CDCR Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)

CDCR Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (GRADED A+) Why should the ability to write reports be personally important to you as a correctional peace officer? Moral obligation, stand up to legal scrutiny, and the right thing to do Why are departmental reports important for the legal process in court system, both criminal and civilly? legal process relies on departmental reports as the main account of the event or incident Identify the three-step process for taking notes during a full interview Listen attentively, take notes and ask questions, verify information Identify the primary questions that must be answered within an effective report Who, what, when, where, how, why (if possible) Initial information Describe the officer's immediate observations of any action taken upon arrival at the scene identification of the crime the facts, or the evidence of a crime, referred to as the corpus delicti it, or the body of the crime Identification of involved parties Can include the person(s) who reported the incident, victim(s), witness(es), or suspect(s) CDCR Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (GRADED A+) Witness/victim statements: helps place events in their proper sequence, establish the elements of the crime Crime scene specifics Physical condition of the scene it's self, chronology of events, location of physical evidence Property information: Such as brand names, model/serial numbers, description like color, unique markings and dimensions, value of stolen item, Location where the item was found or stolen and relationship of the item to the crime/incident CDCR correctional officer actions Complete report should clearly identify all actions taken by an officer, actions can include Searches conducted, seizures of evidence, arrests, standard procedures such as knock and notice, field show up, Miranda admonishments, use of force, medical attention, safety measures taken, disposition of suspect, methods used to preserve evidence or capture essential information CDCR memorandum Written for a variety of reasons, including lost staff identification card, observed misconduct by staff or reports of inspection Counseling only RVR used to document an inmates minor misconduct CDCR form 128-B General chrono There are three types of this form 1 informational, 2 laudatory, and 3 confidential RVR use to document inmates misconduct or misbehavior that is not minor, categorized as either serious or administrative CDCR form 837-C staff report and C1 supplement used to document an incident you observed or were involved in CDCR form 837-C2 Review Notice use when the information you present on a CDCR form 837-C and C1 is unclear or incomplete Identify the types of information classified as confidential under CCR title 15, Section 3321 Information, which, if known to the inmate, will endanger the safety of any person, information which would jeopardize the safety of the institution, specific medical or psychological information which, if known to the inmate would be medically or psychologically detrimental to the inmate, Information provided and classified confidential by another governmental agency Identify why inmate counts are conducted per the Department Operations Manual (DOM 52020 To facilitate inmate control, to facilitate accountability and to expedite inmate movement throughout the institution Identify the primary reasons for conduct inmate counts Accountability, institutional safety and security, public safety, employee safety and inmate security How many Count does the department should have in a calendar day At least 4 times Positive count A physical count of inmates present and seen by the officer Out count A count of inmates who are away from their assigned housing units at the time of the institution's count Standing count Inmates stand at their cell door or sit on their assigned bed NOTE! at least one daily count must be standing using the standard of "seeing living and breathing flesh" Negative count A count of unoccupied beds in a housing unit Picture count Inmates use their state issued identification card, this is conducted when a positive or negative account does not clear Emergency count Conducted during a disturbance or emergency, major incidents, riots, escape, natural disaster, or inclement weather Informal count An officer's physical count and positive identification of all inmates under the direct supervision at work or program assignment Close custody count Inmates who are subject to close and constant supervision Limited visibility In emergency count Identify the requirements for completing a count slip Time count commended, actual number of inmates counted, location or area where the count was conducted, print name and signature of count officer, written in black or blue ink only, accuracy, error free, if you make a mistake, shred it and make a new one, and legibility Identify three of the professional and ethical responsibilities of an officer when conducting a search Practice good communication, be respectful, searches are non-punitive, maintain accountability of property and practice safety and security Identify one reason why searches are conducted promote safety, prevent escapes, prevent contraband, and reduce theft Identify when searches are conducted Routinely, randomly, and when there's reasonable suspicion Identify safety equipment used to conduct searches Personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves, Mirror and a flashlight Identify safety Precautions to take when conducting searches Stop and Look before you touch, do not run your fingers along the frame of a bad locker or anything you cannot see, Be aware of sharp items, remember inmates may hide razor blades or needles and most importantly get a cover officer Getting a cover officer is important when conducting a search To ensure there is no interference during the search, provide immediate assistance should an inmate become resistive or violent, alerts staff if additional assistance is needed and verifies the action of the inmate and the office throughout the search process Identify one of 3 reasons to conduct a systematic search 1. Eliminates the possibility of errors as the search is conducted 2. Provides points of reference 3. Prevents misperceptions, searching an inmate in a systematic order eliminates the perception that a particular inmate is being harassed or treated unfairly Identify three types of body searches conducted Clothed, and unclothed and body cavity When you conduct a cell search you will discover at least 3 concealed items of contraband why? inmates do not always hide contraband on his/her person, often contraband will be concealed in a cell or in an open general area of the institution Identify the primary concerns when you discover contraband Safety and security: Officer safety and institutional security is the ................. concern when contraband is discovered during the search, call for assistance, exercise caution, notify a supervisor, never place your safety or safety to others at risk, if you discover substance you suspect to be drugs, do not sample or taste it