Workplace Safety and Inmate Management

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What is the priority order for off-site temporary inmate holding facilities?

Collin County Service Center, Myers Park

Detention Facility, Collin County Service Center, Myers Park

Detention Facility, Myers Park, Collin County Service Center

Myers Park, Collin County Service Center (correct)

Temperature levels in occupied areas should be maintained between 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

False

What must happen when an inmate worker enters the facility after working outside secured areas?

They must be strip searched in accordance with facility search procedures.

An officer must have the right ________ to effectively lead in the detention environment.

attitude Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is NOT part of Direct Supervision?

Discipline and Punishment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Use of Force categories with their descriptions:

Officer presence = The initial deterrent to prevent escalation Verbal direction = Commands given to manage inmate behavior Physical Response Techniques = Physical means used when verbal commands fail Lethal force = Last resort response to an immediate threat to life Signup and view all the answers

Members of the medical staff will respond to emergencies requested by the Building Control Officer.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they discover a non-responsive inmate?

Notify Building Control and request immediate assistance. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sexual harassment involves a supervisor making unwelcome sexual advances in exchange for job benefits?

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Signup and view all the answers

Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment can only be committed by supervisors.

False Signup and view all the answers

What color armband is given to individuals in the general population?

Blue Signup and view all the answers

If the primary evacuation route is impassable, inmates will be evacuated into the __________ via the intake area.

sally port Signup and view all the answers

Match each evacuation route to its description:

Route Option #1 = Main stairway to the upper level Route Option #2 = Intake area to sally port Route Option #3 = Bonds Division corridor to underground parking garage Signup and view all the answers

What should inmates do upon arriving in the main corridor during an evacuation?

Proceed to the arraignment room Signup and view all the answers

Rejection of unwelcome sexual advances under Quid Pro Quo can lead to job demotion.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which color armband indicates high risk or escort for inmates?

Red Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sexual Harassment

Quid Pro Quo: Occurs when a supervisor demands sexual favors in exchange for job benefits (promotions, raises, etc.) or threatens adverse actions (demotion, termination) for refusal.
Hostile Work Environment: Sexual harassment so severe or pervasive it creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile work environment altering employment conditions. This can be done by anyone in the workplace.

Inmate Armband Colors

Blue: General population
Orange: Work Release
Red: High Risk/Escort
Green: Inmate Work Program
Yellow: Medical, suicidal, mentally/physically impaired, or with disabilities/escort

Evacuation Routes

Option 1 (Primary): Use the main stairway to the upper level, proceeding to the arraignment room. Classification and Housing Movement Officers assist with inmate movement, security, and control.
Option 2 (Secondary): Use the sally port if the primary route is blocked. Inmates stay in the sally port until staff can move them to the loading dock and upper level corridor to the arraignment room.
Option 3 (Tertiary): Use the Bonds Division corridor to the underground parking garage, out to the perimeter, then back into the main corridor to the arraignment room. Inmates are moved through the Bonds corridor and escorted to the outside secured perimeter before re-entering.

Searches

Off-site Workers: Inmates returning from off-site work will be strip searched according to facility procedures.
On-site Workers: Inmates returning from on-site work will be pat searched by the pod officer.

Principles of Direct Supervision

Effective Control
Effective Communication
Effective Supervision
Classification and Orientation
Competent Staff
Ownership of Operation
Justice and Fairness
Safety of Staff and Inmates
Manageable and Cost-effective Operations

Chiefs General Orders

Be Safe
Be at Work
Be a Leader
Have the Right Attitude
Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect

Off-Site Holding Facilities

Myers Park and Collin County Service Center are temporary off-site holding facilities prioritized in case of evacuation. These facilities can house the entire detention center population.

Temperature Control

Occupiable areas should maintain temperatures between 65°F and 85°F.

Use of Force

Officer Presence
Verbal Direction
Physical Response Techniques
Soft Intermediate Weapon Controls
Hard Intermediate Weapon Controls
Lethal Force

Non-Responsive Inmate

Discovery: Staff immediately notifies Building Control with the location and nature of the emergency.
Response: Building Control calls medical staff, Housing Floor Officers, and emergency services.
Hanging Incident: Staff cuts the hanging material, lowers the inmate, and begins revival efforts until the arrival of medical personnel. The material is cut as high as possible about the knot.
Security: Area is secured to prevent intrusion. The initial staff member will not leave the scene without a supervisor.

PREA

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003

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This quiz covers essential topics such as sexual harassment definitions, inmate armband color codes, and evacuation routes in correctional settings. Understanding these areas is crucial for maintaining a safe and compliant environment. Test your knowledge and ensure you are informed about these important safety protocols.