GA BCOT - RANGE WEEK #1 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024
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GA BCOT - RANGE WEEK #1 Questions
and Correct Solutions 2024
Mission Statement - Answer -The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating
secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through effective programming, education and
healthcare.
Vision - Answer -To pro...
GA BCOT - RANGE WEEK #1 Questions
and Correct Solutions 2024
Mission Statement - Answer -The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating
secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through effective programming, education and
healthcare.
Vision - Answer -To protect the public with effective corrections supervision while working to reduce
recidivism.
Core Values - Answer -Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and Effectiveness (PRIDE)
reflect the values of the organization, and form the foundation on which GDC employees work and
conduct themselves. "BUILDING PRIDE IN OURSELVES AND OUR AGENCY"
Basics and Beyond - Answer -Visibility, Sanitation, Policies and Procedures, Inmate Accountability, Key
Control, Tool Control, Training, Programs integrity
B.A.S.E. - Answer -Building accountable secure environments. Establish a system of fairness, establish a
system of consistency, establish a system of vigorous honesty
Command: Attention (On Range) - Answer -Release hood of your holster and de
Firearms Safety - Rule #1 - Answer -Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
Firearms Safety - Rule #2 - Answer -Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction
Firearms Safety - Rule #3 - Answer -Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until
you are on target and have decided to fire.
Firearms Safety - Rule #4 - Answer -Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Definition: FORCE - Answer -Physical force used to compel an offender to take an action against their will,
or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to themselves, others or property.
Deadly Force (Firearms) - Answer -Firearms are only used in situations where danger of death or serious
bodily injury and they may not be discharged if a less extreme measure may control the situation.
Definition: Deadly Force - Answer -Intended to or is likely to result in death or great bodily harm
Great Bodily Injury - Answer -Permanent Injury
Forcible Felony - Answer -Involves use or threat of physical force or violence against someone. (RAPE,
Assault, etc)
, Reasonable Standard Doctrine - Answer -If sane persons would do (Supreme Court Graham v. Connor)
Types of Force - Answer -Non-Deadly, Deadly
Use of Force Regulations - Answer -Department Policy
-Force used by a correctional officer to control an unruly offender shall not exceed that which is required
to maintain positive controlBCOT Test 3 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024
Health screening form: section 1 - Answer -medications used
PDS - Answer -Perimeter Defense System
What should any officer do when relieving a post? - Answer -Check the equipment
What is not necessary when searching a vehicle on the perimeter of the prison? - Answer -Warrant
What should the P car officer do before approaching a stopped vehicle? - Answer -Notify a supervisor
and wait for further instructions
When is the P car officer allowed to approach the unknown vehicle? - Answer -When back-up arrives
What should the PDS officer do when an alarm goes off? - Answer -Immediately respond to any and all
of them
All alarms should be - Answer -properly documented
What should the PDS officer do in a zone that has an alarm going off? - Answer -Remain in the zone until
it has cleared
Primary function of a correctional officer - Answer -Protect the public
Primary functions of the Perimeter officer - Answer -prevent escape, prevent contraband from entering
the prison, control disturbances, control and secure perimeter traffic, and secure parking areas and any
auxillary buildings outside the prison fence
How wide should the gap be between an unknown vehicle that has just been pulled over and the P car? -
Answer -15 ft
How should the P car be positioned once the unknown vehicle stops? - Answer -at an angle
What protects the P officer when their car is angled? - Answer -engine block
Free and Fleeing - Answer -P car officer is permitted to shoot an inmate that is escaping if they turn to
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