Sergeant Oral

Question 1

What is POBR

Answer 1

Peace Officer Bill of Rights: Right To… 1. Representation 2. Refuse a Polygraph 3. Know the Nature of the Investigation 4. Know the Names of the Persons Present During Questioning 5. Know the Name of Person in Charge of the Questioning 6. Attend Physical Needs 7. Be Mirandized if Criminal Charges are Pending 8. Copies of all Reports 9. Record the Interogation 10. Review Anything Negative before it is placed in your Personnel Folder

Question 2

When is an employee allow to have representation by a union representative?

Answer 2

When it is believed ADVERSE action will be persued.

Question 3

What is E.E.O.? And what is a E.E.O. counselor responsibility?

Answer 3

Equal Emlpoyment Opportunity: Counselors assist staff who feel they are being sexually harassed or are being discriminated due to their gender or race

Question 4

To lock-up an inmate in Ad-Seg, what are the documents needed?

Answer 4

1. 114 A- Inmate segregation record 2. 114 A1- inmate segregation profile 3. 114D- Ad Seg placement notice 4. Picture I.D. 5. CDC 154- Inmate housing change with verification of medication 6. CDC 7219- medical evaluation 7. Miranda Rights (if criminaly charged)

Question 5

Describe the responsibilities as a SGT. using force.

Answer 5

1. Emergency use of force 2. Calculated use of force

Question 6

What are force options under Emergency/Immediate Use of Force?

Answer 6

1. Verbal 2. Physical Strengths and Holds 3. Chemical Agent 4. Baton 5. Less than Leathal Firearm 6. Lethal Firearm 7. Non-Conventional

Question 7

What is Reasonable Force?

Answer 7

The force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to (G.O.E.S.); 1. subdue an attacker 2. overcome resistance 3. effect custody or 4. gain compliance with a lawful order

Question 8

What is Excessive Force?

Answer 8

The use of more force than objectively reasonable to accomplish a lawful order or purpose

Question 9

What is Unnecessary Force?

Answer 9

The use of force when none is required or appropriate

Question 10

When is Deadly Force Authorized?

Answer 10

D.A.R.E. 1. Defend an employee or other person from immediate threat of DEATH or GBI. 2. Prevent an ESCAPE 3. Stop such acts as RIOTS or ARSON that constitute an immediate jeopardy to institutional security and because of their magnitude, are likely to result in escapes or deaths of other persons. 4. Dispose of a seriously injured or dangerous ANIMALS when o other disposition is practicle NOTE: A. Firearms maybe discharged as a warning only in an instututional facility and only when deadly force is permitted. B. A firearm may not be discharged if there is reason to believe that persons other than the intended target will be injured

Question 11

What are the Primary Responsibilities of a Sergeant?

Answer 11

1. Supervise and coordinate work of C/O’s 2. Discipline and welfare of inmates 3. Staff accountability 4. Relay staff/inmate complaints to supervisors 5. OJT 6. Immediate corrective action of staff 7. 115 administrative hearings 8. Implement and enforce policy as directed by administration 9. Ensure staff is in compliance with all policy 10. 602 process 1st level of appeal 11. Respond to personal alarms to isolate, contain, and control using code 1,2,3 response 12. To ensure all staff, visitor, and inmates are not discriminated against

Question 12

What are I/M Due Process right when placed in Ad Seg

Answer 12

1. Next working day- Admin review 2. 48 hours- 114D copy issued 3. 10 days- Initial ICC review 4. 30 days- ICC review 5. 90 days- ICC review non- disciplinary/Refer to CSR 6. 180 days- ICC for disciplinary/Refer to CSR

Question 13

What are the 115 Time Limits?

Answer 13

15-30-5-15 15-days from discovery to issue first copy 30-days to hold hearing after first copy issued 5-days after CDO review date to issue final copy 15- days upon final copy from CDO for inmate appeal

Question 14

What is the RVR Credit Forfeiture Schedule?

Answer 14

Division A-1 181-360 days; A-2 151-180; B- 121-151; C- 91-120; D- 61-90; E- 31-60; F- 0-31

Question 15

Define Sexual Harassment

Answer 15

Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1. Submission is a condition of employment 2. Submission/Rejection is used as a basis for employment decisions 3. It interfers with work performance/creates a hostile, offensive, or intimidating work environment

Question 16

As a Supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is prevented?

Answer 16

1. Train and advise staff it will not be tolerated 2. Make sure employees understand the departments position 3. Be a role model 4. Make rounds daily to monitor facility and work area 5. Make myself approachable

Question 17

What are the Three Phases of Employee Discipline

Answer 17

Phase I- Preventative Action Phase II- Corrective Action Phase III- Adverse Action

Question 18

Name the Levels of Preventative Employee Discipline?

Answer 18

1. Set goals and objectives 2. Establish communication 3. Monitor 4. Encourage 5. Train 6. Set example 7. Resolve conflicts

Question 19

Name the Levels of Corrective Employee Discipline?

Answer 19

1. Verbal counseling 2. Documented counseling (CDC 1123, emp coun record). 3. LOI (letter of instruction)

Question 20

Name the Levels of Adverse Employee Discipline?

Answer 20

1. Official reprimand (LOR) 2. Salary reduction 3. Suspension 4. Demotion 5. Dismissal

Question 21

What is the Department Policy regarding “Treatment of People”?

Answer 21

1. Treat each other with RESPECT and dignity 2. VALUE differences and use a strenghts 3. Work collaboratively toward shared GOALS 4. ENCOURAGE exploration of new ideas 5. Be recognized for our ACHIEVEMENTS

Question 22

Name the Seven CDCR Recognized STG-1’s

Answer 22

1. Aryan Brotherhood 2. Black Guerrilla Family 3. Mexican Mafia 4. Nazi Low Rider 5. Norhtern Structure 6. Nuestra Familia 7. Texas Syndicate

Question 23

Explain Inmate Progressive Discipline

Answer 23

1. Verbal counseling 2. Recorded counseling 3. RVR CDC 115

Question 24

What are the steps to a RVR?

Answer 24

1. Employee prepares rough draft 2. Supervisor review and log in rule violation log book 3. Send phsy assessment request form 4. Send CDC 804 to records if Serious RVR 5. OA types on 115 form 6. Reporting employee review and signs 7. Sergeant review (and class if admin) 8. Lieutenant classifies if serious RVR 9. First copy issued 10. Assign IE or SA 11. Hearing 12. Send to OA for typing findings 13. HO or SHO review and sign 14. Send to Fac Capt for review and sign 15. Send to CDO for review and sign 16. Final copy to I/M within 5 days of CDO 17. Breakdown 115 for distribution

Question 25

What are Inmate 115 Due Process Rights?

Answer 25

1. Written notification of charges 2. Timely Hearing 3. Right to counsel (IE/SA) 4. Right to call witness/evidence 5. Right to see final results in writting

Question 26

When does an Inmate get issued an Investigative Employee?

Answer 26

When an inmate is illiterate or non english speaking, issues are too complex or placed on CTQ or Ad Seg

Question 27

When does an Inmate get issued an Staff Assistant?

Answer 27

If the Inmates TABE score is 4.0 or below

Question 28

Explain the form 22 process?

Answer 28

1. When an Inmate gives you a form 22, you must accept it unless engauged in official business 2. Ensure the info is correct, sign, date and give the inmate a goldenrod copy and place in institutional mail 3. Receiving staff must respond in section B within three working days keeping the pink copy 4. If dissatisfied, inmate completes section C keeps canary and sends original to supervisor who must respond within seven calander days on section D 5. Super makes copies and forwards original to inmate

Question 29

Explain the 602 process?

Answer 29

1. Inmate must send a 602 to Appeals Coordinator within 30 days of incident 2. AC prepares first level response by a face-to-face interview 3. Outcomes include granting, granting in part, denying, or identifying another solution 4. Inmates may only submit one appeal per 14 days 5. Appeal is concidered an emergency if inmate moves to a yard that has an enemy or if paroling within 15 days TIME: 1st level-30 days; 2nd level 30; 3rd level 60 days; Inmate has 15 days at all levels

Question 30

What are the step you take when handling sexual harassment complaint/senario?

Answer 30

1. Listen to the complaint and gather the facts 2. Explain there is limited confidentiality in sexual harrasement cases 3. Inform the employee of there EEO/POBAR rights 4. Have the employee make a written statement 5. Notify your supervisor and the EEO Coordinator (within 24 hrs) 6. Provide a formal memorandum detailing alegations, evidence, witnesses, etc… NLT three days of being notified

Question 31

An inmate approaches you and states he has safety concerns, what would you do?

Answer 31

1. Place in restainst and escort to temp holding cell 2. Interview inmate and gather facts 3. Obtain C file and verify confidential and non confidential enemies, 128’s, memos and past alegations 4. Contact ISU if “drop-out” or if inmate is providing sensitive information. 5. Escort to Medical for 7219 6. Process 114A, 114D, 154, medication clearance, Inventory property and escort to adseg 7. Complete 1030 if applicable

Question 32

What is a 1030 confidential disclosure form?

Answer 32

1. Contains as much information as possible without reveling the source 2. Contains a reason for not disclosing the informants identity 3. Contains a statement of reliability 4. Contains a statment of reasons a conclusion was reached

Question 33

Which Procedures would you review if you were the WATCH Sergeant?

Answer 33

1. Electric fence 2. Emergency Transport 3. Hiring 4. Escape 5. Emergency 6. Limited visibility

Question 34

What deemes a confidential source reliable?

Answer 34

1. The source has previously proven reliable 2. Other confidential sources have independantly provided the same info 3. The info provided is self incriminating 4. Part of the info has proven true 5. The confidential source is the victim

Question 35

Explain Clark vs.

Answer 35

Screen inmates for DDP. Reasonable Access to Programs

Question 36

Explain Armstrong vs.

Answer 36

Access to programs for ADA inmates

Question 37

Explain Coleman vs.

Answer 37

Mental health system in CDCR; example; heat plan

Question 38

Explain Plata vs.

Answer 38

Inadequate health care in CDC. Court appointed receiver

Question 39

Explain Miranda vs.

Answer 39

Improve health care for inmates with mental health issue in SHU

Question 40

Explain Johnson vs.

Answer 40

Desegragation for inmate housing