Correctional Officer Basic Training Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT one of the five avenues of escape used by inmates?

1. A vehicle leaving the perimeter of the facility

2. Bribing staff members

3. Work assignment away from the facility

4. Taking advantage of transport activities

The correct answer is: Bribing staff members

The five avenues of escape utilized by inmates typically involve direct methods of physical escape from a correctional facility or circumstances that allow for evasion of custody. Bribing staff members, while it can be a method of gaining preferential treatment or illicit favors, does not relate directly to the act of escape in the same manner as the other options. Bribing is often considered a form of corruption or manipulation rather than a physical escape strategy. The other choices represent scenarios where inmates could physically remove themselves from the controlled environment of the facility. For instance, using a vehicle to leave the perimeter indicates a planned escape while away from the direct supervision of officers. Work assignments away from the facility may provide opportunities for escape during supervised activities outside the prison. Taking advantage of transport activities involves the inmates escaping during transport sessions for various reasons, such as court appearances or transfers. By understanding these distinctions, it’s evident why bribing staff does not fit within the recognized avenues of escape and highlights security and operational aspects that correctional officers must monitor.