What should you do during inmate orientation?

• A. Write a security assessment
• B. Establish rules & expectations
• C. Schedule outside calls
• D. Train in hand-to-hand combat

Answer: (B)

During inmate orientation, the priority is to set clear rules and expectations for behavior, safety, and daily routines. This is the moment to communicate what conduct is allowed, what the consequences are for violations, and how inmates should interact with staff, access programs, and follow procedures for searches, property, visitation, and grievances. When rules and expectations are stated upfront, it creates a predictable environment, reduces confusion, and helps both inmates and staff maintain safety and order.

The other activities aren’t aligned with what orientation should accomplish. Writing a security assessment is something staff do to evaluate risks and plan security measures, not something an inmate would do during orientation. Scheduling outside calls involves privileges and approvals that depend on policies and security considerations, which are addressed in the rules and procedures rather than the orientation content. Training in hand-to-hand combat is not appropriate for inmates and would raise serious safety concerns; any physical training for safety is generally staff-focused or limited to de-escalation and self-protection measures, not instructional fighting for inmates.