Corrections Canada Situational Judgement Practice

Scenario 1: Inmate Agitation during Transport

Situation: While transporting inmates, you encounter an agitated inmate who starts banging on the vehicle’s doors and threatening the staff.

Question 1: How should you handle this situation?

A) Ignore the inmate’s behavior and continue driving.
B) Immediately stop the vehicle and address the inmate’s concerns.
C) Call for backup and request assistance from nearby law enforcement.
D) Engage in a physical confrontation with the inmate.

Q1. The most effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

Q2. The least effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

Scenario 2: Medical Emergency during Transport

Situation: While transporting an inmate, you notice the individual experiencing a medical emergency, such as difficulty breathing and chest pain.

Question: What should be your immediate response in this situation?

A) Continue transporting the inmate and inform medical staff upon arrival.
B) Administer first aid to the inmate using available supplies.
C) Immediately call for emergency medical services (EMS).
D) Delay seeking medical assistance until reaching the destination.

3. The most effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

4. The least effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

Scenario 3: Fire Hazard

Situation: While conducting regular rounds in the facility, you discover a small fire in one of the inmate’s cells. The fire is growing rapidly, and the smoke alarms have been triggered.

Question: What should be your immediate response in this situation?

A) Attempt to extinguish the fire using available fire extinguishers.
B) Evacuate nearby inmates and staff to a safe location.
C) Inform the inmate responsible for the fire to put it out immediately.
D) Ignore the fire and continue with regular rounds.

5. The most effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

6. The least effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

Scenario 4: Environmental Hazard

Situation: During a routine inspection, you discover a leak in a water pipe located in a high-security unit. The water is rapidly flooding the area and poses a safety risk to both staff and inmates.

Question: What should be your immediate response in this situation?

A) Attempt to stop the water leak by using temporary measures.
B) Evacuate staff and inmates from the affected area.
C) Document the leak and report it to maintenance after completing the inspection.
D) Continue the inspection and ignore the water leak.

7. The most effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

8. The least effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

Scenario 5: Escape Attempt during Transport

Situation: While transporting inmates, you discover that one of the individuals is attempting to escape by trying to open the vehicle’s door.

Question: How should you respond in this situation?

A) Securely restrain the other inmates and confront the escapee physically.
B) Call for backup and notify the appropriate authorities.
C) Open the door for the escapee and deal with the consequences later.
D) Ignore the escape attempt and continue with the transport.

9. The most effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

10. The least effective response to this situation would be:

A B C D

1. C
2. B

Explanation: The effective response is option C, which involves calling for backup and requesting assistance from nearby law enforcement. This ensures the safety of staff and inmates by involving additional support to handle the agitated inmate appropriately. Ignoring the inmate’s behavior (option A) can lead to further escalation and potential harm. Stopping the vehicle (option B) might compromise the safety of other inmates and staff. Engaging in a physical confrontation (option D) is unsafe and against proper protocol.