Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Study Guide

What should occur every 135 days or less according to the guidelines of Restrictive Housing?

1. Periodic classification review

2. New inmate orientation

3. Team-building exercises

4. Emergency response drills

The correct answer is: Periodic classification review

The requirement for a periodic classification review to be conducted every 135 days or less is established to ensure that inmates placed in restrictive housing are regularly assessed to determine whether their continued placement in such housing is necessary. This process involves evaluating the inmate's behavior, mental health, and any changes in their circumstances that might impact their suitability for restrictive housing. Conducting these reviews helps maintain fair treatment and supports the rehabilitation of the inmate by allowing for adjustments in their housing status if appropriate. It serves as a check to prevent prolonged confinement without justification, thus aligning with correctional philosophies that emphasize humane treatment and due process. In contrast, while new inmate orientation, team-building exercises, and emergency response drills are important components of correctional facility management and operations, they do not have the same specific interval requirement related to restrictive housing protocols. These activities are typically implemented under different circumstances and do not specifically address the ongoing assessment of inmates in restrictive housing.