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Cells shall house from _ to _ inmates
1 to 24
Dormitories hold _ to _
9 to 48
Food passes dimensions
15” wide by 4 1/2” high
Hot food temp
140*F
Cold food temp
41*F
Cells contain not less than __ square feet of floor space for the first inmate and __ square feet of floor space for each additional inmate
- 18
Temperature in all occupied areas
65 / 85*F
Warm water temperature shall be
100 / 120*F
Training of staff provided
Employment / quarterly
The fire prevention and a fire hazard inspection check list shall be evaluated no less than each
Quarter
The facility shall be inspected ____ by a local fire offical
Annually
Emergency back-up generator shall operate both __ and __ upon interruption of the primary electrical power source. And operate for a minimum period of __
Manual / automatic / 1 1/2 hour
General smoke testing of the smoke management systems shall be tested in ___ and __ modes
Normal / emergency
Artifical smoke shall be introduced into the space at __ times the volume of the space to be tested
2
Smoke detection system shall alarm and initiate the smoke control and removal system within __ seconds of the beginning of smoke introduction
60
Smoke management system shall be deemed to be controlling smoke migration if smoke does not migrate for a period of __ minutes
10
Smoke removal shall be completeded in the space to be tested within __ minutes from the time of system activation
15
Smoke management system shall be operationally tested
Quarterly
All life safety equipment systems shall be __ of inmates
Out of reach
At least __ self-contained breathing apparatus shall be available and maintained in or near s/c
1
SPC __ prisoners will be dressed in a paper uniform
2
Texas commission of Jail Standards should be notified of all escapes from a facility within __ hours
24
records of all required life safety plans, drills and inspection of equipment shall be available for inspection by
The Commission
Classification criteria shall not include
Race, Ethnicity or Religious Preference
Inmates of different custody level may participate together in
Work and Program Activities
Persons assigned to a detoxification cell shall be transferred to housing when?
they can care for self
Persons confined to a violent cell shall be reviewed and documented every
24 hours for continuance of status
Persons confined to a administrative separation shall be reviewed every
30 days
to be completed immediately on all inmates admitted for purposes of identifying any medical, mental health of other special needs requiring special housing
Intake Screening
A cell minimally contains
bunk, toilet, lavatory, table and seat
Custody reassessment shall be conducted within ___ days of the initial custody classification
30 - 90
Each jail shall check each offender upon intake into the jail against the Department of State
Health Services CARE
Inmates exhibiting behavior indicating that they are a danger to themselves or others shall be managed to such a way as to _____ the threat of injury or harm
minimize
If restraints are determined to be necessary, they shall be used in a ____ , manner, only for the prevention of injury, and not as a _______
humane, punitive measure
Restraints should restrict movement of an inmate only to the degree necessary to avoid ________
injurious behavior
decision to utilize a fixed restraint system shall be made by a Confinement ____ or higher Rank
Sergeant
Inmates shall not be restrained in a position or manner that would exacerbate any physical infirmities, nor shall they be restrained in a manner that would impair their ability to
breathe
Placing an inmate in the restraint chair requires a minimum of ___ Officers
3
If inmate behavior after __ hours in the restraint chair remains unacceptable, a watch commander may issue a written order to extend the period by __ hours
4, 2
If inmate behavior after __ hours in the Portable restraint chair remains unacceptable, a watch commander may issue a written order to extend the period by __ hours
2, 2
Inmate should not be left in the emergency restraint chair for more than __ hours total
10
How many officers will be used in placing an aggressive inmate in a single cell?
2
All High-Risk inmates shall be escorted by _ Officers and be restrained with handcuffs and leg irons when outside their assigned housing area
2
Restraints shall not be applied to the wrists or legs of a pregnant inmates who is in labor, delivery, being transported to a medical facility or recovering from delivery unless
a supervisor has determined it is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the inmate
A _______ shall make the decision to remove the restraints
Confinement Supervisor
Food should be stored at least _ inches off the ground
6
An inmate in a restraint chair should receive medical care a minimum of every _ hours
2
medical care in a restraint chair should include
changing position, exercising extremities, offering nourishment and liquids, offering toilet facilities, checking for medication needs, and taking vital signs
Persons in restraints shall be checked
15-minute
In no case shall an inmate be kept in restraints longer than
24 hours
Anytime an inmate is occupying the restraint chair and the door is opened, a minimum of _ Officers shall be present
2
Observation shall be performed at least every __ minutes in areas where inmates known to be assaultive, potential suicidal, mentally ill, or who have demonstrated bizarre behavior are confined
30
Confinement staff shall provide supervision of suicide precaution inmates to ensure visual observation of inmates on periodic intervals not to exceed ____
10 minutes
An inmate may appeal the action taken by the Grievance Board. The appeal shall be in writing to the Inmate Grievance Appeal Board within
5 days
An inmate may further appeal the Grievance Appeal Boards ruling to the Sheriff. The appeal shall be in writing within
5 days
The Sheriff, or his designee, shall respond to the appeal within ____. The decision by the sheriff or his designee shall be final
10 working days
Each inmate shall be allowed one hour of supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least __ per week
3 days
Inmates confined longer than __ days shall be allowed access to sunlight no less than __ hour weekly
10, 1
Food loaves may be substituted for regular meals for a period not to exceed __ days
7
Inmates in disciplinary separation shall be provided a shower every
other day
Mail received, no larger than
12 x 16 inches
Inmates shall be observed every __ minutes per jail standards
60
A _________ is used to track incidents and/or occurrences of any liable or criminal nature
Service number
Single cells are not less than __ from the floor to ceiling and __ wall to wall
8’, 5’
Multiple occupancy Cell hold _____ inmates
2 to 8
Emergency power equipment shall be tested at least _____ and the electric load transferred to the circuits _____
once each week, monthly
Trustees can work up to __ hours per week except during _______
48, emergency
As a Census, Inmates shall be physically counted by a corrections officer at frequent and regular intervals, no less than
once per day
Tent ridge height shall be __ feet above the floor Distance between furnishing shall be __ feet
7, 3
Distance between tents shall be __ feet. Max capacity of a tent shall not exceed __ inmates
16, 48
Maximum distance from any point in a tent to an exit shall not exceed __ feet
50
Temp building shall not be used in excess of __ years without review and approval by
3, the commission
All exit doors in a temp building shall have a min width
36 inches
Fence Minimum __ high, double has __ separation
12foot, 10 foot
Key control - inventory, inspect and test all Emergency keys _____
monthly
Overtime is approved by the
Watch Supervisor
Multipurpose rooms’ minimum of ___ square feet per 100 inmates
200
Exercise area less than 100 inmates, ___ Square feet Min
800
Exercise area __ Square feet per inmate for max number but not less than 1000 square feet
15
Individual recreation -not less than __ square feet
200
Inmate held in a Holding cell - no more than
48 hours
Seating benches ____ inches above floor
17 to 19
Seating benches not less than __ inches wide
12
Holding cell-seating benches no less than __ linear inches per inmate
24
Detoxification cell seating - _____ off the floor__ wide
8 inches, 2 feet
An SPC gown is required for ___ prisoners, and must be under constant supervision
SPC I
Cells and day room not less than __ from floor to ceilings and ___ wall to wall
8, 5’6”
Corridors not less than __ wide
4’
Bunks are __ wide and __ long
2’ 3”, 6’ 3”
Toilets per ___ inmates
1 per 8
Showers per ___ inmates
1 per 12
Showers size- ___ Square per showerhead and not less than _ feet high
2’ 6”, 7
Privacy shields - __ above floor to __ high
15 inches, 5 foot
Hose connections shall not be more than ___ apart
100 feet
Lighting at mirrors and tables
20 Foot candles
Viewing of toilet and shower areas shall not be allowed except in ___ and ____ areas
Medical, special observation
Negative pressure cells __ per capacity of 100 or more inmates
1
Lockup-processing-unclassified inmates- no more than
72 hours
Dining - avoid concentrations of more than __ inmates
96
Door stop - Minimum _____ between leading edge of door and wall
6 inches
Cell doors shall be not less than ____ in clear width
28 inches
Cell doors shall be not less than ___ high
6 foot 8 inches
Illumination at exit signs
1 Foot Candle
Detention doors - Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of ____ steel inside the security perimeter
12 to 14-gauge
Plate doors shall be constructed of material not less than
3/16 inch thick
Inmate mattresses: raised perforated storage in the amount of per _____ mattress for capacity
5 ¼ cubic feet 25%
Inmate shall not be restrained in the restraint bed for more than
8 hours total
Violent Cells shall be equipped with a minimum ______ bench not more than __ above the floor
2’ 3” wide and 6’ 3” long, 8 inches
Inmate Grievance Plan shall provide maximum time limits not to exceed ____ with interim response not to exceed _____
60 days, 15 days
Maximum distance from any point in the building to an exit shall not exceed
150 Feet
Travel distance between any room door and an exit may be increased by ___ in fully sprinkler facilities not to exceed ___ of total travel distance
50 feet, 200 feet
Interior stairways serving as emergency exits for new facilities and new additions shall be separated by a ____ enclosure and self-closing fire doors
2 hour fire rated
All swinging doors shall be installed to swing in the direction of .
Exiting traffic
There shall be no less than __ Exits
2
A standpipe and hose stem with a _____, maybe used vice a
1” non-collapsible, 1 ½” collapsible hose
The standpipe and hose system utilize a minimum of _ domestic water system shall be provided
2 inch
Exit doors of cells, day rooms and other rooms where inmates are confined, shall have a minimum clear width of
28 inches
The minimum width of all exit doors shall be calculated at 0.2” of clear width for each inmate utilizing the door for exit access, but in no case shall such width be less than
36 inches
Stairs shall provide 0.3 of width for each inmate utilizing stairs for exit access, but in no case shall such width be less than
44 inches
Inmate Visitation Plan each inmate shall be allowed a minimum of _ visitation periods per week of at least ___ duration each
2, 20 minutes
Tuberculosis testing of an inmate is not required to be retested if inmate is booked into the facility more than once during a
12-month period
Inmates confined in the jail for more than ___ shall be tested for tuberculosis on or before the __ day of confinement
7 days, 7th
Infirmary area _____ for each bed
80 square feet
Night lights shall provide sufficient light to permit
continuous observation
Immediately after booking but no later than __ hours, Persons shall be permitted to make at last __ completed __ phone calls
4, 2, 5-minute
Air packs shall have a minimum gauge reading of
15 lbs
All fire extinguishers shall be checked at the ___ of each shift to ensure they are available and serviceable
beginning
Fire extinguishers shall be taken out of service each time they are
used
Fire extinguishers are inspected ___ by an outside vendor
annually
Food Service __ times daily with no more than ___ between meals
3, 14 hours
Inmates held over ___ who are unable to supply themselves with personal care items, because of indigent, shall be furnished
48 hours, a hygiene kit
Keys that are lost, stolen or misplaced, an immediate verbal notification shall be given to the
Watch Supervisor
Broken Keys require an Incident report and shall accompany the broken key to be forwarded to the
Unit Commander
An aggressive act committed by any person which does not amount to an assault and is necessary to achieve one’s lawful objectives.
Physical Force
An Injury that causes physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition.
Bodily Injury
An injury that is potentially life threatening.
Serious Bodily Injury
Force which is intended to cause death or serious bodily injury, or that a reasonable and prudent person would consider likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.
Deadly Force
The Supervisor shall appoint __ Officers to Fire Team positions prior to the start of each shift
6
In the event the Fire Department must utilize the same stairwell that is being used to evacuate staff and/or inmates,
the evacuation shall take priority.
The Supervisor shall conduct a minimum of __ unannounced Fire Drills per month on their shift.
2
The Food Services Manager will be responsible for maintaining a __ day supply of food at all times in accordance with each facilities maximum population
3
In the case of natural disasters the Food Services Manager shall provide a plan to store food up to __
5 days.
The facts and circumstances known to the Officer would warrant a reasonable person to believe that an offense has been committed.
Probable Cause
The Additional start date of food loafs shall be no less than __ hours after the completion of the previous order
24
An inmate shall not be identified as dead until determined to be so by Proper Authority.
Licensed physician, Medical examiner, Justice of the Peace
If a high-risk inmate is placed in the Tunnel Control holdovers the Courts Division will be required to
assign an Officer to Watch
Mug shots will be printed for sureties, attorneys and agents, as well as members of the media, for ____
no cost
Any time use of any type of physical force is used against an inmate and an injury occurs, a ___ shall be obtained from the Communication Division
Service Number
The ratio of bleach to water in bleach water is
1:25
If an inmate engages in any misconduct during the 24 hrs after 7 days of food loaves ___ may be substituted for the remaining regular menu meals
sack meals
Inmates confined in a holding cell shall be observed no longer than every
30 minutes
The prisoner _____ shall list all inmate movement form assigned housing
daily transfer log
At no time shall a high-risk inmate be kept in a holding cell in booking for more than
10 minutes
TCCC has how many “pods” or housing sections?
32
In TCCC how many pods are direct supervision, indirect supervision?
28 / 4
Green Bay has how many “pods” or housing sections?
98
How many evacuation routes are there out of Booking?
5
How many evacuation routes are there out of release?
3
How many complete visual inmate counts shall be conducted per day?
3 times Each watch shall conduct a visual inmate count during feeding of all designated housing areas
What is the minimum decontamination time after OC use?
10 minutes
The LSO will inspect life safety equipment every
Month
What color is a class A fire extinguisher and what does it contain?
Silver / Water
What is the maximum size pictures can be
4” x 6”
Can Pictures have a hard backing and be framed?
No
A new mugshot is required _____ a person is booked into
each time
Supervisors shall inspect each housing unit assigned to at least every
8 hours
TJS/ Blankets will be laundered at least
every 3 months
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over
48 hours
A building engineer will inspect the auxiliary generator?
Weekly
Evacuation route inspections will be conducted how often?
Monthly
LSO shall inspect air packs once every
Month
Inmates shall be permitted to receive unlimited mail, uncensored, subject to
inspection only
___________ shall be inspected (for contraband) in the presence of the inmate only and no mail shall be unduly delayed
Privileged correspondence
Inmates shall not be subjected to discipline without benefit of
due process
All departmental weapons shall be test-fired at least every _______ to ensure serviceability by the departmental Armorer
six months
Transportation vehicles ____ be used to give chase
shall not
How many pictures can an inmate have in his possession?
20
All staff whose duties include Classification, shall undergo at least ___ of training on the principles, procedures and instruments for classification
4 hours
Irregular Inspection Schedule Officers assigned to all general population housing units should physically inspect the units and conduct a face to face observation of each inmate at least every
40 minutes.
All inmates shall be permitted to send sealed letters without censoring or restriction to a specified class of persons
Uncensored Privileged Outgoing Mail
Two-way voice communications shall be available at all times between inmates and
corrections officers
Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially for detention use and keys shall be ______
mogul or paracentric type
______ is the minimum age requirement for participation in a jail tour
Fourteen (14) years
A “Code Green” means
the hazard has been removed and the staff is to return to normal routine
A “Code Red” means
to lockdown the area or the unit pending necessary evacuation
A “Code Blue” means
that a Fire Drill is in process
A secured, enclosed room which contains facility door controls, intercom panels and/or fire alarm panels
Control Room
A _______ consists of all persons who handle evidence from the time of seizure until the ultimate disposition of the case
chain of custody
The Officer will not relinquish his/her Holdover key to:
Anyone not assigned to Support Services
A registered dietitian shall review the institutions menu. These reviews shall be held at least
annually
Religious diets/special meals (pregnancy) shall be delivered at ___
regular meal times and with regular food delivery
If Date of Birth cannot be determined during booking, DOB will be entered as
January 01, and approximate year of birth
When no identity can be established during booking, the subject shall be booked in as
John or Jane Doe
What are the two types of consent for the Body Cavity Search?
Signed consent form, or Warrant
The _________ shall ensure jail staff is prepared for arrival of the ambulance(s), so the ambulance staff may gain immediate entry to the building, without compromising unit security.
Watch Supervisor
The key for Security Control Door and Sally Port Walkthrough Door
43XTA
______ shall remain on assigned floors to supervise and assist Floor Officers in their daily activities
Corporals
Detoxification Cell will have observation every
30 min
Lavatories in court holding cells are not required to provide
warm water
A single occupancy padded cell for the temporary holding of inmates harmful to themselves and/or others. also called a
Violent Cell
The employee shall respond in writing within ___ of the notification as to the terms of the Intense Supervision
five (5) days
The ___ board members shall review each report to determine if the employee is to be released from Intense Supervision
three (3)
when food is placed on trays you have ___ to eat
2 hours
A Service number shall be obtained from the Communications Division for each of the following incidents:
Fights, inciting a fight, or other such incidents where a criminal case could be filed. Injuries where medical treatment is needed beyond minor medical attention or first aid Fires Ambulance calls Officer reported injuries Arrests made on County property O.C. Gas Usage / Use of Force Escapes Deaths
An Information Report shall be submitted to classification to update behavioral history of an inmate involved in an incident when a move is not required.
ICCL Update
Originals reports go to
inmate files
Tan temporary ID badge
Law Enforcement officers
Restricted Visitors displaying an __ I.D. Card will be given limited access to specific locations within the jail and will not require an escort
orange
Persons displaying a ___ I.D. Card will be given limited access to specific locations within the jail and will require an escort at all times
pink
Any disease that must be reported to the Health Department, including HIV infection
Reportable Disease
There is a ___ “window” in which to start the injured/exposed person on the medications to treat the exposure
two hour
Clothing that was contaminated with the fluids shall be placed in a _______ and marked with the employee’s name and the Service Number issued for the incident and it shall be treated as evidence.
paper bag
The Officer shall be issued a “_____” uniform, if necessary
Jump Suit
The facts and circumstances known to the Officer that would warrant a reasonable person to believe that an offense has been committed
Probable Cause
Security Control checks Communications Equipment
daily
Officer assigned to post Emergency Portable Lighting will be checked
each watch
Fire detection, protection, and control equipment is checked
once every month by the Life Safety Officer or designee
Separation cells shall include
bunk, mirror, table, and seat separate from the bunk Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection toilet, lavatory, and shower. 40 square feet of clear floor space
FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to __ weeks of Federal protected leave in a 12 month period
12
An employee shall respond in writing within ___ of the notification as to the terms of Intense Supervision
5 days
___ shall mean either failure to report for duty at the time and place of duty or leaving of a place of duty or assignment without proper authorization
AWOL
As provided for in the SHERIFF”S Civil Service Rules, Personal Time is a maximum of __ of the twelve days accrued per year
5
While on leave of absence WITHOUT pay an employee must contact the supervisor at ___ intervals
2 weeks
To ensure there are no interruptions the supervisor shall _____ while briefing is being conducted
shut the briefing room door
Employees reassigned by their own request shall serve at least ___ in their new assignments
1 year
Open specialty positions shall be posted for
10 days
A request for reassignment will not be accepted for __ from the date an employee was administratively moved
6 months
All reports generated from an incident requiring a service number from the Communications Division shall be forwarded to _______
the Unit Commander
The Unit Commander shall review the CD/ DVD within ______ of the incident
7 days
If an injured officer is unable to complete an injury report, ____ shall complete as much of the report as possible; including taking an oral statement from the Officer, if possible
Supervision
If an inmate declines to consent to drawing blood, a ______ shall be obtained.
court order
An internal Affairs Complaint shall be thoroughly investigated, completed and returned to Internal Affairs within _____. The time begins _____ after the employee’s acknowledgment is signed by the employee
10 working days / 24 Hours
All employees, volunteers, and contract service providers will be tested ____ during the TB testing period
annually
Each _____ is designated as Unit Detail day from 0700 to 1500
Tuesday
All keys, not in use, shall be properly stored and secured in
an appropriate key locker or storage area
All departmental weapons shall be test-fired at least every ______ to ensure serviceability by departmental Armorer
6 months
Once a Month, the Security Equipment Officer shall inventory and inspect all
Departmental weapons and security equipment
In the event of an accident during transport, Officers shall notify the _____ and request assistance and/or emergency vehicles to respond
security control
Officers will not engage in a “fight” with an inmate; they will
subdue the inmate
Verbal provocation is _____ grounds for applying restraints
insufficient
____ inmates shall be escorted by two Officers and be restrained with handcuffs and leg irons when outside their assigned housing area
All high Risk
After the fire is over, the facility is secured and the inmates are returned, a head count
shall be conducted
Communications Equipment shall be
inspected daily
Emergency Portable lighting is inspected
once each shift
When an inmate is in a restraint bed, a supervisor shall conduct checks of the restrained inmate a minimum of every
30 Minutes
A ______ is a nutritionally balanced meal baked and served in a loaf form
food loaf
The regular hard plastic trays shall be substituted with _______ to be served to all violent and/or suicidal inmates that have a potential to cause bodily harm to themselves or the Floor Officers
a soft paper plate
All medical information shall be treated ______
confidentially
The Executive Chief of the facility where a death in custody occurs is responsible to file a Preliminary Death in Custody report to Texas Commission on Jail Standards within _____ from the date of death
10 days
IPA stands for
Inmate Police Holding, Area
The IPA is located at
JPS on the 5th floor
unable to report for duty shall notify a Watch Supervisor at least ______
one hour prior to watch time
Personal time request submitted at least ___ but no more than _____ and returned to employee within _
5 days, 60 days, 72 hours
request for more than _______ of sick leave shall be accompanied by a Doctor’s statement
3 work days
a Doctor’s statement should document employee’s necessity to be absent and ability to ______
return to full duty
employees allowed ____ with pay to attend the funeral of a coworker
4 hours
employees may be granted absence with pay for up to _____ for a death in the immediate family
3 days
Patterns of time off abuse include
minimum 4 days off in conjunction with their days off within a 4 month period / 5 or more sick days within 2-months without documentation / calls off sick or personal and uses other benefit time that should have been per-approved / any time time off denied then calls off sick
Grievance are used to report
Violation of Civil Rights // Criminal Act // Unjust Denial or Restrictions of inmate privileges // Prohibited Act by a member of the staff
Paper towels are for officer use and ___
Window cleaning only
Inmates at a Hospital for ___ or more consecutive days will be permitted visitation per Jail Standard
5
Disciplinary Board shall convene within ___ of the date the inmate was served, shall not be heard before __
10 days, 24 hours
Juvenile is any person who have not reached
their 17 th birthday
all confinement personnel shall visually inspect all hazardous areas, exits and life safety equipment
Daily
Each _____ shall look at windows for evidence of tampering and use the ____ to ensure the window glass is secure on their assigned floors
Watch, suction cup
Tools that can be useful to inmates for escape or causing a death, like screw driver, files
Restricted Tools
Recertification for use of Pepper Gel Guns
Annually
Authorization to carry and deploy Pepper Gel Gun may be suspended or terminated by
Chief Deputy of higher
a qualified staff member designated by the Unit Commander must inspect the device (gel gun)
Monthly
Pepper Gel Gun Certification ___ classroom instruction and training, pass written test minimum score of __
4 hours, 90% or higher
Alarm systems should be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation, but shall be tested at least on calender _____
Quarterly intervals
Under extenuating circumstances the Unit Commander or above may approve personal time off
Less then 5-days
Alarm system should be tested ___ on the ___ of each month during emergency generator test
Monthly, 1st Wednesday
1 corrections officer shall be provided on each floor of the facility wherein ____ mates are housed
ten or more
Mattresses shall be swept, aired, sprayed w/disinfectant and stored ______
off the ground
Officers assigned to all general population housing units shall physically inspect the units and conduct face to face observations of each inmate at least every ____ in accordance w/provisions of Minimum Jail Standards 275.1.
sixty minutes
Hunger strike is When an inmate refuses food, or sometimes water, for
9 consecutive meals or states they are on a hunger strike
Escape is defined as
an unauthorized departure from custody or a failure to return to custody following a temporary leave for a specific reason
A surety is an individual (licensed bondsperson or private citizen) that has
paid the bail of another individual
Inmates shall be classified and housed in the least restrictive housing available without jeopardizing staff, inmates or the public, utilizing risk factors which include any or all of the following:
(A) current offense or conviction; (B) offense history; (C) escape history; (D) institutional disciplinary history; (E) prior convictions; (F) alcohol and/or drug abuse; and (G) stability factors.
Inmates in administrative separation shall be provided access to a day room for at least
one hour each day
Minor Infractions. Violations of rules and regulations which do not represent serious offenses against persons and do not pose a serious threat to institutional order and safety. Sanctions shall be limited to:
(A) counseling;
(B) verbal or written reprimand;
(C) in podular, direct supervision facilities, temporary restriction to cells for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours;
(D) loss of privileges for a period not to exceed fifteen days; and
(E) disciplinary separation for a period not to exceed fifteen days.
Major Infractions. Violations of rules and regulations which constitute serious offenses against persons and property and pose a serious threat to institutional order and safety. Sanctions may include:
(A) loss of good conduct credit;
(B) loss of privileges for a period not to exceed thirty days;
(C) removal from work details or programs; and
(D) disciplinary separation for a period not to exceed thirty days.
The following sanctions are prohibited:
(A) deviation from normal feeding procedures;
(B) corporal punishment;
(C) administration of any form of disciplinary action or
supervision by inmates;
(D) No deprivation of clothing or bedding; inmates who destroy bedding or clothing may be deprived of such items. This shall be reviewed and documented every twenty-four hours;
All inmates being released to other custody shall be searched by the
releasing agency
Closed circuit television monitoring may be provided to
supplement control and security functions
All doors to cells and day rooms shall be capable of being unlocked by ____ at the door or ____
manual means / a remote location
Inmates may only possess 3 days accumulation of newspapers, and a combination of not more than __ books and magazines (not including Legal books).
10
Hygiene kits may be reissued to indigent inmates once every 21 days, as long as the inmate
still qualifies as such
An indigent inmate is one who has less than $3 in his/her account upon entry into jail, or ___
over a 7-day period thereafter
In the event an inmate refuses to sign the property return receipt, _____, with a witness present, shall note the refusal and sign the receipt.
the releasing officer
RELEASE:
1 Identification: The releasing officer shall determine inmate identity before discharge or release.
2 Authorization: The releasing officer shall be certain that authorized release orders have been presented for the discharge or release of the inmate.
3 Search: If going to another Agency
4 Record: A record shall be kept of the release order and the time of release
5 Inmate Property Checking/Return
Chemicals are identified by what kind of labels?
Half-inch circle
How are Chemical labels color-coded?
Red Flammable, Yellow toxic, Blue corrosive
A minimum of one negative pressure separation
cell shall be provided with the following features and equipment
Furnishings: Each cell shall be provided with one bunk,
mirror, table, and seat separate from the bunk. Convenient electrical receptacles circuited with ground fault protection shall be provided. Power to receptacles shall be individually controlled outside of the cell. Plumbing: Cells shall be provided with a toilet, lavatory, and shower. Cell Size: Cells shall contain not less than 80 gross square feet of floor space.
Any time use of any type of physical force is used against an inmate; all participants shall
submit a written report by the end of their tour of duty.
If an employee is incapacitated to the point he/she cannot submit a report before the tour of duty ends, .
he/she must submit a report as soon as possible
There is one padded cell in each pod, in
74A/B/C/D
The decision to utilize the padded cell shall be made by a confinement _________ with staff from MHMR
Lieutenant or higher rank
Whenever a padded cell is used an ______ shall be generated
incident report
Padded cell / A supervisor shall conduct checks of the inmate a minimum of every _______ and document the check on the observation log
thirty minutes
Every reasonable effort shall be made to use the _______ of force necessary to achieve rightful purposes before escalating to a more severe measure of force.
minimum amount
All doors to cells and day rooms shall be capable of being unlocked by a _______ at the door or a _______
manual means / remote location.
Two-way voice communication shall be available at all times between inmates and ________
corrections officers
Closed circuit television monitoring may be provided to supplement control and ___________
security functions
Separate, secure storage space shall be provided at all entrances to the security perimeter for ___ and ___
weapons and ammunition
Violent cells shall include the following features and equipment.
1) a minimum 2’ 3” wide by 6’ 3” long bench not more than 8” above the floor 2) Flushing type floor drains with outside controls shall be provided. 3) Cell shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space. 4) Walls, floor, door and bench shall be completely covered with a material to protect the inmate from self-injury.
Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially for detention use and keys shall be ____ or _____ type.
mogul or paracentric
The jail design shall provide for the ____ movement of inmates and services
orderly
All inmates have the right to file a written grievance regarding
1) violations of civil rights, 2) a criminal act, 3)an unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, 4) or a prohibited act by facility staff
Restricted Tools are?
Tools that can be useful to inmates either in effecting as escape or in causing a death or serious injury
______ years is the minimum age requirement for participation in a jail tour
Fourteen (14)
A code ______ means the hazard has been removed and the staff is to return to normal routine.
“Code Green”
A code ____ means to lock-down the area or the unit pending necessary evacuation
“Code Red”
A code ______ means that a Fire Drill is in process.
“Code Blue”
during fire /evac If time permits, all inmates who have ______ shall be cuffed or chained before exiting the building
serious charges
A secured, enclosed room which contains facility door controls, intercom panels and/or fire alarm panels. Per jail standards
Control Room
Emergency Operation of Doors. All doors to cells and day rooms shall be capable of being unlocked by a ______ or ________.
manual means at the door, a remote location
Audible Communication. Two-way voice communication shall be available at all times between ___ and _______
inmates, corrections officers.
Television Monitoring. Closed circuit television monitoring may be provided to supplement ___ and _____
control, security functions
Weapon Storage. Separate, secure storage space shall be provided at all entrances to the security perimeter for _____ and _______
weapons, ammunition.
Violent Cells. A facility may contain one or more single occupancy cells for the temporary holding of _____
violent persons.
Violent cells shall include the following features and equipment.
(1) Furnishings. The cell shall be equipped with a minimum 2’ 3” wide by 6’ 3” long bench not more than 8” above the floor which abuts the wall and extends the length or width of the cell.
(2) Plumbing. Flushing type floor drains with outside controls shall be provided.
(3) Cell Size. Cell shall contain not less than 40 square feet of clear floor space.
(4) Padding. Walls, floor, door and bench shall be completely covered with a material to protect the inmate from self-injury. The type of material used to cover the walls, floor, door and bench shall be fire resistive and nontoxic.
Keys and Locks. Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially for detention use and keys shall be ____ or _____ type.
mogul, paracentric
Is it Mogul or Mogal type keys
Mogul
Inmate Movement Inside Facility. The design shall provide for the _________ of inmates and services
orderly movement
All inmates have the right to file a written grievance regarding ________
1)violations of civil rights, 2) a criminal act, 3) an unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, or 4) a prohibited act by facility staff.
Restricted Tools
Tools that can be useful to inmates either in effecting as escape or in causing a death or serious injury
Restricted Tools typical examples
Saws and Blades Screw Driver Hammer Bolt Cutters Files Wrenches
The Officer initially discovering the fire shall be the
Officer in Charge (OIC)
Personnel in uniform shall have on or about their person all forms of Tarrant County Sheriffs Department identification and will display any or all identification upon request. T/F
True
TCSO personnel not in uniform shall wear the Tarrant County Sheriff Department issued identification card in a visible place (i.e. shirt pocket, shirt collar, etc.). The photograph must be visible at all times. T/F
True
___ years is the minimum age requirement for participation in a jail tour.
14
Maintain a key log documenting: what do you record?
The date The time The key number The name of the officer procuring The name of the officer returning the key
Completed key log form shall be forwarded to the ____
Unit Commander
announcements over the radio system by Security Control should be repeated? how many times?
yes, two times
A “Code Green” means
the hazard has been removed and the staff is to return to normal routine
A “Code Red” means
to lockdown the area or the unit pending necessary evacuation
if there is a code red who designates the area to be evacuated and the evacuation routes to be used?
The ranking Supervisor (OIC) on the scene
A “Code Blue” means
that a Fire Drill is in process. This is a training function and may be conducted for a particular confinement level or for the entire unit
If time permits, all inmates who have ___ charges shall be cuffed or chained before exiting the building.
Serious
MJS: Control Room definition
A secured, enclosed room which contains facility door controls, intercom panels and/or fire alarm panels.
In the event of a disturbance in the Housing Area, the Housing Area Officer shall notify the _________ Officer via radio or telephone
Security Control
After being notified of a disturbance _________ shall dispatch Unit Supervision and Special Response Team via radio, telephone, and/or paging system
Security Control
Attempt to quell a minor disturbance by _________ to the involved inmates. The Officer shall never place himself/herself between two fighting inmates, but shall wait for assistance from responding Officers
issuing verbal commands
In the event of a disturbance, the Officer shall remain _____, if possible, and shall not become physically involved in the restraining or removal of inmates from the Housing Area
neutral
The Booking Supervisor for each shift shall assign an Officer as Belt Control Officer. The Belt Control Officer shall be responsible for applying the belt on the inmate and operating the belt while it is in use. Only Officers that have successfully completed the required training may be assigned to this duty
True
High Risk inmate are identified as
inmates, male and female, classified as assaultive, escape risk, high profile or under sentence of death
Inmates considered High Profile due to nature of charges or community status shall only be classified High Risk with the approval of a ______ or higher
Unit Commander
Full restraints shall mean, at least ____ restraint devises
two (2)
Restraint devises include:
handcuffs, leg irons, belly chains, or belly chain with side cuffs
All _________ inmates shall be under constant observation until reclassified to SPC status or evaluated by MHMR
potentially suicidal
__________ is insufficient grounds for applying restraints. The threat of injury to any person must be imminent
Verbal provocation
Statements of threat accompanied by body postures that suggest physical action may be imminent are ______ to result in placement into restraints
sufficient
Under no circumstance shall the Tunnel Control Officer track an inmate in or out of a Court or Housing Unit unless directed to do so by the ________
Booking Supervisor
The Tunnel Control Officer shall be responsible for maintaining accountability of inmates taken to court each day. The Tunnel Control Officer shall be able to show, at any given time:
The inmates scheduled for court that day And the inmates that have been returned to their housing unit, or to Booking
Prior to the start of each days Court sessions the 1st Watch Tunnel Control Officer will get the ________ from Security Control, and sign them out on the Key Control Log
Tunnel Control keys
At the conclusion of each days Court sessions the 2nd watch Tunnel Control Officer shall ensure that the office is cleaned and trash removed. The _____ shall be returned to Security Control and signed in on the Key Control Log
Tunnel Control keys
Transgender/intersex inmates must be housed safely and in the ____ restrictive housing possible. The final decision shall be made by the classification unit after considering the recommendations of the Gender Classification Committee
least
When an inmate is placed in the restraint chair an inspection log shall be initiated and placed ______
outside of the holding cell
Restraint chair. The Officer conducting a check of the inmate shall sign the log and make a note indicating the inmate’s _________
behavior and condition
Restraint chair. Upon each inspection the Officer shall note any problems in the comments section of the log and shall notify the ________
Watch Commander / Booking Supervisor
When an inmate currently in a restraint chair is to be processed ______ will be on hand before the inmate is removed from the restraint chair
a supervisor
When evacuation of an area or the unit is imminent, _____ is responsible for locking down elevators
Security Control
Elevators are _____ used in an evacuation
never
If the Code 10 is a Minor the Housing officer will
put the fire out with the extinguisher, will not have to put the air-pack on
If the Code 10 is a Major the housing officer will
don the air-pack and open the fire hose cabinet. Place the extinguisher on the floor by the fires’ location. Wait for the Fire Team
Upon arrival, the Fort Worth Fire Department assumes _____ control of the situation, including evacuation procedures
joint
In instance of catastrophic disaster, inmates can be housed within the Tarrant County Sheriffs Department facilities
True
