Basic Detention

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Explain the function and philosophy of the Arizona Detention office.
2. Identify the components of effective inmate/ward supervision/management in adult or juvenile systems.
3. Define constitutional rights, situations where constitutional rights are abridged, and constitutional terminology.
4. Describe considerations when dealing with inmates with special needs.
5. Classify adult and juvenile systems on the basis of custody levels, parole, justice process and length of confinement guidelines.
6. Explain procedures for minimizing disturbance, emergency and hostage situations.
7. Demonstrate conflict resolution techniques which may occur in correctional institutions.
8. Demonstrate techniques for managing emergency situations.
9. Describe functional areas and their locations within a detention facility and operate all facility doors.
10. Explain liability issues concerning use of force and weapons in the facility.
11. Describe components and benefits of an active physical training program.
12. Summarize the importance of survival psychology in self-defense situations.
13. Demonstrate the principles of self-defense.