CDCR MAJOR 2 EXAM 2024 LATEST EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
AND REHABILITATIONS (CDCR) MAJOR 2
EXAM (EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!!)
Two most important reasons correctional officer's must be familiar with the CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 - ANSWER-1. Identify acts of misconduct
- Enforcing policies and procedures
Three of the professional and ethical responsibilities of a correctional officer when conducting a search - ANSWER-1. Practice good communication
- Be respectful, searches are non punitive
- Practice safety and security
Four primary reasons CDCR regulates inmate property - ANSWER-1. Ensure the safety and security of the community
- Standardized the procedures for handling inmate property
- Establish accountability
- Detect the introduction of contraband
Two of the seven aspects of professionalism that affect how inmates respond to the disciplinary process - ANSWER-Set the example Be a leader Be respectful 1 / 3
Use effective communication skills Be firm, fair, objective, and consistent Do not take inmate misconduct personally Do not ignore minor misbehavior, inmates will attempt more serious Misbehavior
Five occasions when you inventory inmate property - ANSWER-Rehoused in ASU, placed in the hospital/infirmary, dies, escapes, transported out to court/temporary release order (TRO), transferred to Mental Health Crisis Bed
(MACB)
Primary concern when contraband is discovered - ANSWER-The safety and security of the institution, staff, and inmates
Three pieces of personal protective equipment used to conduct searches - ANSWER-Gloves, mirror, flashlight
Three safety precautions to take when conducting searches - ANSWER-Look before you touch, be aware of sharp objects, get a cover officer
Three reasons to conduct a systematic search - ANSWER-Eliminate the possibility of errors, provide points if reference, prevent misperceptions
Identify when searches are conducted - ANSWER-Routinely, randomly and reasonable
Three types of body searches in CDCR - ANSWER-Clothed, Unclothed and Body Cavity
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Reasons it is important to consistently enforce rules, regulation, and policies as they apply to inmates - ANSWER-Reduces stress Enhances your professionalism Enhances your credibility Maintains order and control Ensures institutional safety and security Eliminate double standards Decreases confusion Enhances inmate- staff interaction
Three of the five duties an officer may be assigned during an escape - ANSWER- Initiate a positive count of all inmates Maintain a chronological log of all activities during the entire escape incident Patrol on foot or vehicle Gather information of the escape and assemble an escape bulletin or all points bulletin (APB) Search inmates living area and work assignment; secure inmates property
Identify actions to take when parking and security vehicles - ANSWER-Park state vehicles in appropriate parking spaces Lock the ignition switch Lock the doors Properly store keys
Why inmate counts are conducted per the Department Operations Manual - ANSWER-Facilitate inmate control Facilitate inmate accountability
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