Part 1 Flashcards
Cells shall house from _ to _ inmates
1 to 24. J/S
Dormitories hold _ to _
9 to 48 J/S 259.100/135
Food passes dimensions
15” wide by 4 1/2” high, J/S 259.100/150
Hot food temp
140*F. 1014.001/4.2
Cold food temp
41*F 1014.001
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 J/S 259.100/135
Temperature in all occupied areas
65 / 85*F J/S 259.100/160
Warm water temperature shall be
100 / 120*F J/S 259.100/162
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 official
Annually 802:013
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 __ inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every __ minutes
2, 15
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 an administrative separation shall be reviewed every
30 days
to be completed immediately on all inmates admitted for purposes of identifying any medical, mental health or other special needs requiring special housing
Intake Screening
A cell minimally contains
bunk, toilet, lavatory, table and seat. J/S
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 _____
2 hours
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