Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Academy Practice Test

Reporting to the security office is the appropriate channel because information about security threat groups is handled by the team responsible for safety, threat assessment, and incident response. The security office is equipped to verify details, document findings, and coordinate any necessary actions to protect staff and inmates. Routing this information elsewhere can delay proper evaluation and response.

The other offices focus on different functions: the facility manager’s office handles administrative matters related to the facility’s operation, the medical department addresses health and medical concerns, and inmate counsel deals with legal issues and inmate rights. None of these are set up to process security threat information or coordinate security responses. Provide clear, factual details to the security office so they can assess and act appropriately.