FLORIDA BRT CORRECTIONS: FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

FLORIDA BRT CORRECTIONS: FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

(ACTUAL / ) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED

ANSWERS

operation of sally port system - ---Answers---• identify persons or vehicles to be admitted or released • verify authorization for admittance or release • report the activity/presence of persons or vehicles, if required • open the first gate • once persons or vehicles have cleared that gate's threshold, close gate • search persons and vehicles when both gates are closed, if required • open second gate after first gate is closed completely; never have both gates open at the same time, unless emergency situations dictate otherwise • close the second gate after persons or vehicles have cleared the threshold • report the movement of persons or vehicles • record the movement of persons or vehicles through the gates or sally port in a log

manually locking devices include - ---Answers---• doors • gates • windows operated by keys, locks, chains, levers, or cranks

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electronic locking devices include - ---Answers---• doors • gates • windows operated by electronic switches, panels, buttons, and key cards

to prevent escapes - ---Answers---make sure that doors are closed correctly and are not manipulated or tampered with

information collected to confirm person's identification - --- Answers---• driver's license • state identification information • tag number • make, model, color of vehicle • other official documentation

inspections must be - ---Answers---thorough, systematic, timely, and safe

common items used for inspections - ---Answers---• flashlights • mirrors • gloves • probes

common items to record inspection - ---Answers---• logs • writing pads 2 / 3

• inventory lists • report forms

to complete a basic inspection - ---Answers---• begin at specific location • inspect in an orderly sequence • make sure the equipment operates properly • record any deficiencies found during the inspection • make any possible on-the -spot corrections • leave the area the way it was found, never in disorder

to inspect a facility for structural or property damage - --- Answers---• schedule inspection • consult agency's inspection guidelines for each type of institution • be familiar with the structure • review safety procedures for the operation of equipment to be used for the inspection • as determines by the type of inspection, search inmate, remove inmates from the area to be inspected, place inmates under supervision until the conclusion of the inspection • check the area for cleanliness, structural integrity, and safety • review documentation as available and appropriate to complete the inspection and ensure its accuracy

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