Jail Academy Phase 1 Practice Exam
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Complete Correctional Officer Exam Review |
2026–2027
, T/F Most jails exceed the DOC 350 Standards True
What amendment(s) are used to establish "prisoner rights" -8th amendment
-14th amendment
In addition to the three basic goals and purposes for jails To rehabilitate
(incapacitation, deterrence and punishment), what is also
considered a "secondary goal" for jails
What is one of the Wisconsin State Statutes that govern - s.302.095- delivering articles to inmates
offenses which correctional staff can commit on the job - s.940.225- sexual assault
and be prosecuted for? - s940.29- abuse of residents in penal facilities
Section 938 of Wisconsin State Statutes governs: Holding a juvenile in physical custody
What are considered correctional emergencies Disturbance, Medical, Fire, Misc
REACT Acronym stands for Request cooperation, explain reason, allow choice, check decision, take action
Hudson v Mcmillian: US Supreme Court said that a To punish the inmate
correctional officer's use of force could be a violation of an
inmate's constitutional rights if the force was used for a
reason that was
What are the 4 Intervention options Presence, dialogue, control alternatives, protective alternatives
POSC is a system of Verbalization skills coupled with physical alternatives
Legal standards for governing use of force Constitutional Standards, Wisconsin Standards, Agency policy & Training
5 factors to consider as part of threat assessment Level of resistance, early warning signs, pre-attack postures, weapon control,
indicators of emotional disturbance
If an inmate refuses any dosage of medication, or all - A sheriff, jailer, keeper or officer arranges for a health care professional, to observe
dosages of medication, what should happen? the inmate
- The health care professional indicates on records kept by a sheriff, jailer, keeper or
officer that appropriate care or treatment was offered and that the prisoner refused
that care or treatment.",
- The health care professional informs the prisoner of the availability of appropriate
care or treatment
The court case that dictated a health care professional Estelle v. Gamble
informing a prisoner of the availability of appropriate care
or treatment
Most Tested Questions & 100% Verified Answers |
Complete Correctional Officer Exam Review |
2026–2027
, T/F Most jails exceed the DOC 350 Standards True
What amendment(s) are used to establish "prisoner rights" -8th amendment
-14th amendment
In addition to the three basic goals and purposes for jails To rehabilitate
(incapacitation, deterrence and punishment), what is also
considered a "secondary goal" for jails
What is one of the Wisconsin State Statutes that govern - s.302.095- delivering articles to inmates
offenses which correctional staff can commit on the job - s.940.225- sexual assault
and be prosecuted for? - s940.29- abuse of residents in penal facilities
Section 938 of Wisconsin State Statutes governs: Holding a juvenile in physical custody
What are considered correctional emergencies Disturbance, Medical, Fire, Misc
REACT Acronym stands for Request cooperation, explain reason, allow choice, check decision, take action
Hudson v Mcmillian: US Supreme Court said that a To punish the inmate
correctional officer's use of force could be a violation of an
inmate's constitutional rights if the force was used for a
reason that was
What are the 4 Intervention options Presence, dialogue, control alternatives, protective alternatives
POSC is a system of Verbalization skills coupled with physical alternatives
Legal standards for governing use of force Constitutional Standards, Wisconsin Standards, Agency policy & Training
5 factors to consider as part of threat assessment Level of resistance, early warning signs, pre-attack postures, weapon control,
indicators of emotional disturbance
If an inmate refuses any dosage of medication, or all - A sheriff, jailer, keeper or officer arranges for a health care professional, to observe
dosages of medication, what should happen? the inmate
- The health care professional indicates on records kept by a sheriff, jailer, keeper or
officer that appropriate care or treatment was offered and that the prisoner refused
that care or treatment.",
- The health care professional informs the prisoner of the availability of appropriate
care or treatment
The court case that dictated a health care professional Estelle v. Gamble
informing a prisoner of the availability of appropriate care
or treatment
