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1
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Generally what is the formula for calculating sheriffs good time?

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1 day off for every 6 days served

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Who has the authority to revoke sheriffs good time?

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Only the sheriff or his designee.

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What misdemeanor arrest are accepted at the Oakland county jail?

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New arrests for OWI, Domestic violence, PPO violations, assaultive misdemeanors, stocking, CSC4, and soliciting a child for a moral purposes, and Sobriety court failures.

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What is the amount that can be taken for an interim bond on a misdemeanor?

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The law allows for as little as 20% of the minimum possible fine and up to 100% of the maximum allowable fine. Inmates with enough money to post an interim bond a non-violent misdemeanors shall not be excepted.

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What are Garrity rights?

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The right of an employee to not be compelled to make incriminating statements against themselves to maintain their employment . Also compelled statements cannot be used against an employee in criminal prosecutions.

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What are Weingarten rights?

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The right of the union member to have union representation present while they are being questioned by management.
If Weingarten use invoked management may:
1). stop questioning until a representative arrives
2). Reschedule the interview when the rep can be there.
3). they may proceed with their investigation without an interview.

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What security level must an inmate have to be considered for trustee?

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Trustees must be ME4 or below, or ME5 to work in the kitchen. Work release trustees must be minimum security.

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What are the two entities that must both clear and inmate to be a trustee?

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Classification, and the clinic must also issue a medical clearance

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What are the reasons that a trustee can be removed from trustee status?

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1) . Poor work performance
2) . refusal to work
3) . change and legal status
4) . medical reasons as determined by the clinic
5) . inability to follow facility rules and regulations
6) . pattern of behavior problems
7) . inmates request to be removed

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Who can authorize a trustee to be involuntarily removed from trustee status?

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Involuntary removal from trustee status are treated through the disciplinary hearing process and can only be done by a sergeant or above.

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A satellites inmate Commits a major rule violation, what happens next?

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1) . The deputy must issue a ticket, write a Clemis report.
2) . the supervisor immediately contact the booking supervisor
3) . the ticket and Clemis report are delivered to the main jail Lt’s office.

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How is trustee additional good time calculated?

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One day off for every 12 days worked

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13
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What are the reasons it inmate can be placed into K Block?

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1) . Suicidal
2) . mentally ill
3) . substance abuse
4) . protective custody
5) . disciplinary lockdown
6) . administrative segregation
7) . active suicide watch Re-books

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Generally caseworkers place inmates into K block. But, when deputies want to place an inmate into K block what will they have to do?

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They may place an inmate into K block temporarily, But they must notify the shift sergeant and Class, and the sergeant will notify a case worker as soon as possible.

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Generally what property do inmates on K block get?

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Generally a mattress, anti suicide blanket, uniform, legal material, and Bible. Those changes are made based on specific watch needs.

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Can inmates on K block receive commissary?

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Only inmates on protective custody can receive commissary.

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What are the sergeants responsibilities for K block?

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The shift sergeant will review all observation sheets and sign them. As well as discuss any concerns about the inmates with deputies and other appropriate staff.

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What are the three reasons in inmate maybe placed in a detox cell?

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1) . New arrests were unmanageable due to drugs or alcohol.
2) . New arrests who demonstrate behavior problems.
3) . Inmates who demonstrate behavior problems that keep them out of general population.

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What must be done if the deputies decide to put an inmate in a detox cell?

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They must write a report detailing the reasons why, give a copy to the booking sergeant, and forward a copy to program services.

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If a counselor decides to put an inmate into a detox cell, who can authorize the inmate to be moved out of the cell?

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Only a counselor.

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Inmates in detox cells may not have what?

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No razors, no footwear, and no coverings for the glass on their cells.

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22
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How many inmates security levels are there, and what are they?

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Mx 1 Mx 2

Me 3 Me4 Me5

Min 6

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23
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What restrictions are put on MX 1 inmates?

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Housed in special location only, When out of there cell they will be in belly chains or cuffed behind the back, no visitation, no television, no commissary.

24
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What restrictions are placed on MX2 and ME3 inmates?

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Limited out of cell movement, restricted participation in jail programs based on inmates behavior.

25
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What privileges are given to ME4 and ME5 inmates?

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They are allowed to become trustees

26
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How long does an inmate have to appeal their classification decision after their initial classification?

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10 days

27
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If an inmate is not satisfied with your classification review results, who do they appeal to?

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The corrections executive Lieutenant

28
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Following an inmate being placed into MX1 security level, how often is there classification reviewed?

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The MX 1 determination is reviewed 7 days following the first, then 15 days after that, and then every 30 days from then on.

29
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How often are MX2 and ME3 security level classification reviews done?

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Every 30 days

30
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How often are classification reviews done for ME4 and below

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“Periodically at the discretion of the classification unit”

31
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In the event a satellite building needs assistance who makes up the correct of services emergency response team?

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2nd officer in master control
property deputy
bonding deputy
second floor transport deputies
laundry deputy
annex transport deputies
classification deputy
32
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What is the shift sergeant responsibility when the emergency response team is activated?

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Appoint a team leader, designate a response location, contact the command Sergeant for duty Capt. Notification.
If the situation is large enough, assign additional officers as needed. Note the incident in the daily report.

The team leader will keep the Sgt up to date on incident, will write report, and make sure all present write a supp.

33
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What are the procedures for inmates attending funerals?

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Only for classification ME4 or below.
Only by court order.
Only within Oakland county.
Only immediate family may be present.
Minimum of two deputies escort.
The inmate is billed for deputy time and travel expenses at overtime rates.
The money must be in the inmate account prior to the detail being done.
Upon returning, a strip search shower will be done.

34
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In the event of an inmate death what happens?

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Death is investigated by the special investigations unit. SIU is responsible for contacting the inmates next of Kin. Notification must be made in person and they report about the notification must be filed.

35
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In the event in inmate attempt suicide and or sustained serious life-threatening injuries what is the sergeants responsibility?

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Notify SIU. Notify the inmates emergency contact, contact may be made by phone. Write an incident report detailing the notification.

36
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What forms of money can be accepted at the visitation desk?

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Cash, money order, cashiers checks, and or checks from other county state or federal institutions. No change will be excepted.

37
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In the event of an unexpected in custody death what are the Deputies responsibilities?

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1) . Contact master control; master control contacts 911
2) . continue medical attention
3) . secure the scene
4) . identify all potential witnesses
5) . write a report

38
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In the event of an unexpected in custody death what are the sergeants responsibilities?

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1) . Immediately respond to the scene
2) . notify the command desk
3) . notify division and duty captains via chain of command
4) . hold the scene for SIU

39
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Who can authorize an inmate going into or out of Administrative Segregation?

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Executive Lieutenant

40
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After going into Administrative Segregation, how often are reviews done?

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Every 7 days, for the first month; then every 30 days after that

41
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How often are inmates in Ad Seg seen by counselors?

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At least 3 times a week

42
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Is food loaf a disciplinary action?

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No, it is administrative response to the problem of throwing food liquid and human waste

43
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What is the process required to get an inmate onto food loaf?

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1) . The deputy must write an incident report
2) . the supervisor will immediately review the report and sign and complete a food loaf request form.
3) . The shift Sgt will immediately review the food loaf request form, and if it meets the criteria; submit the report and form to the shift lieutenant.
4) . Because the incident comes with a ticket for misconduct…The Lt will assist the hearing Sgt both the violation hearing and the food loaf request.
5) . If the review Sgt finds the inmate guilty, he also signs the food loaf form authorizing the Food Loaf.

44
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How often is food loaf evaluated?

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Food loaf authorization will be evaluated no later than 7 days after implementation. This evaluation will be done by the supervisor, forwarded to the shift sergeant for review, and will be forwarded to the corrections captain for review as well.

45
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Who can authorize food loaf to be discontinued early?

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The corrective services captain or their designee.

46
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Who notifies the kitchen that an inmate has been placed on food loaf?

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The shift sergeant

47
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How long can an inmate beyond food loaf for?

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14 days, with a review after the first 7 days

48
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When must an inmate have a health assessment by clinic staff?

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Within the first 14 days of being lodged, unless they have a documented health assessment within the previous 90 days from the previous stay in the jail

49
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Who makes the determination and inmate should be classified as MX1?

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The classification supervisor

50
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What happens after an inmate is placed into MX1 status?

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The placement will be reviewed by a shift sergeant within 24 hours, and the jail administrator within 72 hours.Both reviews will be documented in IMACS.

51
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MX1 classification designation is reviewed how often?

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After 7 days, then after 15 days, and then every 30 days after that. All reviews shall be documented

52
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What constitutes a cell extraction team?

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A team leader and a minimum of three team members

53
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What are the steps necessary for a sergeant to activate the cell extraction team?

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1) . Respond to the location and conduct an assessment
2) . Make sure that all other options have been exhausted before activating the CET
3) . Immediately put the jail into the lock down if the CET is activated
4) . Brief The CET on the incident
5) . The sergeant will be present at all times while the CET is active
6) . a report is written at the end of the call out, and reviewed by the Sgt.,A use of force form shall be completed if the CET uses a taser. The video tape will be stored in the property room.

54
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Who can authorize the CET to use the pepperball gun?

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Sergeant or above

55
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What is required to do a body cavity search, and who does them?

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Searches are only conducted with a search warrant, and are only done by medical personnel

56
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In the corrections situation, who is responsible for obtaining the body cavity search warrant?

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The Main Jail Sgt

57
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If a body cavity search warrant is denied, what happens next?

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The Sgt will notify chain of command, the inmate will be isolated and remain on a constant watch until any health or safety risk has been resolved

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