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A series of questions and answers related to basic county corrections, covering topics such as tcole regulations, jail concepts, inmate supervision, and intake procedures. It serves as a study guide or review material for individuals preparing for a basic county corrections exam. The questions address key aspects of corrections officer responsibilities, legal requirements, and operational protocols within a texas jail setting. It includes questions about tcole standards, inmate classification, and emergency procedures. Designed to help corrections officers understand and apply the laws and regulations governing their profession, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle the challenges of working in a correctional environment. It is a valuable resource for both new recruits and experienced officers seeking to refresh their knowledge and skills.
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The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔TCOLE Applicants for a basic county corrections license have ___________ chances to pass the qualifying exam before being required to repeat training and obtain another endorsement. (2.1.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 3 The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Each Spring List the three primary jail concepts in Texas. (3.1.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Linear, podular indirect, and podular direct If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered to be inactive. This means ___________. (2.1.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam
TCOLE is an acronym for ___________. (3.1.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system. (3.1.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔False The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received within ________________. (2.1.11) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 30 days There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle. (2.1.7) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 24 The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and ________________. (3.1.4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Direct/ indirect Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument? (2.1.13) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ 229 The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Podular Direct
Female inmates shall be ___________ by sight and sound from male inmates. (7.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Separated If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the _________ category. (11.6.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Soft When completing fingerprinting, the option to submit to ___________ must be checked before clicking the submit button. (6.2.4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔DPS During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? (6.7.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-Offer to notify the inmate's consular
Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________. (4.5.5) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Family Relationships A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain a person in custody pending a fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is a ___________. (6.3.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Detainer A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? (7.2.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- Vocational and educational programs
Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming ___________. (6.2.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Injury after booking During intake inventory, you should never refer to ___________ or ___________, by proper names in the description as those are among the most disputed items when it comes to civil liability claims. (6.4.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔precious metals/gems Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to ___________. (6.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔department policy If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔must be made regardless of inmate's wishes To determine whether an inmate is a juvenile, you should ___________. (7.2.18)
demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Maximum Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics? (4.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Race When describing ___________, include the type of clasp. (6.4.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- necklaces
AFIS stands for ___________. (6.2.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Automated Fingerprint Identification System When photographing an offender during intake, which procedures should you use to photograph the offender? (6.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔front and side with and without all accessories Which of the following need to be included when updating the inmate file? (6.1.5) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- Indictments/No bill, Dismissals, and Declines of prosecution
All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________. (4.5.6) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ability to laugh at others An officer may experience stress from which of the following sources? (4.5.4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- role-related sources
All communications between a patient and a professional, along with the identity, diagnosis, and treatment of the inmate is ___________. (9.1.12) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔confidential What is the most common form of staphylococcal infection? (9.2.13) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Skin infections Which of the following are disease carrying vectors? (9.2.12) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Head lice TB is primarily spread via all of the following, except ___________. (9.2.5) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔touching An inmate's health record should include ___________. (9.1.3) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- written requests filed by an inmate
Persons assigned to a detoxification cell shall be transferred to a housing or holding area as soon as they can ___________. (7.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔properly care for themselves All of the following are true about tuberculosis, except that TB ___________. (9.2.5) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cannot be fatal Which of the following information does not belong in an inmate's file during booking? (6.3.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Legal Status Jail health care workers should treat all offenders as ___________. (9.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔potentially infected with HIV All of the following medical needs of the inmate must be recognized and dealt with, except ___________. (9.1.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔compatibility with medical personnel ___________ should be reported so health care personnel can follow up with medical attention and an investigation can take place, if necessary. (9.1.4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Injuries An officer can receive a request from an inmate for sick call by ___________. (9.1.10) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔verbal and written requests
Inmates cannot be allowed to take and keep any medication with them. (9.1.7) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔False When preparing for identification photographs during booking, which information should be on the chest board? (6.2.2) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- Inmate's agency identification number