GA BCOT - RANGE WEEK #1
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Mission Statement - ANSWERThe Georgia Department of Corrections protects the
public by operating secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through
effective programming, education and healthcare.
Vision - ANSWERTo protect the public with effective corrections supervision while
working to reduce recidivism.
Core Values - ANSWERProfessionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and
Effectiveness (PRIDE) reflect the values of the organization, and form the foundation
on which GDC employees work and conduct themselves. "BUILDING PRIDE IN
OURSELVES AND OUR AGENCY"
Deadly Force (Firearms) - ANSWERFirearms are only used in situations where
danger of death or serious bodily injury and they may not be discharged if a less
extreme measure may control the situation.
Definition: Deadly Force - ANSWERIntended to or is likely to result in death or great
bodily harm
Great Bodily Injury - ANSWERPermanent Injury
Forcible Felony - ANSWERInvolves use or threat of physical force or violence
against someone. (RAPE, Assault, etc)
Basics and Beyond - ANSWERVisibility, Sanitation, Policies and Procedures, Inmate
Accountability, Key Control, Tool Control, Training, Programs integrity
B.A.S.E. - ANSWERBuilding accountable secure environments. Establish a system
of fairness, establish a system of consistency, establish a system of vigorous
honesty
Command: Attention (On Range) - ANSWERRelease hood of your holster and de
Firearms Safety - Rule #1 - ANSWERTreat all firearms as if they are loaded
Firearms Safety - Rule #2 - ANSWERPoint the muzzle of the firearm in a safe
direction
Firearms Safety - Rule #3 - ANSWERKeep your finger off the trigger and outside of
the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.
Firearms Safety - Rule #4 - ANSWERBe sure of your target and what is beyond it.
