Mission Statement
The Georgia Department of Corrections protects the public by operating secure and safe facilities, while reducing recidivism through
... [Show More] effective programming, education and healthcare.
Vision
To protect the public with effective corrections supervision while working to reduce recidivism.
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Core Values
Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and Effectiveness (PRIDE) reflect the values of the organization, and form the foundation on which GDC employees work and conduct themselves. "BUILDING PRIDE IN OURSELVES AND OUR AGENCY"
Basics and Beyond
Visibility, Sanitation, Policies and Procedures, Inmate Accountability, Key Control, Tool Control, Training, Programs integrity
B.A.S.E.
Building accountable secure environments. Establish a system of fairness, establish a system of consistency, establish a system of vigorous honesty
Command: Attention (On Range)
Release hood of your holster and de
Firearms Safety - Rule #1
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
Firearms Safety - Rule #2
Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction
Firearms Safety - Rule #3
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire.
Firearms Safety - Rule #4
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Definition: FORCE
Physical force used to compel an offender to take an action against their will, or to prevent an offender from taking action that would be damaging to themselves, others or property.
Deadly Force (Firearms)
Firearms are only used in situations where danger of death or serious bodily injury and they may not be discharged if a less extreme measure may control the situation.
Definition: Deadly Force
Intended to or is likely to result in death or great bodily harm
Great Bodily Injury
Permanent Injury
Forcible Felony
Involves use or threat of physical force or violence against someone. (RAPE, Assault, etc)
Reasonable Standard Doctrine
If sane persons would do (Supreme Court Graham v. Connor)
Types of Force
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