Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

What defines a Level "B" response?

1. An incident requiring specialized equipment analysis

2. An incident needing an "A" team and "B" team response

3. An incident resolved by existing staff

4. An incident managed solely by administration

The correct answer is: An incident needing an "A" team and "B" team response

A Level "B" response is defined as an incident that requires the coordinated effort of both an "A" team and a "B" team. This definition indicates that the incident involves more complexity than can be handled by a single response team. Typically, this level of response may indicate a situation that necessitates specialized skills or resources, which might involve a multi-disciplinary approach to effectively manage the situation. In contrast, a response that is simply handled by existing staff suggests an incident that is not deemed complex enough to warrant additional teams' involvement. Similarly, an incident solely managed by administration would imply a lack of operational or on-ground engagement from operational teams. Specialized equipment analysis would indicate a concern that would be considered beyond a standard operational response and may not involve the collaborative approach associated with a Level "B" response.