Situational Awareness
The ability to pay attention to your surroundings, process what you observe, and make sound decisions based on those observations
Situational Awareness
Constantly on guard and fearful that they will be the victim of violence
Hypervigilant
The _____ is one of the most important pieces of equipment that a correctional officer uses.
Radio
What does CEW stand for?
Conducted electrical weapon
What type of radio code is a system of communication by which "10" precedes numbers that stand for specific activities.
10 or numeric codes
Situational awareness means that you are neither __________ nor _____________
Complacent
Hypervigilant
Allows you to size up a situation while remaining in a safe place.
Positioning
When using the radio your message should be _____, _____, and ______
Brief
Clear
Simple
What does FCC stand for?
Federal Communications Commision
What are the four types of radio codes listed in the book?
Signals
Phonetic-alphabet
10 or numeric codes
Numeric-alpha codes
What are the 3 primary steps to situational awareness?
Observe
Understand
Decide
Holding your body in a manner that shows strength, confidence, interest, and control
Posture
Once you are issued a radio, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is ___________
Operational
Hazardous equipment in a correctional setting include: (6)
Basic construction tools
Power tools
Cutting tools
Building and grounds maintenance equipment
Culinary instruments
Medical or dental instruments with sharp points or cutting edges
What type of radio code is a system of communication using numbers that are preceded by the word "signal"
Signals
Good situational awareness can be enhanced with the proper ___________, _______, and __________ ________ by providing you with a tactical advantage.
Positioning
Posture
Controlled behavior
Placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location to observe an area.
Positioning
What are the three types of radios?
Handheld or portable radio
Radio base station
Mobile radio affixed in vehicles
What are some of the equipment and accessories that should be inventoried? (4 listed)
Building equipment
Sanitation equipment
Health care equipment and accessories
Food service equipment
What type of radio code is a system of verbal communication using the letters of the English alphabet only?
Phonetic-alphabet
To maintain situational awareness while walking through a dormitory area, you would... (List 5)
1. Scan the perimeter regularly
2. Listen for sounds from all sides of the facility
3. Communicate with other correctional officers
4. Pay attention to the body language of the inmates you encounter
5. Be prepared in case of an incident
A comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which lulls you into a false sense of safety and security.
Examples of radio use include: (4)
Calling for assistance
Participating in general communication
Identifying inmates and visitors
Notifying staff of an emergency
What are some of the secured storage areas typically found in a correctional facility? (7)
Armory
Mini arsenal
Caustic chemical locker
Master tool room
Tool cage
Exterior building
Any designated room within the facility
What type of radio code is a system of communication that combines numbers and letters of the alphabet, or the combination of some or all of the above to transmit messages.
numeric-alpha codes