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A comprehensive overview of the florida basic recruit training soce exam, covering topics such as interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, effective barriers, command presence, verbal command, courtesy, active listening, secured storage areas, nonlethal weapons, hazardous materials, msds, osha, sensitive supplies, security equipment, perimeter, security inspections, security checks, photographing, security levels, custody grades, and various types of security threat groups (stgs). The document aims to equip readers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to excel in the florida basic recruit training soce exam, which is a crucial step for individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections in the state of florida. The detailed explanations and correct answers provided in the document make it a valuable resource for those preparing for the exam.
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Interpersonal Communication - Correct Answer-Involves the exchange of ideas, messages or information between two or more people through speaking, writing, or behavior to affect some kind of action. Plan your interactions by following these basic elements of communication: - Correct Answer-*Consider what you want to say and construct the message in your head. *Convey the message via verbal, nonverbal, telecommunication, or written format to the person or group to whom it is intended. Allow time for the person or group to receive and understand the message. Gauge whether one has received an appropriate response or change in behavior from the person or group to whom the message was addressed. Nonverbal Communication - Correct Answer-Is a very important form of communication, when officers interact with inmates, visitors, and staff, they receive countless nonverbal signals. Body language or nonverbal cues - Correct Answer-Sweating, Rapid breathing, Fidgeting, blinking, or rocking back and forth may indicate nervousness. Effective Barriers - Correct Answer-use of profane, derogatory, or disrespectful language, stereotyping, use of 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, failure to listen actively, use of jargon, tone of voice, negative attitude, environmental distractions such as background noise. Command Presence - Correct Answer-This projects confidence, poise, and a professional demeanor. Verbal Command - Correct Answer-Is an authoritative statement used to direct, influence, or give orders to a person or group. Courtesy - Correct Answer-is being respectful when interacting with others and treating them in a dignified manner, regardless of their status, race, gender, appearance, or behavior. Active Listening - Correct Answer-Requires giving full attention to what is being said and taking time to understand the message without interruptions. Secured Storage Areas - Correct Answer-include an armory, a mini arsenal, caustic chemicals locker, master tool room, a tool cage, an exterior building, or any designated room within the facility.
Nonlethal weapons - Correct Answer-Electronic control devices, impact weapons, and chemical agents such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Hazardous Matierals - Correct Answer-Are substances (solids, liquids, or gases) that when released may be capable of causing harm to people, the environment, and property. Hazardous Materials Include: - Correct Answer-*Acids *Bleach *Insecticides *Glue *Gasoline MSDS - Correct Answer-Material Safety Data Sheets OSHA - Correct Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration Sensitive Supplies - Correct Answer-refers to supplies used throughout the facility for health, sanitation, or housing maintenance. Common sensitive supplies include - Correct Answer-medical equipment , medicine, industrial strength cleaners, or other substances used for facility maintenance. Security Equipment - Correct Answer-is defined as any item or technology used to enhance or maintain protection, and to ensure safety. Perimeter - Correct Answer-is a secure area that surrounds a facility and is an element of security. security inspections verify - Correct Answer-unknown security check verify - Correct Answer-known photographing - Correct Answer-943.052(2) F.S. Minimum security level - Correct Answer-is for inmates considered low risk: those who have adjusted well to being incarcerated, have a minimal criminal history with no violent charges in their history, or are currently charged with a nonviolent crime. Medium security level - Correct Answer-is for inmates considered moderate risk: those who have adjusted to being incarcerated in the past and have limited violence in their criminal history.
Maximum security level - Correct Answer-is for inmates considered high risk: those who have serious and violent felony charges pending or pose a threat to the safety of staff and security of the facility. Community custody grade - Correct Answer-refers to inmates who are eligible for placement at a community residential facility. Minimum custody grade - Correct Answer-refers to inmates who are eligible for outside work assignments but not for placement in a community residential center. Medium custody grade - Correct Answer-refers to inmates who are eligible for placement at a work camp with a secure perimeter but who are not eligible for placement in an outside work assignment without armed supervision. Close custody grade - Correct Answer-refers to inmates who must be maintained within an armed perimeter or under direct, armed supervision when outside a secure perimeter. Maximum custody grade - Correct Answer-refers to inmates who are sentenced to death. Traditional STG - Correct Answer-have a documented history, a written set of laws or codes, and can have an organizational structure. Examples: Latin Kings, Bloods, Crips, Aryan Brotherhood, Ku Klux Klan, MS-13. Non-Traditional/Hybrid STGs - Correct Answer-without laws or code, but still have an organizational structure structure. Some examples include Haitian STGs, Jamaican Posse, Asian Pride, and Taking Over Your Shit (TOYS) Transitional STG - Correct Answer-members are individuals or a group of criminal gang members that come to prison and realign themselves with traditional and non-traditional STGs, or they can hybrid STG members recruited by larger, traditional STGs. Prison Based STGs - Correct Answer-originate within the prison system, opposed to most STGs that begin as gangs outside of prison, and predominantly base their operations from within the prison system. Some examples include Mexican Mafia/LA EME, Aryan Brotherhood, Black Guerilla Family, `Neta, Texas Syndicate, and Nuestra Familia. Extremist STGs - Correct Answer-may act solo or as a group, follow an extreme ideology, such as faith or belief-based, or anti establishment, and can pose a significant security threat because they are usually very tight knit, unpredictable, and exclusive. Pyramid Structure - Correct Answer-contains one individual, who is a strong leader, with at least two or more sublevels of command. The pyramid structure is usually the
strongest and most organized structure and is common to the more traditional, national gangs. Linear Structure - Correct Answer-contains a single leader representing each clique; however, the leaders do not answer to a higher command. The leaders will often meet to consult with one another, common to the more non-traditional or local street gangs. The Flux or Circular Structure - Correct Answer-has a continually changing leadership Juvenile Adjudication - Correct Answer-occurs when the court charges, sentences, judges, as delinquent, and commits a juvenile under the age of 18years to the department of Juvenile Justice Juvenile Inmate - Correct Answer-is an inmate who is not legally an adult or judged as an adult and whom the court may assign to the department of juvenile justice. youthful offender - Correct Answer-is any offender younger than the age 24 years, who the court sentences as an adult or the department of corrections assigns youthful offender status, according to s. 958.03(5) and s. 958.04, F.S (CO7-5.1.11.). Court Declared - Correct Answer-* Cannot be sentenced to prison for more than 6 years. *Must have been younger than 21 years of age on the date the sentence was imposed for offenses committed on or after 10/01/ Cannot have previously been classified as a youthful offender. Department-Designated - Correct Answer-Total length of prison sentence cannot exceed 10 years *The age of the offender cannot exceed 24 years The individual cannot have previously been classified as a youthful offender Department-Declared - Correct Answer-Not a youthful offender, but housed at a youthful offender facility by virtue of mental or physical vulnerability. Mental or physically vulnerability would significant jeopardize his or her safety in a non- youthful offender facility. Young adult offender - Correct Answer-not a youthful offender, but housed at a youthful offender facility by virtue of age at time of crime and time of admission to prison. ERG - Correct Answer-Emergency Response Guide