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CCD 117 - CORRECT ANSWER -All daily movement and assignment changes
shall be documented as they occur on a CDC 117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy shall be the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154 - CORRECT ANSWER -All bed and housing changes are documented
on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS) - CORRECT ANSWER -Lists all arrivals,
departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts, family visits, changes in housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-hour period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. CDC 161:
Wardens Checkout Order
- CDC 123: Body Receipt
- Photo Pack/Escape Card
- CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. CDC
7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
- CDC 123 Body Receipt
- CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
- Photo Pack
Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER -Incidents for
which it is determined that containment and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident
requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident
requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e. other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER -Incident
requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services (OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification - CORRECT ANSWER -0-18 Points: Open Dorm
without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification - CORRECT ANSWER -19-35 Points: Open
dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification - CORRECT ANSWER -36-59 Points: Cell
construction with fenced perimeter and armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification - CORRECT ANSWER -60+ Points:
- Secure perimeter
- Inside/Outside armed coverage
- Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 - CORRECT ANSWER -602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits - CORRECT ANSWER -
- Unavailability of the I/M, staff or witnesses.
- Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
- Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
- State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: - CORRECT ANSWER -30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: - CORRECT ANSWER -30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Warden or Designee
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level: - CORRECT ANSWER -60 Working Days.
Usually Heard at the Director's Level.
Emergency Appeals: - CORRECT ANSWER -If warranted, the 1st level shall be
waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5 Working days.
Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
person not below the level of a Correctional Administrator or Parole Administrator I.
What are the 9 roles of a Sergeant? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Hear
Administrative CDC 115's
- Prepare/review 837 Incident Reports
- Train Officers
- Assist the LT w/ 114-D Lock-Up Orders
- Monitor I/M Movement and Programs
- Review Reports
- Review and Answer 1st Level 602's
- Monitor Sick Leave
- Think and Act Quickly in Emergencies
What are the levels of STAFF discipline? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Preventative
- Corrective
- Adverse
Identify the Seven (7) levels of Disciplinary Credit Forfeitures: - CORRECT
ANSWER -A1, A2, B, C, D, E, F
Identify the potential credit loss for each level of Disciplinary Credit Forfeitures: -
CORRECT ANSWER -A1: 181-
A2: 151-
B: 121-
C: 91-
D: 61-
E: 31-
F: 0-
Name the 7 Major Lawsuits Affecting CDCR - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Armstrong (ADA Disability Placement Program)
- Clark (DDP: Developmental Disability Placement)
- Coleman (Mental Illness: CCCMS, DMH, EOP, MHCB)
- Perez (right to Dental care)
- Plata - Access to adequate medical care services (CDC MH-7362 Medical Request Form)
- Valdivia - Parole Revocation Process
- Madrid- Madrid PBSP ad-seg
Clark Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Developmental Disability
Program (DDP)
Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Disability Placement
Program (DPP); Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Perez Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Right to Dental Care
Plata Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Access to basic care for physical
and mental health issues.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER -Defines four levels of mental
illness:
- Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS),
- Department of Mental Health (DMH)
- Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
- Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
When should an I/M be placed in Ad Seg per CCR 3335? - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. When presence presents an immediate threat to the safety of the I/M or
others.
- Endangers institution security
- Jeopardizes the integrity of an investigation
- Bed space availability
When does a 115 need to be issued? - CORRECT ANSWER -Within 15 days
after the discovery of a violation the I/M should receive 1st copy of the RVR. What is the maximum time limit for a 115 to be heard after the I/M receives the 1st copy
within 15 days of the violation? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days is the maximum
time frame for a 115 to be heard How long after receiving all non-confidential copies will the I/M's 115 be heard? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Within 24 hours
After the hearing, what is the maximum number of days for the I/M to receive final
copies of the RVR after the CDO review? - CORRECT ANSWER -Five days
When should an I/M be assigned a staff assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
When I/M is illiterate or non-English speaking.
- Complexity of issues are such that assistance is necessary for the I/M to comprehend
- I/M's disability is such that staff assistance would be necessary for the I/M to participate in the disciplinary process. When should an I/M be assigned an Investigative Employee
for a Serious Rules Violation Report (CCR 3315) - CORRECT ANSWER -1.
Complexity of the issues requires further investigation.
- Housing status makes it unlikely the I/M can collect evidence for defense.
- Additional information is necessary for a fair hearing.
- General or Partial Lock-Downs
- Riots, I/M Strikes or General Demonstrations
- Major Power Failures
- Serious Accidents or Injuries
- Deaths
- Significant Damage or Destruction of State Property
- Escape/Attempted Escape
- Any State of Emergency as described in CCR 3383
- Any use or discharge of weapons, chemical agents or tasers.
- Threat against the President, VP or State Officials
- Safety Grievances - Employee
- Employee Job Actions
How are 837 A-1 & 837-A2 Written and by whom? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the
3rd Person by a Lieutenant
How are 837 B's Written and by whom? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the 3rd
person by a Sergeant
How are 837 C's Written and by whom? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the 1st
Person by staff
Letter of Instruction (LOI) should include what information? - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Facts: Date(s) and Time(s)
- Why it is a violation
- Previous discussion(s) related to the progress to the LOI
- Expectations and an "expected" date to meet them by
- Signatures: Employee and Supervisor
- Warden's Authorization to place in employee's file; stays there for one-year.
List the responsibilities of a Supervisor regarding Alarm Response: - CORRECT
ANSWER -1. Take Control
- Assess the situation
- Assess the effectiveness of the tactics and equipment being deployed
- Request Additional Resources as needed
- Establish an Assembly Area for Responding Resources (if needed).
- Assemble and direct Tactical Formations
- Direct responding resources to resolve the alarm.
- Direct inmate restraint operations
- Announce the conclusion of the alarm (Code 4)
Define the Six Use of Force Options available: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Verbal
Persuasion
- Physical Strengths and holds
- Chemical Agents and/or other immobilization devices
- Handheld Baton
- Less-Lethal Weapons
- Firearms
Reasonable Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT ANSWER -The
force that an objective, trained and competent Correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to subdue an attacker, overcome resistance, effect custody or gain compliance with a lawful order.
Use of Force Policy (CCR 3268) - CORRECT ANSWER -The Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) recognizes the sanctity of human life. Therefore, the use of deadly force will only be used when it is reasonably necessary to:
- Defend the employee or other persons from imminent threat of death or Great Bodily Injury (GBI).
- Prevent an escape from custody
- Stop an act(s) such as a riot or arson that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional security and because of their magnitude are likely to result in escapes, GBI or death of other persons.
- Dispose of seriously injured.
Immediate Use of Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT
ANSWER -The force used to respond without delay to a situation or circumstance
that constitutes an imminent threat to security or the safety of persons.
Non-Deadly Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT ANSWER -Any
use of force that is not likely to result in death.
Deadly Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT ANSWER -Any use
of force that is likely to result in death. Any discharge of a firearm other than the lawful discharge during weapons qualifications, firearms training, or other legal recreational use of a firearm is deadly force.
Unnecessary Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT ANSWER -
The use of force when none is required or appropriate.
Excessive Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT ANSWER -The
use of MORE force than is objectively reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose.
Non-Conventional Use of Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Force that utilizes techniques or instruments that are not specifically
authorized in policy, procedures or training. Depending on the circumstance, non-
- Loss of Privileges (not more than 30 days from date of hearing).
- Confined to Quarters (CTQ): For one or more weekends and/or holidays - not to exceed 5 consecutive days and not to exceed 10 days in a 35-day period; I/M shall be released to attend work/program assignments.
- Placement of hold or restriction on I/M's trust account for violations involving property.
- Reduced to a 128-A Chrono
List the "cost-savings" method order for hiring - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Re-
directs
- PIEs
- SLR's (Sick Leave Relief Officers)
- OTAP's (Overtime Avoidance Pool)
- PVO (Voluntary Overtime) What is the minimum number of times that I/M's must be counted each calendar day? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Four
What do you do if you receive allegations of a staff member who is under the influence
of drugs/alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Notify Supervisor
- Monitor Staff for physical signs
- Address staff and express concerns
- Recommend EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Refer to MTA (Medical Staff) for evaluation
- Contact ISU (Investigative Services Unit)
Discipline - CORRECT ANSWER -Action that corrects
Progressive Discipline - CORRECT ANSWER -A system in which a series of
actions are taken to respond to an employee's failure to meet work standards or follow rules.
Three Phase Plan of Discipline - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Preventative Action
- Corrective Action
- Adverse Action
Preventative Action: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Provide Training:
a. IST, OJT b. Ensure post orders are up to date and signed.
- Performance Evaluations: Discuss improvements needed.
- Merit Salary Adjustments
- 1123-Counseling Chrono: Learning tool, not adverse in nature, interview employee to ascertain reason and possibly refer to EEO, EEP, EAP and document; remains in file for SIX months.
Corrective Action: - CORRECT ANSWER -Letter of Instruction (LOI): Specify
corrective action and job expectations; stays in file for SIX months.
Adverse Action: - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Salary Reduction
- Suspension
- Demotion
- Termination (These are considered preventative action due to the time and money spent training Correctional employees; stays in file for THREE YEARS.
CDC 114-A1 - CORRECT ANSWER -Inmate Segregation File
Includes: Date, Name, CDC #, DOB, CS, Release Date. Special Information includes: Staff/Inmate Threats, Sex Related Offenses, Gang Status, Special Housing Concerns, EOP, CCCMS, Enemies, Rival Groups, ASU Yard Assignments.
CDC 114-D - CORRECT ANSWER -Lock-Up Order
A brief narrative of the circumstances. Read to the I/M prior to being re-housed in ASU.
CDC 154 - CORRECT ANSWER -Inmate Housing Assignment Change (Bed
Card)
CDC 7219 - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical Evaluation
CDC 1083 - CORRECT ANSWER -I/M Property Inventory Sheet
CCR-1030C - CORRECT ANSWER -
Procedures to familiarize myself with as a newly promoted Sergeant: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Emergency Response
Escape Procedures Use of Force Policy (i.e. Shooting Policy) Count Procedures Inclement Weather (i.e. Fog Procedures) Electrified Fence (i.e. Posting Towers) UHT Procedures Suicide Prevention (location of Cut-Down tools) Endangered Species
