BCL Final – 2026 – Study Guide and Practice Questions
Risks related to the manipulation of staff by inmates - ANS✔✔ Criminal charges Physical harm
(self or others) Professional credibility Termination and/or revocation
Appropriate Defenses against manipulation - ANS✔✔ Awareness and recognition Reporting and
documentation Professionalism Confidence and command presence Agency policy and
procedures Appropriate off-duty conduct Personal reflection Peer support and accountability
You cannot have manipulation without ____________. - ANS✔✔ a victim
two basic reasons for writing incident reports - ANS✔✔ To control inmate behavior To avoid
liability
Reports are read by - ANS✔✔ -Supervisors and co-workers-Courts-Other agencies (police
departments, parole & probation departments, etc.) -Media-Inmates
Reports are often dismissed due to - ANS✔✔ -Officers not taking time to check facts (names,
statements, times/dates) -Officers not knowledgeable of rules and policies-Officers unable to
accurately communicate the facts to the reader
Guidelines for a good report - ANS✔✔ Use first person ("I")ChronologicalPast TenseActive
VoiceKeep it shortCommon languageFacts only/No opinions/Don't personalizeClear, concise,
logical/Well-organizedComplete sentences/No abbreviations
Verbal No-Nos - Words and phrases you should avoid using in your reports - ANS✔✔
IndicatedRelatedProceededContacted by phone Telephonically contacted The undersignedThe
reporting officer This officerWriterAt this pointAt that timeAltercationPhysical
confrontationVerbal altercationDue to the fact thatIn view ofIt should be noted thatExited the
,vehicleEtc.It was determined thatBasicallyIn essenceEssentiallyAscertainedFelt/feel (as in
opinion or perception) Irregardless
Those opinions which add information to the report are permissible if: - ANS✔✔ Clearly labeled
as opinions; andFacts supporting your opinions are included.
Headings Include - ANS✔✔ Use headings in police reports for quick and easy retrieval of
information. Headings assist in organization of the report. An example is provided at the end of
this section.
Summary Includes - ANS✔✔ A summary is the introduction or paraphrasing of events written
about in the report. It is a short paragraph and covers the incident from beginning to end. It
doesn't give every detail, but rather, gives the reader a run-down of what is in the report.
Mentioned Includes - ANS✔✔ This section should include a list of every person whose name
comes up in the incident/investigation, and should include their full name, ID# (SID#, DPSST#),
title, location, and date of birth. For public safety witnesses, including yourself, the name and
DPSST# is sufficient identification.Include a brief description after each name as to how that
person was related to the case (victim, inmate, witness, information, assisting officer, etc.)When
mentioning that person in the narrative of the report, do not again include that person's
identifying information.
Narrative / Action Taken Includes - ANS✔✔ This section is the thorough story of the incident,
told in chronological order. Be sure to include the reasons for the various activities in the report.
In this section, the following should be covered, and you should be able to answer these
questions:E1If you ask yourself these questions in order:WhenWhereWhoWhatHowWhyYou will
find that the information is
easily organized into your report. 1. When:When did this occurrence happen?When did you
arrive?When did you speak with the involved parties?When did you leave?
, Statements Include - ANS✔✔ Write the person's name, capitalized and underlined, followed by
"told me" or "stated," followed by that person's statement in quotes. Put the statements in a list
format.
Types of Reports - ANS✔✔ Disciplinary, Incident, Use of force, log book
Describe a corrections professional's responsibilities related to inmate health care. - ANS✔✔
every corrections deputy has a responsibility to recognize when care is needed, and render
appropriate aid.Access to CareAccommodations for Handicapped Inmates (ADA)Confidentiality
of Health Care Information (HIPAA) Proper Documentation Hygiene access
Administrating meds 5 rights: - ANS✔✔ 1. RIGHT Individual2. RIGHT Medication3. RIGHT Dose4.
RIGHT Time5. RIGHT Route
Deliberate Indifference - ANS✔✔ Deliberate indifference is a constitutional standard used by
the courts to ascertain whether actions, or the lack thereof, are negligent. To establish a federal
claim, an inmate must prove that their health care needs were "serious," and that officials were
"deliberately indifferent" to those needs.
A health care case is considered "serious" if it is: - ANS✔✔ One that has been diagnosed by a
physician as mandating treatment; andSo obvious that even a lay person would easily recognize
the necessity for a doctor's attention
For a deputy or staff member to be "deliberately indifferent" it must be established that: -
ANS✔✔ They knew of the inmate's serious condition; andThey deliberately or intentionally
acted or refused to act in response to that condition; andThat such conduct caused the inmate
harm or unnecessary pain and suffering
Render care to AIC's based on - ANS✔✔ Your qualificationsMedical training Experience if you
CAN'T call someone who CAN!
Risks related to the manipulation of staff by inmates - ANS✔✔ Criminal charges Physical harm
(self or others) Professional credibility Termination and/or revocation
Appropriate Defenses against manipulation - ANS✔✔ Awareness and recognition Reporting and
documentation Professionalism Confidence and command presence Agency policy and
procedures Appropriate off-duty conduct Personal reflection Peer support and accountability
You cannot have manipulation without ____________. - ANS✔✔ a victim
two basic reasons for writing incident reports - ANS✔✔ To control inmate behavior To avoid
liability
Reports are read by - ANS✔✔ -Supervisors and co-workers-Courts-Other agencies (police
departments, parole & probation departments, etc.) -Media-Inmates
Reports are often dismissed due to - ANS✔✔ -Officers not taking time to check facts (names,
statements, times/dates) -Officers not knowledgeable of rules and policies-Officers unable to
accurately communicate the facts to the reader
Guidelines for a good report - ANS✔✔ Use first person ("I")ChronologicalPast TenseActive
VoiceKeep it shortCommon languageFacts only/No opinions/Don't personalizeClear, concise,
logical/Well-organizedComplete sentences/No abbreviations
Verbal No-Nos - Words and phrases you should avoid using in your reports - ANS✔✔
IndicatedRelatedProceededContacted by phone Telephonically contacted The undersignedThe
reporting officer This officerWriterAt this pointAt that timeAltercationPhysical
confrontationVerbal altercationDue to the fact thatIn view ofIt should be noted thatExited the
,vehicleEtc.It was determined thatBasicallyIn essenceEssentiallyAscertainedFelt/feel (as in
opinion or perception) Irregardless
Those opinions which add information to the report are permissible if: - ANS✔✔ Clearly labeled
as opinions; andFacts supporting your opinions are included.
Headings Include - ANS✔✔ Use headings in police reports for quick and easy retrieval of
information. Headings assist in organization of the report. An example is provided at the end of
this section.
Summary Includes - ANS✔✔ A summary is the introduction or paraphrasing of events written
about in the report. It is a short paragraph and covers the incident from beginning to end. It
doesn't give every detail, but rather, gives the reader a run-down of what is in the report.
Mentioned Includes - ANS✔✔ This section should include a list of every person whose name
comes up in the incident/investigation, and should include their full name, ID# (SID#, DPSST#),
title, location, and date of birth. For public safety witnesses, including yourself, the name and
DPSST# is sufficient identification.Include a brief description after each name as to how that
person was related to the case (victim, inmate, witness, information, assisting officer, etc.)When
mentioning that person in the narrative of the report, do not again include that person's
identifying information.
Narrative / Action Taken Includes - ANS✔✔ This section is the thorough story of the incident,
told in chronological order. Be sure to include the reasons for the various activities in the report.
In this section, the following should be covered, and you should be able to answer these
questions:E1If you ask yourself these questions in order:WhenWhereWhoWhatHowWhyYou will
find that the information is
easily organized into your report. 1. When:When did this occurrence happen?When did you
arrive?When did you speak with the involved parties?When did you leave?
, Statements Include - ANS✔✔ Write the person's name, capitalized and underlined, followed by
"told me" or "stated," followed by that person's statement in quotes. Put the statements in a list
format.
Types of Reports - ANS✔✔ Disciplinary, Incident, Use of force, log book
Describe a corrections professional's responsibilities related to inmate health care. - ANS✔✔
every corrections deputy has a responsibility to recognize when care is needed, and render
appropriate aid.Access to CareAccommodations for Handicapped Inmates (ADA)Confidentiality
of Health Care Information (HIPAA) Proper Documentation Hygiene access
Administrating meds 5 rights: - ANS✔✔ 1. RIGHT Individual2. RIGHT Medication3. RIGHT Dose4.
RIGHT Time5. RIGHT Route
Deliberate Indifference - ANS✔✔ Deliberate indifference is a constitutional standard used by
the courts to ascertain whether actions, or the lack thereof, are negligent. To establish a federal
claim, an inmate must prove that their health care needs were "serious," and that officials were
"deliberately indifferent" to those needs.
A health care case is considered "serious" if it is: - ANS✔✔ One that has been diagnosed by a
physician as mandating treatment; andSo obvious that even a lay person would easily recognize
the necessity for a doctor's attention
For a deputy or staff member to be "deliberately indifferent" it must be established that: -
ANS✔✔ They knew of the inmate's serious condition; andThey deliberately or intentionally
acted or refused to act in response to that condition; andThat such conduct caused the inmate
harm or unnecessary pain and suffering
Render care to AIC's based on - ANS✔✔ Your qualificationsMedical training Experience if you
CAN'T call someone who CAN!
