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Training Scenarios

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These training scenarios are intended to draw the reader into the discussion and create a repository of differing viewpoints on a single subject. These scenarios are intended for training purposes only. Though the scenarios are drawn from real-world incidents, no one scenario talks about a specific person or place. If you have questions or ideas for a training scenario, email editor@correctionsone.com.

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Right or wrong: Should inmates be rewarded for providing intel?
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In this scenario, a sergeant explains to an officer that, in order to get a little, one must give a little
Right or wrong: Supervisor doesn't write up officer for security breach
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The officer left his post unsecured in order to assist another officer being attacked by an inmate
What would you do? Creating UOF policies for pregnant inmates
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A pregnant inmate poses a threat to herself and others; how should the warden create policy that allows officers to use force, but also protects the unborn child?
Is an officer being insubordinate or following procedure?
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An officer refuses an order to respond to a situation, saying it would have forced him to leave his post unmanned. Was he right, or should he have followed orders?
Is it ever okay for a correctional officer to shake an inmate’s hand?
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Is the answer a flat-out “no” or does it depend on the situation?
What would you do? Rookie asks about wiggle room in policy
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In this scenario, a training recruit asks if it's possible to be "creative" with policy in order to lessen predictability
What would you do? Too many inmates, too few officers
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An officer with too much on his plate knows he will be disciplined if he doesn't report his tours correctly. What would you do in this situation?
Is an inmate’s life worth breaking policy?
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Should an officer be punished for doing what comes naturally when seeing someone in peril of death?
How much do you trust an inmate who helps you?
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In this scenario, an inmate helps an officer who has seemingly lost his keys — what should be the reply?
What would you do? Advice for working with female inmates
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An officer is looking to switch facilities and received an offer to transfer to a female facility. Should he do it?
What do you do? Inmate's suicide ploy is an attempt to control housing
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One inmate has figured out how he can somewhat control where he is housed; how would you handle this scenario before his behavior spreads and affects all inmates in the facility?
Is there ever a time when Medical can supersede custody?
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In this scenario, an inmate who needs to be strip searched is incapacitated enough that he cannot remove his own clothes
Working with an inmate of the opposite sex
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How would you feel if you were placed into a bid that required you to be alone all shift with an inmate of the opposite sex? Would you remove yourself from the bid, or would you remain in the bid a...
Is it OK to write an inmate a charge for how they feel?
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Dr. Klein is in a bit of a dilemma. Should he report what inmate White said to custody (violate confidentiality) and should custody charge inmate White with a threat?
What department within your agency can be considered its backbone?
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Every day, Officer Johnson argues with the classification department. He tells them that custody is the backbone of corrections and holds the greatest responsibilities when it comes to inmates’ saf...
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