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DEFINE “NON-DEADLY FORCE”

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Any use of force that is not likely to result in death.

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DEFINE “REASONABLE USE OF FORCE”

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The force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to subdue an attacker, overcome resistance, effect custody, or gain compliance with a lawful order.

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DEFINE “DEADLY FORCE”

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Any use of force that is likely to result in death. Any discharge of a rearm other than the lawful discharge during weapons qualifications, rearms training, or other legal recreational use of a rearm, is deadly force.

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  1. Gifts and Gratuities.
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Inmates may not ask for or accept any gift of money, property, material or substance from institution visitors, employees or other persons, and may not give any person a gift or promise of one, except as provided for by law, approved institution procedures, or as specially authorized by the warden or superintendent. Institution procedures established under this section should be directed toward control of property, safety of persons and institution security.

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DEFINE WHAT “ETO” STANDS FOR

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ETO IS EXCUSED TIME OFF TIME PREARRANGED FROM WORK, SCHOOL, ETC. THAT IS GIVEN IN 2 HOUR INCREMENTS

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  1. Sexual Behavior.
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Inmates may not participate in illegal sexual acts. Inmates are specifically excluded in laws, which remove legal restraints from acts between consenting adults. Inmates must avoid deliberately placing themselves in situations and behaving in a manner, which is designed to encourage illegal sexual acts.

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DEFINE WHAT “UHT” STANDS FOR

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UNIFORM HEAT TRIGGER

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DEFINE WHAT “FLSA” STANDS FOR

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FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

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DEFINE WHAT A “C-FILE” IS

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A CENTRAL FILE IS A MASTER FILE MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT CONTAINING RECORDS REGARDING EACH PERSON COMMITTED TO ITS JURISDICTION.

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DEFINE WHAT “IEC” STANDS FOR

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INTERMITENT EMERGENCY COMMANDER WHICH IS THE WATCH COMMANDER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF AN EVENT SUCH AS AN ESCAPE.

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DEFINE WHAT “AOD” STANDS FOR

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE DAY; AN INDIVIDUAL IN CHARGE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTION DURING WEEKENDS, AND NON BUSINESS HOURS.

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DEFINE WHAT “CCCMS” STANDS FOR

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CORRECTIONAL CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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DEFINE WHAT “OES” STANDS FOR

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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES WHICH IS SACRAMENTO DURING AN EVENT SUCH AS AN ESCAPE DETAIL.

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DEFINE “CONTRABAND

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anything which is not permitted, in excess of the maximum quantity permitted, or received or obtained from an unauthorized source.

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DEFINE “ALTERATION OF CLOTHING”

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INMATES SHALL NOT ALTER, DISPOSE OF DAMAGED, OR WORN OUT PERSONAL OR STATE-ISSUED CLOTHING OR LINEN IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT SPECIFIC AUTHORITY TO DO SO.

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DEFINE WHAT “CTQ” STANDS FOR

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CONFINEMENT TO QUARTERS MEANS AN AUTHORIZED DISCIPLINARY HEARING ACTION WHEREBY AN INMATE IS RESTRICTED TO THEIR ASSIGNED QUARTERS NOT TO EXCEED FIVE DAYS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULE VIOLATIONS AND TEN DAYS FOR SERIOUS RULE VIOLATIONS.

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DEFINE THE TERM “CALIFORNIA CONCURRENT PAROLEE”

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CALIFORNIA CONCURRENT PAROLEE IS A PERSON ON PAROLE FOR A CALIFORNIA SENTENCE AND A SENTENCE OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WHO IS BEING SUPERVISED WITHIN A CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY.

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DEFINE THE TERM “OBSCENITY”

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OBSCENITY IS AN OPEN DISPLAY OF PHOTOS, DRAWINGS, ETC. IN SEXUAL ACTS.

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DEFINE THE TERM “S TIME”

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S TIME IS TIME OFF GIVEN TO AN INMATE FOR CHANGES IMPLEMENTED BY ADMINISTRATION (LOCKDOWNS, 1/W STATUS, ETC.) OF A PERSONAL NON DISCIPLINARY NATURE.

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DEFINE “EXCESSIVE FORCE”

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USE OF MORE FORCE THAN IS OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE TO ACCOMPLISH A LAWFUL PURPOSE.

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DEFINE WHAT “CM” STANDS FOR

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CROWD MANAGEMENT

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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF AN INMATE HAVING AN “R” IN HIS JACKET?

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INMATE HAS A HISTORY OF SPECIFIC SEX OFFENSES AS CLASSIFIED BY CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE.

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DEFINE WHAT AN APPEAL IS

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AN APPEAL IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR, OR THE ACT OF REQUESTING AN OFFICIAL CHANGE OF A DECISION, ACTION, OR POLICY.

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DEFINE THE TERM “AN INMATE HAS AN “S” IN HIS JACKET”

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INMATE HAS BEEN GIVEN SINGLE CELL STATUS AS DECIDED UPON BY THE CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE.

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DEFINE WHAT A “CALIFORNIA AGENCY PAROLEE” IS

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A CALIFORNIA AGENCY PAROLEE IS A PERSON RELEASED FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO PAROLE SUPERVISION IN A CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY WHO SUBSEQUENTLY IS WITHIN THE CUSTODY OF CALIFORNIA AGENCY, OR SUBDIVISION, OTHEN THAN THE DEPARTMENT.

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DEFINE WHAT THE TERM “IIPP” STANDS FOR

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INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

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DEFINE WHAT “NMT” STANDS FOR

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NEGOTIATION MANAGEMENT TEAM

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DEFINE WHAT “EC” STANDS FOR

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EMERGENCY COMMANDER WHICH IS THE WARDEN APPOINTED AT THE TIME OF AN ACT SUCH AS AN ESCAPE.

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DEFINE WHAT “DFRB” STANDS FOR

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DEADLY FORCE REVIEW BOARD

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DEFINE “SEXUAL HARASSMENT”

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS UNSOLICITED OR UNWELCOME SEXUAL OVERTURES, BE THEY BE WRITTEN, VERBAL, PHYSICAL, OR VISUAL. IT TAKES PLACE WHEN SUBMISSION IS MADE A TERM OR CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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DEFINE THE TERM “RVR”

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RULES VIOLATION REPORT

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DEFINE THE TERM “ICC”

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INSTITUTIONAL CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE

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DEFINE THE TERM “EAP”

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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DEFINE THE TERM “IWTIP”

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INMATE WORK/ TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

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DEFINE THE TERM “SEXUAL ORIENTATION”

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SEXUAL ORIENTATION IS THE PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, OR EMOTIONAL DIRECTION OF FEELINGS THAT ONE HUMAN BEING HAS FOR ANOTHER WHETHER HETERSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL.

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DEFINE THE TERM “PIO”

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER APPOINTED OFFICIAL THAT INFORMS THE MEDIA

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WHAT DOES “EPTP” STAND FOR?

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EMERGENCY POST TRAUMA PROGRAM

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WHAT DOES “EOC” STAND FOR, AND EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS?

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THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IN A DISTURBANCE SUCH AS AN ESCAPE. THE PRIMARY SITE IS THE WARDEN’S OFFICE, THE SECONDARY SITE IS THE MAILROOM

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DEFINE WHAT “BPT” STANDS FOR, AND A BRIEF EXPLAINATION OF WHAT IT IS

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BOARD OF PRISON TERMS- A STATE AGENCY WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PAROLE FOR THOSE PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT.

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DEFINE WHAT “SCIF” STANDS FOR

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STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

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DEFINE WHAT “MHSDS” STANDS FOR

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM

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DEFINE WHAT “DNM” STANDS FOR, AND A SHORT EXPLAINATION OF WHAT IT IS

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INMATE IS DEFINED AS A LOWER TIER OCCUPANT, RESTRICTED TO LIGHT DUTY, AND AUTHORIZED THE USE OF A CANE

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WHAT DOES “CCR” STAND FOR?

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS

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DEFINE WHAT “CSR” STANDS FOR?

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CLASSIFICATION STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

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DEFINE THE “EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE”

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AN INFORMAL LEVEL DISPUTE BY ONE OR MORE EMPLOYEES/CCPOA AND/OR STATE INVOLVING THE INTERPRETATION OR ENFORCEMENT OF AN AGREEMENT. EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO SETTLE GRIEVANCES AT THE LOWEST LEVEL POSSIBLE. WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ALLEGED VIOLATION, EMPLOYEE WILL DISCUSS THE VIOLATION WITH IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR. SUPERVISOR WILL GIVE RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS OR INITIATE STEP I OF A FORMAL APPEAL.

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WHAT DOES A “DPW” SIGN IDENTIFY?

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INMATE IS PRESCRIBED A WHELLCHAIR FOR FULL TIME USAGE OUTSIDE OF HIS CELL

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WHAT DOES A “DPO” SIGN IDENTIFY?

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INMATE IS PRESCRIBED A WHEELCHAIR FOR PART TIME USAGE OUTSIDE OF HIS CELL FOR EMPHYSEMA, OR SERIOUS HEART CONDITIONS

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WHAT DOES A “DPM” SIGN IDENTIFY?

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INMATE IS PRESCRIBED A WHEELCHAIR FOR PART TIME USAGE OUTSIDE OF THE CELL

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WHAT DOES A “DNO” SIGN IDENTIFY?

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INMATE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH A TEMPERARY DISABILITY

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WHAT DOES A “DNV” SIGN IDENTIFY?

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INMATE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A YELLOW VEST OUTSIDE OF HIS CELL FOR VISION NEEDS

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IDENTIFY WHAT “OTM” STANDS FOR?

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INMATE IS LISTED AS OUT TO MEDICAL

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IDENTIFY WHAT “OTC” STANDS FOR?

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INMATE IS LISTED AS OUT TO COURT

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DEFINE THE TERM “OC”

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OLEORSIN CAPSICUM (PEPPER SPRAY)

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DEFINE THE PHRASE ”PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE” REGARDING EMPLOYEES

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SYSTEM IN WHICH ONE OR MORE IN A SERIES OF ACTIONS IS TAKEN BY MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT OR TO RESPOND TO AN EMPLOYEE’S FAILURE TO MEET WORK STANDARDS OR OBJECTIVES OR TO FOLLOW RULES OF CONDUCT.

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DEFINE PHASE 1 OF “PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE” REGARDING EMPLOYEES.

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PHASE 1, ALSO KNOWN AS THE PREVENTIVE LEVEL OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE IS WHEN ACTIONS ARE TAKEN PLACE BY THE SUPERVISOR TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE SITUATIONS IN WHICH CORRECTIVE OR ADVERSE ACTION BECOMES NECESSARY.

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DEFINE PHASE 2 OF “PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE” REGARDING EMPLOYEES.

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PHASE 2, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CORRECTIVE LEVEL OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE IS WHEN ACTIONS ARE JUST SHORT OF ADVERSE, IN WHICH A SUPERVISOR TALKS WITH AN EMPLOYEE TO ATTEMPT TO BRING EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE UP TO STANDARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTINUED MISCONDUCT, ACTION TAKEN COULD POSSIBLY BE: A SUPERVISOR FILING A LETTER OF INSTRUCTION TO THE INDIVIDUAL’S PERSONNEL FILE.

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DEFINE PHASE 3 OF “PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE” REGARDING EMPLOYEES.

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PHASE 3, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ADVERSE LEVEL OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE IS WHEN THE ACTION THAT TAKES PLACE WILL EFFECT THE EMPLOYEE’S JOB STATUS. THE GOAL IS THE ELIMINATION OF THE PROBLEM. ACTIONS COULD RESULT IN: A LETTER OF REPRIMEND TO PERSONNEL FILE, LOSS OF A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR PAY, TIME OFF WITHOUT PAY, OR POSSIBLE TERMINATION.

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WHAT IS DEFINED AS “DANGEROUS PROPERTY/CONTRABAND”?

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INMATE POSSESSION OF WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, POISONS, OR ANY PART THERE OF. ALSO, ANY WRITTEN OR VERBAL MESSAGES STATING SUCH.

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WHAT IS THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

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A REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES GOING THROUGH SOME TYPE OF PROBLEM (DRUG, ALCOHOL, MEDICALLY RELATED, ETC.) OR ANY PERSONAL PROBLEM THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS WHICH EFFECTS THE EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE ON THE JOB.

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DEFINE WHAT “EOP” STANDS FOR

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ENHANCED OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

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DEFINE “UNNECESSARY FORCE”

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UNNECESSARY FORCE IS USE OF FORCE THAT IS USED WHEN NONE IS REQUIRED OR APPROPRIATE

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  1. Property.
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Inmates shall not intentionally destroy, damage, or deface, state property or another person’s property.

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YOU ARE PREPARING FOR A CELL EXTRACTION, WHAT 2 THINGS MUST BE REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED FROM THE INMATE’S C-FILE PRIOR TO THE EXTRACTION?

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  1. REVIEW OF THE C-FILE SECTION FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MIGHT BAR THE USE OF OC
  2. IF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES EXIST, MENTAL HEALTH STAFF CONSULTED PRIOR TO EXTRACTION, ALONG WITH MEDICAL STAFF
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WHO AUTHORIZES A CELL EXTRACTION?

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THE WARDEN OR (CDW) CHIEF DEPUTY WARDEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, AND THE (AOD)ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE DAY DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS

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WHAT 4 THINGS ARE INMATES ADVISED OF PRIOR TO A CELL EXTRACTION?

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  1. USE OF VIDEO TAPE
  2. TO COMPLY OTHERWISE PHYSICAL FORCE WILL BE USED 3. OC SPRAY WILL BE USED
  3. DO NOT RUB EYES, OR CORNEAS MAY BE SCRATCHED

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