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Exam 3 Flashcards

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

A

Presence of unusual sounds,
Metal filings
Chipped paint
sawdust
Concrete dust
Inmate comments

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Conspiracy Against Rights can be found in:

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USC Title 18, section 241

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When a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice 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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Magistrate’s Warrant

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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 symptoms. This refusal to secure medical treatment for the inmate could constitute a violation of the inmate’s _______ amendment

A

8th Amendment

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

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Agency’s paperwork: such as detainers paperwork, medical records, magistrates paperwork, inmate’s back-time credit

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

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Before Visit:
Inmates may leave notes
Narcotics escape attempts
other contraband

During Visit:
Prevent passing of contraband
Prevent inappropriate contact

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

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Intellectual disability

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8
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Circumstances which subject jail personnel to civil liability includes all but:

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USC title 42, Chapter 21, Sub-chapter I, section 1983
Tort liability

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In what house bill _____ in the _____ legislative session established requirements for diligent participation credit.

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2649
82nd

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10
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TCJS 275.5 Census is determined by:

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Inmates shall be physically counted by jailer at frequent & 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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12
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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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Conspiracy against rights ( USC title 18, section 241)
Deprivation of Civil Rights ( USC title 18, section 242)

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Record for Issuance of facility keys should include which of the following?

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The name of person requesting keys
Identify any keys issued
The condition of any keys issued
The time the keys were taken/returned
Report locking malfunctions
Report lock changes
Document according to department policy

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15
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Inmates should not be allowed to work more how many hours unless in an emergency situation?

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48 hours

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16
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A secure space inside or abutting a facility for vehicles to deliver or pick up inmates or goods is the definition of:

A

Adame’s Apartment Complex?

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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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Places to patrol include:
Catwalks
hallways
perimeter
dining rooms/housing areas
recreation area
work areas
visiting areas
kitchen
locking mechanisms
pipe chase
Fire exits
Facility tools
Any areas inmates have access to

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18
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In this jail concept design, cells forms the perimeter around a common area, where staff is located relatively close to the cells to hear and observe what is occurring.

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Podular Direct: AKA Marquez’s backyard

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19
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Two phases of hostage situations include:

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Negotiation with the hostage taker hoping to reach agreement
Forced entry is necessary to rescue victims when negotiations failed

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20
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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 unalive (death) or serious boo boos (bodily injury) to you

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Deadly Force

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21
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When a foreign national is arrested or detained he/she must be advised of the right to have their consular officials notified

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True

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22
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A correctional officer who engages in improper sexy time with an inmate may be charged with:

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Official Oppression (PC 39.03)
Violation of Civil Rights of a person in Custody; Improper Sexual activity with a person in custody (PC 39.04)

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23
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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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True

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24
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An inmate supervision management style in which correction officer (s) are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of?

A

Direct Supervision ( I see youuuuuuuu)

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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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26
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These types of rights are given to us by the constitution or through amendments

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Constitutional Rights. FUCCCCKKK YEA MERICA

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27
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______ is 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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28
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An inmate refuses to comply with a valid command given to him by an officer is considered to be?

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Uncooperative Inmate (STOP RESISTING BITCH ASS N**GA)

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29
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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 (AKA Peter’s front lawn)

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30
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Which of the following would NOT be considered privileged mail?

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Privileged Mail includes:
Officials of the federal, state, and local courts
All federal officials and officers including the President of the US
State officials and officers including Governor of TX
Bona-fide news media

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31
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Which TCJS chapter mandates Health tags?

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TCJS 265.5

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32
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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 of damages

A

Tort-A

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33
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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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34
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Disruptive behavior, by one or more inmates, that causes disorder is the definition of

A

Disturbances

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35
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Responsibility of delivering emergency messages is determined by _____

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Death, Injury, or Illness of family

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

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TX Ethics Commission

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37
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Is emotionally or mentally disoriented with 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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Violation will be investigated by jail personnel
Administration decides to treat the case as a criminal, administrative, or both

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39
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In an analysis of “ The Corrections Officer’s Code of Ethics” which of the following is NOT a Principle?

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Principles Include:
Fundamental Duty
Safeguard Lives
Constitutional rights
an example to all (adame)
Courageous calm
SELF-RESTRAINT
Honest in thought and deed
Confidential
Personal feelings
without fear, favor, malice or ill will; and with dignity
no unnecessary force
No gratuities

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40
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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 (TCJS 289.2)

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Voluntary

42
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Inmates shall be allowed (at least) how often to shower

A

every other day or more if possible

43
Q

In the event you should discover an injured inmate, the appropriate response involves Secure, Contact, identify and report. What is missing?

A

Aid the injured

44
Q

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

A

6th amendment

45
Q

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

A

Contraband (nambre ma’am or sir no mas fue una sopa)

46
Q

Violation of Civil Rights can be found in:

A

Penal Code 39.04

47
Q

The three most common types of head counts include

A

The regular count
Informal Random
Off count

LLLLIIIIISSSSSTTTTTAAAAAA SENORES OR SENORAS

48
Q

Kitchen tools are classified as ________

A

Dangerous tools

49
Q

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

A

Use of Official Powers

50
Q

According to the Texas Jail Standards, who shall be allowed to conduct a strip search of female prisoners in a jail?

A

Same Sex with Same Sex:
Males with Males
Females with Females
Trannys with Trannys?

51
Q

_______ refers tot sharer culture or background

A

Ethnicity

52
Q

Force is defined as ______

A

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

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

A

Appropriate medical personnel should accompany the person transporting the patient, if there is reasonable cause to believe that the patient will require medical assistance or the administration of medication during transport

The patient may not physically restrained unless it is necessary to protect the health and safety of the patient or of a person traveling with the patient or:

Patient must be transported directly to the facility within a reasonable amount of time

The Person transporting the patient shall deliver any necessary documents to the facility at the same time the patient is delivered

All vehicles used to transport must be adequately heated in cold weather and adequately ventilated in warm weather

Special diets or other medical precautions recommended by the patient’s physician must be followed

The person transporting the patient shall give the patient reasonable opportunities to get food, water, and use the restroom

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
Q

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

A

Traumatic Brain Injury

56
Q

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to inmate mail?

A
57
Q

A layout with the jailer(s) outside of the dorm with direct view into the dorm is known as what?

A

Podular Indirect (AKA Lopez’s room?)

58
Q

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

A

Procedures include:
Secure the scene
Contact supervisor
Maintain a log of all personnel
Upon conclusion of the investigation the report shall be submitted to the TCJS
Refer to departmental policies

59
Q

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

A

51.02

60
Q

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

A

beginning & ending time/mileage

61
Q

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
Q

An illness that occurs through the transmission of an infectious agent or its 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 ____ times in the first ____ hours if more than ____ hours pass between meals; supplemental food must be served

A

3 times
24 hours
14 hours pass

64
Q

Which of the following are indicators of inmate stress?

A

Tension
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Lethargy
Persistent minor illness

65
Q

An illness, disease, or condition, other than epilepsy, senility, alcoholism, or mental deficiency, that: Substantially impairs a person’s 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
Q

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

A

One mattress
One sheet or mattress cover
One towel
One blanket or more depending on weather conditions

67
Q

Inmates shall be searched prior to placing them in a transport vehicle by _____

A

Inmates shall be searched (patted down) prior to placing them in the vehicle, even if another jailer has reportedly searched the inmate.

68
Q

TCJS 285.1 What is the requirement on inmate physical exercise

A

Written plan
Documentation of physical exercise
Each inmate shall be allowed 1 hour of supervised exercise 3 days per week

69
Q

Situations that may result in hostage taking:

A

Crime in progress
Planned disturbances
Unresolved Grievances
Individual action

70
Q

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

A

Federal government

71
Q

Outgoing privileged mailed to a state or federal official _____ opened or interfered with unless ______ is obtained

A

Shall Not Be
Search warrant

72
Q

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 if the definition of

A

Criminal Street Gang

73
Q

The discipline dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligations is the definition of

A

Ethics

74
Q

All suicidal inmates should be housed in suicide resistant, protrusion cells located in low traffic/visibility areas

A

False

75
Q

Inmates confined in a jail more than how may days shall be tested for TB?

A

7 Days

76
Q

After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all BUT ______

A

Methods of transporting inmates to court:
Search all courtrooms and holding cells prior to transporting inmates

Search all inmates and authorized items prior to entering the courtroom or holding cell

Advise the inmate of appropriate behavior policies

Restrain all inmates according to your department policy prior to transporting to court

Plan all transport routes and alternate routes prior to transporting inmates to court.

Ensure that hallways and routes are cleared of all civilians and news media prior to transporting inmates

One jailer should be positioned in front of the line of inmates and one jailer at the back of the line to allow for constant observation

If you do not like what you see or hear, do not transport; stay where you are or relocate to a more secure position and call for back up

Know who you are transporting to court by utilizing jail records ( computers, level status list, and maximum-security lists, including classification reports) Keep separate lists and criminal histories

Jailers assigned to the court are responsible for their own safety, the inmates’ safety, and a significant portion of all courtroom security

Jailers should leave all inmates restrained while in the courtroom, unless the inmate is before the bench or sitting at the defense table

77
Q

Public truth, Objective judgment, accountability, democracy and responsibility are five principles of public service ethics?

A

False, Five Principles are:

Public Interest
Objective Judgment
Accountability
Democracy
Respectability

78
Q

Circumstances involving disturbances where it is appropriate to contact a supervisor would include all but ______

A

Restraints or force is used
The approval of a supervisor is needed for: Less lethal options or Special team activation (SORT)

79
Q

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
81
Q

Equal protection of the law is guaranteed under which amendment?

A

14th amendment

82
Q

Mass movement or evacuation of inmates may be warranted under which circumstances

A

Case of fire or substantial risk of injury or death

83
Q

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

A

Tip from informant
Suspicious actions
Contact visits
Document according to departmental policy

84
Q

Food shall be served at least three times in any 24 hour period by no more than how may hours shall pass between meals without supplemental food being served.

A

14 hours

85
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

Grievance

86
Q

_______ 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. TCJS 265.5

A

Health Tags

87
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

Right

88
Q

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

A

True

89
Q

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

A
90
Q

A reason to observe inmate work activity is _______

A

Keep track of inmates
Make sure the work is done correctly
Make sure the work is valid and productive
only inmates classified as minimum level should be assigned
Observe proper safety and security methods

91
Q

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

A

Keep accurate records
take inventory regularly
Search inmate(s) thoroughly before transporting and returning them to housing

92
Q

Which Texas legislature established TCOLE?

A

59th

93
Q

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

A

Search inmate prior to visit
Officer remains outside designated area
Upon completion search inmate
Refer to departmental policy

94
Q

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

95
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

96
Q

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

A

Inmates skipping of one or several meal may indicate illness
Total number for administrative budget justifications

97
Q

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

A
98
Q

Within how many hours shall the TCJS be notified of an escape?

A

24 hours

99
Q

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

A

Juveniles
Inmates who require protection or separation
Administrative separation

100
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 concept

Basic County Corrections (1 decks)

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