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Counts & Patrols
Security Checks
Key Control
Codes
Unit Logs
100
What are the two types of counts?
What is formal and informal counts.
100
How many times are security checks performed during a 24 hour period?
Two. Once during the day shift and once during the afternoon shift.
100
How should you pass keys to a fellow CO?
Hand-to-hand.
100
How many response team stations are located in the centre?
Three.
100
How many log books are on a unit?
Three-Four, razor log, nail clipper log, unit log, suicide log.
200
Name two internal locations that have to submit their own count.
Clinic, CCTV, Laundry, Chapel, A/D
200
What two areas of a unit are you performing security checks in?
The common area and cells.
200
Where are two locations for keys throughout the centre?
Supervisors officer or the DDO office.
200
How do you properly call a code?
Hold the red button on the radio for 2-3 seconds until you hear a beep. Then announce the code and location twice.
200
What are the 5 columns on the unit log book?
Time, Particulars, Inmate count (#), Orca (O), Initial sign off (Int).
300
What two types of counts does A/D request of a unit?
Paper count and ORCA count.
300
What are the main objectives of security checks?
Contraband, functionality of all aspects within a unit.
300
How does the centre safeguard against a key being taken off the premise?
Whoever signed out the key will not be able to scan out of the building.
300
What is an alternate method to call a code?
The buttons located around the unit.
300
Give three examples of events listed in the log book.
Movements, counts, rounds, security checks, medication dispensed, meal times, supervisor rounds, shift change, codes, segregation exercise times.
400
What two things are you looking for when conducting formal counts?
All inmates are accounted for and signs of life (breathing, skin, movement).
400
What do you do when you locate a deficiency within the unit?
Mark it on the security check sheet, make the supervisor aware of the deficiency. The supervisor then contacts S & C.
400
Name 3 uses for a key on a unit.
Meal/medication slots, Juice machine, Rethurm unit, & Bio-hazard container, Plumbing unit.
400
Name 3 possible steps you take once a code is cleared.
Write an incident report, file any charges, control tactics form, ensure the inmate is seen by a nurse, decontamination, consult with supervisors.
400
How long are log books stored on site for?
5 years.
500
What are the scheduled formal count times within the ERC?
0700, 1100, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2300, 0200, 0500.
500
What two options are available to a male officer working on a female unit when it comes time to perform security checks?
Operate the panel, or have the inmate leave her cell while you conduct the security check.
500
When are unit cleaners allowed to use keys?
Never.
500
Name the 5 codes and provide an explanation.
Code 44- officer in need of assistance Code 66- inmate conflict Code 77- escape attempt Code 88- fire emergency Code 99- medical emergency
500
How often must you check on suicidal active inmates on camera and record their positioning in a log book?
Every 15 minutes.