Basic County Corrections

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Which of the following are hooks? (11.6.4)

- We/They Syndrome - The Touch System

If a bond amount or condition is changed, make sure that ____________________. (13.4.10)

- changes are made through the proper court procedures - changes are legal and properly signed - update booking records according to departmental policy

When describing ___________, include the type of clasp. (6.4.2)

- necklaces - pins - bracelets

An inmate disciplinary board can be composed of ___________ . (11.4.5)

- staff - civilian

If family violence is involved when an inmate bonds, the Magistrate can detain the individual for an additional ___________. (6.3.4)

24 to 48 hours

For major infractions, privileges can be taken away for up to ___________ days. (11.4.3)

30

Custody reassessment/review shall be conducted within ___________ days. (7.2.12)

30 / 90

After an inmate has been booked, he/she will have up to ___________ to complete ___________. (6.3.5)

4 hours / 2 phone calls

The amendment that has to do with the right to be informed of an accusation is ___________. (11.2.2)

6th

A riot is the assemblage of _____ or more persons who create an immediate danger of damage to property or injury to persons. (10.4.6)

7

Protection from cruel or unusual punishment, like the refusal of medical treatment, is a constitutional rights for inmates based on which amendment? (11.2.2)

8th

When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency except ___________. (13.4.19)

Asking the person his or her name

After booking, who must inmates be allowed to contact upon reasonable request? (6.3.5)

Attorney

TCJS 273.5 requires the implementation of a ________________/suicide prevention plan. (13.1.6)

Disabilities

What should you NOT do during a possible escape? (10.4.6)

Do not implement procedures for dealing with an escape

Which of the following are reasons to write a report? (13.2.1)

Documenting a medical emergency

The only cleaning solution that is effective in cleaning up spills of blood or other bodily fluid is a dilution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. (9.2.14)

False

Which of the following are disease carrying vectors? (9.2.12)

Head lice

Intellectual and developmental disorders have speech/language symptoms, including which of the following? (5.1.27)

Lack of vocabulary or grammatical skills

Which gang has a white supremacist philosophy? (7.1.4)

Aryan Brotherhood

The two causes of contagious infections are Staphylococcus bacteria and ___________. (9.2.13)

MRSA

Which of the following is a fact about suicide, so NOT a myth? (5.3.2)

Most suicides are carefully planned

Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice? (4.3.5)

Nepotism

Which of the following is NOT a correct procedure for a pat-down search of a visitor? (8.3.4)

Pat-down has to be conducted by specially assigned and trained staff member

A ___________ disorder is an inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking serious enough to cause distress or impaired functioning. (5.1.23)

Personality

___________ causes illogical thinking and distortion of reality. (5.1.17)

Psychosis

Which of the following is NOT a reason for inmates to play games? (3.1.7)

Rapport/morale

___________ is a brain disorder that impacts the way a person thinks (often described as a "thought disorder"). (5.1.6)

Schizophrenia

Which disease(s) is/are normally transmitted by direct contact? (9.2.8)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

TCOLE is an acronym for ___________. (3.1.1)

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

According to HSC Section 81.179, _________________ must accommodate transportation to any court ordered designated health facility. (9.2.3)

The Sheriff

Which of the following is NOT a state law related to civil rights? (11.5.1)

United States Code 241

When transporting inmates from other agencies, what is a different step in the procedure? (10.7.7)

Verify inmate identification

When describing ___________, include type, engravings, or set with stones. (6.4.2)

Watches

When trying to de-escalate situations with individuals who have mental impairments, it is important to appear ________, interested, ____________, and resourceful. (5.2.3)

calm/confident

All of the following are true about tuberculosis, except that TB ___________. (9.2.5)

cannot be fatal

Negotiations with hostage takers buy time for all of the following, except ___________. (10.5.4)

captors to increase demands

The lowest level on the force continuum is ___________. (11.1.3)

command presence

Airborne transmission, vehicle borne transmission, and vector borne transmission are all modes of ____________ transmission. (9.2.4)

indirect

The recording of certain information relating to the offender during the intake admission process is the definition of ___________. (6.3.1)

intake

All of the following are reasons of why there should be not physical contact between kitchen workers and general inmate population, except ___________. (8.2.7)

it keeps germs from being passed to general population

According to TCJS rule 289.1, money should be handled by ___________. (6.5.3)

jail staff only

Inmates assigned to work outside the security perimeter should be classified as ___________. (8.1.1)

minimum custody

During a contact visit, the officer should remain ___________. (8.3.5)

outside the designated area

All events being documented in a report will need to be in the _______________ tense. (13.2.6)

past

Difficulty breathing, tremors, and racing heart are some of the ____________ withdrawal symptoms of substance withdrawal. (5.1.15)

physical

Inmate transports should be regarded as ___________. (10.7.1)

potentially dangerous

Jail health care workers should treat all offenders as ___________. (9.2.2)

potentially infected with HIV

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)

precious metals/gems

Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument? (2.1.13)

229

There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle. (2.1.7)

24

A separate record of all incidents that result in physical harm or serious threat of physical harm to employee, visitor, or inmates must be reported to the sheriff/operator within ______ of the incident. (13.1.6)

24 hours

If an offender escapes from custody, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall be notified within ______ of the escape. (6.3.3)

24 hours

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)

3

Food shall be served ___________ times in a ___________ hour period. (8.2.3)

3 / 24

The status of inmates placed in administrative segregation shall be reviewed and documented every ___________. (7.2.12)

30 days

The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received within ________________. (2.1.11)

30 days

According to TCJS, immediately after booking but no later than _____ hours after arrival, a person shall be permitted to make at least ______ completed phone calls. (8.4.5)

4 / 2

According to Art. 17.291 Code of Criminal Procedure, under "Family Violence" an agency can hold an individual up to _____ after bond has been posted, and the detention period may be extended for up to an additional period not to exceed _____ . (13.4.12)

4 hours / 48 hours

TCOLE licensees working as a corrections officer are required to complete continuing education at least once every ___________. (2.1.4)

4 years

Inmates should not be required to work more than ___________ hours a week except in emergencies. (8.1.1)

48

Inmates should not be required to work more than ___________ hours per week, except in ___________ circumstances. (7.2.16)

48 / emergency

There are ___________ levels on the force continuum. (11.1.3)

5

Protection from self-incrimination (i.e., bearing witness against oneself) is a constitutional rights for inmates based on which amendment? (11.2.2)

5th

Excited delirium has several symptoms, including __________________. (5.1.21)

rapid breathing

TCJS 269.1 requires all detention facilities to have a ___________ in place that includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility. (10.1.8)

record system

If money is found in incoming mail, it is ___________. (8.4.2)

recorded and deposited according to policy

Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior? (4.1.3)

- Lying - Sexual harassment - Cultural insensitivity - Abuse of position

As first responder in a hostage situation you should gather which information: (10.5.5)

- Name and location of hostages - Mental state of hostage takers and hostages and injuries - Number of hostage takers and hostages - Weapons

Which of the following needs to be considered when documenting inmate physical recreational activities? (8.1.5)

- Name, date, time, and type of activity - Activities that inmates participate in - Activities that inmates refuse to participate in

What should you do for an "escape in progress?" (10.4.6)

- Notify supervisor - Contact dispatch - Provide description of inmate

Which of the following is a myth about suicide, so NOT a fact? (5.3.2)

- People who talk about suicide do not actually commit suicide. - suicide occurs without warning

Trauma effects an individual's functioning as well as which of the following? (5.1.29)

- Physical well-being - Social well-being - Emotional well-being

Primary symptoms of delirium include which of the following? (5.1.38)

- Poor thinking skills - Behavior and emotional changes - Reduced awareness of environment

What is a reason/are reasons for updating inmates records? (7.2.13)

- Reclassification - Health - Release

How should you approach a suicidal inmate? (5.3.7)

- Remain calm - Have a plan - Be alert - Ask direct questions about suicide

What is an advantage/are advantages for an objective jail classification plan? (7.2.5)

- Saves money - Improves daily administration - Creates methods for assessing inmates

Who appoints the grievance board? (11.3.1)

- Sheriff - sheriff designee

What is a/are requirement(s) for a pat-down search of a visitor? (8.3.4)

- Tip from informant - Suspicious actions - Contact visit

Which of the following is a purpose of the Suicide Screening Form? (5.3.4)

- Triage those at risk for suicide - Identify inmates possibly in distress from psychosis - Assist with continuity of care of special needs inmates

As first responder in a hostage situation you should gather the following information about weapons: (10.5.5)

- Type of weapons - Who has weapons - Are weapons pointed at hostages

A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? (7.2.3)

- Vocational and educational programs - Mental health programs - Work programs - Substance abuse programs

A corrections officer may be exposed to infection in which situation? (9.2.2)

- When intervening in fights - While conducting searches - While working near areas where injections are given

Hanging may affect ___________. (5.3.7)

- airway - spinal cord - blood vessels

Deadly force is intended to cause or in the manner of use or intended use, cause ___________. (11.1.2)

- death - serious bodily injury

To determine whether an inmate is a juvenile, you should ___________. (7.2.18)

- examine the inmate visually and by asking him/her - contact the juvenile officer - contact the school district - examine identification

To reduce personal civil and tort liability, corrections officers should ___________. (11.5.4)

- follow the law - do not act in punitive manner - document events - follow departmental policies

Corrections officers are responsible for ___________ safety? (3.1.5)

- inmate - staff

Which of the following precautions should an officer take when handling keys? (10.1.11)

- keys should be carried and used as inconspicuously as possible - keys should never be thrown or skidded across the floor - keys should not be left unattended or stored in desk drawers

To handle questions in a professional manner during testifying, you need to ____________________. (13.3.6)

- listen attentively to the attorneys b. don't answer until the meaning of the question is clear c. ask for clarifications when needed d. watch for different types of questions (double, hypothetical, or yes-or-no)

Upon an inmate's admission, a health file shall be initiated and ___________ assessed. (9.1.2)

- mental problems - medical/ physical problems

You should document which of the following when dealing with an emergency call? (8.4.4)

- nature of the emergency - how the message was received - who delivered the message to the inmate

When supervising inmate physical recreational activity, you should ___________. (8.1.4)

- observe activity from distance - be aware of possible intentional distractions

After the inventory form is completed, who should sign the receipt? (6.4.3)

- officer - inmate

Procedures for out-of-country transports from your agency include which of the following? (10.7.7)

- request a travel meal - fill out all the necessary forms and check all the required documents - make sure you have all of the required equipment

An officer may experience stress from which of the following sources? (4.5.4)

- role-related sources - outside the system - work-related sources - the organization

A person experiencing psychosis may exhibit ___________. (5.1.19)

- sluggish and repetitious movements - paranoia - self-injury - abnormal attachments to childish objects

After escorting an inmate to court, the inmate should be restrained while in the courtroom, unless ___________. (10.7.5)

- the inmate is before the bench - the inmate is sitting at the defense table - the inmate is standing before the bench if judge prefers no restraints

When using leg irons to restrain an inmate during transport, the irons should be placed on the inmate with ___________. (10.7.4)

- the keyholes facing the officer - the double locks pointed towards the inmate's toes - the irons being double locked

The visitation room should be searched for ___________. (8.3.7)

- weapons - notes - contraband

An inmate's health record should include ___________. (9.1.3)

- written requests filed by an inmate - diagnostic findings - treatments - refusals of treatment and/or medication

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)

-Offer to notify the inmate's consular - Inform the inmate about you making the notification - Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification

According to TCJS 285, each inmate shall be allowed ______ of supervised physical exercise or recreation at least ______ per week. (8.1.1)

1 hr / 3 days

Because the tuberculosis bacteria generally stay dormant after they invade the body, only ___________ percent of people infected with TB will ever develop the active disease. (9.2.5)

10

According to the Family Code, a "child" means a person who is ___________ years of age or older and under ___________. (7.2.17)

10 / 17

According to TCJS once each county fiscal year, or more often if the commissioner's court desires, the auditor shall without advance notice fully examine the jail commissary accounts and submit a report of findings to the commissioner's court not later than ___________ following completion. (6.5.5)

10 days

Correctional facilities with a population of ___________ or more offenders must test for TB within ___________ days of incarceration. (9.2.7)

100 / 7

No more than ___________ hours shall pass between meals without supplemental food being served. (8.2.3)

14

Circumstances constituting federal civil rights violations are found in all of the following statutes except ___________. (11.5.1)

18 USC 1983

Of the following, which is NOT a federal law that prohibits civil rights violations by jail personnel? (11.5.1)

18 USC 1983

The amendment that has to do with freedom of religion is ___________. (11.2.2)

1st

Each inmate shall be allowed a minimum of ____ visitation periods per week of at least ____ minutes duration. (8.3.1)

2 / 20

One method for securing evidence from witnesses is to ________ witnesses. (13.1.2)

Seperate

According to TCJS 269.1, whose responsibility is it to establish a record system for detention that includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility? (10.1.8)

Sheriff

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.18, who has custody of the prisoners? (6.1.1)

Sheriff

Which of the following is not true about inmates serving food? (8.2.6)

Should supervise each other depending on trustee status

To obtain "plain" impressions, all fingers should be pressed ________ . (6.2.4)

Simultaneously

___________ factors contribute to an individual's decision to commit suicide. (5.3.3)

Situational and/or personal

What is the most common form of staphylococcal infection? (9.2.13)

Skin infections

The following sentence represents which common error when writing a report: "I responded to a 10-50." (13.2.9)

Slang/jargon

________________ symptoms of PTSD include becoming withdrawn, detached, or disconnected from others. (5.1.32)

Social

If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the _________ category. (11.6.3)

Soft

___________ is responsible for selection of inmates to work in kitchen operations. (8.2.6)

Staff

___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do. (4.1.6)

Stakeholders

Which search is based on "reasonable suspicion" that the inmate is concealing contraband ? (10.2.3)

Strip search

___________ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the State of Texas. (3.1.2)

TCJS

The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1)

TCOLE

Which of the following is not an example of police jargon? (13.2.5)

TCOLE

All of the following are weaponless strategies of the force continuum, except ___________. (11.1.3)

Taser

All of the following weapons need to be locked up prior to entering a secured area, except ___________. (10.1.14)

Tasers

When inmates are stressed, they may exhibit which of the following symptoms? (4.5.3)

Tension

__________________ states that the victim in a case will not be removed unless the victim is going to testify in the case and the court determines that the victim's testimony would be materially affected if the victim hears other testimony at the trial. (13.3.6)

Texas Rules of Evidence 614 - Exclusion of Witnesses

The Department of State Health Services, _____________, and the Military Veterans Peer Network provide assistance to those in crisis and in need of supportive services. (5.2.4)

Texas Veterans Commission

After booking, phone calls are considered ___________ unless a religious leader or attorney is only available via phone. (6.3.5)

A privilege

___________ violations should be handled in the same manner as criminal violations, except that ___________. (13.1.3)

Administrative / jail personnel handle the investigation

Officers must remain ______________ while in court at all times. (10.7.6)

Alert and professional

Of the following, which is NOT a step in distributing offender commissary? (6.5.7)

Allow offender to obtain items on credit.

A.C.T. stands for ___________. (4.1.6)

Alternatives, Consequences, Tell Your Story

_______ personnel must accompany the person transporting the patient if there is reasonable cause to believe that the patient will require medical assistance or the administration of medication during transport. (10.7.8)

Appropriate medical

Which of the following is NOT a method for obtaining an inmate's identification? (6.1.4)

Ask the inmate to identify him-/herself

Which of the following is described as an organized and relatively unchanging combination of personal knowledge and feelings about someone or something that influences him/her to behave in a certain way in regard to that person or thing? (4.3.1)

Attitude

AFIS stands for ___________. (6.2.1)

Automated Fingerprint Identification System

_____ personnel should be summoned anytime a violent cell is entered. (10.6.4)

Backup

Always document the time, date, and names of inmates when they bathe. (6.6.3)

True

An inmate can request a commissary account balance. (6.5.4)

True

Behavioral symptoms of PTSD include experiencing intrusive memories, avoiding reminders of the event, trouble concentrating, emotional outbursts, experiencing hypervigilance and flashbacks. (5.1.32)

True

If an inmate is believed to be in danger of suicide, using reverse psychology, avoiding direct questions about suicide ideation, or trying to make a diagnosis are all things that should not be done. (5.3.6)

True

Inmate disciplinary behavior may be documented formally or informally. (11.4.4)

True

Inmates to be transported are searched before placing them in the vehicle even if another officer has reportedly searched them before. (10.7.2)

True

Most suicides can be prevented. (5.3.2)

True

Non-privileged mail may be withheld, opened, and read. (8.4.1)

True

Notes and reports can help jailers recall information. (13.2.1)

True

People who believe their only duty is to themselves will behave differently than those who believe they have a duty to assist others. (4.1.1)

True

Race, gender, age, personal preferences, sexual orientation, and national affiliation can be forms of prejudice. (4.3.5)

True

The legal ramifications of not updating a file can result in both criminal liability and civil liability. (6.1.5)

True

The reputation of an officer may be determined by his/her demeanor and appearance in court. (13.3.1)

True

When conducting searches, document and photograph any severe injuries and request medical attention as appropriate. (10.2.8)

True

When investigating a death in custody ensure that you secure the scene and immediately contact your supervisor. (13.1.7)

True

When writing reports, use the rule violation or statute as an outline for the report. (13.2.2)

True

A mild cough, bloody sputum, and weight loss are all symptoms of ___________. (9.2.5)

Tuberculosis

___________ is usually found in the lungs but can be spread through the body via the lymph nodes and bloodstream. (9.2.5)

Tuberculosis

Major Depressive Syndrome is defined as a depressed mood or loss of interest in an individual's usual activities for at least ___________. (5.1.5)

Two weeks

___________, a health file will be initiated through the completion of a department medical form. (9.1.2)

Upon an inmate's admission

Which of these are effective strategies for preventing the spread of pathogens? (9.2.14)

Use gloves when handling contaminated items

_______________ diseases are caused by pathogens and parasites in human populations. (9.2.11)

Vector-borne

Which of the force continuum levels should be used when an officer must deal with emotionally charged individuals or people who do not want to talk or listen? (11.1.3)

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Conducting a pat search includes all of the following EXCEPT ___________. (10.2.5)

Visually observe the inmate unclothed for weapons

Upon arrival at the destination, if it is a jail or prison, secure the inmate in an area such as _______ to unload inmates from the vehicle into the facility. (10.7.2)

a sally port

All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________. (4.5.6)

ability to laugh at others

When the verb is in the ___________ voice, the subject performs the action. When the verb is in the ___________ voice, the subject receives the action. (13.2.9)

active/passive

According to TCJS 273.1, inmates have the right to have ____________. (9.1.1)

adequate medical care

TB is spread from person to person primarily by means of ___________ droplets. (9.2.5)

airborne

TCJS 273.4 Health Records shall cover all of the following items, except ___________. (6.3.1)

classification

Examples of "outside workers" include all of the following except ___________. (10.1.16)

clergy/bondsman

An illness that occurs through the transmission of an infectious agent is the definition of ___________. (9.2.1)

communicable disease

HSC Section 81.046 states that ___________________ information is not public record and may not be released. (9.2.3)

communicable diseases

The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas or information is the definition of ___________. (4.5.8)

communication

All of the following medical needs of the inmate must be recognized and dealt with, except ___________. (9.1.1)

compatibility with medical personnel

Reports should contain information that is ________. (13.2.4)

concise

All communications between a patient and a professional, along with the identity, diagnosis, and treatment of the inmate is ___________. (9.1.12)

confidential

Review and update a master roster of inmates during cell assignments ___________. (7.2.11)

Daily

During a contact visit, what information is documented? (8.3.6)

Date, time, name of visitor, reason for visit, name of escorting officer

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? (5.3.3)

Daylight

Which of the following is NOT a general procedure when delivering emergency messages to inmates? (8.4.4)

Deliver message after inmate has been cleared of mental health concerns

The single best indicator of suicide is ___________. (5.3.3)

Depression

Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication? (4.5.8)

Destination

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)

Detainer

Of the following, which is NOT one of the five principles of public service? (4.1.5)

Detention

___________________ occurs before the age of 22. (5.1.28)

Developmental disability

Direct contact and droplet spread are modes of ___________ transmission. (9.2.4)

Direct

Which of the following methods of court testimony is first (prosecutor starts at the beginning of the trial with state witnesses)? (13.3.4)

Direct examination

The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and ________________. (3.1.4)

Direct/ indirect

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13)

Each Spring

TCJS 291.1(2) Inmate Telephone Plan requires ___________. (8.4.4)

Each facility to have procedures for handling emergency calls

"Barrio Azteca" is the largest most active gang in the ________ area. (7.1.4)

El Paso

Armed personnel may enter any secure area of the facility as long as they have proper backup. (10.1.14)

False

Criminal hostage takers are usually acting out a transitory outrage or frustration, although he may be seriously disturbed and must be dealt with carefully. (10.5.2)

False

Eating disorders are conditions related to intermittent eating behaviors negatively impacting your health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life. (5.1.12)

False

If an inmate is believed to be in danger of suicide, maintaining contact and addressing the inmate in a sarcastic or teasing tone of voice are methods to keep the inmate safe. (5.3.6)

False

Inmate correspondence is categorized into two categories: general and privileged. (8.4.1)

False

Inmates cannot be allowed to take and keep any medication with them. (9.1.7)

False

Mental illness is related to intelligence. (5.1.28)

False

Pay phones cannot be used for inmates' telephone calls. (8.4.5)

False

Requests for medical care can be overlooked or dismissed if an inmate did not follow the facility rules in the past. (9.1.9)

False

Sexual interaction is the only way STDs can be transmitted. (9.2.9)

False

Stones, settings, and gems should be specifically referred to by name in inventory. (6.4.2)

False

TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system. (3.1.1)

False

The principal focus of ethics is moral problems, as opposed to the formation of habits of good character. (4.1.3)

False

Which of the following is NOT a federal law related to civil rights? (11.5.1)

Government Code 461.059

Accountability, one of the five principles of public service, stands for which of the following? (4.1.5)

Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, and honorable

Which of the following is NOT true about an inmate grievance system? (11.3.1)

Grievance boards consist of staff only

___________ are an administrative means to resolve conflicts, providing a system for handling inmate complaints and creating a safer, more secure jail environment for inmates and staff. (11.3.1)

Grievances

Which of the following is a behavior change brought about by delirium? (5.1.38)

Hallucinations

___________ distort or heighten the senses, generally causing an individual to hear and/or see something that is not actually there. (5.1.18)

Hallucinations

TCJS 265.5 states that ___________ should be used in an inmate's record to identify an inmate requiring special medical needs. (6.3.1)

Health Tag

___________ identify the inmate as having special medical needs. (6.3.1)

Health tags

___________ occurs when an employer or other employee subjects an employee to sexual innuendos, remarks, and/or physical acts so offensive that he alters the conditions of the employee's employment and create an abusive work environment. (4.2.2)

Hostile work environment

Which of the following is NOT part of the procedure when investigating injured inmates? (13.1.6)

Keep inmates and witnesses together

Which of the following forms relates to the appointment of a licensee? (2.1.6)

L1

Inmates should be controlled, using the ___________ of force necessary. (11.1.3)

Least amount

Inmates shall be classified and housed in the ___________ housing available. (7.2.2)

Least restrictive

Which of the following information does not belong in an inmate's file during booking? (6.3.1)

Legal Status

List the three primary jail concepts in Texas. (3.1.3)

Linear, podular indirect, and podular direct

___________ is one of the most important skills in de-escalation. (5.2.2)

Listening

Which of the following are methods to avoid a set-up? (11.6.6)

Look and act professionally at all times

The sanctions provided for Minor Infractions are limited to all of the following except ___________. (11.4.3)

Loss of recreation privileges

When a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice from another State, he shall issue a warrant of arrest directing a peace officer to apprehend and bring the accused before him. This is known as a ___________. (6.1.1)

Magistrate's warrant

When transporting an inmate, what should you do to avoid "positional asphyxia?" (10.7.3)

Make sure inmate remains in upright position

Which of the following is NOT true about served meals in a corrections facility? (8.2.3)

Make sure inmates are served amount of food corresponding to their individual calorie need

Which of the following is not an example of sexual harassment? (4.2.5)

Making negative comments about one's religious beliefs

The custody level for inmates with serious offenses of violence, who possess an extensive level of criminal sophistication and who may or may not have demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4)

Maximum

Which of the following descriptions relates to L2 Form? (2.1.6)

Medical condition declaration

Which of the following can minimize withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of dangerous complications? (5.1.16)

Medically supervised detoxification

The custody level for inmates with felony offenses, who possess a moderate level of criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4)

Medium

__________________ can develop at any point in a person's life. (5.1.28)

Mental Illness

___________ are a mental impairment demonstrated by disturbances in an individual's emotional reactions and feelings. (5.1.4)

Mood disorders

Non-privileged mail is mail from all of the following, except ___________. (8.4.1)

News media

"Bloods" are also referenced to as ________ because they originated on "Piru Street." (7.1.4)

Pirus

Once contraband is seized, it will be documented as evidence of either ___________ or ___________. (10.3.2)

a criminal offense / an administrative violation

The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3)

Podular Direct

__________ hostage takers reduce the world into a simplistic solution and resists those who stand in their way. (10.5.2)

Political

A particular benefit enjoyed beyond the common advantage of other citizens is the definition of ___________. (11.2.4)

Privilege

TBI may impact which of the following brain functions? (5.1.35)

Problem-solving

Which of the following is NOT a typical material to use during a search? (10.3.5)

Pry bar

Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics? (4.3.1)

Race

Outgoing, non-privileged mail can be ___________. (8.4.2)

Read/ censored

The ___________ shall carefully record and store the inmate's property as it is taken. (6.4.1)

Receiving officer

Which of the following is NOT an example of common privileges? (11.2.4)

Recreation

Activities such as arts, crafts, cards, dominoes, checkers, chess fall under which category of mandatory inmate activities? (8.1.1)

Recreation and Exercise

All of the following are factors which may impact housing decisions except ____________________. (7.2.9)

Religious Beliefs

A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law is a ___________. (11.2.1)

Right

The two types of impressions recorded on a fingerprint card are __________. (6.2.4)

Rolled and plain

Which concept is described by "a person is justified in using force against another when and to the degree he reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to protect himself against the other's use or attempted use of unlawful force"? (11.1.2)

Self-defense

Female inmates shall be ___________ by sight and sound from male inmates. (7.2.2)

Separated

Force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is the definition of ___________. (11.1.2)

deadly force

Of the two dominant approaches to objective classification, in which one is there high precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category? (7.2.7)

decision tree

Behaviors and/or symptoms that manifest with mood disorders include all of the following, except ___________. (5.1.5)

deliberately destroying others' property

A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment is the definition of ___________. (5.1.36)

delirium

All of the following are weapons to be used in weapons strategies of the force continuum, except ___________. (11.1.3)

gun

This term has to do with the right of an inmate to be brought before a court or judge to determine the legality of his imprisonment. (11.2.2)

habeas corpus

All of the following are factors which make suicide more likely in a jail setting, except the person ___________. (5.3.3)

has a low status in the community

Sources of information for the narrative (body) of the written report can come from all of the following sources except ________. (13.2.3)

hearsay

The three phases of the set-up are observation and selection, _________, and compromised. (11.6.4)

hooks

TCJS rule 275.1 requires face-to-face observation of inmates, at least every _____ and, if suicidal or assaultive every _____. (10.1.6)

hour / 30 minutes

When cleaning any spills of blood or bodily fluids you should use water and a 1:10 dilution of ___________. (9.2.14)

household bleach

Compare the bond application to the court document setting bail in the following scenarios except __________________. (13.4.12)

housing transfer

An inmate's skipping of one or more meals may indicate ___________ and should be investigated and reported to your supervisor. (8.2.2)

illness

One of the effects of improved staff-inmate relations is ___________. (3.1.6)

improved jail climates

All cell searches (regular and irregular) for contraband shall be noted ___________. (10.3.3)

in a permanent facility record

Inmates found guilty by an inmate disciplinary board can appeal the decision and must state the appeal ___________. (11.4.6)

in writing

A person experiencing a manic phase will usually experience all of the following, except ___________. (5.1.5)

increased spending

An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed outside a housing unit is the definition of _______________. (3.1.4)

indirect supervision

A sentence consisting of periods of confinement interrupted by periods of freedom is the definition of __________________. (13.4.5)

intermittent sentencing

A grievance submitted in writing must include all of the following except ___________. (11.3.1)

investigating officer report

TCJS rule 291.3 Inmate Commissary Plan states that every facility shall have an approved commissary plan for the purchase of hygiene items and sundries. The plan must contain all of the following, except ___________. (6.5.5)

items offered for sale

An individual who has ___________ often interprets the actions of others as threatening or demeaning. (5.1.24)

paranoid personality disorder

Before escorting inmates into the cafeteria, you should consider all of the following, EXCEPT ___________. (8.2.1)

plan the seating order of inmates according to classification

The total number of meals is important information for administration to use in budget justification and ___________. (8.2.2)

planning for future meals

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts is ___________. (4.3.1)

prejudice

The chain of custody maintains exactly what happened to evidence from the time it was found until it was ___________. (13.1.4)

presented in court

Which of the following is NOT a tactic the defense attorney may use to diminish your credibility? (13.3.7)

presenting false evidence

The attendance of religious services, education, and the right to vote are inmate's ___________. (11.2.4)

privileges

The only time that jail officials can open an incoming privileged letter without the inmate being present is when there is _________. (8.4.1)

probable cause

Persons assigned to a detoxification cell shall be transferred to a housing or holding area as soon as they can ___________. (7.2.2)

properly care for themselves

The 5th Amendment has three sections: double jeopardy protection, due process, and ________. (11.2.2)

protection from self-incrimination

According to TCJS, a copy of the facility's rules and regulations must be ___________. (6.7.1)

provided to each inmate or posted for all to view

Advantages to objective jail classification include all of the following, except ___________. (7.2.5)

provides a subjective classification of inmates

All of the following should be documented about outside personnel working in the facility, except ___________. (10.1.16)

quality of work

Classification of offenders is derived from a composite of information obtained from all of the following, except ___________. (7.2.8)

race/ethnicity

If unable to confirm criminal street gang membership using a single criteria, two criteria that must be met are identification as a criminal street gang member by reliable informant and __________________. (7.1.2)

self-admission outside of a proceeding, such as on the internet

A ___________ is a group of words that is only a piece of a complete sentence. (13.2.9)

sentence fragment

It is important to note the ________, time, and environmental conditions in the field notes. (13.2.2)

sequence

The TCJS Rule 265.4 Inmate Files states that "Upon intake, a file on each inmate shall be established." The file shall include all of the following, except ___________. (6.3.1)

sexual orientation

It is important to know as much as possible about the inmate being transported through review of information contained in jail records, including all of the following except ___________. (10.7.2)

sexual preference of inmate

Officers can refer to ________ for requirements for bail. (13.4.6)

CCP

If an inmate claims to be on a specific medication, what should be checked with the inmate's physician? (9.1.5)

- Accuracy of claim - Accuracy of dosage

Which of the following are pieces of protective equipment used to prevent transmission of disease in jail environments? (9.2.15)

- Air purification systems - Duckbill masks

What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? (11.6.5)

- Asking for special favors - Offering gifts - Improperly touching - Trying to develop a personal relationship

What should you do to verify the identity of the inmate before administering his/her medication? (9.1.6)

- Call out inmate's name - Identify inmate by armband - Call out inmate by medication name, dosage, and frequency

Mail is primarily opened to ___________. (8.4.2)

- Check for money - Check for contraband

Which of the following are bacterial STDs? (9.2.10)

- Chlamydia - Gonorrhea - Syphilis

Under PC 38.07 Permitting or Facilitating Escape, an offense under this section may be a ___________. (6.1.2)

- Class A misdemeanor - felony of the second degree - felony of the third degree

Under PC 20.02 Unlawful Restraint, an offense under this section may be a _________________. (6.1.2)

- Class A misdemeanor - state jail felony - felony of the third degree

When guarding inmates outside of jail, inspect the supervised area for ____________________. (8.1.13)

- Contraband and weapons - possible escape routes - ability to isolate inmates from the general public

As a corrections officer, which of the following guidelines should you keep in mind to avoid the misuse of official powers? (4.1.6)

- Do not use government facilities or personnel for any purpose other than public interest - Do not accept any personal benefit other than official pay - Make decisions based on merits, free of personal bias or prejudice - When a decision brings about a real or apparent conflict of interest, withdraw from the matter (when possible)

During suicide watch, observe and document which of the following behaviors? (5.3.5)

- Eating habits - Sleeping habits - Hygiene habits

An inmate may be suicidal if he/she exhibits which of the following symptoms? (5.3.3)

- Extreme guilt or shame over an offense - Fantacizes unrealistically about getting out of jail - History of mental illness - Gives away belongings

Which of the following are manipulative tactics used by inmates? (11.6.2)

- False sympathy - Coercion and Intimidation - Connection

Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons? (4.3.4)

- Feeling of superiority - Others are strange and different - Proprietary claims - Fear

Which 1st Amendment Rights to the Constitution does an inmate retain? (11.2.2)

- Freedom of religion - Access to the media

Which of the following are symptoms of alcohol and tranquilizer withdrawal? (5.1.16)

- Grand mal seizures - Strokes - Heart attacks - Hallucinations

Which of the following are part of the five domains used to characterize schizophrenia? (5.1.7)

- Hallucinations - Disorganized thinking

What is a/are key component(s) of an objective jail classification system? (7.2.6)

- Housing plan consistent with classification system - Periodic formal evaluation to assess effectiveness

Which of the following need to be included when updating the inmate file? (6.1.5)

- Indictments/No bill, Dismissals, and Declines of prosecution - Convictions, Acquittals, Releases, and New charges - Bond information and Report as to prisoner's status

Which of the following is NOT part of the code of conduct for hostages? (10.5.6)

- Initiate to be the negotiator - identify yourself to the hostage takers - Stay in your position all the time

In order for the inmate to become familiar with the jail's rules and regulations, ___________. (11.4.1)

- Inmate should acknowledge in written that the rule have been explained - Staff shall read the rules and regulations to illiterate inmates - Facility rules and regulations shall be posted

When preparing for identification photographs during booking, which information should be on the chest board? (6.2.2)

- Inmate's agency identification number - Booking date

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is charged for writing rules and procedures to establish minimum standards for which of the following? (3.1.2)

- Inspection procedures - Technical assistance for the construction of jail facilities - Treatments of inmates - Rehabilitation, education, and recreation programs for inmates

When completing fingerprinting, the option to submit to ___________ must be checked before clicking the submit button. (6.2.4)

DPS

The most common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and __________________. (5.1.13)

Bulimia nervosa

What is NOT true about non-privileged mail? (8.4.1)

Cannot be withheld

Which of the following is NOT a type of headcounts as described in this course? (10.1.7)

Census count

What is the first step in comparing bond application to the court document setting bail? (13.4.16)

Check if bond has been lowered or raised

It is the correctional officer's responsibility to inspect the inmate servers and make certain they are clean. Pay particular attention to ___________. (8.2.6)

Clothing, hair, and fingernails

Which of the force continuum levels includes legal authority and routine supervision and should be used when there is no resistance to an officer's authority? (11.1.3)

Command presence

A ___________ is an order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and place in jail a person so committed. (6.1.1)

Commitment

___________ usually contains a subject, the verb and the object. (13.2.9)

Complete sentences

___________ is defined as anything that is prohibited by law or agency directives, which may include any item issued or purchased in the commissary that has been altered or is no longer used for its original purpose. (10.3.1)

Contraband

The 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives you the right to__________. (11.2.2)

Counsel/attorney

You should examine the ___________ of persons admitted to provide religious services to ensure the security of the detention area and the safety of inmates and visitors. (8.1.9)

Credentials

Those holding a Basic Peace Officer Certificate are required to complete Cultural Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and ________________. (2.1.7)

Crisis Intervention Training

___________ is when the defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness (13.3.4)

Cross examination

Under arrest by a peace officer or under restraint by a public servant pursuant to an order of a court of this state or another state of the U.S. is the definition of ___________. (11.1.2)

Custody

Irritability, poor concentration, and depression are some of the _____________ withdrawal symptoms of substance withdrawal. (5.1.15)

Emotional

___________ is the unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to custody following temporary leave for a specific purpose or limited period or leave. (11.1.2)

Escape

When describing an inmate's watch during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2)

Estimated Value

___________ is, among other things, a set of rules and standards that governs individual conduct. (4.1.1)

Ethics

Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns. (4.3.1)

Ethnicity

Regarding one's culture as the center of the universe is the definition of ___________. (4.3.1)

Ethnocentrism

________________ results when the level of force is greater than necessary. (11.1.5)

Excessive control

Which federal agency controls radio communications? (10.7.1)

FCC

In an inmate set-up, what are some potential disadvantages for the loser? (11.6.1)

Face additional criminal charges

Refusing to give your name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who has made a lawful arrest and request is a violation of Ch. 38.02 of the Penal Code entitled ___________. (6.2.1)

Failure to identify

According to Texas Penal Code 38.07, an official or employee of a correctional facility commits an offense if he knowingly or unknowingly permits or facilitates the escape of a person in custody. (6.1.2)

False

According to the use of force continuum, an officer should start at the most severe level of severity and work his/her way down the continuum. (11.1.3)

False

Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________. (4.5.5)

Family Relationships

For which type of inmates is it important that their custody level does not exceed the construction level of the assigned housing? (7.2.2)

Federal and TDCJ inmates

Public servants are expected to abide by standards of conduct established by ___________. (4.1.4)

Federal government, Texas Legislature, and departmental policies

A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes ___________. (3.1.6)

Firm but fair conduct

Intake screening is completed immediately on all inmates admitted for the purpose of identifying all of the following, except ___________. (7.2.3)

Fitness level

Which of the following is not true for reviewing bond applications? (13.4.9)

For a cash bond, have surety produce cash or equivalent and supply a receipt

An aggressive act committed by any person which does not amount to an assault, and is necessary to accomplish one's objective is the definition of ___________. (11.1.1)

Force

Which of the following is NOT considered a dangerous tool when it comes to food utensils? (8.2.8)

Fork

When describing an inmate's engagement ring during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2)

Gem Name

In an inmate set-up, what are some potential benefits for the winner? (11.6.1)

Illegal contraband

The intake screening has to be conducted when? (7.2.3)

Immediately upon entering facility

Privileged incoming correspondence can be opened for the purpose of inspecting for contraband only _________. (8.4.1)

In view of the inmate

Communicable diseases commonly found in jails include all of the following, except ___________. (9.2.5)

Influenza

___________ should be reported so health care personnel can follow up with medical attention and an investigation can take place, if necessary. (9.1.4)

Injuries

Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming ___________. (6.2.1)

Injury after booking

Which one does NOT fall under vicarious liability? (11.5.5)

Inmates hurting inmates

How should searches of food for weapons and contraband be conducted? (8.2.5)

Inmates should be randomly searched

Which of the following is not a prominent category of mental illness? (5.1.3)

Insomnia

No medications can help __________________ because it involves permanent intellectual impairment. (5.1.28)

Intellectual Disability

If an individual uses technology to recruit new criminal street gang members, is that enough to confirm membership? (7.1.2)

No, there must be one more criteria met

Of the following, which is NOT a type of inmate count? (10.1.7)

Numerical

The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow is the ___________. (2.1.1)

Occupations Code

If a public servant, under color of law of the office, intentionally subjects another to mistreatment, what offense is committed? (3.1.7)

Official Oppression

A numerical count should always compare the count to the number on the ___________. (10.1.7)

Official inmate roster/master list

According to TCJS, who is responsible for developing and implementing an objective classification plan that must be approved by the commission? (7.2.2)

The sheriff

In order to take advantage of the natural movement in making finger impressions, the hand should be rotated from __________ while fingerprinting. (6.2.4)

The more difficult to the easy position

What is the difference between traditional inmate encounters and encounters with an inmate who has mental illness? (5.2.3)

The need to be non-confrontational

Plan all ___________ within the building before transporting an inmate to the courtroom. (10.7.5)

Transport routes

A custody reassessment or review is necessary to allow for changes over time in inmates' legal status and any disciplinary actions. (7.2.12)

True

Why are inmates discouraged in manipulating medium jailers? (11.6.3)

The process takes too long

Keys should be checked at each shift change and throughout the shift to ensure ___________. (10.1.10)

They are present and accounted for and in proper working condition

Which title of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 refers to sexual harassment? (4.2.3)

Title VII

A ___________ is a civil or private wrong or injury for which a court will provide a remedy in the form of an action for damages (usually money). (11.5.3)

Tort

According to TCJS 259.154, an additional set of keys shall be maintained by the ________. (10.1.9)

operator

Proper administering of medication involves all of the following, except ___________. (9.1.7)

allowing the inmate to save the medication for later

The chain of custody establishes that evidence was in all of the following conditions except ____________________. (13.1.5)

altered from its original form

Weapons strategies are most appropriate when ___________. (11.1.3)

an individual is charging and the use of a handheld electrical weapon is the best selection

Verbal and non-verbal communication is most appropriate when ___________. (11.1.3)

an individual is emotionally charged

When reviewing an inmate's qualifications prior to work assignment, you need to consider all of the following except ____________________. (8.1.11)

an interview with the inmate's doctor

Regarding food services, a written menu must be approved and reviewed ___________ by a licensed dietitian for compliance with national recognized allowances for basic nutrition. (8.2.3)

annually

A magistrate's warrant is issued when a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice from ___________. (6.1.1)

another State

An individual who has ___________ often has trouble with authority and physically abuses animals or people. (5.1.24)

anti-social personality disorder

Protective clothing should be worn when you expect to encounter ___________. (9.2.2)

blood or bodily fluids

Medication should always be delivered ___________ to prevent ___________. (9.1.7)

at the proper time / reactions

When a person is found hanging, one of the procedures is to cut the victim down immediately and ___________. (5.3.6)

avoid cutting the knot

When talking on the radio during an inmate transport, make sure to ___________. (10.7.1)

be brief/ be professional

When transporting a child, juvenile, or a member of the opposite sex, you should report ___________. (10.7.1)

beginning and ending mileage and time

All of the following should be done when a hanged inmate is found, except ___________. (5.3.7)

cut the knot

If written records of phone calls are kept, they should reflect all of the following except: (8.4.5)

content of the inmate's conversation

An example of a positive symptom associated with psychotic behaviors is ________________. (5.1.7)

counter-cultural delusions

An inmate money account is useful for the safe keeping of money and _______________. (6.5.2)

court costs

An individual who believes that he or she presents an immediate danger to self or others is experiencing a/an __________________. (5.2.1)

crisis

TCOLE sets minimum standards for all of the following groups, except ___________. (3.1.1)

emergency medical technicians

A person's mental health condition in regard to their psychological and ________________ well-being is the definition of mental health. (5.1.1)

emotional

Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to ___________. (6.2.2)

department policy

There are certain forms of discipline that are prohibited by TCJS rule 283.1; all of the following are prohibited except ___________. (11.4.2)

deprivation of visitation privileges

The quantity of mail an inmate sends is ___________. (8.4.2)

determined by funds in the inmate's account and the number stamps in the inmate's possession

The two modes of communicable disease transmission are __________________. (9.2.4)

direct/indirect

An example of a negative symptom associated with psychotic behavior would be ________________. (5.1.7)

disillusionment with daily life

Disruptive behavior by one or more inmates that causes disorder is the definition of _______. (10.4.1)

disturbance

Failure to deal with inmate complaints and needs may cause ____________ and escalate into emergencies. (10.4.3)

disturbances

When two negative words are used in the same clause, the result is a ___________. (13.2.9)

double negative

In all of the following situations you should call backup, except ___________. (10.6.4)

during supervision

Penal Code 20.02 does not constitute an offense if the purpose for detaining or moving an individual is for ___________. (6.1.2)

effecting a lawful arrest

Symptoms of TBI could include aggression, lack of restraint, lack of concentration, anger, or __________________. (5.1.35)

egocentricity

Unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action; an urgent need for assistance or relief is the definition of an _________________. (10.4.5)

emergency

Each inmate shall be allowed one visitation period during the ___________. (8.3.1)

evening or weekend

Separate storage space shall be provided at all entrances to the security perimeter for weapons and ammunition. Weapons that should be locked up prior to entering a secured area are ___________. (10.1.14)

firearms, ammunition's, impact weapons, edged weapons, and any weapons prohibited by department policy

Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over ___________. (6.6.1)

for 48 hours

According to the TCJS, a sheriff may require an offender to shower ___________. (6.6.3)

for health and sanitary reasons

For what purpose is it necessary to conduct cell searches? (10.3.3)

for safety of officers, civilians, and inmates

When photographing an offender during intake, which procedures should you use to photograph the offender? (6.2.2)

front and side with and without all accessories

United States Codes 241 and 242 are both criminal violations and contain penalties to include all of the following, except ___________. (11.5.1)

mandated classes

To control by skillful, unfair, or insidious means, especially to one's own advantage is the definition of _____________. (11.6.2)

manipulation

Any bandages should be removed and replaced by ________________. (10.2.8)

medical personnel, if present

Co-occurring Disorders is the coexistence of a ____________ and substance use disorder. (5.1.14)

mental health disorder

A/An ___________ prevents discrimination and stereotyping. (4.4.1)

meritocracy

The custody level for inmates confined for lesser offenses, who possess a lower level of criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4)

minimum

According to TCJS 259.154, keys and locks for detention doors shall be ________. (10.1.9)

mogul and paracentric

Immediate family is considered ___________. (10.7.8)

mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands/wives, grandparents

If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2)

must be made regardless of inmate's wishes

Which of the following is NOT a required daily documentation regarding the number of inmates in the facility? (10.1.8)

names of all inmates discharged during the last week

The hostage-taker is more intent on ___________ than ___________ the hostage. (10.5.3)

negotiating/harming

The sheriff may use the commissary proceeds for all of the following, except ___________. (6.5.8)

new construction and remodeling of jail

Under _____ circumstances shall an inmate be permitted handle a set of jail keys. (10.1.11)

no

Under-staffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress? (4.5.4)

organizational

Understaffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress? (4.5.4)

organizational

Sources of officer's stress can be organizational, role-related, work-related, and stress from ______________________. (4.5.4)

outside the system

If an inmate's balance is not enough to cover purchases from the commissary, you should ___________. (6.5.4)

notify the inmate

The formal process of separating and managing inmates is ___________. (7.2.1)

objective classification

Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused as the result of custodial interrogation may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified ____________________. (13.1.1)

of his or her rights

Asking ______________ questions will bring clarity to the communication. (5.2.2)

open ended

Of the following, which is NOT an indicator of an uncooperative offender? (10.6.1)

refusing to recreate

The discharge or setting free from restraint or confinement is the definition of __________________. (13.4.1)

release

TCJS 267.3 states that inmates shall be searched prior to ___________. (10.2.3)

release to another agency

Methods for maintaining inventory of medications include all of the following, except ___________. (9.1.8)

reorder only when you run out

If a lock does not function easily it should be _______. (10.1.11)

repaired or replaced

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, it is the duty of the ___________ to maintain the safety of the prisoners. (9.1.1)

sheriff

Sufficient food and utensils are necessary because ___________ may cause disturbances. (8.2.4)

shortages

According to TCJS 265.11, following booking and prior to housing assignment, inmates should be ___________. (6.6.3)

showered

One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to ___________. (10.3.5)

shut off the water supply

Juveniles shall be separated by ________ from adults in accordance with the Family Code 51.12. (7.2.2)

sight and sound

TB is usually diagnosed through ___________. (9.2.6)

skin test and x-rays

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommended equipment for fingerprinting? (6.2.3)

spoon

During a search in standing position, the inmate's feet should be _____________. (10.2.5)

spread farther than the width of the shoulders

According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the following except ___________. (8.1.1)

staffing plan

All of the following are acceptable forms of visitor identification, except ___________. (8.3.3)

student ID

Any abnormal conditions within the facility should be reported to the ___________. (10.1.2)

supervisor

More than 40% of inmate deaths occurred during ___________. (5.3.1)

the first week of admission

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)

the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam

Art. 17.29 states that when the accused has given the required bond, either to _________________ or _______________ having him in custody, he shall at once be set at liberty. (13.4.11)

the magistrate / the officer

A separate written record of all incidents occurring while administering medication, which result in ___________ should be submitted to the sheriff or operator. (13.1.6)

threat/realized physical harm

During intake, obtain the correct departmental inventory form ___________ and use it as a guide ___________. (6.4.1)

to complete an inmate inventory / when questioning an inmate

When using belly chains to restrain an inmate during transport, the hands should meet and the chain should encircle the inmate's waist with enough slack to allow the inmate ___________. (10.7.4)

to eat and sign documents

The use of force is justified in all of the following situations, except ___________. (11.1.2)

to response to verbal provocation

ll of the following are important reasons to report security breaches and unsound security practices EXCEPT ___________. (10.1.5)

to update policy on outdated security practices

A ______ is money damages for a civil wrong for negligent, malicious acts or omissions done by jail personnel that result in injury to an inmate. (11.5.3)

tort

Punitive striking of inmates and excessive use of force are examples of ___________. (11.5.3)

tort liability

TB is primarily spread via all of the following, except ___________ . (9.2.5)

touching

An inmate who refuses to comply with any valid commands is considered a/an ________. (10.6.1)

uncooperative inmate

According to TCJS, all offenders shall be thoroughly searched for weapons or contraband ___________. (10.2.3)

upon entry to jail and prior to booking

An officer can receive a request from an inmate for sick call by ___________. (9.1.10)

verbal and written requests

If an inmate is being released to another agency, ensure the bond application contains all the following components except _______________. (13.4.12)

verification of the identity of inmate

Indirect legal responsibility for what an inmate does under your supervision is ___________. (11.5.5)

vicarious liability

An inmate who is excited or mentally disoriented with loss of self-control is considered to be ________. (10.6.2)

violent

All of the following are key times to observe inmates for potential suicide, except ___________. (5.3.3)

visitation

When called to testify, you should ___________. (13.3.3)

walk directly to the witness stand or clerk's desk and prepare to take the oath

All of the following are types of court ordered releases EXCEPT ___________. (13.4.12)

walk out

A strip search should be performed ___________. (10.2.3)

when you reasonably believe it to be necessary to maintain the security of the facility.

Chain of custody records should contain all of the following, except ___________. (13.1.4)

who the item is believed to belong to

When testifying in court, some techniques for effective testimony include addressing the judge, jury, or ___________. (13.3.5)

whomever asks the questions

If contraband is found, the officer should ___________. (8.4.3)

write a report (either criminal or disciplinary), handle it as evidence, and/or place it in the inmate's property


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