GUIDE 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
⩥ TCOLE rules are divided into ____ that group similar topics together.
Answer: sections
⩥ L1 Answer: Appointment of licensee
⩥ L2 Answer: Medical condition declaration
⩥ L3 Answer: Licensee psychiatric health
⩥ F5 Answer: Separation of licensee
⩥ F5r Answer: Pre-employment separation request
⩥ During the 4 year training cycle, those holding a basic peace officer
certificate or no certificate will be required to complete: Answer:
cultural diversity, special investigative topics, and crisis intervention
training.
,⩥ Individuals first licensed after January 1st, 2011 must complete the
_______ course within the 1st year of licensure. Answer: Basic human
trafficking
⩥ Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) Answer: Is the regulatory
agency for all county jails and privately-operated municipal jails in these
state.
⩥ Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Answer: Is a state
regulatory agency for law enforcement and county jailers within the
state of Texas and is charged with the responsibility of establishing,
implementing, and maintaining minimum standards for peace officers,
reserve peace officers, county jailers, emergency communication
personnel, and law enforcement instructors.
⩥ Linear Answer: This design consist of linear hallway bordered by cells
typically joined to a centralized administrative area.
⩥ Podular Indirect Answer: In this design cells form the perimeter
around a common area, where the jailer(s) is located relatively close to
the cells to hear and observe what is occurring.
⩥ Podular Direct Answer: In this design, cells may form the permeter
around a common area. The jailer(s) are located within the common
area, allowing the jailer to hear and observe what is occurring.
, ⩥ Two primary supervision styles: Answer: Indirect and Direct
⩥ Role of jailer(s) in effectively supervising inmates: Answer:
Supervisor and Leader
⩥ Jail Climate Answer: the prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout
the jail facility
⩥ Staff-inmate relations are improved through: Answer: -
Professionalism of staff
- "Firm but Fair" conduct
- Effective communication
- Humane treatment
⩥ Effects of improved staff-inmate relations Answer: - Improved morale
- Good rapport
- Fewer Disciplinary infractions
- Improved jail climate
⩥ Texas penal code 39.03 Answer: Official oppression
⩥ Texas penal code 39.04 Answer: Violation of civil rights of person in
custody; improper sexual activity with person in custody