Which Chapter specifically addresses the use of force by state correctional and correctional probation officers?

• A. Chapter 776
• B. Chapter 945
• C. Chapter 944
• D. Chapter 950

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is which statutory chapter governs the use of force by corrections officers working in state facilities and under correctional probation. Chapter 945 is the corrections chapter and provides the specific authority, limits, and procedures for use of force in that setting. It defines when force is permissible to maintain safety and security, outlines how force should be applied, and covers reporting and documentation requirements after force is used. This targeted context is what makes Chapter 945 the best match for corrections officers, as opposed to chapters that address more general or different topics—such as general self-defense rules or inmates’ rights and prison administration—which do not provide the corrections-specific framework for force.