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A compilation of questions and answers related to the cdcr (california department of corrections and rehabilitation) exam 1. It covers topics such as service, leadership, integrity, accountability, respect, trust, collaboration, the cdcr mission statement, ethical decision-making, and various aspects of correctional officer duties. The material also includes information on body fluids, diseases, use of force policies, and authorized items within the institution. This study guide is designed to help candidates prepare for the cdcr exam by providing key information and testing their knowledge of relevant policies and procedures. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the core principles and practical aspects of working within the cdcr.
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Service - correct answer ✅We serve and are responsible to the public. We value of their trust and invite their involvement Leadership - correct answer ✅Positive role model Integrity - correct answer ✅Conduct ourselves professionally thru fair honest and ethical behavior Accountability - correct answer ✅Accepting responsibility for our actions Respect - correct answer ✅Respect each other's differences Trust - correct answer ✅Keep our word and honor our commitment
Collaboration - correct answer ✅We work with our stakeholders as partners CDCR mission statement - correct answer ✅We enhance public safety through safe and secure incarceration of offenders effective supervision and rehabilitation to re-integrate of offenders into our communities Mejor factor public evaluates a peace officer - correct answer ✅Demeanor, good behavior and appearance, High moral standards, good judgment, appropriate use of force Ethical decision making in order - correct answer ✅Think ahead, gather the facts, consider the consequences, determine fiscal impact, decide, monitor and adjust TGCDDM Sense of victimization - correct answer ✅Because I didn't get the promotion , I'm calling in sick
punished after reporting to Congress about waste, fraud, or abuse in their agencies. who to report an improper governmental activity - correct answer ✅California state auditor Where to find consequences for not reporting misconduct - correct answer ✅DOM chapter 3 article 22 section 33030.16 Employee disciplinary matrix penalty levels,33030.17 Applying the employee disciplinary matrix and 33030.19 Employee disciplinary matrix Scenario you're interviewed as a witness for an investigation of a fellow officer, the fellow officer and his rep ask what you said, what should you do? - correct answer ✅Say no because it is an ongoing investigation, it does not apply to the code of silence it is testimony policy and you should report To the institution service unit ISU or the watch commander that you were asked to divulge information by the subject in the investigation
Body fluids HIV - correct answer ✅A virus that can lead to acquire AIDS body fluids HBV - correct answer ✅Virus that attacks the liver 100 times more contagious and more concentrated in blood than HIV .. prevention vaccine Skin contact MRSA - correct answer ✅Staff infections resistant to anabiotic treatment skin contact - correct answer ✅Cold/flu Viruses Skin contact Lice/scabes - correct answer ✅Insects that carry diseases found in offenders living areas Aerosol transmitted diseases - correct answer ✅Tuberculosis, cold and flu viruses
Key elements of use of force - correct answer ✅When and how much force is appropriate, supervision and monitoring of use of force, evaluate consistency with policy and training Reasonable force - correct answer ✅Necessary and reasonable force GOES Gain compliance with a lawful order, overcome resistance, effect custody, so do an attacker Unnecessary force - correct answer ✅When none is necessary, appropriate or required Excessive force - correct answer ✅More force than reasonable Immediate force - correct answer ✅Respond without delay to a situation that constitute an imminent threat
Control force - correct answer ✅Necessary force but does not involved imminent threat located in an area that can be controlled or isolated Potential threat - correct answer ✅Is something that could happen but has not happened yet in a situation that could jeopardize the safety but does not require immediate action Imminent threat - correct answer ✅Situation the jeopardize the safety of person that requires immediate action to stop the threat threat Non-conventional force - correct answer ✅Force that you utilize techniques not specifically authorize SBI serious bodily injury - correct answer ✅LCBPAS Lost consciousness, concussion, bone fracture, protracted loss or
someone with intention of changing their mind or convincing them Most powerful tool you possess as a peace officer is - correct answer ✅Communication skills CDCR's Authorize use the force options - correct answer ✅Chemical agents, hand hold baton, physical strength and hold, Less-lethal weapons, lethal weapons OODA - correct answer ✅Observe,orient,decide and Action Observe - correct answer ✅Assess the scene and totality of circumstances imminent threat vs potential threat to decide immediate vs controlled UOF Orient - correct answer ✅Identify your options, choose best tool, additional resources like staff, equipment etc
Decide - correct answer ✅Making decision after evaluating the totality of circumstances GBI greater bodily injury - correct answer ✅Large wound, large presence of blood, broken bones, more than one assailant observe inflicting GBI Tactics - correct answer ✅Any maneuver, action or activity used to gain advantage during an incident including means or weapons used by which injuries are inflicted. Time - correct answer ✅Time elements is crucial as it conveys the sequence of events Policy for reporting UOF incident - correct answer ✅Report if UFO is used or you observed UOF been used to supervisor ASAP
Who can authorize it control UOF - correct answer ✅1st or 2nd level manager or an AOD during nonbusiness hours _________________ Are the most common form of control use of force and usually occur when the inmate is in a confined area such as a cell holding sale section pod or small exercise yard - correct answer ✅Extractions ___________________________ Is the procedure that must be taken as soon after exposure to chemical agents - correct answer ✅Decontamination _________________________ Force is the use of more force than it is objectively reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose - correct answer ✅Excessive Items that are 'required' to bring into the institution - correct answer ✅Uniform,gold card, CPR mouth shield, ID's, protect vest, chits and everything on utility belt
Items authorized in the institution - correct answer ✅Personal keys, drivers license, lunchbox, thermos, notebook and pen Non authorized items in the institution - correct answer ✅Personal electronic devices, pocket knives, briefcases handbags or extra clothing Action to take when reporting to your assignment FELPS - correct answer ✅FLSA, Equipment, logbook, post order and security check and inventory if applicable What to look for when conducting a security check - correct answer ✅Anyone hurt or injured, any unusual behavior, damage or altered equipment, status of emergency system, fire hazards, evidence of potential escape 3 ways in which key into control contributes to institutional security - correct answer ✅Ensure accountability, prevent escape, and provide consistency
Dangerous tools - correct answer ✅Knives, hammers, scissors, Axes, pliers and ladles Non-critical tools - correct answer ✅Lawnmowers, rakes, gardening tools, broom handles, mops and electrical testing equipment Power tools - correct answer ✅Upholstery staplers, electrical power snakes, drills, sanders, paint sprayers, Roto Hammer's and routers Emergency tools - correct answer ✅Tools which may be needed by electricians, plumbers and other tradespersons at night or at other times when shops are close Hobby shop tools - correct answer ✅Tools which must be approved and can be owned by inmates, CDCR form 128(B) must be
signed by supervisor in facility and captain and it must be posted in inmate's cell 2 Methods institution use to keep control of keys and tools - correct answer ✅Shadowboards and keyboards 4 steps to take when equipment is missing and inmates have access to that area - correct answer ✅Notify your supervisor immediately, stop everything you're doing, if it means have access to the area freeze of movement and always document the missing item on your inventory sheet and log book Behaviors that correctional peace officers must exercise in order to safeguard key and equipment - correct answer ✅Maintain possession of your keys at all times, never allow inmate access to your keys, never leave keys laying around, personally hand key from one person to another, never except paper tags, never duplicate keys , do not say key number out loud, if Key breaks in the door contact your supervisor immediately do not leave key unattended, retrieve it, never leave anything unlocked or unsecure
An imminent threat that jeopardizes the safety requiring _________ ___________ to stop the threat - correct answer ✅Immediate force Verbal persuasion will vary dependent upon the inmates ____________ to _______________ - correct answer ✅Ability to understand Goes ... G - correct answer ✅Gain compliance Goes ... O - correct answer ✅Over come resistance Goes .... E - correct answer ✅Effect custody Hoes ... S - correct answer ✅Subdue an attacker OODA - correct answer ✅Observe, orient, decide and act
Criteria's staff should consider to resolve any given situation - correct answer ✅Bizarre behavior, demeanor and mental illness if known