CMTP Test #2 Flashcards
Three main causes of SICDS?
- ALOC or Excited Delirium
- Positional/Restraint Asphyxia
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Symptoms or signs that an inmate is in ALOC or Excited Delirium
- Impaired thinking
- Bizarre behaviour
- unexpected Physical Strength
- Evidence of Fever or Heat Tolerance
- Rapid Breathing
What are the four types of Positional Asphyxia?
- Airway Occlusion
- Airway Blockage
- Extreme Positioning of the Neck
- Diaphragmatic Compression
Factors which may increase the risk of SICDS.
- Physical activity of the subject prior to arrest
- Hot-tying restraint technique
- Restraint with hands behind the back and left in a prone positioning
- Restrained with hands behind the back of a pregnant, large and/or inflexible person
- Illicit drugs or alcohol intoxication, Excited Delirium or use of some prescription drugs.
- Pre-existing medical condition
- Mental health concerns
Action required to reduce the risk the risk of SICDS
- Awareness
- Arrest technique
- Inmate positioning
- Monitor vital signs
- Decontamination
Where do we get the designation to be able to hear minor court?
Standing Orders
If a shot is fired who do we as the OIC need to contact?
Immediately call law agency with jurisdiction (RCMP) and the ADCIO (region)
Who can authorize an Section 53 Exceptional Search?
The Institutional Head
Section #8 of the Charter states that all persons have the right against unreasonable search and seizure. So this means what three things?
- Must be authorized by law
- The law must be reasonable
- The search must be carried out in a reasonable manner.
The CCRA states that Use of Force must be __________ and ___________.
The CD’s state that use of Force must be _______ and __________.
Necessary and proportionate
Safest and most reasonable
When is video taping required in a Use of Force.
Any pre-planned use of Force, as soon as possible in a spontaneous use of Force.
If you are going to deploy OC as part of a pre-planned Use of Force what must you do?
Except in emergency situations where delay would result in bodily harm or jeopardize the security of the Institution a healthcare professional will be consulted
If you deploy a large quantity of inflammatory agent in an enclosed area you should consider doing what?
Closing or reversing the air system for the area
What behaviour would you most likely use restraint equipment?
Physically Uncooperative
When you have entered a situation with a planned intervention but things have changed you should do what?
Reassess if possible
When using the SMM how should we be choosing our appropriate management strategy?
The safest and most reasonable option
What is the definition of danger in the CLC?
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.
Process for a refusal to work because of unsafe work conditions
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.
When do you fill out a post search report?
Any non-routine search or searches where contraband is found
