FLORIDA BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING CORRECTIONS CH. 3
(OFFICER SAFETY 2019) | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
Safety and security begin with a_________________ - CORRECT ANSWER
- professional attitude
you should come to work _________________and ______________________
to perform your duties - CORRECT ANSWER - well-rested, physically ready
Lack of _____________________________________ can hinder your ability to
protect yourself, as well as staff and visitors - CORRECT ANSWER - stamina,
agility, and mobility
Always project a __________________________________. This sends a
message to inmates that you are capable of handling any situation - CORRECT
ANSWER - confident, competent, and capable demeanor
Treat each inmate with - CORRECT ANSWER - respect
Handle each situation ______________, firmly, and consistently, while
_____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - fairly, remaining
professional
__________________________ is your worst enemy - CORRECT ANSWER
- Complacency
Complacency is a ______________________________, which lulls you into a
false ________________________________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - comfortable or relaxed state of mind, sense of security
,____________________________________ can jeopardize the safety of the
officer, inmate, visitors, and general public, and the facility's security -
CORRECT ANSWER - Failure to be alert
Four categories of stress an officer may experience are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - environmental, personal, work-related, self-induced
Define situational awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a state of mental
responsiveness. It is the ability to pay attention to what is going on around you
Situational awareness in a correctional setting occurs in ________________
stages - CORRECT ANSWER - Three
You should consider the use of _____________________________________
when evaluating a situation for threats. - CORRECT ANSWER - positioning,
posture, observing, and listening
Questions you may ask yourself to evaluate a situation include - CORRECT
ANSWER - what does the inmate's body stance, posture, or positioning show;
what does the inmate's facial expression show; is the inmate physically reaching
for something or someone; Is there a communication barrier; what do the tone,
volume, and pitch of the inmate's voice show; what response is appropriate for
the situation; could other inmates become involved; is assistance available, do I
need backup from other personnel; how long will it take backup to arrive; is the
area defensible
Positioning is - CORRECT ANSWER - placing yourself in a tactically
advantageous location to observe an area
Positioning allows you to size up a situation while remaining in a safe place.
Positioning includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Keeping a safe distance, being
familiar with your environment, watching groups and individuals
, Posture is - CORRECT ANSWER - holding your body in a manner that shows
strength, confidence, interest, and control
controlled behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - demonstrating confidence and
control by avoiding such distracting behaviors as foot tapping, nail biting, and
fidgeting
Observing is - CORRECT ANSWER - being aware of any occurrence or
activity that may signify safety and security problems, such as irregular mood
changes, emotional outburst, acting out, threatening behavior, and changes in
inmate energy levels
Examples of things you may observe include: - CORRECT ANSWER - an
inmate uniform worn incorrectly, physical condition of inmate, physical
structures during inspection or search
Active listening is a learned skill that you should use to quickly determine the
________________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
context, threat, and relevance of events unfolding around you
The three stages of situational awareness are? - CORRECT ANSWER - Being
alert, Identifying a potential threat, and Responding to a threat
Being alert - CORRECT ANSWER - •be aware of what is going on around
you at all times.
•paying attention to sights and sound helps with maintaining a high level of
alertness
Examples: when walking through a dormitory area, be aware of people behind
you as you take in your surroundings. Mentally visualize where a threat may
appear and the options you have for responding to any potential threat
(OFFICER SAFETY 2019) | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
Safety and security begin with a_________________ - CORRECT ANSWER
- professional attitude
you should come to work _________________and ______________________
to perform your duties - CORRECT ANSWER - well-rested, physically ready
Lack of _____________________________________ can hinder your ability to
protect yourself, as well as staff and visitors - CORRECT ANSWER - stamina,
agility, and mobility
Always project a __________________________________. This sends a
message to inmates that you are capable of handling any situation - CORRECT
ANSWER - confident, competent, and capable demeanor
Treat each inmate with - CORRECT ANSWER - respect
Handle each situation ______________, firmly, and consistently, while
_____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - fairly, remaining
professional
__________________________ is your worst enemy - CORRECT ANSWER
- Complacency
Complacency is a ______________________________, which lulls you into a
false ________________________________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - comfortable or relaxed state of mind, sense of security
,____________________________________ can jeopardize the safety of the
officer, inmate, visitors, and general public, and the facility's security -
CORRECT ANSWER - Failure to be alert
Four categories of stress an officer may experience are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - environmental, personal, work-related, self-induced
Define situational awareness - CORRECT ANSWER - is a state of mental
responsiveness. It is the ability to pay attention to what is going on around you
Situational awareness in a correctional setting occurs in ________________
stages - CORRECT ANSWER - Three
You should consider the use of _____________________________________
when evaluating a situation for threats. - CORRECT ANSWER - positioning,
posture, observing, and listening
Questions you may ask yourself to evaluate a situation include - CORRECT
ANSWER - what does the inmate's body stance, posture, or positioning show;
what does the inmate's facial expression show; is the inmate physically reaching
for something or someone; Is there a communication barrier; what do the tone,
volume, and pitch of the inmate's voice show; what response is appropriate for
the situation; could other inmates become involved; is assistance available, do I
need backup from other personnel; how long will it take backup to arrive; is the
area defensible
Positioning is - CORRECT ANSWER - placing yourself in a tactically
advantageous location to observe an area
Positioning allows you to size up a situation while remaining in a safe place.
Positioning includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Keeping a safe distance, being
familiar with your environment, watching groups and individuals
, Posture is - CORRECT ANSWER - holding your body in a manner that shows
strength, confidence, interest, and control
controlled behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - demonstrating confidence and
control by avoiding such distracting behaviors as foot tapping, nail biting, and
fidgeting
Observing is - CORRECT ANSWER - being aware of any occurrence or
activity that may signify safety and security problems, such as irregular mood
changes, emotional outburst, acting out, threatening behavior, and changes in
inmate energy levels
Examples of things you may observe include: - CORRECT ANSWER - an
inmate uniform worn incorrectly, physical condition of inmate, physical
structures during inspection or search
Active listening is a learned skill that you should use to quickly determine the
________________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
context, threat, and relevance of events unfolding around you
The three stages of situational awareness are? - CORRECT ANSWER - Being
alert, Identifying a potential threat, and Responding to a threat
Being alert - CORRECT ANSWER - •be aware of what is going on around
you at all times.
•paying attention to sights and sound helps with maintaining a high level of
alertness
Examples: when walking through a dormitory area, be aware of people behind
you as you take in your surroundings. Mentally visualize where a threat may
appear and the options you have for responding to any potential threat
