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BCCC 1120 Test 3 & 4 Flashcards

1
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While patrolling detention areas, what are situations that would warrant a physical inspection of the facility area.

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Presence of unusual sounds, metal filings, chipped paint, sawdust, concrete dust

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Conspiracy against rights can be found in:

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18 USC 241

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when a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice in another state, he shall issue a warrant of arrest directing a peace officer to apprehend and bring the accused before him.

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Magistrates warrant (fugitive) 51.03

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An inmate requests medical attention for pain and tenderness in the abdomen, as well as nausea. The jail administrator ignores the request and tells the inmate he is only making up the symptoms. This refusal to secure medical treatment for the inmate could constitute a violation of the inmate’s _____ Amendment rights.

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8th Amendment

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When returning an inmate from another agency, what paperwork is needed:

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Inmate ID, Magistrate paperwork, Detainer, Back-time credit, property & money, Inmates medications

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what would best describe the procedure that should be followed regarding the searches of visiting areas?

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The visitation room must be searched for contraband prior to the room being cleaned, particularly if cleaned by another inmate

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________ means scientifically sub-average general intellectual functioning that is concurrent with deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period

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Intellectual disability

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Circumstances which subject jail personnel to civil liability includes:

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Act in a lawful manner (Federal, State statutes, TCJS) departmental policies, do not act in a punitive manner, documentation of events (use of force, injuries, discharge of weapons, escapes, attempted suicides.)

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In house Bill _________ in the _________ legislative session established requirements for diligent participation credit.

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2649, 82nd

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TCJS 275.5 Census is determined by:

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Inmates shall be physically counted by a jailer at frequent and regular intervals, no less than once per day

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Cells forms the perimeter around a common area, which this design has more physical barriers.

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Podular Indirect

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The staff to inmate ratio is:

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1:48

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The Federal Civil Rights Code that offers protection from criminal violations by a corrections officer:

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USCA 1983

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Record for issuance of facility keys should include which of the following:

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Name of person taking the keys

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Inmates should not be allowed to work more than how many hours unless in an emergency situation?

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48 hours

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A secured space inside or abutting a facility for vehicles to deliver or pick up inmates or goods is the definition of:

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Sally Port

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17
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which of the following areas of the facility would you NOT find it necessary to supervise/patrol?

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Catwalks and corridors, Hallways, Perimeter, etc

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In this jail concept design, cells form the perimeter around a common area, where staff is located relatively close tothe cells to hear and observe what is occurring.

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Podular Direct

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Two phases of hostage negotiations include:

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Negotiation, Forced Entry

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Force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is the definition of:

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Deadly Force

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TRUE OR FALSE?
When a foreign national is arrested or detained he/she must be advised of the right to have consular officials notified.

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True

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A correctional officer who engages in improper sexual activity with an inmate may be charged with:

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Violation of Civil Rights- Person in custody

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No armed personnel shall be allowed to enter any area of the facility in which they may come in contact with an inmate.

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Precautionary measures

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An Inmate supervision management style in which corrections officers are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of:

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Podular Direct

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Immediate transfer of a pathogen from an infected agent to a host by direct contact or droplet spread.

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Direct Transmission

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These types of rights are given to us by the constitution or through amendments.

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Constitutional, statutory, regulatory, case law, rights gained through policy and procedure

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________ is a written record of who located evidence and who handled it until present in court, including dates, times, and reasons for handling the evidence:

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Chain of Custody

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An inmate that refuses to comply with a valid command given to him by an officer is considered to be?

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Uncooperative inmate

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A secured space inside or abutting a facility for vehicles to deliver or pick up inmates or goods is the definition of:

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Sally Port

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Which of the following would not be considered privileged mail?

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Personal mail, all incoming correspondence from the general public

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Which TCJS chapter mandates health tags

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TCJS 265.5

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A ________ is a civil wrong or injury for which a court will provide a remedy for in the form of an action for damages.

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Tort

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A documented classification review to determine the necessity for a complete reassessment must be conducted every _________ thereafter.

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30-90 days

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Disruptive behavior, by one or more inmates, that causes disorder is the definition of:

A

Disruptive behavior

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Responsibility of delivering emergency messages is determined by___________.

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Departmental Policy

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The Commission was created in 1992 to administer and enforce provisions to, amend other things, the standards of conduct of the state officer and employees.

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Texas Ethics Commission

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37
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Is emotionally or mentally disoriented with a loss of self-control?

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Violent Inmate

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38
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Administrative rule violations are investigated the same as criminal investigations except….

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The violation will be investigated by jail personnel

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39
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In an analysis of “The Corrections Officer’s Code of Ethics” the following are principles:

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Fundamental duty, Safeguard lives and community, Constitutional rights

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The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and information

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Communication

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41
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Work assignment must be ________ for pretrial detainees and inmates sentenced to TDCJ-ID

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Voluntary

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Inmates shall be allowed (at least) how often to shower

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Every other day, or more if possible

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In the even you should discover an injured inmate, the appropriate response involves Secure Contact, Identify and Report. What is missing?

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Aid the Injured

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The United States Constitution guarantees an accused person the right to counsel. This right is found in the _________ Amendment.

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6th

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Any Item, material, or substance that is prohibited by law or agency directives is considered?

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Contraband

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46
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Violation of Civil Rights can be found in:

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P.C. 39.04

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The three most common types of head counts include

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Regular counts, informal random, off-counts

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48
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Kitchen tools are classified as _________.

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Dangerous tools

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49
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As a government official, a county corrections officer has official powers that they must be careful to exercise with awareness of the possibilities for problems.

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use of official powers

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50
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according to the Texas Jail Standards, who shall be allowed to conduct a strip search of a female prisoner in a jail?

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An officer of the same sex

51
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__________ refers to shared culture and background.

A

Ethnicity

52
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Force is defined as __________.

A

an aggressive act committed by any person, which does not amount to an assault and is necessary to accomplish one’s objective

53
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A method of transporting Non-threatening inmates with mental illness includes:

A

Mental Health Transports

54
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An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action, an urgent need for assistance or relied is the definition of:

A

Emergency

55
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A blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain

A

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

56
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The following are types of Inmate Mail

A

Privileged mail- mail addressed to or received from officials (Fed. State), attorney.

NonPrivileged mail- personal mail, general mail

57
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A layout with the jailers outside of the dorm with direct view into the dorm is known as what?

A

Podular indirect

58
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Which is not part of the procedures for investigating a death in custody?

A

Secure the scene, Contact Supervisor, Maintain a log of all personnel entering and exiting the scene

59
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Juvenile shall be separated by sight and sound as per which family code?

A

51.12

60
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When transporting a child, juvenile, or member of the opposite sex, the officer should report over the radio ____________.

A

Report beginning and ending times

61
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TRUE OR FALSE?
When taking photographs of inmates, we must take them of a front view, side view (left and right) with and without accessories.

A

True

62
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An illness that occurs through the transmission of an infectious agent or toxic products from reservoir to a susceptible host, either directly, as from an infected person or animal or indirectly through an intermediate plant or animal host, a vector, or the inmate environment is the definition of:

A

Indirect transmission

63
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In “jail” food must be served ____ time in the first _____ hours. If more than ________ pass between meals; supplemental food must be served.

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3, 24, 14

64
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Which of the following are indicators of inmate stress?

A

Tension, Loss of appetite, insomnia, lethargy, persistent minor illness

65
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An illness, disease, or condition, other than epilepsy, senility, alcoholism, or mental deficiency, that: Substantially impairs a persons though, perception of reality, emotional process, or judgement; or grossly impairs behavior as demonstrated by recent disturbed behavior is the definition of:

A

Mental illness

66
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Standard issue of bedding shall be issued to all inmates include?

A

One mattress, one sheet cover, one towel, and one blanket

67
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Inmates shall be searched prior to placing them in a transport vehicle by _________.

A

You, even if another jailer has reportedly searched the inmate

68
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TCJS 285.1 What is the requirement on inmate physical exercise?

A

1 hour for 3 days a week

69
Q

Situations that may result in hostage taking:

A

A crime in progress, planned disturbances, unresolved grievances, individual action

70
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As public servants we are expected to abide by standards of conduct established the Texas Legislature, the ____________, and departmental policies.

A

The federal government

71
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Outgoing privileged mailed to a state or federal official ___________ opened or interfered with unless __________ is obtained.

A

Shall not be, search warrant

72
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Three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership, who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities is the definition of:

A

Criminal street gang

73
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TRUE OR FALSE?
The discipline dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligations is the definition or:

A

TRUE

74
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TURE OR FALSE?
All suicidal inmates should be housed in suicide resistant, protrusion cells located in low traffic/visibility areas

A

FALSE

75
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Inmates confined in a jail more than how many days shall be tested for Tuberculosis?

A

7 days

76
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After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all but _________.

A

Search all courtrooms and holding cells prior to transporting inmates

77
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Public truth, Objective judgment, accountability, democracy and responsibility are five principles of Public Service Ethics?

A

False

78
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Circumstances involving disturbances where it is appropriate to contact a supervisor would include all but ____________.

A

A. Restraints or force is used B. The approval of a supervisor is needed for: 1. The use of less than lethal options 2. Special team activation

79
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A body condition that may occur when a person faces a threatening or unfamiliar situation is the definition of:

A

Stress

80
Q

Facility key, while not in use, should be _________________.

A

Secured key cabinet

81
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Mass movement or evacuation or inmates may be warranted under which circumstance

A

If there is a substantial risk of injury or death to inmates

82
Q

A requirement for officers to conduct pat-down searches on visitors include __________

A

Tip from inmate, suspicious actions, contact visits

83
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Food shall be served at least three times in any 24 hours period but not more than how many hours shall pass between meals without supplemental food being served

A

14 hours

84
Q

Is an administrative means to resolve conflicts, a viable system for handling inmate complaints creates a safer, more secure jail environment for inmates and staff is the purpose for a?

A

Grievances

85
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__________ may identify the inmate as having special medical needs shall be noted in the inmate’s medical record and brought to the attention of health personnel and/or supervisor on duty

A

Health Tags

86
Q

A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or establishment by law for protection and benefit of a person is the definition of:

A

A right

87
Q

If an inmate is found guilty in a discipline hearing the inmate may appeal the decision.

A

True

88
Q

Persons who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individuals is the definition of

A

Developmental disorder

89
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A reason to observe inmate work activity is ________.

A

A. Keep track of inmates B. Make sure the work is done correctly C. Make sure the work is valid and productive, not just make-work (i.e., “busywork”) D. Only inmates classified as minimum custody should be assigned to work outside the security perimeter and should be supervised by corrections officers E. Observe proper safety and security method

90
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A security procedure for issuing tools and safety equipment to inmates should include
______________

A

A. Maintain a Sign-Out log for “dangerous tools” by name B. Observe the use of tools C. Collect and count tools D. Sign in tools E. Secure tools

91
Q

Which Texas Legislature established TCOLE?

A

59th Legislature effective September 1, 1965

92
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According to the guidelines for the visitation plan(s) to be filed with the commission in relation to contact visitation, it states:

A

Additional considerations for a contact visit: 1. Search inmate prior to visit; 2. Officer remains outside designated area; 3. Upon completion, search inmate; and 4. Refer to Departmental policy as to the type of search to be conducted.

93
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Individual believes that he or she presents an immediate danger to self or other, or that his or her mental or physical health is at risk of serious deterioration

A

Crisis

94
Q

Any group of inmates that pose a threat to the physical safety or other inmates or staff by virtue of the group’s nature and activities is?

A

Security threat group

95
Q

It is necessary to keep a record of the number of meals served because:

A

Use in budget, planning for future meals

96
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During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should:

A

Notify the supervisors and sheriff, wait for assistance or backup to arrive, identify and observe inmates who are participating in riot, appropriate number of jailers are present, account for all inmates and jailers once riot has been quelled

97
Q

Within how many hours shall the Texas Commission on Jail standards be notified of an escape?

A

Within 24 hours

98
Q

The following inmates need to be segregated from general population for recreation.

A

Juveniles, administrative segregation, administrative protection

99
Q

This jail concept design consists of linear hallways bordered by cells typically jointed centralized administrative area is which type of jail concept.

A

linear

100
Q

When applying a straight arm bar technique, the officer should do which of the following?

A

knee strike, lever the suspects arm over and down by exerting force on the elbow and wrist

101
Q

inmate setup consists of?

A

observation, selection, hooks, compromised

102
Q

forms of prohibited discipline?

A

deviation of meal schedule, food, corporal punishment, deprivation of hygiene and recreational privileges

103
Q

Which court case determined that deadly force could only be used against a fleeing felon if his escape would pose a threat to the safety of the committee, therefor there is obvious need for training?

A

City of Canton V. Harris
489 U.S. 378 (1998)

104
Q

Security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or personal bond.

A

Bail CCP 17.01

105
Q

Which of the following is not needed to check for wants and warrants through NCIC/NCIC?

A

Name, DOB, Race, Sex, SSN, AFIS return, CCQ

106
Q

Identify the constitutional amendment that creates the “right to bail”

A

8th Amendment

107
Q

During an assault to rescue an officer that is being held hostage, the hostage should:

A

drop to the floor and seek cover. Keep hands over head. Identify yourself. Do not resist being apprehended.

108
Q

If slang or jargon is used in a report it should only be if necessary

A

Only as part of a “quotation” and only if necessary

109
Q

Control by skillful, unfair, or insidious means, especially to one’s own advantage. Definition:

A

Maniplulation

110
Q

The Federal Civil Rights Code that offers protection from criminal violations by a corrections officer is:

A

USC Title 42, Section 1983

111
Q

A supervisor may be liable for acts of subordinates even when the supervisor has no direct involvement if the supervisor has failed to document and take corrective action for prior similar acts of misconduct. Case Law?

A

Shaw V. Stroud, 13 F. 3d 791 (4th cir 1984)

112
Q

Identify the Constitutional Amendment that creates the “right to attorney”

A

6th Amendment

113
Q

Immediately after intake, but no later than 4 hours after ________ a person shall be permitted to make at least 2 completed phone calls.

A

Intake

114
Q

Tactics used by defense attorneys in court include:

A

Direct Examination, Cross Examination, Redirect Examination, Re-Cross Examination

115
Q

TCJS 285.1 (physical exercise)- Each inmate shall be allowed

A

One hour, Three times week

116
Q

____________ is the first method of court room questioning?

A

Cross Examination

117
Q

Inmate bedding shall be issued to each detained over ______ hours

A

48

118
Q

The proper stance that an officer should be in when dealing with a potentially aggressive inmate is called the:

A

Defensive stance

119
Q

Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially for detention use and keys shall be “Mogul” or “_________”

A

Paracentric Type

120
Q

Identify the Constitutional Amendment that creates the right: Freedom against cruel and unusual punishment.

A

8th Amendment

121
Q

Principles of Witnessmanship.

A

Honesty, Brevity, Clarity, Objectivity, Emotional Control, How to be clearly and properly heard

122
Q

Identify the Constitutional Amendment that creates: Freedom against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process?

A

5th Amendment

123
Q

Force options available to officers include:

A

Command presence, Verbal/Non-verbal communication, weaponless strategies, weaponless control, deadly force

124
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A

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