WCSO - Exam 1
What are the 5 Code of Conduct/Ethics? (Ethics & Professionalism)
1. Follow all policies and procedures. 2. Be firm, fair, and consistent. 3. Perform your job with excellence. 4. Work together as a team. 5. Be respectful.
What are the 3 questions you ask yourself when to decide what to do? (Ethics & Professionalism)
1. Is it legal? 2. Is it balanced? 3. How would you feel?
What are the 8 Standards of Behavior? (Ethics & Professionalism)
1. Obey the law. 2. Maintain the integrity of CJ System. Maintain public trust. 3. No discrimination. 4. Do not discredit the profession. 5. Be courteous. 6. Do not abuse the office for personal gain. 7. Avoid conflict of interest. 8. Observe confidentiality of documents and information.
What are the 5 P's? (Ethics & Professionalism)
1. Purpose. 2. Patience. 3. Persistence. 4. Perspective. 5. Pride.
How do you acknowledge a transmission? (Radio Communication System)
10-4, copy, received.
What is Code Open? (Radio Communication System)
10-40.
What is Code Close? (Radio Communication System)
10-41.
Who logs in the issuance/return of key to or from staff in the XJAIL? (Key Control)
A Control Center Officer.
What does the Facility seek to maintain? (Mission Statement)
A clean, safe, and humane environment with an appropriate range of services that recognize the individual needs of offenders.
What is the small Gold color Chit? (Key Control)
A departmental issued key that is issued to departments like food services, mental health, housing units, etc.
What is the small Gray color Chit? (Key Control)
A general issued key that is issued to any staff member assigned to a particular job in the area for which the key ring is designated.
Annex Control Keys. (Key Control)
A set of keys for the Annex building is stored in the Annex control booth, along with an emergency set of keys.
What is the definition of Humane Treatment? (Ethics & Professionalism)
A standard that means you must maintain a facility that provides every person with professional, effective and efficient services.
What is the small Red color Chit? (Key Control)
An emergency issued key that is issued only in an emergency with the approval of the SSO or higher authority.
What is the small Blue color Chit? (Key Control)
An individual issued key that is assigned to one particular person by name.
What is the CORI Limitations summarized? (CORI Law)
Records or data which set forth the fact or results of an individuals movement through any one or more of the formal stages of the Criminal Justice System.
What is Code Blue? (Radio Communication System)
Staff in need of assistance for fights, disturbances, escape attempts, hostage situations, building evacuations, fires, etc.
What is Code Red? (Radio Communication System)
Staff in need of medical assistance. Suicide attempt, unconscious, serious injury.
Central Control Keys. (Key Control)
Stamped with a C: A set of Folger Adams & other keys to operate electronically operated gates/doors in the event of a power failure.
Control 3 Keys. (Key Control)
Stamped with a M: A set of keys for the Mods is stored in Control 3 for issue to authorized staff, along with an emergency set of keys.
When a staff members radio malfunctions, what should they do? (Radio Communication System)
Submit an incident report in XJAIL that describes the malfunction.
What does confidential information mean? (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
That the information of the Sheriffs Office, not otherwise publicly disclosed & not a public record, known by employees as a consequence of their employment with the Sheriffs Office.
What did Tom O'Connor of Austin Peay University say about Correctional Officers? (Ethics & Professionalism)
That the tend to be involved in specific types of ethical violations.
What is the definition of DCJIS? (CORI Law)
The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services is the state attorney agency responsible for the regulation, collection, storage, dissemination and use of CORI and for approving CORI certifications.
Who monitors CORI? (CORI Law)
The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services.
When a radio malfunctions, who documents it? (Radio Communication System)
The SSO by incident report in XJAIL and notify dispatch.
What will the chart explain? (Key Control)
The color coding system placed within the key board
Who has access to CORI? (CORI Law)
The individual. Third parties that the individual gives written authorization to (attorney, family members). An attorney or its designee. Consultants or contractors to WCSO, or another Sheriffs department of Correction (educational institutions, halfway houses, group residences, social service agencies) DCJIS The general public may receive information.
Maintenance Department Keys. (Key Control)
The key cabinet contains keys for all areas/buildings. Needed to gain access for all maintenance and/or housekeeping issues.
What is the definition of Ethics? (Ethics & Professionalism)
The principles and values that determine right, moral, and appropriate behavior for ones personal and professional life.
What is Code 10-20? (Radio Communication System)
What is your location.
When would a report be submitted for keys? (Key Control)
When a key or ring is lost. The staff will verbally report to the SS and submit an incident report in XJAIL.
When will the Sheriff take action against the employee (terminate)? (Drug Free Workplace)
Within 30 days of receiving notification of an employees convictions.
What are some examples of Ethical Violations cited by Diana McCool? (Ethics & Professionalism)
Inmate abuse. Inappropriate or sexual relationships with inmates. Questionable monetary dealings. Person misconduct. Smuggling Contraband.
How many photocopies of the CORI can that inmate and their third parties receive? (CORI Law)
One photocopy with a charge of .20 cents per page, not exceeding $2.00.
What will WCSO provide for inmates to rehabilitate & reintegrate themselves into the community? (Mission Statement)
Opportunities.
What is the WCSO Policy 910.08 Code of Ethics? (Ethics & Professionalism)
Prohibits staff, contractors, and volunteers from using their official positions to secure privileges for themselves or others. And from engaging in activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
What is the definition of Security Key? (Key Control)
Any facility key (including vehicle keys) which if lost or duplicated by inmates would jeopardize the security of the facility, facility property, employees, visitors, or inmates, or directly/indirectly facilitate an escape.
What is the definition of Non-Security Key? (Key Control)
Any facility key designated by the AS of Operations or his designee, which if lost would not require urgent security actions. (non housing unit keys).
What is it punishable by? (CORI Law)
Anyone who violates CORI Act shall be subjected to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each offense, or imprisonment in a jail or house of corrections for not more than 1 year for each offense, or both. Discharge.
What is the Appearance Test?
Asking yourself, would a reasonable person judge what I a about to do as right and proper?
How can staff send an Emergency Alarm? (Radio Communication System)
By pressing the orange emergency button located on top of the radio.
Where are duplicate or master of facility keys stored? (Key Control)
Central Control. Control 3. Annex Control. Key Control Officers Office. Maintenance Department.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Correctional Officers?
Chevron on BDU's/WCSO on Class A's.
What does CORI stand for? (CORI Law)
Criminal Offender Records Information.
What does CORI include? (CORI Law)
Criminal charge. An arrest. A pre-trial proceeding. Other judicial proceedings. Sentencing. Incarceration. Rehabilitation. Release.
What are the three employee units? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Deputy Sheriffs. Correctional Officers. Support personnel.
What may happen if this policy is violated? (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
Discipline, up to & including termination.
Who will be alerted when the Emergency Alarm System goes off? (Radio Communication System)
Dispatch, Central Control, Control 3, and Staff members.
What is Channel 15? (Radio Communication System)
Emergency Direct.
What is Channel 16? (Radio Communication System)
Emergency.
What does CORI not conclude? (CORI Law)
Evaluative information. Classification reports. Intelligence information. Investigative information. Informant reports.
How will Correctional Officers carry out their duties under the command of the Superior Officers? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Faithfully, competently, and fully comply.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Sheriff? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Five Gold Stars.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Superintendent/Special Sheriff? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Four Gold Stars.
What is the Rank Insignia for the Assistant Deputy Superintendent? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Gold Leaf.
What is the one simple idea these principles amount to? (Ethics & Professionalism)
I am a professional. I will not lie cheat, steal or abuse inmates and I will not tolerate others who do.
How may confidential information be disclosed to a person? (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
If they are given written authorization from the Sheriffs Office.
If an employee is charged with drug related offenses by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or by a law enforcement agency, when should they notify the Sheriff? (Drug Free Workplace)
Immediately notify the Sheriffs Office of the charge(s).
What will it require employees to participate when Sheriff takes action? (Drug Free Workplace)
In a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
When should employees notify the Sheriff of any conviction for violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace? (Drug Free Workplace)
In writing, no later than 5 days.
When will the Sheriff notify the federal sponsoring agency of any applicable federal grants? (Drug Free Workplace)
In writing, within 10 calendar days, after receiving notice from employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
What happens if an employee violates the Drug Free Workplace Policy? (Drug Free Workplace)
It shall result in a disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension and/or termination.
What happens if Control 1 is not secured or there's a power failure? (Key Control)
Keys will be placed in the drop safe in Central Control.
What do Security Keys open? (Key Control)
Lock closets, traps, pipe spaces, doors inside jail units.
What is Channel 2?
Main Jail Direct.
What is Channel 1? (Radio Communication System)
Main Jail.
What is one of the Long Range Goals? (Mission Statement)
Maintaining compliance with state & national accreditation standards through the development & implementation of operationally sound & effective policies & procedures.
What is Channel 3? (Radio Communication System)
Maintenance.
What can an authorized Attorney do with an individuals CORI? (CORI Law)
May further designate, in writing, an agent to act of their behalf in inspecting or copying CORI. If the person is not an attorney, the attorney will provide a statement indicating that the agent is acting under attorneys supervision.
What is Channel 5? (Radio Communication System)
Medium B (Mods).
What is Channel 6? (Radio Communication System)
Medium B Direct.
If an employee is convicted of any violation of this policy, when must they notify the Sheriff?
No later than 5 days after such conviction.
What are we expected to do? (Ethics & Professionalism)
Obey laws and comply with institutional rules and regulations. Do our jobs and live your life with integrity that comes from observing a Professional Code of Ethics.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Lieutenant? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
One Gold Bar.
What will key rings contain? (Key Control)
One large chit stamped with the key ring # & one small chit stamped with the # of keys on ring.
What is the definition of CORI? (CORI Law)
The records and data in any communicable form compiled by a criminal justice agency which concern an identifiable individual and relate to the nature or disposition of the process through the criminal justice system.
Who is authorized to open the Maintenance key cabinet? (Key Control)
The tool control employee or their designee are the only persons authorized.
What is the definition of Support Personnel? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
They are civilian staff members who assist the Deputy Sheriffs & Correctional Officers in carrying out their primary functions.
What is the definition of Correctional Officers? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
They are persons in charge of the care, custody and control of inmates, with limited law enforcement authority.
What is the definition of Deputy Sheriffs? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
They are police officers who get sworn in by the Sheriff. They may serve as Civil and Criminal process servers or may serve in formal law enforcement functions at the WCSO or at the Deputy Sheriffs Office.
What do employees risk if they disclose any confidential information? (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
They risk liability & may be subjected to an action for damages in a court of law.
In the event of imminent takeover of Central Control by an unauthorized person, what will Central Staff members do? (Key Control)
They will disable the electronic panels and send all keys designated as security to Control 1 via the pneumatic tube system.
In the event of imminent takeover of Control 3 by an unauthorized person, what will Control 3 Staff members do? (Key Control)
They will disable the electronic panels, ensure the key lockers are locked and place into the drop safe.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Assistant Superintendent? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Three Gold Stars.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Sergeant? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Three Stripes.
What is the purpose of the Emergency Alarm System? (Radio Communication System)
To be used when there is a threat to the safety of any staff member or inmate.
What is the purpose of the Radio Communication Systems? (Radio Communication System)
To establish procedures for the issuance, secure storage and maintenance and use of portable radios and related equipment.
What is the main Philosophy? (Mission Statement)
To hold offenders at the lowest level of security consistent with public safety.
What do employees agree to? (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
To maintain in strict confidence and to not disclose, use, publish, or disseminate to any 3rd party, either orally or in writing, any confidential information.
What is the purpose of the Drug Free Workplace (Drug Free Workplace)
To notify every employee that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace is prohibited.
What is the Primary Mission Statement? (Mission Statement)
To protect society from criminal offenders.
What is the Drug Free Workplace Policy? (Drug Free Workplace)
To provide a drug free workplace for all of its employees & to comply with the provisions of the U.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the December 15, 2016 Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act.
What is Channel 8? (Radio Communication System)
Training Direct.
What is Channel 7? (Radio Communication System)
Training.
T or F: Sometimes, the ethical thing to do is not clear. (Ethics & Professionalism)
True.
T or F: The protection of confidential information is necessary to the sucessful conduct of the Sheriffs Offices operations. (Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Policy)
True.
T or F: WCSO wants to safely & humanely house inmates at the least restrictive security level & still protect the public (Mission Statement)
True.
What is the Rank Insignia of the Captain? (Organizational Guidelines for Corrections Officers)
Two Gold Bars.
What is the primary use of the 800 MHz System? (Radio Communication System)
Used for when outside of the secured perimeter. Special Services, Transportation, Community Services, and Outside Hospital Security utilizes this.
