How To Respond To An Emergency Situation

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When any new situations arise you are not afraid to ask advice from your partner, a more experienced officer, or your supervisor. When responding to emergency situations you are calm and collected, and perform your duties well.

On 11/28/2015, you responded to an emergency situation in the dock area. A fire suppression sprinkler was damaged and was flooding the dock. You immediately jumped in to assist first by blocking the dock access doors and then by having the water flow into several empty laundry and trash carts. While you were not the only officer to respond and participate, your assistance was invaluable in preventing the situation from becoming worse and also preventing damage to other areas of the jail. Good job.

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