FCTC FCTC Situational Judgment Scenarios Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

You are conducting a pat-down search when an inmate grabs your hand and refuses to release it. There are no other officers nearby. What should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Verbally command the inmate to release your hand and call for backup immediately

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Apply maximum force to free yourself without waiting for backup

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Walk away from the situation to de-escalate

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Attempt to complete the search with your free hand

Question 2

While supervising the dining hall, you notice two inmates passing an item between them in a way that seems designed to avoid your attention. What is the CORRECT response?

Accepted Answer

Calmly direct both inmates to step aside for an immediate search and document the observation

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Confront them loudly in front of the group to deter others from similar behavior

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Report the behavior in your end-of-shift log without intervening now

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Assume it is harmless and continue normal supervision

Question 3

An inmate's attorney arrives for a visit but the inmate refuses to see the attorney. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Document the inmate's refusal and inform the attorney that the inmate declined the visit

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Force the inmate to attend the meeting to ensure legal access is not blocked

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Tell the attorney the inmate is unavailable without disclosing the refusal

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Contact your supervisor before informing the attorney of anything

Question 4

During a lockdown drill, you realize you forgot to secure one housing unit door before the drill began. What is the BEST action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately secure the door and inform your supervisor about the lapse without delay

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Wait until the drill ends to avoid drawing attention to the mistake

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Ask a coworker to secure it quietly so supervisors do not notice

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Document the error in your personal notes but say nothing

Question 5

An inmate tells you he is being pressured by a gang to carry contraband and fears for his safety if he refuses. He asks you not to tell anyone. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that you are required to report the threat and document it, then connect the inmate with protective custody options

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Agree to keep the information confidential to maintain the inmate's trust

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Tell the inmate to handle the situation himself to avoid being labeled a snitch

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Warn the gang members informally to back off without creating a formal record

Question 6

You are transporting an inmate to a medical appointment when the inmate claims to be having a severe allergic reaction. The inmate has no known allergy on file. What is the CORRECT response?

Accepted Answer

Treat the complaint as a potential medical emergency, call for medical assistance, and do not continue transport until evaluated

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Continue transport since no allergy is listed in the file

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Ask the inmate to wait until the scheduled appointment to discuss the reaction

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Handcuff the inmate more securely in case the reaction is a manipulation tactic