Demonstrating confidence and control by avoiding such distracting behaviors such as foot tapping.

Controlled behavior

used for an area that is large. divide area into 4 sections and search using one of the patterns above.

Zone/Quadrant search

volume

Pitch

tone

inflection

Active listening skills

Usually used by one person. Searched begins at a central point and moves in increasingly larger circles to the outermost boundary of the search

Spiral search pattern

Being aware of any occurrence or activity, such as irregular mood changes, emotional outburst, and acting out.

Observing

Money

medication

illegal drugs

weapons

biahazardous materials

Special deposal

Automated

Manual

Valid identifications

Holding your body in a manner that shows strength confidence, interest, and control.

Posture

COMFORTABLE or relaxed state of mind, which lulls you into a false sense of safety and security

Complacency

Facial recognition

automated visitor registration

automated barcode scanner

rapid identification system

automated biometric identification

automated identification

keeping a safe distance

being familiar with your environment

watching groups and individuals

Helpful tips for positioning

place yourself in a position to see and hear what is going on around you

watching groups and individuals

Being alert

identifying a potential threat

responding to a threat

3 stages of a situation awareness

any authorized item found in excessive amounts or altered fro its original state usually does not pose a threat

nuisance contraband

usually used in a predetermined area by several people. The search is divided into lanes that are searched by one or more people in both directions until the entire area has been examined.

strip ine pattern

environmental

personal

self induced

work related

4 categories of stress

a secure and reliable form recognized individuals based on sound sandaards

identity verifications

observes (looks at correctional officer using jargon)

contacts (supply information)

runners (paid inmate/ doesn't care about getting caught)

turners (befriends the correctional officer)

point men (stands guard to make sure no one is caught)

inmates manipulating organization team

any item that poses a threat to the safety and security of the staff, inmates, and facility.

Hard hazardous contraband

Is lying, misleading, tricking, or fooling another person

Deception

Inmate Face card

inmate gate pass

inmate files

agency identification card

armband/wristband

government issued identification cards

Manual identification

A state of mental responsiveness. It is the ability to pay attention to what is going around you.

Situational awareness

Placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location to observe an area.

Positioning

Occurs when qn inmate attempts to get something they want to influence the officer or staff member.

Manipulation

Some nuisance contraband can be used to create hard hazardous contraband

Key factor

A variation of the strip/line search pattern. It overlaps a series of lines in a cross pattern.

Grid search pattern

positioning

observing

listening

posture

elevating a situation for threats

Precautious

protective

Personal

universal equipment

Inmates uniform being worn incorrectly

physical condition of inmates

physical structures during inspection or search

observation of inmates

Being aware of what is going on around you at all times.

Being alert

distance yourself far enough away to be safe but close enough to observe what is happening

Keeping a safe distance

Supervision of inmates activities

enforcement rules and regulations

maintaining order in the facility

protect yourself, staff,inmates, and the public.

responsibilities of a correctional officer

focus your attention on potential threats while maintaining intense concentration and avoiding tunnel vision which is when your attention and field of view narrow because of stress.

responding to a threat

concentrate on possible threats while remaining aware of your surroundings.

identifying a potential threat

know the layout of the facility to plan the best escape route.

Being familiar with your environment

Photos must be taken before confiscation, storage, or disposal. Initiate the chain of custody also. Must include inventory of contraband and incident report.

Documentation of contraband

if a visitor is granted access without proper identification

Security breach

attempting to create bonds

using special circumstances

distracting staff

over familiarizing with staff

attempting to engage in non job related conversations

circumventing or disobeying rules

spreading rumors about staff

attempting any illegal activity

Methods used to manipulate

Through inmates, visitors, staff, and vendors. Contrabands enters through body cavities, mails, canteen, deliveries, or commissary items.

Ways contraband enters facilities

Receptacles, trash bins, incinerators not accessible to inmates. (Needs authorization before disposal)

Disposal of contrabnd

Drivers liences

State ID

Criminal agencies or correctional IDs

U.S. military cards

U.S. passport'

facility issued inmate wristband

birth certificate

student identification cards

ID acceptable cards

Be apart of a correctional team

follow rules and procedures

monitor marks, gestures, and actions

know your job

learn to say "NO" and mean it

address inmates by inmate pr last name

be suspicious

be truthful

professional

be cautious

Behaviors to avoid manipulation