CJBAT CJBAT Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'Controlled substances found on facility grounds must be immediately secured, documented, and reported to a supervisor.
The area must also be searched for additional contraband.' An officer finds pills and secures them but does not report to a supervisor.
Which step was missed?

Accepted Answer

Reporting to a supervisor

Answer

Securing the pills

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Documenting the find

Answer

Searching the area

Question 2

A report states: 'Three inmates were involved in an altercation at 1415 hours in the recreation yard. Inmate A threw the first punch. Inmate B and Inmate C responded physically. All three were escorted to segregation.' Who initiated the altercation?

Accepted Answer

Inmate A

Answer

Inmate B

Answer

Inmate C

Answer

It cannot be determined

Question 3

A policy reads: 'Staff may not accept gifts, gratuities, or any items of value from inmates or their families. Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.' An officer accepts a homemade card from an inmate's child. Is this a policy violation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because any item from an inmate's family is prohibited

Answer

No, a card has no monetary value

Answer

No, children are excluded from the policy

Answer

Yes, but only if the card contains money

Question 4

A passage reads: 'In high-stress encounters, officers should use the minimal force necessary to control a situation. Escalating force is only appropriate when lower levels have failed or are clearly insufficient.' When is escalating force appropriate according to this passage?

Accepted Answer

When lower force levels have failed or are clearly insufficient

Answer

Whenever an officer feels threatened

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At the officer's discretion in any encounter

Answer

Only after receiving supervisor approval

Question 5

An officer's log entry reads: 'Cell block C was quiet during the 2200 to 0600 shift. One inmate requested medication at 0130 and was referred to medical staff. No incidents were recorded.' How many incidents occurred during this shift?

Accepted Answer

Zero

Answer

One

Answer

Two

Answer

It cannot be determined

Question 6

A manual states: 'During an evacuation, officers must first secure all cell doors electronically, then direct inmates to the designated assembly area, and finally conduct a headcount.' An officer directs inmates to the assembly area before securing cell doors. What occurred?

Accepted Answer

The officer performed the steps out of sequence

Answer

The officer followed the correct procedure

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The officer skipped the headcount step

Answer

The officer directed inmates to the wrong area