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
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
12 foot, 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”
1 Toilet per ___ inmates
1 per 8
1 Shower per ___ inmates
1 per 12
Showers size- ___ Square per shower head 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
Holding cells capacity shall be determined by _____ and posted at the exterior of the cell
the amount of seating (24 linear inches per inmate)
Privileged Correspondence
Mail between inmate and attorney, legal aid courts, public officials ect. we do not open going out, check in front of incoming
Indigent Inmate Mail
Upon request , indigent inmates shall be issued postage and stationery (3 letters, 3 pages) inspect for contraband
Indigent Inmate Mail must be requested to receive every ___ days
7
Hygiene kits are issued every ___ days automatically to indigent inmates
21
SPC II inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes
15
All at-risk inmates are SPC I until such time as they have been evaluated by MHMR and the MHMR Caseworker has determined otherwise. An SPC gown is required for SPC I inmates. SPC I inmates must be under ______ .
constant supervision
SPC III inmates will be dressed in a regular jail uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes
15
All potentially suicidal inmates shall be ________ until reclassified to SPC status or evaluated by MHMR
under constant observation
Officers assigned to all special management units, where suicidal precaution inmates are housed, should physically inspect the units and conduct a face to face observation of each inmate at least every ___. SOP 908:004
ten (10) minutes
Activities such as arts, crafts, cards, dominoes, checkers, chess, and similar diversions should be considered as possible
nonphysical recreational activities
