CDCR Sergeant Exam: Procedures & Regulations Guide, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive overview of cdcr procedures and regulations, focusing on key aspects relevant to the sergeant exam. It includes questions and answers covering topics such as inmate classification, disciplinary actions, administrative segregation, and major lawsuits affecting cdcr. The document serves as a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the cdcr sergeant exam, offering insights into critical procedures and regulations.

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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). - Correct Answers ✅CCD 117
All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154.
The White Original Copy is retained in Central Control for one
year. - Correct Answers ✅CDC 154
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.
- Correct Answers ✅Daily Movement Sheet (DMS)
1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer - Correct Answers ✅Required "Out to
Court" (OTC) Documents:
1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal
for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
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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). - Correct Answers ✅CCD 117 All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is retained in Central Control for one year. - Correct Answers ✅CDC 154 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.

  • Correct Answers ✅Daily Movement Sheet (DMS)
  1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
  2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
  3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
  4. CDC 804 Detainer - Correct Answers ✅Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents:
  5. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary Removal for Medical Treatment
  6. CDC 123 Body Receipt
  7. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment

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  1. Photo Pack - Correct Answers ✅Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: Incidents for which it is determined that containment and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel. - Correct Answers ✅Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control - Correct Answers ✅Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e. other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.) - Correct Answers ✅Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Incident requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services (OES), National Guard, etc. - Correct Answers ✅Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency 0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter. - Correct Answers ✅Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification 19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter. - Correct Answers ✅Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification

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Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor - Correct Answers ✅CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: 30 Working Days Usually Heard by Warden or Designee - Correct Answers ✅CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: 60 Working Days. Usually Heard at the Director's Level. - Correct Answers ✅CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level: If warranted, the 1st level shall be waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5 Working days. - Correct Answers ✅Emergency Appeals: A person not below the level of a Correctional Administrator or Parole Administrator I. - Correct Answers ✅Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?

  1. Affirm, Reverse or Modify the disciplinary action or credit forfeiture.
  2. Order a different action/method
  3. Dismiss
  4. Order a re-hearing - Correct Answers ✅What is the Role of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)?

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  1. Verbal Counseling
  2. Custodial Chrono (CDC 128-A)
  3. Rules Violation Report (RVR) CDC 115 - Correct Answers ✅What are the 3 ways of I/M Discipline? Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) - Correct Answers ✅Who reviews all disciplinary methods and actions?
  4. Captain, PA3, CC OR
  5. An experienced LT, CC2 or PA
  • EXCEPTION: Facilities having 1 Lieutenant or higher... a Sergeant can classify a 115. - Correct Answers ✅Who can classify a 115?
  1. Serious (CCR 3315)
  2. Administrative (CCR 3314) - Correct Answers ✅What are the two classifications of a 115? No. - Correct Answers ✅Can a person who classifies a 115, hear that same 115?

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  1. Think and Act Quickly in Emergencies - Correct Answers ✅What are the 9 roles of a Sergeant?
  2. Preventative
  3. Corrective
  4. Adverse - Correct Answers ✅What are the levels of STAFF discipline? A1, A2, B, C, D, E, F - Correct Answers ✅Identify the Seven (7) levels of Disciplinary Credit Forfeitures: A1: 181- A2: 151- B: 121- C: 91- D: 61- E: 31- F: 0-30 - Correct Answers ✅Identify the potential credit loss for each level of Disciplinary Credit Forfeitures:
  5. Armstrong (ADA Disability Placement Program)
  6. Clark (DDP: Developmental Disability Placement)
  7. Coleman (Mental Illness: CCCMS, DMH, EOP, MHCB)
  8. Perez (right to Dental care)

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  1. Plata - Access to adequate medical care services (CDC MH- 7362 Medical Request Form)
  2. Valdivia - Parole Revocation Process
  3. Madrid- Madrid PBSP ad-seg - Correct Answers ✅Name the 7 Major Lawsuits Affecting CDCR Developmental Disability Program (DDP) - Correct Answers ✅Clark Lawsuit Outcome Disability Placement Program (DPP); Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Correct Answers ✅Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome Right to Dental Care - Correct Answers ✅Perez Lawsuit Outcome Access to basic care for physical and mental health issues. - Correct Answers ✅Plata Lawsuit Outcome Defines four levels of mental illness:
  4. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS),
  5. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
  6. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
  7. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB) - Correct Answers ✅Coleman Lawsuit Outcome

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  1. Complexity of issues are such that assistance is necessary for the I/M to comprehend
  2. I/M's disability is such that staff assistance would be necessary for the I/M to participate in the disciplinary process. - Correct Answers ✅When should an I/M be assigned a staff assistant?
  3. Complexity of the issues requires further investigation.
  4. Housing status makes it unlikely the I/M can collect evidence for defense.
  5. Additional information is necessary for a fair hearing.
  6. Behavior may present a nexus with a Security Threat Group (STG) - Correct Answers ✅When should an I/M be assigned an Investigative Employee for a Serious Rules Violation Report (CCR 3315) Administrative Segregation Order - Correct Answers ✅What is a CDCR 114D? Confidential Information Disclosure Form - Correct Answers ✅What is a CDC 1030 Notice of Critical Case Information - Non-Confidential Enemies. - Correct Answers ✅What is a CDC 812 Form?

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Notice of Critical Case Information - Prison Gang Identification

  • Correct Answers ✅What is a CDC 812-A Form? Notice of Critical Case Information - Disruptive Group Affiliates - Correct Answers ✅What is a CDC 812-B Form? Notice of Critical Case Information - Confidential Enemies - Correct Answers ✅What is a CDC 812-C Form?
  1. Allegation of unnecessary or excessive force.
  2. I/M received significant injury.
  3. I/M received a blow to the head
  4. When Miranda Rights invoked by I/M - have to record the refusal. - Correct Answers ✅What are the four circumstances that delegate when you should conduct a video interview with an I/M? Watch Commander or the Healthcare Lieutenant - Correct Answers ✅Who should be contacted PRIOR to removing restraints from an I/M at an outside agency? Victim's Next of Kin - Request For Notification of Parole Hearing of I/M - Correct Answers ✅What is Form CDC 127 used for?

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In the 3rd person by a Sergeant - Correct Answers ✅How are 837 B's Written and by whom? In the 1st Person by staff - Correct Answers ✅How are 837 C's Written and by whom?

  1. Facts: Date(s) and Time(s)
  2. Why it is a violation
  3. Previous discussion(s) related to the progress to the LOI
  4. Expectations and an "expected" date to meet them by
  5. Signatures: Employee and Supervisor
  6. Warden's Authorization to place in employee's file; stays there for one-year. - Correct Answers ✅Letter of Instruction (LOI) should include what information?
  7. Take Control
  8. Assess the situation
  9. Assess the effectiveness of the tactics and equipment being deployed
  10. Request Additional Resources as needed
  11. Establish an Assembly Area for Responding Resources (if needed).
  12. Assemble and direct Tactical Formations

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  1. Direct responding resources to resolve the alarm.
  2. Direct inmate restraint operations
  3. Announce the conclusion of the alarm (Code 4) - Correct Answers ✅List the responsibilities of a Supervisor regarding Alarm Response:
  4. Verbal Persuasion
  5. Physical Strengths and holds
  6. Chemical Agents and/or other immobilization devices
  7. Handheld Baton
  8. Less-Lethal Weapons
  9. Firearms - Correct Answers ✅Define the Six Use of Force Options available: 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. - Correct Answers ✅Reasonable Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) 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:

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The use of MORE force than is objectively reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose. - Correct Answers ✅Excessive Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) Force that utilizes techniques or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy, procedures or training. Depending on the circumstance, non-conventional use of force can be necessary and reasonable; it can also be unnecessary or excessive. - Correct Answers ✅Non- Conventional Use of Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy) The force used in an institution/facility setting when an I/M's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or security and the I/M is located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.

  • Correct Answers ✅Controlled Use of Force (CCR 3268 Use of Force Policy)
  1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS)
  2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
  3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
  4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB) - Correct Answers ✅Name the Four Levels of Mental Health: Outside Temp reaches 90 degrees

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A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside. They are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak. - Correct Answers ✅Uniform Heat Trigger - Stage 1 Inside Temp reaches 90 degrees Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water, showers or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial observation during heat events. - Correct Answers ✅Uniform Heat Trigger - Stage 2 Inside Temp reaches 95 degrees Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hours as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees. - Correct Answers ✅Uniform Heat Trigger - Stage 3 A-1, A-2, B - Correct Answers ✅Which credit forfeiture categories are a Felony offense and referred to the District Attorney (DA)? C, D, E, F - Correct Answers ✅Which credit forfeiture categories are a Misdemeanor Offense?

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  1. Address staff and express concerns
  2. Recommend EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  3. Refer to MTA (Medical Staff) for evaluation
  4. Contact ISU (Investigative Services Unit) - Correct Answers ✅What do you do if you receive allegations of a staff member who is under the influence of drugs/alcohol? Action that corrects - Correct Answers ✅Discipline A system in which a series of actions are taken to respond to an employee's failure to meet work standards or follow rules.
  • Correct Answers ✅Progressive Discipline
  1. Preventative Action
  2. Corrective Action
  3. Adverse Action - Correct Answers ✅Three Phase Plan of Discipline
  4. Provide Training: a. IST, OJT b. Ensure post orders are up to date and signed.
  5. Performance Evaluations: Discuss improvements needed.
  6. Merit Salary Adjustments

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  1. 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. - Correct Answers ✅Preventative Action: Letter of Instruction (LOI): Specify corrective action and job expectations; stays in file for SIX months. - Correct Answers ✅Corrective Action:
  2. Salary Reduction
  3. Suspension
  4. Demotion
  5. Termination (These are considered preventative action due to the time and money spent training Correctional employees; stays in file for THREE YEARS. - Correct Answers ✅Adverse Action: 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. - Correct Answers ✅CDC 114-A Lock-Up Order