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"Law Enforcement" or "Tactical" Grip - answer -Grip in which a flashlight is held in the support hand with the illuminating end projecting from the little finger on the side of the hand. "Syringe" Grip - answer -Grip used with a small (4-6 inch) flashlight with a rear switch and a ring around the grip to give the index and middle fingers a hold. "Watchman" grip - answer -Grip in which a flashlight is held in the support hand with the illuminating end projecting from the index finger side of the hand. (DOB) Date of Birth - answer -Date of birth listed on the inmate's identification.
(EOS) End/Expiration of Sentence - answer -This date is determined by the court upon sentencing and can be reduced due to gain time. (NTA) Notice To Appear - answer -This summons or writ may have been issued in lieu of a physical arrest requiring a person to appear in court. (ROR) Release on Recognizance - answer -This is sometimes called a signature bond, it is the pretrial release of an arrested person who promises in writing to appear for trial at a later date. No monetary bond is required prior to release. §874.03, F.S defines a "Criminal Gang" as: - answer -A formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group that has as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal or delinquent acts. 00 Buckshot - answer -The standard 2 3/4-inch shell contains nine .33 caliber lead pellets. The three-inch magnum shell contains twelve .32 caliber pellets. 1st Degree Burns - answer -Superficial Burns 2 Main System of Nervous System - answer -1. Central Nervous System (Brain & Spinal Cord)
- Peripheral Nervous System (Nerves) 24 Hours - answer -Time frame for writing a Disciplinary Report after incident is discovered. 2nd Degree Burns - answer -Partial Thickness Burns
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance 6 Main Components of Skeletal System - answer -1. Skull
- Jawbone
- Shoulder Girdle
- Chest
- Spinal Column
- Pelvis A "Criminal Gang" consists of - answer -Three or more persons who have a common name or common identifying signs, colors, or symbols, including, but not limited to, terrorist organizations and hate groups. A Corrections Officer's Duty extends to? - answer -• Inmates, staff, visitors & the general public
- being an officer may require defensive action in situations where average citizens have no duty to intervene Abandonment - answer -When you stop providing care without ensuring that the patient continues or begins to receive the same or better care. ABC Fire Extinguisher - answer -used for ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical
ABCD Fire Extinguisher - answer -used for metal fires, such as magnesium fires. If a class D extinguisher is not available, you can use sand or dirt to extinguish a class D fire ABCs - answer -Airway, Breathing & Circulation abdominal evisceration - answer -an open wound where the organs protrude from the abdominal cavity Ability - answer -refers to the subject having the means to carry out his or her intent to cause death or great bodily harm. abrasion - answer -open wound caused by scraping, shearing away, or rubbing the outermost skin layer Acceptable Identification for Visitation - answer -All visitors must have valid photo ID. Types of valid photo ID include; driver's license, state ID, military ID, agency- issued ID, passport, or birth certificate. Accessory Rail - answer -provides space for lighting and sighting devices Acting within the scope of employment - answer -• refers to the range of reasonable and foreseeable activities that an officer does while carrying out the agency's business.
- acting outside of it. an officer may be held individually liable.
Actions that should be taken if a Crime has been Committed - answer -• Determine if a Crime Occurred
- Officer Safety (#1 concern)
- Notify Supervisor
- Determine Who was involved
- Administer Aid (#2 priority)
- Remove all parties NOT involved
- Preserve Evidence/Scene - Establish a Perimeter
- Limit Access to Scene
- Record all activity in/out of scene
- Use as many officers as necessary to protect the scene
- DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING Actions that should be taken to Manage Victims, Witnesses & Suspects - answer -
- Separate them physically & visibly (no communication)
- Identify Who is Who
- Detain/Restrain uncooperative subjects
- Observe & document injuries or Lack Of injuries
- Interview witnesses - fill out statements
- Notify supervisor Who is Who
- Get Basics of what happened Active Listening - answer -a learned skill that officers use to quickly determine the context, threat, and relevance of events unfolding around them by paying attention to volume, pitch, tone, and inflection.
Active resistance - answer -a subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the officer such as bracing, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing control over the subject. Activities that May Need to be Documented - answer -• identifying inmates, staff, and visitors
- searches (person—inmate, staff, visitor; cell, vehicle, and area)
- inmate counts (work groups and their locations)
- inmate movement
- all safety and security checks and breaches
- all crimes committed and disciplinary actions taken
- inmate visitation
- inmate counseling
- confiscation and disposal of contraband
- inventory of equipment and supplies issued to, and received from, inmates
- inventory of officer's equipment (flashlights, fire extinguishers, etc.)
- all investigations
- all emergencies, incidents, and unusual occurrences Administrative confinement - answer -is the temporary removal of an inmate from the general population to provide for safety and security until a more permanent inmate management process is in place. Advanced Directive - answer -documents the patient's request to withhold specific medical care.
Appraisal - answer -The officer's evaluation and assignment of challenge or threat value to a stimulus. Apprehend a Subject and make an Arrest - answer -One of the two general areas in which an officer's use of force is justified Appropriate Force - answer -the amount of force reasonably necessary to make an arrest. Armor Piercing - answer -Made of solid carbon or tungsten steel coated with bright green Teflon; it has a considerably sharper point than most manufactured rounds. The round can pierce protective body armor or steel. In Florida, its use or possession is illegal for anyone but law enforcement. Arousal - answer -the officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs in the presence of a perceived challenge or threat. Arrest Papers - answer -This is the paperwork generated by the arresting officer that allows for the inmate to be arrested and taken to a county detention facility for admission. These papers include: arrest affidavits, warrants, and other court orders. arterial bleeding - answer -bright red blood spurts from a wound Assessing Circulation - answer -check pulse rate, skin color, and skin temperature.
Assessing Observed or Reported Violations - answer -Collect all pertinent information. Ask inmate and other observers open-ended questions. Ask follow-up questions. Take complete and accurate notes. Watch for inconsistent responses, body language, or physical evidence. Assigning Inmates to Work Squads - answer -Classification is responsible for assigning inmates to a work detail. Medical will screen and approve the inmate for job assignments. Work crews or squads that do not breach the perimeter of a facility are considered inside work crews. Anything that breaches the perimeter is considered an outside work squad. Asthma - answer -results from the narrowing of airway passages, which causes breathing difficulties. Auditory Distortion - answer -Hearing may be diminished or amplified. Automated Identification Methods - answer -• Facial Recognition Software:
- Automated Visitor Registration (AVR) hand scanner:
- Automated Barcode Scanner:
- Rapid Identification System:
- Biometric Identification Solution (BIS) (formerly known as AFIS)
which the projectile travels from the chamber
- its chamber holds the cartridge Barricade Position - answer -A position behind cover. Barriers to Effective Communication - answer -• use of undesirable language
- stereotyping
- derogatory hand gestures or body movements
- stress and fatigue on the part of either party
- inability to communicate in the same language
- lack of cultural understanding
- environmental distractions basic elements of communication: - answer -• constructing the message
- conveying the message
- allowing time for the person or group to receive and understand the message
- gauging whether one has received an appropriate response or change in behavior Basic Steps of a Referral - answer -1. Identify the NEED for a referral. (Based on officer's knowledge of available services.)
- Interview the inmate, staff, or others. (To gather relevant facts.)
- Contact service providers. (Using specific facts/language and avoiding generalizations such as "acting weird.")
- Request an escort if necessary.
- Make the referral.
- Document the incident. (Take notes throughout entire process to ensure accurate documentation.) Battery - answer -The use of force against another resulting in harmful or offensive contact; an intentional and offensive touching of another without lawful justification. "Unlawful physical contact" Because of their nature, hazardous materials emergencies: - answer -• are more likely to cause a need for outside assistance
- require multiple agency response
- may be long lasting
- may involve unseen hazards Behavioral Changes - answer -Giving away belongings, wanting to be alone, changes from normal behavior, not eating, acting strangely, unusual interactions with others, restlessness, or lack of personal hygiene. Behavioral signs of deception - answer -include nervous movements, voice inflections, avoidance of eye contact, rehearsed answers, inconsistent responses, over-eagerness to help, and repeated insistence that simple questions are not understood. [Cognitive (Controllable)] Behaviors the officer should display to avoid inmate manipulation - answer -Be part of the correctional team.
Blanket Drag - answer -1. Place a blanket directly against the patient's side.
- Gather the blanket into accordion-style, lengthwise pleats.
- Kneel on the patient's side opposite the blanket.
- Reach across the patient and grasp his or her hip and shoulder.
- Roll the patient toward you onto his or her side.
- Tuck the pleated side of the blanket under the patient.
- Roll the patient onto the blanket, preferably onto his or her back.
- Wrap the blanket around the patient.
- Grab the part of the blanket under the patient's head and drag it toward you. Blind Spots - answer -These are areas or locations that are difficult for officers to monitor for inmate activity and pose a security/safety concern. Blocks - answer -reactionary techniques using the arms, legs, or body to deflect or redirect an impending strike from a subject to areas of the body. Blue (cyanosis) Skin Indicates - answer -reduced oxygen level, possibly due to shock, heart attack, or poisoning. Look for changes in circulation in the color of lips, palms, and nail beds. Look inside the eyelid of a dark-skinned patient. body cavity search - answer -visually and physically inspecting body openings; such searches are to be conducted by medical staff only Body movement - answer -refers to how you approach a subject or enter a scene.
Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - answer -Using a form of infection control with all patients. Bolt - answer -1. cylindrical steel part containing the firing pin and extractor, which closes the breech end of the barrel for firing
- contains the firing pin, spring, and extractor (internal part) Bolt Carrier - answer -flat steel part that fits onto the action bars and on which the bolt sits Bolt Lock Lever - answer -holds the bolt to the rear when the charging handle is pulled to the rear and the lower portion is depressed; releases the bolt when the upper portion is depressed brachial - answer -major artery in the upper arm, felt on the inside of the upper arm Breach of Duty - answer -Occurs when you either fail to act or act inappropriately. Breath Control - answer -This is needed because breathing while trying to aim causes the handgun to move vertically along with the rise and fall of the chest. Breathing - answer -concentrate on this to draw his attention from the burning sensation
capillary bleeding - answer -dark red blood oozes slowly from a wound Cardiovascular Training - answer -Any exercise that elevates the heart rate to a range between 60% to 85% of the maximum rate. carotid - answer -major artery in the neck, felt on either side of the neck Case/Casings - answer -The metal or plastic container that holds all parts of a round of ammunition. cell/area search - answer -visually and physically inspecting an area in a systematic manner Center Pin - answer -The spring-loaded part that holds the cylinder closed. cervix - answer -neck of the uterus; contains a mucus plug Chain of command - answer -defines the order of authority and responsibility that joins one level of an organization to another, and which outlines the coordination of resources in an emergency situation. Chain of command - answer -the order of authority within an organization.
Chain of Command in Major Rule Violations - answer -Most agencies require the supervisor to be informed of any Major Rule Violations. The supervisor will then decide the action to be taken. The sheriff/warden and other agencies may need to be notified too. chain of custody - answer -• documentation of every individual who handled evidence as well as when, why, and what changes, if any, were made to it.
- used to prove that the evidence submitted in court or at a disciplinary hearing is the same evidence that was collected at the crime scene. Chamber - answer -supports the cartridge at rest and during firing (internal part) Changes in Inmate Behavior - answer -- Hearing a variation in noise level
- Observing improper contact between inmates or staff
- Violations of inmate conduct (such as unauthorized attire, whistling, sexual comments, assaults, & escape attempts). Changes in Inmate Behavior should be monitored because: - answer -They could be a result of divorce, notification of a death in the family, loss of work assignment, or receiving additional charges. Chapter 776 F.S. - answer -Governs all use of force by criminal justice officers. Applies equally to Corrections and Correctional Probation Officers Charging Handle - answer -enables manipulation of the bolt to
