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1.1 SPO #1 Relationship between a SPO and a test question ✔✔A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question 1.1 SPO #2 Reasons for Corrections Training ✔✔Mandated by State Law To acquire new knowledge and skills To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks while protecting the public To standardize procedures To increase efficiency To build confidence and morale To promote safety and survival skills To reduce civil liability To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards 1.2 SPO #1 Corrections Officer Codes of Ethics and Conduct ✔✔Emphasize the value of public service Outline expectations for treating inmates and fostering professionalism
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Require that Corrections Officers: Respect the civil and legal rights of all people. Refrain from any form of discrimination Prohibits Corrections Officers from: Using their position for personal gain. Accepting gifts or favors that might imply there is a corresponding obligation that is inconsistent with professional duties. 1.2 SPO #2 External Influences on Behavior ✔✔Relationship with friends and family Local Citizens Local Media Department Regulations Interdepartmental Politics Agency Subculture Officer's own ethical and moral beliefs and values Anger, Greed, and Lust: Internal rationalizations made prior to or after misconduct 1.2 SPO #3 Steps in Decision Making Model and Application of PLUS Filters ✔✔Step 1: Define the problem. Being aware that how you define the problem determines where and how you will look for solutions
PLUS Filters should be applied at each of the following steps of the decision making model Step 1 (Define the problem)- does the existing situation violate and PLUS considerations? Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions)- do the alternatives resolve or create and PLUS considerations and, if so, are the ethical trade-offs acceptable? Step 6 (Evaluate the decision)- does the solution resolve all PLUS considerations, or were unintended or unforseen PLUS considerations created? 1.3 SPO #1 Essential Questions Answered in a Report ✔✔1. Who... a. Who discovered the incident? b. Who reported the incident? c. Who were the witnesses? d Identify all persons involved by full name, rank, demographics, etc.
- What... a. What happened? b. What was damaged? c. What injuries?
d. Identify tools or weapons used e. State events in chronological order
- When... a. When did the incident occur? b. When was the incident discovered? c. When were you/we notified? d. When did you/deputies arrive? 4.How... a. How did the situation start? b. How did the situation progress? c. How did the situation end? d. Explain how a weapon or tool was used e. Explain how you did or said something
- Where... a. Where did the incident take place?
a. Records the facts b. Statements that can be proven c. It does not contain opinions
- Accurate a. Specific b. Fact check c. Use descriptive words, names, numbers d. Do not over extend your vocabulary e. Use correct language. Do not use slang or "street talk" unless you are quoting someone f. Double check spelling and word usage g. Use proper grammar h. Read it. Have someone else review it
- Objective a. Objective means non-opinionated, fair, and impartial b. Stick to the facts
- Concise a. Make the important points in as few words as possible b. Leave out unnecessary information c. Do not confuse brevity with being concise
- Clear a. Only one conclusion should be drawn b. Anyone should be able to read it and come to the same interpretation
- Use correct... a. Spelling b. Paragraph Structure c. Verb tense (past, present, future) 2.1 SPO #1 Purposes of the Bill of Rights ✔✔Protect and individual's freedoms Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights
2.1 SPO #3 The Goals of Sentencing ✔✔Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate the offender Protect society Restore the victim as much as possible 2.1 SPO #4 General Rules for Effective Testimony ✔✔Be prepared Project a positive image Dress in professional attire Sit, stand, and walk with good posture Project your voice Give direct answers to questions from attorneys or the judge If permitted to take reports and notes to the witness stand, ask for a moment to review them ( do not read directly from report unless told to do so) Be HONEST
2.2 SPO #1 Describe the primary sources of inmate rights ✔✔United States Constitutional Amendments First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Case Law Precedent: The making of law through the court's interpretation of the Constitution, statutes, and other laws A decided case that furnishes a basis for determining later cases involving similar facts or issues Federal Statutes: Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act (RLUIPA) Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) State Statutes: As described in the Ohio revised code State Administrative rules- The Ohio Administrative code lists the standards for each category of jail 2.2 SPO #2 Recognize factors used to determine if an inmate's rights can be limited ✔✔Is the limitation in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest?
2.2 SPO #3 Identify factors considered in determining if force is excessive in a correctional setting ✔✔An excessive force claim under the Eighth Amendment requires the inmate show force was not applied in a good faith effort to maintain or restore discipline, but instead was applied maliciously and sadistically to cause harm 2.2 SPO #4 Explain how to reach the standard of deliberate indifference ✔✔-...correctional officials must know of and disregard a substantial risk of serious harm to the inmate's health and safety 2.2 SPO #5 Explain deliberate indifference to medical needs ✔✔*Estelle v. Gamble (1976) Unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain through refusal of medical care by correctional or medical staff, or intentionally delaying or interfering with treatment 2.4 SPO #1 Describe the differences between Essential and Important jail standards ✔✔Essential: Standard that has been designated to directly support life, safety, and health of jail inmates, employees, contract employees, and volunteers. All full service and minimum security jails must comply with ALL Essential jail standards
Important: Standard that has been designated to support good correctional practices in training, operations, inmate services, physical plant, safety and emergency procedures, sanitation, food service, inmate rules and discipline, and other areas that address good correctional practice. All full service and minimum security jails must comply with 90% of all Important jail standards 2.7 SPO #1 Characterisitcs of Inmates vulnerable to Sexual Assault ✔✔1. Mental Illness/Disability
- Physical Size (underweight or morbidly obese)
- First time and/or younger inmates
- Perceived as homosexual by other inmates
- Prior sexual abuse victim 2.7 SPO #2 Signs of Potential Sexual Assault Victims ✔✔Physical Indicators: Contraction of Sexually Transmitted Infection Pregnancy
Suicidal thoughts/actions Volunteering for isolation cell/ refusal to leave cell Refusal to enter an occupied cell or transport vehicle Change in relationship with other inmates Lingering near correctional staff Giving away commissary items regularly 2.7 SPO #3 Potential Characteristics of an Abuser ✔✔1. Requests for cellmates
- History of cellmates asking for transfers
- Change in behavior of vulnerable inmates when a specific inmate leaves the area
- History of testing boundaries
- History of refusing searches
- Has other inmates as look-outs
- Verbally harasses other inmates
- Prior history of sexual assault
- Previously victimized
- Poor anger management
- Lack of coping skills
- Voyeuristic/Exhibitionist behavior
- Serving a lengthy sentence
- Accustomed to incarceration
- Significant social status with other inmates
3.1 SPO #2 Identify the main objectives of security in a correctional facility ✔✔To maintain order To prevent contraband To prevent escapes 3.1 SPO #3 Identify important factors of security in a correctional facility ✔✔Classification Inspections Key and tool control Counts Emergency plans and training
Control of medications and medical supplies Control of hazardous materials 3.1 SPO #4 Describe the types of counts that can be in a correctional facility ✔✔Formal count (Regular, required count) Census count (Informal, Irregular, work details) Emergency count (Unusual, Infrequent) 3.2 SPO #1 Administration of Discipline ✔✔An effective discipline system must be fair to inmates and officers The system must be fair to the inmates by consistent application of the rules The system must be fair to the officers by: The creation of rules that are easily understood and able to be enforced The support of the administration to carry out prescribed punishment The discipline system must meet constitutional and other legal requirements
