CDCR SGT STUDY GUIDE
(EVERYTHING IN FOLDER) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Incident Package - ANS - 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's- 804's- 3014 report of findings if
allegations- Incident Commander critique- First and second manager review- IST training sheets
if applicable- Staff 7219- Copies of 114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos
(enemy, compatibility, counseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) - ANS Inmates with mental health issues. Heat alert
system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - ANS Defines four levels of mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS)
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,2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert - ANS 90 degrees outside
A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside.
They are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert - ANS 90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water,
showers or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial
observation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert - ANS 95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hours
as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) - ANS DPP ADA inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
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,Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - ANS Disability Placement Program (DPP);
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP - ANS Disability Placement Program
ADA - ANS Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 - ANS Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 - ANS RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) - ANS Access to adequate, constitutional, timely care with
continuity between institutions within a safe and secure environment. Request for Medical
services: CDC 7362 form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) - ANS DDP inmates with developmental disabilities,
screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) - ANS Adequate dental care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) - ANS Parole revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) - ANS PBSP AdSeg
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, Correctional Sergeant's Duties: - ANS (A) Supervision of Officers day to day operations(B)
Staff accountability(C) Training staff(D) Promote staff relations(E) Grooming & Uniform
standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure cell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct,
and Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Key control(I) Controlling disturbances (Isolate
& Contain)(J) Proof reading officers reports(K) Assist with Lock-up orders (114-D) & Incident
Packages (837)(L) Handle first level response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrative 115
hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/ POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledge of
Count, Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of Emergency Alarm System,
Disturbance Control, Earth Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
Housing Codes (S) - ANS Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) - ANS Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) - ANS Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) - ANS Disability affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) - ANS Disability NOT affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) - ANS Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) - ANS Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) - ANS Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) - ANS Wheelchair
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(EVERYTHING IN FOLDER) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Incident Package - ANS - 7219- Holding Cell Logs- 115's- 804's- 3014 report of findings if
allegations- Incident Commander critique- First and second manager review- IST training sheets
if applicable- Staff 7219- Copies of 114D, 114A(1), 128B(1) (notice of hearing), 128B chronos
(enemy, compatibility, counseling)- Fax cover sheets- Cost analysis- UOF clarifications
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (COLEMAN) - ANS Inmates with mental health issues. Heat alert
system:
1st stage - 90 degrees outside, inmates go in.•
2nd stage - 90 degrees inside, extra showers Medical notified.•
3rd stage - 95 degrees inside, ice water nurses make rounds.
Coleman Lawsuit Outcome - ANS Defines four levels of mental illness:
1. Correctional Clinical Case Management System (CCCMS)
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,2. Department of Mental Health (DMH)
3. Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
4. Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB)
1st stage of Heat Alert - ANS 90 degrees outside
A general announcement will be made. Heat risk I/M's must be returned indoors if outside.
They are encouraged to drink cool water, shower or sink soak.
2nd stage of Heat Alert - ANS 90 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Inside Heat Risk I/M's shall be given access to ice, water,
showers or spray bottles for misting. Heat Risk I/M's will be subject to increased custodial
observation during heat events.
3rd stage of Heat Alert - ANS 95 degrees inside
Watch Commander shall be notified. Medical Staff shall observe Heat Risk I/M's every two hours
as long as the inside temperature remains at 95 degrees.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (Armstrong) - ANS DPP ADA inmates with disabilities CCR3085.•
CDC 1824, request for reasonable modification.•
CDC 1845 is RFRA granted by MD.
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,Armstrong Lawsuit Outcome - ANS Disability Placement Program (DPP);
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
DPP - ANS Disability Placement Program
ADA - ANS Americans with Disabilities Act
CDC 1824 - ANS Request for reasonable modification
CDC 1845 - ANS RFRA granted by MD
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PLATA) - ANS Access to adequate, constitutional, timely care with
continuity between institutions within a safe and secure environment. Request for Medical
services: CDC 7362 form.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (CLARK) - ANS DDP inmates with developmental disabilities,
screening and recognition.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (PEREZ) - ANS Adequate dental care.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (VALDIVIA) - ANS Parole revocation process.
Lawsuits affecting CDCR (MADRID) - ANS PBSP AdSeg
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, Correctional Sergeant's Duties: - ANS (A) Supervision of Officers day to day operations(B)
Staff accountability(C) Training staff(D) Promote staff relations(E) Grooming & Uniform
standards compliance for officers(F) Making sure cell searches are being done(G) Plan, Direct,
and Coordinate assignments of subordinates(H) Key control(I) Controlling disturbances (Isolate
& Contain)(J) Proof reading officers reports(K) Assist with Lock-up orders (114-D) & Incident
Packages (837)(L) Handle first level response for appeals(M) Conduct Administrative 115
hearings(N) Knowledge of MOU / CCPOA contract/ POBAR / and TITLE 15(O) Knowledge of
Count, Transportation, & Escape procedures(P) Knowledge of Emergency Alarm System,
Disturbance Control, Earth Quake, Fire, and Flood procedures
Housing Codes (S) - ANS Single Cell Status
Housing Codes (R) - ANS Sex Offenders
Housing Codes (DDP) - ANS Armstrong
Housing Codes DDP (DP) - ANS Disability affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (DN) - ANS Disability NOT affecting placement.
Housing Codes DDP (M) - ANS Mobility
Housing Codes DDP (V) - ANS Vision
Housing Codes DDP (H) - ANS Hearing
Housing Code DDP (W) - ANS Wheelchair
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