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The state regulatory agency charged with the responsibility of establishing minimum standards for peace officers. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔TCOLE The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is the state regulatory agency for
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the state The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow is - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Occupations Code There are____________ primary concepts of jails in Texas. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 3 What are the three primary Jail concepts in Texas? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Intermittent; Remote; Direct Supervision The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation, defines - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ethics
When was the Texas Ethics Commission created? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 1992 The Standards of Conduct list behaviors state employees should refrain from and cautions against specific actions. Where are these "Standards" found? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Government Code principles of public service? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Accountability; Public Interest; Democracy; Respectability; Objective Judgement the prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Jail climate Effects of improved staff-inmate relations are shown through - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Improved morale b. Good rapport c. Fewer disciplinary infractions d. Improved jail climates How do you improve staff-inmate relations? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Professionalism of staff b. "Firm but fair" conduct c. Humane treatment d. Effective communication
To act on the basis of prejudice is. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the definition of discrimination regarding ones culture as the center of the universe - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ethnocentrism "An exceptionally strong emotional reaction to an extraordinary occupational event" - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Critical Incident Stress Recurring distressing dreams that do not occur until 6 months or more after the event - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Post Traumatic Stress Disorder what are some stress reduction techniques? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Physical relaxation techniques; Exercise; Mental relaxation techniques; Emotional The recording of certain information relating to the inmate during the admissions process is: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Booking The Inmate file shall contain? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔(1) name of inmate, including aliases (2) description (3) gender (4) marital status (5) address
(6) date of birth (7) offense charged (8) date of commitment (9) previous criminal record (10) record of injuries (11) inmate property inventory (12) disabilities warranting special accessibility consideration (13) name, address, and phone number of person to be contacted in event of emergency (14) name of the delivering officer and the arresting agency (15) documents that purport to legally authorize the inmate's commitment (16) Upon intake, a medical record shall be established and shall be kept separate "____________ _________" which 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 the supervisor on duty. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Health Tags A health screening must be administered by - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Health personnel or trained booking officer Which of the following is not a method used for checking the existence of wants and warrants?
All escapes from a facility shall be reported to TCJS within what time frame? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Within 24 hours of escape When informing an inmate of bonding and family violence procedures do not include which of the following? A. Their right to bond B. The amount of their bond C. Local bond agents to use D. Requirement to notify a victim of family violence before the inmate is released from custody (CCP 17.29) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. Local bond agents to use Victims of Stalking or Family Violence notification is required per - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CCP 17. CCP 17.29 requires that Victim Notification A. Be made before inmate is released B. Be notified by mail C. Be made 24 -48 hours after bond is made D. Is mandatory - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A. Be made before inmate is released
For the prevention of family violence, how long can someone remain in jail after bond being posted? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔from 4 hours by the sheriff up to 48 hours by the Magistrate TCJS 291.1 - Immediately after booking, but no later than ______ after arrival, a person shall be permitted to make at least ______ phone calls. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔4 hours & 2 Completed Telephone calls after booking are - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔considered privileges What step is not included in ensuring an inmate understand the facility rules and regulations A. Find an interpreter if they do not speak English B. Post the rules in English or Spanish C. Read the rules to the inmate D. Have them played on information channel on TV - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Have them played on information channel on TV If discovered that an inmate is illiterate you should..... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Read the rules and regulations to the inmate and document that the facility's rules and regulations were made available to the inmate The Vienna Convention defined - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Consular notification
Upon receiving changes in inmate's status, contact ____________ and/or __________ _______________/clerk offices for verification or clarification. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔county and/or district attorney An inmate's file is to be updated daily; the legal ramifications for not updating a file can result in: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Both Criminal and Civil Liability PC 20.02 Unlawful Restraint states: to detain or move another for the purpose of effecting a lawful arrest or detaining an individual lawfully arrested is: A. An affirmative defense B. A misdemeanor C. A felony D. No offense - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D. No offense PC 38.07 - Permitting or Facilitating an Escape: What is the level and degree if the threat or use of a deadly weapon occurs? A. MA B. F C. F D. F1 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. F
CCP 51.04 - Magistrates Warrant: the purpose is to arrest - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a fugitive from another state According to CCP 11.60 and 2.16, if an officer refuses or neglects to execute a process or writ... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔He shall be liable to a fine as for contempt of court Any item, material, or substance that is prohibited by law or agency directives. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Contraband A thorough pat or frisk search shall be conducted on each inmate upon entry into the facility and prior to booking - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Search (clothed) - TCJS 265.2(a) TCJS 275.6(2) Contraband Search states that any inmate who leaves the security perimeter - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔shall be thoroughly searched before reentering the security perimeter A Strip Search (TCJS 265.2(b)) is to be conducted - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔By officer of same gender All searches of inmates are to be conducted A. with probable cause B. when there is reasonable belief of illicit activity
Recording of items taken, receipt signed and maintained in inmate file and noted refusal if inmate does not sign, are required - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔per TCJS 265.10 - Inmate Property Checking a civil or private wrong or injury for which a court will provide a remedy in the form of an action for damages - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tort If the inmate refuses to sign the property inventory form you should - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔have another correctional officer or deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt To obtain clear distinct fingerprints: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Use a thin even coating of ink What is the best way to obtain fingerprints? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔roll from the most difficult to the easiest the two types of impressions recorded on a fingerprint card are: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Rolled and Plain impressions standard fingerprint cards are what size? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔8" x 8" Which of the following is not an appropriate fingerprint card to be used when taking a usable set of prints
A. Federal Bureau of Investigations B. Local municipality C. Department of Public Safety D. Agency taking prints - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Local municipality Temporary disabilities can affect an individual's hand, these include all but which of the following: A. Fresh cuts B. Birth defects C. Bandaged fingers D. Occupational blisters - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Birth defects To maintain an accurate record of all persons arrested, fingerprints shall be taken at booking, even if a temporary injury exists A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. False Which of the following is NOT included in ensuring that sufficient funds exist in an inmate account? A. Restricting their commissary purchases B. Checking the amount of money the inmate has in their account
TCJS 265.11 - Requirements for inmate bathing states - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Inmates should be allowed to shower after initial booking TCJS 277.6 - Shower: states A. Each inmate shall be given every opportunity to shower as frequently as possible B. Each inmate shall shower every day C. Each inmate may be allowed to shower daily D. Each inmate shall be given the opportunity to shower at least every other day or more often if possible - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D. Each inmate shall be given the opportunity to shower at least every other day or more often if possible TCJS 277.1 - All inmates held over 48 hours A. Shall receive hygiene supplies B. Shall be issued standard facility clothing C. Shall receive one mattress, one sheet, one towel, and one blanket D. Shall be given the opportunity to shower - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Shall be issued standard facility clothing According to TCJS 271.1-Objective Classification Plan; inmates shall be housed in _______ housing available - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔least restrictive
Classification criteria shall include A. race B. religion C. alcohol and/or drug abuse D. ethnicity - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. alcohol and/or drug abuse A child is defined as 10 years of age or older and under 17 years of age, per:
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Family Code Custody Reassessment/Reviews shall be conducted - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. A reassessment is required 30-90 days after the initial assessment
- following a disciplinary action
- upon any change in legal status (a conviction, new charge, etc.). Inmates should not be required to work more than ______ hours per week, except in an emergency (TCJS 289.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 48 Work assignments must be ______________ for pretrial detainees - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔voluntary composite of information useful for classifying an inmate - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Observing the inmate
- Booking forms
- Young offender
- Persons with high status in community
- Prior suicide by close family member or loved one
- Prior jail suicide or recent attempt by another inmate (i.e., a "copycat" situation)
- Current mental illness, poor health, or terminal illness
- Dehumanizing aspects of incarceration - viewed from inmate's perspective or fears, based on TV and movie stereotypes, social stigma, etc.
- Recent, excessive drinking and/or use of drugs, or withdrawals TCJS 273.5 - Well Trained Officer states: officer training includes all but which of the following, in the role of suicide prevention A. Learning through real life experiences B. Awareness training to detect signs and symptoms C. Methods of thorough documentation D. Ability to provide referral for counseling or medical services - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A. Learning through real life experiences When you find an Inmate hanged you should...... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A. Cut the victim down immediately; avoid cutting the knot, if possible, for investigative purposes:
- One person should hold the body up
- The other person should cut the noose with a readily available tool - having a cutting tool readily available saves lives
B. Have someone call an ambulance or medical personnel immediately C. Refer to department policy for first aid methods "Illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a person's thought, perception of reality, emotional process, or judgment, or grossly impairs a person's behavior, as manifested by recent disturbance behavior."
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔mental illness According to TCJS 273.4 - Health Records; a health screening form is completed... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔upon admission Inmates are to be observed for what signs before admittance? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔medical or mental problems Methods for updating an inmate's health record include which of the following? A. All verbal requests from an inmate shall be filed in their folder B. All findings and treatments from any health personnel C. All medication that is dispensed to an inmate D. All refusals of medical treatment or medication should be noted in their file - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. All medication that is dispensed to an inmate
