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What is the first action a Correctional Officer/Primary Worker should take upon taking over a post with a cell alarm monitor?
What is the first action a Correctional Officer/Primary Worker should take upon taking over a post with a cell alarm monitor?
How long can a cell call alarm normally be disabled without further authorization?
How long can a cell call alarm normally be disabled without further authorization?
What must be done prior to disabling a cell call alarm in an occupied cell?
What must be done prior to disabling a cell call alarm in an occupied cell?
How frequently must a Correctional Officer/Primary Worker verify an inmate's well-being when a cell alarm is disabled for longer than 15 minutes?
How frequently must a Correctional Officer/Primary Worker verify an inmate's well-being when a cell alarm is disabled for longer than 15 minutes?
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How many Correctional Officers/Primary Workers are required to respond to a cell call alarm in certain security units?
How many Correctional Officers/Primary Workers are required to respond to a cell call alarm in certain security units?
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What is the protocol that must be established regarding the roles of primary and secondary responders to alarms?
What is the protocol that must be established regarding the roles of primary and secondary responders to alarms?
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What is the consequence of refusing to wear a personal portable alarm as mandated?
What is the consequence of refusing to wear a personal portable alarm as mandated?
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How often should the complete fixed-point alarm system, including cell call alarms, be tested and reported on?
How often should the complete fixed-point alarm system, including cell call alarms, be tested and reported on?
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What action should staff take if they believe their safety is at risk and other communication methods are inadequate?
What action should staff take if they believe their safety is at risk and other communication methods are inadequate?
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What is required regarding personal portable alarms that are permanently assigned to specific locations?
What is required regarding personal portable alarms that are permanently assigned to specific locations?
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What must the Institutional Head ensure regarding the issue of personal portable alarms?
What must the Institutional Head ensure regarding the issue of personal portable alarms?
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What should staff do with personal portable alarms at the beginning of each shift?
What should staff do with personal portable alarms at the beginning of each shift?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Institutional Head regarding personal portable alarms?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Institutional Head regarding personal portable alarms?
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Study Notes
Institutional Head Responsibilities
- Ensure sufficient personal portable alarms for staff, with backup for malfunctions, at permanent locations and designated posts per shift
- Establish Standing Orders detailing:
- Primary and secondary responder protocol for alarms
- Locations of permanent personal portable alarms
- Daily assigned personal portable alarms for staff
- Locations of fixed-point alarms
- Staff training instructions on all types of alarms
- Procedures for testing the fixed-point alarm system including cell call alarms, reported every 30 days via CSC/SCC 0774 Security Inspection Report
- Procedures for testing, transferring, and recording personal portable alarm tests
- Procedures for adding, removing, or relocating alarms
- Contractor and volunteer alarm use
- Proper storage of spare personal portable alarms
Personal Portable Alarms
- Daily issued alarms are tested at the start of each shift at the assigned location, with results recorded
- Permanently assigned alarms are not moved unless faulty
- Staff must wear assigned alarms at all times; refusing to wear is a disciplinary offense
- Inmates are prohibited from possessing or operating alarms
- Staff activate alarms when personal safety, others' safety, or security is seriously threatened, and other notification methods are ineffective
Cell Call Alarms
- All alarms are treated as valid alerts; designated personnel respond according to procedures
- Correctional Officer/Primary Worker visually verifies inmate well-being before resetting the system
- Upon taking over a post with a cell alarm monitor, the Correctional Officer/Primary Worker:
- Verifies that the monitor is on and functioning
- Verifies that all cell call alarms are enabled
- Reports immediately any malfunctions to the Correctional Manager
- Alarms can't be disabled without Correctional Manager authorization
- Before disabling an alarm in an occupied cell, the officer verifies the inmate's well-being
- Disabling an alarm usually lasts a maximum of 15 minutes
- If disabling for more than 15 minutes, the officer verifies inmate well-being every 15 minutes and records observations in the range logbook
Specific Security Unit Requirements
- In men's medium, maximum, and multi-level security units (excluding minimum security), Treatment Centres, and women's secure units, a minimum of two officers must be present at the cell when responding to a cell call alarm or observing an inmate needing medical assistance. One additional officer must monitor the range via observation or camera.
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Test your knowledge on the essential responsibilities of institutional heads regarding personal portable alarms. This quiz covers protocols, procedures, and training related to alarm use and maintenance. Perfect for those in security management or institutional administration roles.
