CDCR MAJOR 1,2,3& 4 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

CDCR MAJOR 1,2,3& 4 LATEST EXAM 2023-2024

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) |AGRADE

CDCR MAJOR 1

What are california department of corrections and rehabilatation's use of force

policy? - ANSWER- It is the police of CDCR's division of adult institution to

accomplish the departamental functions with Minimal Reliance on the Use of

Force. Employees may use reasonable force as requiered in the performance of

their duties.

Identify the definition of reasonable force. - ANSWER- Is force than objective,

trained and competent correctional employee, face with similar facts and

circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to.

Identify the definition of unnecessary force - ANSWER- Force is use when None

is required or appropriate.

Identify the definition of excessive force - ANSWER- Is the use of more force than

is objective or reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose.

Identify the definition of deadly force. - ANSWER- Any force that is like to results

in death.

Identify the definition of non deadly force. - ANSWER- Any use of force that isnot

likely to result in death.

Identify when Reasonable force as defined in the use of force police may be used. -

ANSWER- Gain compliance with a lawful order

Overcome resistence

Effect custody

Subdue an attacker

Goes

Identify the definition of immediate use if force. - ANSWER- Is force used to

respond without delay to inmate behavior that constitutes an imminent threat to

institution security or the safety of persons.

Identify the definition of controlled use of force. - ANSWER- Force used in an

institution setting, when an inmate's presence or conduct poses a threat to safety or

security and the inmate is located in an area that can be controlled or isolated.

Identify the definition of non conventional use of force - ANSWER- Force that

utilizes techniques or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policy,

procedures, or training.

Properly sequence the following four response steps to situations. - ANSWER- 1-

quickly assess the circumstances

2- objectively identify your options

3- choose the appropriate option for correcting the inmate behavior

4- take action

ODDA

Scenario, you will determine the appropriate response when you observe inmate

misconduct - ANSWER- Use verbal persuasion or orders should be issued prior to

resorting to force and are required to be provided before controlled force is used.

Identify the CDCR use of force options. - ANSWER- Chemical agents, hand held

baton, physical strenghts/holds, non lethal weapons, lethal weapons.

Identify three requirements when using a controlled use of force - ANSWERAdvance planning, staffing, and organization.

Identify the four situation in which deadly force may be used, according to the

CDCR use of force policy - ANSWER- 1- to defend and employee or other person

from an inmate threat of death or great bodily injury (GBI)

2- prevent an escape from custody.

3- to stop acts such as arson or riots that constitute an immediate jeopardy to

institutional security and because of their magnitude are likely to result in escapes,

great body injury, or the death of other persons.

4- to dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when no other disposition

is practical.

What's odda? - ANSWER- Observe

Orient

Decide

Act

Scenario you will determinate if the situation poses a threat of death or great bodily

injury. - ANSWER- -Use (GBI)

-Loss of consciousness

-Concussion

-Bone fracture

-Protacted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ

-A wound requiring extensive suturing

-Serious disfigurement

Identify when an employee who observes and/or uses force, shall report it to a

supervisor. - ANSWER- - non deadly force

- deadly force

- immediate force

- controlled force

- conventional force

Identify the actions to take when you observe and/or become aware of an

allegation of unnecessary or excessive use of force - ANSWER- As a correctional

peace officer, you are REQUIRED to make every effort to stop the excessive use

of force.

Shall verbally report the allegation to a custody supervisor as soon as possible,

followed by appropriate documentation.

Identify the primary methods of exposure and types of diseases transmitted by

those exposures - ANSWER- Body fluid: HIV, HBV, HCV.

Skin contact: MRSA, Colds/Flu, Lice Scabies

Airbone: Tb, Colds/Flu

Identify the primary areas of the body most vulnerable to disease invation. -

ANSWER- Cuts ex skin, tears

Abrasions ex sores bruises

Mucous membrane ( eyes, mouth, nose)

Punctures( finger Pricks)

What are the primary methods of preventions of occupational exposures to blood

borne, airborne and contact diseases. - ANSWER- - Correctional awareness

- Vaccination

- Frequent hand washing consist of hot water and soap, antibacterial wipes,

antibacterial cleanser

- PPE

- Bandages

- Eye/Ear

- Face

- Body suit

- Routine personal practices

What are the steps to rendering first aid to yourself or a person exposed to possible

infectious material? - ANSWER- 1- remove contaminaded clothing and equipment

2- clean wounds and obtain emergency first aid

3- classify level of exposure by on- site medical staff

4- learn preventive treatment

Identify the reasons institutional security requires key and tool control. -

ANSWER- -A mantain safety and security

- Prevent escapes

- Provide consistency

- Ensure accountability

What are the five key color codes used in institutions to the appropriate

classification? - ANSWER- - Red : hot or emergency keys

- Yellow: specific positions

- Green: personal keys (pk) or take home

Blue: specific person- institution only

White: silver, aluminum, specifically for inmates.

Identify the items used to check out keys, tools, or equipment in order to maintain

accountability. - ANSWER- Chits are used to check out keys, tools, or equipment.

What are two categories of tools known as critical in the institution? - ANSWEREscape priority and Dangerous tools.

What are dangerous tools? - ANSWER- That can cause injuries ex knives, axes,

pliers

What are the escape priority tools? - ANSWER- Are tools that may be utilized to

escape ot cut through a security area. Ex ladders, ropes, cutters.