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Test One Flashcards

1
Q

The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by the ________ of each county under rules and guidance of the ________.

A

Sheriff and TCJS

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2
Q

One of the objectives of a professional jailer is to __________.

A

Prevent escape of persons in custody

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3
Q

By the jailer learning as much as possible varying cultures, customs and lifestyles it helps him or her provide?

A

Firm and Fair Humane Treatment

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4
Q

Passive or Optional

A

May

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5
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Mandatory and Required

A

Shall

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6
Q

The basic County Corrections Course is based a lot on the ______ of the officer.

A

Ethics

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7
Q

The fundamental of a jailers duty is to serve the _____________.

A

Community

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8
Q

To safe guard the lives and property within my jurisdiction to protect against deception oppression or intimidation to prevent violence or disorder and to respect and preserve the constitutional rights of all are all parts of the ______ duty.

A

Fundamental

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9
Q

As a jailer you must be constantly be mindful of the welfare of others. T/F

A

True

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10
Q

Intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment defined which Penal Code

A

PC 39.03

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11
Q

You shall never employ unnecessary force or violence and never accept a gratuity as per the Jailer Code Of Ethics. T/F

A

True

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12
Q

The Texas Commission On Jail Standards was established in _______.

A

1975

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13
Q

Violations of the civil rights of persons in custody improperly sexual activity with persons in custody or under the supervision defined Penal Code

A

PC 39.04

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14
Q

This would be a “dorm style” layout with the jailer inside the dorm along with inmates

A

Direct Podular

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15
Q

Never employ unnecessary force would fall under which amendment that an inmate is protected by

A

8th

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16
Q

In reference to inmate con games way defines: the desire for social privileges and information

A

Position

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17
Q

TCOLE is a ________state agency.

A

Regulatory

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18
Q

The regulatory state agency that establishes standards and its enforced for lay enforcement, jail and telecommunications personnel is

A

TCOLE

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19
Q

TCOLE is a state agency that was created by act of the 59th Legislature effective on

A

Sep. 01 1965

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20
Q

__________ is the statutory authority for the TCOLE to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and jailers must follow

A

Occupation CODE

21
Q

Commission rules are decided into sections that group similar ___________

A

Topics

22
Q

The purpose of the L-1 is

A

Appointment Application

23
Q

The L-1 is required to be __________.

A

Notarized

24
Q

The purpose of the L-2 is

A

Medical Condition Declaration

25
Q

The purpose of L-3 is

A

Licensed psychological health declaration

26
Q

The purpose of a F5 is

A

Separation of license form

27
Q

The F5R is a report the provides

A

Previous Appointment of Office Records

28
Q

Today, ________ is charged with responsibility of establishing, implementing and maintaining minimum standards for Law Enforcement

A

TCOLE

29
Q

TCOLE has a wide range of responsibilities to include

A

-Developing and Implementing curriculum
-Prosecuting officer Violations
-Evaluating academies and Training Providers

30
Q

The _______________ is a regulatory agency for all county jails and privately- operated municipal jails in the state.

A

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

31
Q

Today,________
is charged with the responsibility of writing rules and
procedures that establish minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies and technical assistance for: (1) the construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of jail facilities under its jurisdiction;
(2) the custody, care and treatment of inmates; and (3) programs of rehabilitation, education, and recreation for inmates confined in county and municipal jail facilities under its jurisdiction.

A

Texas Commission On Jail standards

32
Q

This type of jail concept is where the design consists of linear hallways boarded by cells typically joined to a centralized administrative area

A

Linear/Intermitted

33
Q

In this design cells may form a perimeter around a common area. Jailers are located within the common area allowing the jailers to hear and observe what is occurring

A

Podular Direct/ Podular

34
Q

Inmate supervision management style in which jailers are stationed outside the housing unit

A

Indirect supervision

35
Q

Inmate supervision management style in which jailers are stationed inside housing unit 24 hours per day.

A

Direct supervision

36
Q

Jailers must function in the role of __________ of inmates and are most affective when they use all their senses to stay aware of inmates activity

A

Supervisors

37
Q

Staff to inmate ration at most __________

A

1:48

38
Q

Jailers must not only supervise but they much also make clear their role as ___________. In county jails as well the general population it is natural to look for leadership should it not exist

A

Leaders

39
Q

Jailers are responsible for the safety of staff and inmates. This is critical to the mission of the facility as well as public expectations. T/F

A

True

40
Q

Staff-Inmate relations are improved though _______ treatment.

A

Humane

41
Q

Staff inmate relations is improved though professionalism, firm and fair treatment and effective communication. T/F

A

True

42
Q

Staff inmate relations is improved though all but

A

Inmate game playing

43
Q

Improved moral, good rapport, fewer disciplinary infractions and improved jail climates are effects of

A

Improved staff inmate relations

44
Q

The prevailing behavior atmosphere though ought the jail facility is the definition of

A

Jail Climate

45
Q

Effective staff/inmate relations will ____________.

A

Establish good rapport and result in fewer disciplinary infractions

46
Q

In this type of jail design cells form the perimeter around a common area where jailer is located relatively close to the cells to hear and observe what is occurring

A

Podular Remote / Indirect

47
Q

Three reasons inmate play con games with officers is

A

Inactivity, Position, Status

48
Q

This would be a traditional “cell block” in jailers conduct visual face to face observations

A

Linear/ Intermittent

49
Q

What are the two regulatory state agencies that are statutorily charged with the oversight of corrections officers and facilities

A

TCOLE/ TCJS

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