Correctional Officer Basic Training Practice Test

What does G.S. 143-300.5 regulate?

1. Penalties for escape attempts

2. Providing defense against assault

3. Transfer of inmates to different facilities

4. Protection of officer identities

The correct answer is: Providing defense against assault

The correct answer is that G.S. 143-300.5 regulates providing defense against assault. This statute is part of the laws that specifically address the rights and protections afforded to correctional officers, helping to ensure their safety while performing their duties. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding officers from potential physical harm, thereby enabling them to perform their responsibilities more effectively and with greater assurance of safety. In contrast, the other options pertain to different aspects of correctional law. While penalties for escape attempts involve a separate legal framework concerning inmate behavior, the transfer of inmates to different facilities is governed by other regulations that manage inmate rights and facility capacities. Additionally, protection of officer identities is crucial for their safety but falls under distinct privacy and security measures that are not encapsulated solely by this specific statute.