Security and Control

Question 1

Who shall authorize the placement of an inmate in keep separate status?

Answer 1

The Administrator

This authorization is based on the determination that such placement is warranted for security and orderly operation.

Question 2

What must be forwarded to the Supervising Classification Officer if an inmate is placed in keep separate status?

Answer 2

• Completed Form 173-I
• Supporting documents

These documents are to be filed in the inmate’s classification folder.

Question 3

What notation should be placed on the outside cover of the inmate’s institutional classification folder?

Answer 3

Keep Separate

This notation should also be included in the computerized inmate information record keeping system.

Question 4

True or false: The Administrator can place an inmate in keep separate status for any reason.

Answer 4

FALSE

Placement is warranted specifically for the maintenance of security and orderly operation of the correctional facility.

Question 5

Who may recommend that an inmate be placed in keep separate status?

Answer 5

Any staff person

This allows for flexibility in ensuring inmate safety and management.

Question 6

What must a staff person complete when recommending keep separate status?

Answer 6

Form 173-I, Placement in Keep Separate Status

This form includes a section for the staff person to indicate the reason(s) for the recommendation.

Question 7

What action may the Administrator take upon receiving a recommendation for keep separate status?

Answer 7

Order an immediate Special Investigations Division investigation

This investigation aims to verify the accuracy of the information received and assess the need for placement.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The staff person recommending keep separate status must submit Form 173-I to the ________.

Answer 8

Administrator

The Administrator is responsible for reviewing the recommendation and taking appropriate action.

Question 9

Who may authorize the removal of an inmate from keep separate status?

Answer 9

The Administrator

The decision is based on a review of the factors in the inmate’s case.

Question 10

What must be forwarded to the Supervising Classification Officer when an inmate is removed from keep separate status?

Answer 10

Original Form 173-II and supporting documents

These documents are filed in the inmate’s classification folder.

Question 11

A copy of the removal notice Form 173-II shall be sent to the Classification Department of which facility?

Answer 11

The correctional facility housing the other inmate(s) involved

This ensures that all relevant parties are informed of the status change.

Question 12

What should be updated when a decision to remove an inmate from keep separate status has been authorized?

Answer 12

The computerized inmate information recordkeeping systems

This update is crucial for maintaining accurate records.

Question 13

What does constructive authority mean in the context of custody staff?

Answer 13

Authority that does not involve actual physical contact, but involves the use of the custody staff member’s authority to exert control over the individual

Examples include verbal commands, gestures, warnings, and unholstering a weapon.

Question 14

List examples of constructive authority.

Answer 14

• Verbal commands
• Gestures
• Warnings
• Unholstering a weapon
• Pointing a firearm (in appropriate situations)

Constructive authority is used to exert control without physical contact.

Question 15

What does physical contact refer to in the context of custody staff?

Answer 15

Routine or procedural contact with an individual necessary to effectively accomplish a legitimate law enforcement objective

This includes actions like holding an individual’s arm, handcuffing, maneuvering for a search, and guiding into a vehicle.

Question 16

List examples of physical contact.

Answer 16

• Holding an individual’s arm while escorting
• Handcuffing an individual
• Maneuvering or securing for a search
• Guiding into a vehicle

Physical contact is necessary for legitimate law enforcement objectives.

Question 17

True or false: Custody staff members are encouraged to allow events to unfold without interruption.

Answer 17

FALSE

They are encouraged to interrupt events to prevent inappropriate or excessive use of force by fellow staff members.

Question 18

Under what circumstances does the Department of Corrections justify the use of non-deadly force?

Answer 18

• To protect self or others against unlawful force
• To protect self or others against death or serious bodily harm
• To prevent damage to property
• To prevent escape
• To prevent or quell a riot or disturbance
• To prevent a suicide or attempted suicide
• To enforce correctional facility regulations

Non-deadly force is justified only under specific conditions as outlined by the Department of Corrections.

Question 19

What does physical force mean in the context of non-deadly force?

Answer 19

Contact with an individual beyond that generally utilized to effect a law enforcement objective

Examples include wrestling a resisting individual to the ground, using wrist locks or arm locks, and striking with hands or feet.

Question 20

What is an example of mechanical force used in non-deadly force?

Answer 20

• Use of a baton or other object
• Canine physical contact with an individual
• Use of a chemical or natural agent spray

Mechanical force involves the use of devices or substances, other than firearms, to overcome resistance.

Question 21

True or false: Non-deadly force can be used to prevent damage to property.

Answer 21

TRUE

The Department of Corrections allows non-deadly force to prevent damage to property among other circumstances.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Non-deadly force includes the use of ________ which means contact with an individual beyond that which is generally utilized to effect a law enforcement objective.

Answer 22

physical force

Physical force is employed to overcome resistance or protect persons or property.

Question 23

What should a custody staff member do immediately after witnessing an incident involving a firearm discharged outside of the firing range?

Answer 23

Contact his or her shift commander and write a special report

This is required for incidents involving serious bodily harm or allegations of harm.

Question 24

List the three scenarios that require a custody staff member to write a special report.

Answer 24

• A firearm was discharged outside of the firing range
• A use of force resulted in death or serious bodily harm
• An individual alleges that serious bodily harm has been inflicted

These scenarios highlight critical incidents that necessitate documentation.

Question 25

What are the **seven pieces of information** that must be included in the report after an incident?

Answer 25

* Description of the events leading up to the use of force * Description of the incident * Type of force used * Reason(s) for employing force * List of all participants and witnesses * Description of injuries suffered and medical treatment given * Other relevant facts or comments ## Footnote This information is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the incident.

Question 26

Mechanical restraints may be used when transporting an inmate from one place to another, when the inmate's history indicates a likelihood of _______.

Answer 26

bodily injury, damage to property, or escape ## Footnote This is authorized by the shift commander.

Question 27

Mechanical restraints shall not be used as _______.

Answer 27

punishment ## Footnote They must not cause undue physical discomfort, inflict physical pain, or restrict blood circulation or breathing.

Question 28

Mechanical restraints must be removed promptly when the reason for their initial use has _______.

Answer 28

ceased to exist or has sufficiently abated ## Footnote This ensures the humane treatment of inmates.

Question 29

An inmate in restraints shall be under _______ by a custody staff member(s).

Answer 29

continuous observation ## Footnote This is to ensure the safety and well-being of the inmate.

Question 30

High level mechanical restraints, such as the **Violent Prisoner Restraint Chair (VPRC)**, may be used following authorization by the _______.

Answer 30

Administrator or designee ## Footnote This is in accordance with Department Internal Management Procedures.