
Separation, safety, and immediate reporting upon arrival
18
Q
A victim recants their allegation. What must you do?
A
Continue the investigation; recantation does not end inquiry
19
Q
A staff member is accused of grooming behavior. What must you do?
A
Report immediately as potential PREA violation
20
Q
A PREA incident occurs with no witnesses. What must you do?
A
Report, document, and initiate investigative procedures
21
Q
An inmate refuses a housing assignment.
A
Document refusal and notify a supervisor for reassignment decision
22
Q
A count is off by one inmate.
A
Initiate an emergency recount and notify command
23
Q
You discover contraband during a search.
A
Secure, document, and report according to 10A procedures
24
Q
An inmate refuses a strip search.
A
Document refusal and notify a supervisor immediately
25
A key set is unaccounted for.
Initiate key control emergency procedures
26
A fight breaks out in a housing unit.
Ensure safety and initiate appropriate response procedures
27
An inmate claims missing property.
Document and investigate per 10A property rules
28
A lockdown is ordered.
Accurate inmate accountability and secured movement
29
A maintenance hazard is discovered.
Secure the area and report immediately
30
An inmate requests legal materials.
Reasonable access to legal resources
31
A disciplinary charge is issued late.
Violation of 10A disciplinary timelines
32
An inmate refuses medication.
Document refusal and notify medical staff
33
A cell search reveals excessive property.
Confiscate unauthorized items and document
34
A housing unit reports a broken camera.
Report immediately and increase supervision
35
An inmate alleges staff misconduct.
Document and report per 10A requirements
36
A fire alarm activates.
Follow emergency procedures and ensure inmate safety
37
An inmate refuses to lock in.
Document and notify a supervisor
38
A tool is missing from the shop.
Initiate tool control emergency procedures
39
A grievance is submitted.
Timely processing and documentation
40
A count discrepancy persists.
Initiate facility-wide emergency count
41
An inmate squares up in a fighting stance. What level of force is justified? Reasonable force necessary to control the threat
42
A passive resistor refuses to move. What force is appropriate? Minimal physical guidance or control techniques
43
An inmate armed with a weapon charges staff. What is justified? Immediate defensive force proportional to the threat
44
A use of force occurs. What must you do? Document and report immediately
45
A staff member uses force out of anger. What is the issue? Unjustified and excessive force
46
An inmate is restrained and compliant. What must occur? Force must cease immediately
47
A chemical agent is deployed. What must you ensure? Medical evaluation and decontamination
48
A use of force is captured on camera. What must you do? Preserve footage and include in the report
49
A supervisor witnesses excessive force. What is required? Intervene and report immediately
50
An inmate refuses restraints but is not aggressive. What is appropriate? Use minimal force necessary to apply restraints
51
A staff member fails to report force. What is the violation? Failure to report use of force
52
An inmate is injured during force. What must occur? Immediate medical attention
53
A planned use of force is needed. What must you do? Assemble a team and record the event
54
A staff member uses force on a compliant inmate. What is this? Excessive and unjustified force
55
An inmate spits at staff. What is appropriate? Use protective equipment and minimal force to control
56
A force incident occurs during transport. What must you do? Document and notify supervisors
57
A staff member uses force without warning. What is required? Verbal commands unless unsafe
58
A force incident involves multiple inmates. What must you ensure? Proportional response and scene control
59
A staff member uses force in retaliation. What is this? Prohibited conduct
60
A force report is incomplete. What must occur? Immediate correction and resubmission
61
A door fails to lock during rounds. What must you do?
Report immediately and secure the area
62
A tool is missing from the shop. What must occur?
Initiate tool control emergency procedures
63
A perimeter alarm activates. What is your first action?
Investigate and notify command
64
An inmate is found in an unauthorized area. What must you do?
Escort back, document, and investigate
65
A shakedown reveals a weapon. What must occur?
Secure, document, and report
66
A camera goes offline. What must you do?
Report and increase supervision
67
A fire alarm activates. What must you ensure?
Safe evacuation and accountability
68
A lockdown is ordered. What must staff do?
Secure movement and conduct counts
69
An inmate attempts to breach a door. What must occur?
Intervene and notify command
70
A suspicious package is found. What must you do?
Isolate and notify supervisors
71
A staff member leaves a post early. What is the issue?
Abandonment of post
72
An inmate refuses to return from recreation. What must you do?
Use minimal force and document
73
A contraband drop is suspected. What must occur?
Increase surveillance and conduct searches
74
A perimeter fence is damaged. What must you do?
Secure and report immediately
75
An inmate attempts to manipulate a lock. What must occur?
Document and investigate
76
A count discrepancy occurs. What must you do?
Initiate emergency count
77
A disturbance begins in a housing unit. What must you ensure?
Safety and ICS activation
78
A staff member violates key control. What must occur?
Report and initiate corrective action
79
A search reveals gang materials. What must you do?
Document and notify intelligence
80
A security breach occurs. What must you do?
Follow emergency protocols and notify command
81
An inmate requests a lower custody level. What must you do?
Review classification criteria and document
82
A high-risk inmate is misassigned. What must occur?
Immediate reassignment and documentation
83
An inmate threatens another inmate. What must you consider?
Reclassification or protective custody
84
A new inmate arrives with incomplete paperwork. What must you do?
Verify identity and complete classification intake
85
An inmate’s behavior improves significantly. What must occur?
Review for possible custody reduction
86
A gang-affiliated inmate is housed incorrectly. What must you do?
Reassign based on security needs
87
An inmate with medical needs is misclassified. What must occur?
Coordinate with medical and adjust classification
88
An inmate requests protective custody. What must you ensure?
Assessment and safe placement
89
A disciplinary sanction affects housing. What must you do?
Update classification records
90
An inmate is incompatible with cellmate. What must occur?
Review compatibility and adjust housing
91
A violent inmate is placed in general population. What must you do?
Reevaluate classification immediately
92
An inmate with escape history is misassigned. What must occur?
Increase custody level
93
A PREA victim needs housing changes. What must you do?
Reassign to safe housing
94
An inmate’s threat level increases. What must occur?
Update classification and housing
95
A new arrival is intoxicated. What must you do?
Medical evaluation and temporary placement
96
An inmate requests program access. What must you consider?
Classification eligibility
97
A mental health alert is issued. What must occur?
Coordinate with mental health and adjust housing
98
An inmate is incompatible with a work assignment. What must you do?
Reassign based on classification
99
A disciplinary infraction occurs. What must you update?
Classification and risk level
100
A classification review is overdue. What must you do?
Conduct review immediately
101
A staff member shows favoritism to an inmate. What must you do?
Report and address unprofessional conduct
102
A supervisor ignores policy violations. What is your duty?
Report through proper channels
103
A staff member makes discriminatory comments. What must you do?
Intervene and report
104
You witness retaliation against a reporting inmate. What must occur?
Stop and report retaliation
105
A staff member lies in a report. What must you do?
Report falsification immediately
106
A conflict of interest arises. What must you ensure?
Disclose and avoid involvement
107
A staff member accepts gifts from inmates. What is this?
Prohibited conduct
108
A supervisor pressures you to overlook misconduct. What must you do?
Follow policy and report
109
A staff member abuses authority. What must occur?
Report and document
110
A subordinate refuses a lawful order. What must you do?
Address insubordination
111
A staff member violates confidentiality. What must occur?
Report breach
112
A supervisor fails to train staff. What is the issue?
Failure of leadership responsibility
113
A staff member uses profanity toward inmates. What must you do?
Correct and document
114
A staff member sleeps on post. What must occur?
Relieve and report
115
A supervisor retaliates against you. What must you do?
Report through proper channels
116
A staff member violates ethics rules. What must occur?
Report and document
117
A subordinate struggles with performance. What must you do?
Coach and develop
118
A staff member violates PREA boundaries. What must occur?
Report immediately
119
A supervisor misuses authority for personal gain. What is this?
Ethics violation
120
A staff member refuses to follow chain of command. What must you do?
Counsel and correct
121
During count, one inmate is unaccounted for and staff are unsure when they were last seen. What must you do first?
Initiate an emergency count and notify command immediately
122
An inmate reports sexual abuse but refuses to name the abuser. What is your obligation?
Ensure safety, separate involved parties, and report the allegation immediately
123
A fight breaks out and multiple responders arrive without direction. What ICS action is required?
Establish command and assign roles to maintain span of control
124
A staff member uses profanity toward an inmate during a tense situation. What must you do?
Correct the behavior and document unprofessional conduct
125
A tool is missing from the maintenance shop. What must occur?
Initiate tool control emergency procedures and secure the area
126
An inmate refuses a strip search after a visit. What is your next step?
Document refusal and notify a supervisor for further action
127
A PREA victim requests to shower immediately after reporting an assault. What must you do?
Prevent washing to preserve evidence and notify medical
128
A housing unit camera goes offline during a disturbance. What must you ensure?
Report immediately and increase physical supervision
129
A supervisor arrives at an incident scene and wants to assume command. What must occur?
A formal transfer-of-command briefing
130
An inmate claims retaliation after filing a grievance. What must you do?
Initiate retaliation monitoring and document the claim
131
A chemical odor is detected in the laundry area. What is your first ICS action?
Establish command and isolate the hazard area
132
A staff member fails to report a use of force they witnessed. What is the violation?
Failure to report required incidents
133
An inmate with known enemies is mistakenly placed in general population. What must you do?
Remove and reassign based on classification and safety
134
A staff member is accused of inappropriate comments toward inmates. What must you do?
Report immediately as potential PREA misconduct
135
A lockdown is ordered but one
136
A PREA allegation is made during a facility-wide disturbance. What is your priority?
Ensure victim safety and preserve the scene while ICS manages the incident
137
A staff member refuses to complete a required incident report. What must you do?
Direct them to complete it and document the refusal if they continue
138
A housing unit reports a strong chemical smell. What must you do first?
Establish command and isolate the affected area
139
An inmate refuses to return from recreation and begins influencing others. What is your next step?
De-escalate, separate, and restore order while notifying supervision
140
A staff member is accused of retaliating against an inmate who filed a complaint. What must you do?
Report and initiate retaliation monitoring procedures
141
A count discrepancy persists after two recounts. What must occur?
Initiate a facility-wide emergency count
142
A responder reports unsafe PPE during a cell extraction. Who must be notified?
Safety Officer or supervisor responsible for scene safety
143
An inmate claims their property was stolen during a move. What must you do?
Document and investigate per 10A property procedures
144
A supervisor gives conflicting orders during an incident. What ICS principle is violated?
Unity of command
145
A staff member is seen entering a restricted area without authorization. What must you do?
Address the violation and document the incident
146
A PREA victim is afraid to return to their housing unit. What must you consider?
Alternative housing or protective custody placement
147
A tool count is off by one item. What must occur immediately?
Initiate tool control emergency procedures
148
An inmate with escape history is mistakenly placed in a lower custody unit. What must you do?
Reclassify and reassign immediately
149
A staff member uses force on a compliant inmate. What is this?
Excessive and unjustified force
150
A fire breaks out in the kitchen and multiple agencies arrive. What ICS action is required?
Implement Unified Command
151
A staff member is overheard making inappropriate comments about inmates. What must you do?
Report and address unprofessional conduct
152
A camera in a high-risk area goes offline. What must you ensure?
Report immediately and increase physical supervision
153
An inmate refuses medication but is not aggressive. What must you do?
Document refusal and notify medical staff
154
A supervisor arrives late to an incident and begins giving orders without checking in. What ICS rule is violated?
Check-in and accountability requirements
155
A disciplinary charge is missing required documentation. What must occur?
Correct deficiencies before proceeding with the charge
Lt Exam
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Schedule of sanctions for prohibited acts18
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Disciplinary Sanctions55
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Close Custody45
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Mail, Visits, Telephone38
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Classification17
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Security and Control30
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Common Sense Police Supervision401
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Scheduling5
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Scenario17
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general questions63
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PREA96
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10A67
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ICS98
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Scenario Based155
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Supervisor Decision-Tree deck60
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True or False122
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Red Flag Deck120
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LGBTQ+79
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Facility Operations79
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Definitions100
