TDCJ REGION 1 TRAINING ACADEMY
STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 2026
Symptoms of warm related injuries: - ANSWERSHeat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Core Competencies: - ANSWERSInmate Management
Court Procedures
Searches
Suicide Prevention
Transportation
Staff Recruitment and Retention
Escort
Application of Restraints
Key Control
Security Checks
TDCJ was established in: - ANSWERS1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle? - ANSWERSThe case that Ruiz fought the Texas Department
of Corrections at Estelle prison in Texas because he felt the conditions were
constitutionally cruel. Ruiz won the trial which gave inmates more rights and better living
conditions.
BIR stands for: - ANSWERSBrief
Initial
Report
Steps of calling an ICS: - ANSWERS1. Flash, Flash, Flash
2. Name
3. Location
4. What is going on?
5. What resources do you need?
What is Holt vs. Hobbs? - ANSWERSA muslim inmate legally fought for men to be
allowed to have facial hair
PROP-05: - ANSWERSThe log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08 - ANSWERSThe log for recording confiscation of contraband from inmates.
, A cell should be searched: - ANSWERSAt least once every calendar month
STG stands for: - ANSWERSSecurity Threat Group
What is the saying Stg. Humphrey told us to remember when it came to Non-Violent
Crisis Information? - ANSWERSSurvival lies within you
Reactionary Gap is: - ANSWERSMaking sure you keep 6 feet or more between you and
inmates at all times.
Security Checks should be done: - ANSWERSEvery 30 minutes
BIP stands for: - ANSWERSBehavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force? -
ANSWERSDefensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used against you.
Deescalation Steps: - ANSWERS1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
4. Notify the security supervisor
5. Request video camera & operator
6. Secure the area
7. Request additional staff
8. Make a visible show of force with staff presence
9. Implement the ICS
CAPER stands for: - ANSWERSContain
Alert
Plan
Execute
Restore Order
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention: - ANSWERS1. Facial
Expressions
2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees: - ANSWERS1. Medical Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 2026
Symptoms of warm related injuries: - ANSWERSHeat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Core Competencies: - ANSWERSInmate Management
Court Procedures
Searches
Suicide Prevention
Transportation
Staff Recruitment and Retention
Escort
Application of Restraints
Key Control
Security Checks
TDCJ was established in: - ANSWERS1848
What is Ruiz Vs. Estelle? - ANSWERSThe case that Ruiz fought the Texas Department
of Corrections at Estelle prison in Texas because he felt the conditions were
constitutionally cruel. Ruiz won the trial which gave inmates more rights and better living
conditions.
BIR stands for: - ANSWERSBrief
Initial
Report
Steps of calling an ICS: - ANSWERS1. Flash, Flash, Flash
2. Name
3. Location
4. What is going on?
5. What resources do you need?
What is Holt vs. Hobbs? - ANSWERSA muslim inmate legally fought for men to be
allowed to have facial hair
PROP-05: - ANSWERSThe log for recording an offender's property.
PROP-08 - ANSWERSThe log for recording confiscation of contraband from inmates.
, A cell should be searched: - ANSWERSAt least once every calendar month
STG stands for: - ANSWERSSecurity Threat Group
What is the saying Stg. Humphrey told us to remember when it came to Non-Violent
Crisis Information? - ANSWERSSurvival lies within you
Reactionary Gap is: - ANSWERSMaking sure you keep 6 feet or more between you and
inmates at all times.
Security Checks should be done: - ANSWERSEvery 30 minutes
BIP stands for: - ANSWERSBehavioral Intervention Plan
What is preferred by TDCJ when it comes to Employee Survival and Use of Force? -
ANSWERSDefensive tactics are preferred when responding to force used against you.
Deescalation Steps: - ANSWERS1. Listen
2. Attempt to calm or reason
3. Explain the consequences
4. Notify the security supervisor
5. Request video camera & operator
6. Secure the area
7. Request additional staff
8. Make a visible show of force with staff presence
9. Implement the ICS
CAPER stands for: - ANSWERSContain
Alert
Plan
Execute
Restore Order
Non-verbal communication tools for non-violent crisis intervention: - ANSWERS1. Facial
Expressions
2. Body Gestures
3. Facing Squarely
4. Signals
5. Eye Contact
6. Posture/Stance
7. Distance
Order of causes of death for TDCJ employees: - ANSWERS1. Medical Conditions
2. Vehicle Accidents
3. Inmate Aggression
