Exam Questions 2 Flashcards
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- What are the regulations which authorises a correctional officer to search inmates?
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Clause 46 - crimes administration of sentences regulation 2014
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Search types - include when to search, technique and instructions given: PAT SEARCH
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When an inmate moves locations.
When they leave the facility - eg. court, clinic.
During cell searches
TECHNIQUE: using hands to pat inmates body (fully clothed) in a methodical/systematic order.
Instructions: verbally , visual instructions.
3
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- Name 5 things in the search kit equipment
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Mirror, tweezers, gloves, metal detector, sharp container.
4
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Four things you should do when identifying contraband.
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Question inmate
Secure and record item in exhibit bag
Log and secure exhibit
Complete search module and incident reports
5
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- What are the two types of security and give examples?
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Dynamic : gathering of information through interactions
Eg. Case management, interaction, through care
Static: the mechanical, physical and electrical infrastructure of the centre.
Eg. Alarms, fences, walls
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- What do the two types of security when combined entail?
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7
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- What are 6 ways officers can raise an alarm
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8
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- Give brief descriptions and purpose of 2 way radios, duress alarm and cell alarm.
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2 way radio - CO’s required to use radios to communicate with other staff/ management during their duties. It is critical during incidents - call for backup, notify response team, notify of movement etc to maintain the safety & security of inmates, staff and the centre.
Personal duress - they provide additional safety. When activated staff summon assistance when urgent help is needed. Eg. Inmates become aggressive and hostile / unable to contain the issue/ life - death scenario.
Cell/alarms: inmates communicate with staff while locked in during an emergency. Eg. Medical emergency. Staff are able to assist and respond in a timely manner.
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10
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- What are the emergency codes?
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Cert 1, cert 1 front yard 5Alpha - two inmates fighting.
11
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- What are the duties of the first responding officer in exact order
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Determine and assess situation
Establish/ notify comms
Contain/isolate
Evacuate all uninvolved persons
Establish perimeter control
Take charge till response personnel arrive
Report to commander for debrief
12
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- What is the process for when a vehicle enters the centre via Sally port?
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Ask driver to turn off engine
Ask if driver has anything to declare/surrender.
Search vehicle
Check drivers identification documents (approved to enter)
Record vehicle registration in sally port register
If contractor - seek confirmation from superior if they need to be escorted and supervised
13
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- When do you do pat searches
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strip searches and cell searches and how are they done
14
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- What are 4 things we should do when we identify contraband
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15
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- What are 6 steps involved in handling evidence
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Place in evident bag
Establish crime scene
Document - photo, time, location
Wear gloves
Officer report
Log evident and secure
16
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- What are 5 reasonable adjustments we can make with an injury or disability
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17
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- Write down instructions you would give for a pat search
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18
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- write down instructions you would give for a strip search
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19
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- what are 4 hazards of strip searches
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20
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- what are need to do things for k9 search
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21
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- what are some records that the gatehouse officer need to maintain
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Visitor register
Vehicle register
Property receipt book
Inmate nominal roll
Armoury register
Key register
Personal Duress register
22
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- when we leave a cell search true or false: true (didnt catch the full question since he spoke really fast and i was distracted)
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23
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- what are 3 examples of duty of care you are to supply to an inmate during a strip search?
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24
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- What reports should be made for contraband found?
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25. while working in accommodation where would you record movement?
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26. what are things that need to be reported?
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27. when do you do a radio check?
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28. (this one I didnt catch but it was radio related
can anyone recall another radio question?)
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29. pick ways we can raise an alarm (this might be just a repeat question)
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30. what are the risk priorities?
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31. list all records that account for the inmates
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32. what are the colour codes for cell cards? (might have misheard this one)
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33. when commencing a muster book headcount or lock in
tick all that apply
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34. How would you deal with an inmate coming to you for protection?
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35. gate not working (didnt catch this one either but the answer was D if anyone remembers exactly)
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36. Inspected daily (didnt catch this one either but the answer was accomodation jounral and oims)
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When cell search is complete, ensure it is left in what state?
Tidy as possible.
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What documents are required after contraband has been found and how must it be written?
Specific documents must be completed and written according to protocol.
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What types of behaviour need to be reported and how can they be reported? (List 4)
1. Non-compliance 2. Aggression 3. Security breaches 4. Other concerning behaviours.
40
You are posted in compound gate and you need inmates to go to 2 bravo unit, select appropriate radio communication.
Use the designated radio channel for inmate movement.
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Apart from radio communication, list 3 other ways an officer can report information.
1. Written reports 2. In-person communication 3. Incident logs.
42
Select the appropriate processes if an inmate requests protection.
Follow the established protocol for protection requests.
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What are the 3 reasons a governor may direct an inmate to be placed in segregation custody?
1. Safety concerns 2. Disciplinary issues 3. Threat to others.
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Select reasons as to why an inmate visit may be terminated.
a) Non-compliance, escalation of aggression, potential security breach.
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Select reports for emergency incidents.
b) Incident report, IRM, misconduct report.
46
List 4 main things required for inmate transfer.
1. Transfer documentation 2. Security escort 3. Identification 4. Medical clearance.
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What is needed for muster book or headcount lock in? (Tick the right ones)
Muster book, stateboard, cell cards, daily security journal.
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Tick all records a gatehouse officer needs.
Accommodation journal, visitor register, key register, duress register, armory register, inmate request register, property register, search register.
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What is the emergency response action that needs to take place when two inmates are fighting?
Call emergency response cert and follow protocol.
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What is the radio announcement that the master control room transmits to stand down once situation has been settled?
Stand down announcement is transmitted to all units.
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Two inmates involved in the same incident, what reports must be written?
Incident report for each inmate involved.
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What checks and audits are required by the master control officer? (Select 4)
Accommodation journal audit, biometric audit, key audit, alarm/stenophone check.
53
List the colour that represents the emergency.
Officer needs assistance - Blue
Medical emergency - Red
Fire - Orange
Emergency muster/headcount lockdown - Yellow
Evacuation - Green
External threat to perimeter - Purple
Potential death in custody - Black
Major disturbance (riot) - Red
Escape/attempted escape - Orange
Hostage - Red
Bomb Threat - Red.
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Officers are to ensure that all bars, grilles, bolts, locks, internal fences, gates are to be inspected daily and reported where?
a) Accommodation journal.
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What is the Hoffman knife/911 rescue tool used for?
It is used for emergency situations to cut restraints.
56
Select the correct way you would identify the inmate that is required for escort?
a) Photo, Name, MIN, DOB
## Footnote
MIN stands for Master Identification Number.
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What do you say in your brief to the inmate prior to departure regarding the expectation of behaviour throughout the escort?
Officers are to brief inmate(s) on expected behaviour during the escort.
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Explain the techniques of a close quarter escorting officer.
Techniques of a close quarter escorting officer include maintaining control and ensuring safety.
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Explain the techniques of an an.
Techniques of an an include specific strategies for effective communication and control.
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Select the correct way you would identify the inmate that is required for escort?
a) Photo, Name, MIN, DOB
## Footnote
MIN stands for Master Identification Number.
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What do you say in your brief to the inmate prior to departure regarding the expectation of behaviour throughout the escort?
Officers are to brief inmate(s) on expected behaviour during the escort.
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Explain the techniques of a close quarter escorting officer.
Techniques of a close quarter escorting officer include maintaining control and ensuring safety.
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Explain the techniques of an an.
Techniques of an an include specific strategies for effective communication and control.
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What are two appropriate ways to de-escalate an angry inmate using communication?
1. Decide on the best approach for getting your message across and look for feedback.
2. Keep the message simple - don't complicate your message unnecessarily.
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What is a communication tactic to use when dealing with an angry inmate?
Use the mirror image and respond the way the inmate is behaving.
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What should you do if an inmate becomes non-compliant during an escort?
b) Inform OIC / Shift Manager and await instruction.
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What steps should be taken if your escort vehicle breaks down or is involved in an accident?
a) Contact Master Control immediately to notify of the vehicle failure.
b) Contact NSW Police as soon as practical.
c) Always remain with the broken-down vehicle.
d) The Shift Manager will organise an alternative escort vehicle.
e) Remove the inmate from the vehicle and handcuff them to the bumper bar near moving traffic.
f) Securely transfer any inmates into the replacement escort vehicle once the Police and replacement vehicle have arrived.
## Footnote
All of the above.
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What types of reports are needed if your escort vehicle is involved in an accident?
a) Officer report
b) IRM
c) Misconduct Report
d) Case note
e) Security Information Report
f) All the above
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When are C2 and C3 (Minimum security) classification inmates to be handcuffed outside correctional centres?
a) When travelling in the same compartment of a vehicle as higher classification inmates
b) On a court escort
c) On a hospital escort
d) When being escorted outside a correctional centre
e) When directed by a medical practitioner
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List four male classifications of inmates that must be handcuffed when being escorted outside a correctional centre.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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List two female classifications of inmates that must be handcuffed when being escorted outside a correctional centre.
1.
2.
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When are firearms required to be used on medical escorts? (Select more than one)
a) Sentenced Male = A2, B, E1, E2. Or if designated Moderate or Extreme High Risk
b) Unsentenced Male = AZU, BU, E1U, EZU, CIU
d) Female unsentenced and sentenced = Designated Moderate or Extreme High Risk
e) Only when inmates have a history of escape
f) At the discretion of the General Manager
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What is the radio announcement that Master Control room transmits to stand down once a situation has been controlled?
The radio announcement is used to inform that the situation has been controlled.
Cert 1 stand down.
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What are the priorities recognized by CSNSW to assist an officer in reducing the risk factor of an incident?
1. Safety of non-participating inmates
2. Safety of hostages (if applicable)
3. Protection of property
4. Containment
5. Restoration of order
6. Reports, identification of ringleaders for prosecution
7. Prevention of death or serious injury to staff/personnel
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What should you do if you come across a gate that is not in working order during a daily security check?
You should report the fault to your supervisor/manager and put a MEX in to have the gate fixed.
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What are the hazards associated with conducting strip searches?
The hazards include potential psychological trauma, risk of contraband exposure, and legal implications.
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What is one example of a duty of care required during a strip search?
Ensure the individual's privacy and dignity are respected.
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What is a second example of a duty of care required during a strip search?
Provide a safe and secure environment to minimize risk.
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What is a third example of a duty of care required during a strip search?
Ensure that the search is conducted by trained personnel.
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Search types - include when to search, technique and instructions given: STRIP SEARCH
- suspect of concealing contraband
When body scan machine is not available or practicable.
Arrival from contact visits eg. Court, visitation, hospital etc.
before cell confinement
HOW? In a secure location away from public view. With due regard, respect and dignity. With two officers present. Visual inspection, visual instruction.
INSTRUCTIONS- verbal, visual instructions.
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Search types - include when to search, technique and instructions given: CELL SEARCH
At random, 6x daily. When inmate is moving cells, before they are being escorted. Suspect contraband.
How: checking cell doors, door hinges, grilles etc. systematic & methodical method.
Instructions: ensure inmate is not in cell while conducting search.
