CMTP Test #2

Question 1

Three main causes of SICDS?

Answer 1

1. ALOC or Excited Delirium
2. Positional/Restraint Asphyxia
3. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Question 2

Symptoms or signs that an inmate is in ALOC or Excited Delirium

Answer 2

1. Impaired thinking
2. Bizarre behaviour
3. unexpected Physical Strength
4. Evidence of Fever or Heat Tolerance
5. Rapid Breathing

Question 3

What are the four types of Positional Asphyxia?

Answer 3

1. Airway Occlusion
2. Airway Blockage
3. Extreme Positioning of the Neck
4. Diaphragmatic Compression

Question 4

Factors which may increase the risk of SICDS.

Answer 4

1. Physical activity of the subject prior to arrest
2. Hot-tying restraint technique
3. Restraint with hands behind the back and left in a prone positioning
4. Restrained with hands behind the back of a pregnant, large and/or inflexible person
5. Illicit drugs or alcohol intoxication, Excited Delirium or use of some prescription drugs.
6. Pre-existing medical condition
7. Mental health concerns

Question 5

Action required to reduce the risk the risk of SICDS

Answer 5

1. Awareness
2. Arrest technique
3. Inmate positioning
4. Monitor vital signs
5. Decontamination

Question 6

Where do we get the designation to be able to hear minor court?

Answer 6

Standing Orders

Question 7

If a shot is fired who do we as the OIC need to contact?

Answer 7

Immediately call law agency with jurisdiction (RCMP) and the ADCIO (region)

Question 8

Who can authorize an Section 53 Exceptional Search?

Answer 8

The Institutional Head

Question 9

Section #8 of the Charter states that all persons have the right against unreasonable search and seizure. So this means what three things?

Answer 9

1. Must be authorized by law
2. The law must be reasonable
3. The search must be carried out in a reasonable manner.

Question 10

The CCRA states that Use of Force must be __________ and ___________.

The CD’s state that use of Force must be _______ and __________.

Answer 10

Necessary and proportionate

Safest and most reasonable

Question 11

When is video taping required in a Use of Force.

Answer 11

Any pre-planned use of Force, as soon as possible in a spontaneous use of Force.

Question 12

If you are going to deploy OC as part of a pre-planned Use of Force what must you do?

Answer 12

Except in emergency situations where delay would result in bodily harm or jeopardize the security of the Institution a healthcare professional will be consulted

Question 13

If you deploy a large quantity of inflammatory agent in an enclosed area you should consider doing what?

Answer 13

Closing or reversing the air system for the area

Question 14

What behaviour would you most likely use restraint equipment?

Answer 14

Physically Uncooperative

Question 15

When you have entered a situation with a planned intervention but things have changed you should do what?

Answer 15

Reassess if possible

Question 16

When using the SMM how should we be choosing our appropriate management strategy?

Answer 16

The safest and most reasonable option

Question 17

What is the definition of danger in the CLC?

Answer 17

Any hazard, condition or activity that could reasonably be expected to be an imminent or serious threat to the life or health of a person exposed to it before the hazard or condition can be corrected or the activity altered.

Question 18

Process for a refusal to work because of unsafe work conditions

Answer 18

CLC 128

Step 1: the employer investigates.

Step 2: if it still isn’t resolved then the unresolved complaint may be referred to a chairperson of the work place committee or the health and safety officer for further investigation

Step 3: the health and safety officer on completion of their investigation will give written notification of the decision to the employer and employee

Step 4: the Warden may then ask the employee to return to work. If the employee still believes that danger exists regardless of the findings of the health and safety officer then the issue will be referred to the ESDC. Any employee that is asked to work in this area must be fully informed of what has occurred and the findings of the investigations.

Question 19

When do you fill out a post search report?

Answer 19

Any non-routine search or searches where contraband is found