Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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An inmate is experiencing a seizure. What is the CORRECT immediate response?
Answer: Clear the area of hard objects and call medical, do not restrain
During a seizure, staff should clear hazards around the inmate and summon medical—restraint and mouth insertion are dangerous and contraindicated.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'chain of command' principle during a correctional emergency?
Answer: Orders flow from the Incident Commander down through designated supervisors
Chain of command ensures clear authority and accountability by directing orders from the Incident Commander through the supervisory hierarchy.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'mutual aid agreement' for correctional facilities?
Answer: To provide additional personnel and resources during large-scale emergencies
Mutual aid agreements allow correctional facilities to request and receive personnel, equipment, or other resources from partner agencies during major emergencies.
During an active stabbing incident in a housing unit, officers NOT directly involved should:
Answer: Secure adjacent areas and control inmate movement to prevent spread
Officers not directly responding should lock down adjacent areas to contain the violence and prevent it from spreading through the facility.
Which factor is MOST critical when evacuating inmates with disabilities during an emergency?
Answer: Having pre-identified evacuation plans that address mobility needs
Pre-planned evacuation procedures that account for mobility or medical disabilities ensure no inmate is left behind due to physical limitations.
When reporting an emergency to external agencies (fire, EMS, law enforcement), which information is MOST essential to provide first?
Answer: The nature and location of the emergency
External responders need the nature and location of the emergency first to dispatch appropriate resources and approach safely.
After restoring order following a disturbance, staff should document which of the following as a priority?
Answer: All use-of-force incidents, injuries, property damage, and inmate counts
Comprehensive documentation of force, injuries, damage, and counts is required for legal, administrative, and corrective action purposes.