TCOLE practice test BCOC with Complete Solutions

When updating deposits on an inmate's account, you will adjust the account by: * Notifying the inmate of the changes. Crediting the account. Debiting the account. Entering the information into the computer using the current software afforded to you by your department - ANSWER-Crediting the account. The _______________, in the format prescribed by the Commission, shall be completed and forwarded to the receiving criminal justice facility at the time an inmate is transferred. * Health and Human Services Notice Health Awareness Notice Health Tag Texas Uniform Health Status Update form - ANSWER-Texas Uniform Health Status Update form Inspect __________________ frequently for altered razors. * Inmates Toilets Bibles Shower and housing area - ANSWER-Shower and housing area Which of the following is considered situational and/or personal factors of jail suicide? * Recent loss of stabilizing resources/ Birth of a new child/ Loss of job or expulsion from school/ Recent, pending, threatened divorce, separation, or break-up Recent loss of stabilizing resources/ Birth of a new child/ Loss of job or expulsion from school/ Starting a new marriage or new relationship Loss of stabilizing resources that happened an extended period of time ago/ Loss of spouse or loved one or home/ Loss of job or expulsion from school/ Recent, pending, threatened divorce, separation, or break-up Recent loss of stabilizing resources/ Loss of spouse or loved one or home/ Loss of job or expulsion from school/ Recent, pending, threatened divorce, separation, or break-up - ANSWER-Recent loss of stabilizing resources/ Loss of spouse or loved one or home/ Loss of job or expulsion from school/ Recent, pending, threatened divorce, separation, or break-up In facilities that have a capacity of 50 or less, _________ may constitute the grievance board. * Four people Three people One person Two people - ANSWER-One person If an officer must search an inmate with a bandage, how would the officer check for contraband underneath the bandage? * Have medical personnel remove the bandage or have the inmate lift the bandage. The officer will remove the bandage. The officer will carefully remove the bandage under the guidance of medical personnel That is too much work, leave the bandage alone. - ANSWER-Have medical personnel remove the bandage or have the inmate lift the bandage. When handling of blood or other potential pathogen evidence use protective equipment and place items in a ________. * Paper Bag. Paper Bad and then in a plastic bag. In the back of your car so you don't lose it. In an evidence locker. - ANSWER-Paper Bag Law enforcement identification numbers are used for: * Court appearances Personal vendettas Tracking purposes Verification - ANSWER-Tracking purposes The Texas Legislature created TCOLE in what year? * 1975 1979 1965 1969 - ANSWER-1965 Inmates in administrative separation shall be provided access to a day room for at least ____ each day. Inmates in disciplinary separation shall be provided a shower ___. * One hour/ Daily Thirty Minutes/ Daily One hour/ Every other day Thirty Minutes/ Every other day - ANSWER-One hour/ Every other day To check for wants and warrants throughout Texas and the nation, officers will perform _____ checks during the booking procedure. * TCIC/ NCIC TCJS TCOLE FBI database - ANSWER-TCIC/ NCIC If there is an escape "in progress," what actions should be taken? * Notify a Supervisor/Order inmates to housing/Conduct a regular count/Account for all personnel Charge escapee with escape/Notify the Criminal Investigation Division/Place a warrant for escape Notify a Supervisor/Contact dispatch with pertinent information and description of inmate Immediately call the media/Notify a Supervisor/Conduct a regular count - ANSWER-Notify a Supervisor/Contact dispatch with pertinent information and description of inmate Court Case that allowed inmates to correspond with one another. * Ruiz v. Estelle Guajuardo v. Estelle Lamar v. Coffield Lamar v. Guajuardo - ANSWER-Guajuardo v. Estelle A separate written record of all incidents which result in physical harm or serious threat of physical harm shall be submitted to ____________ (TCJS 269.4) * the treating physician immediately the supervisor by the end of the shift the clinic within 24 hours the sheriff or operator within 24 hours - ANSWER-the sheriff or operator within 24 hours Provides a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or in the community. * Scapegoating Societal Strain Projection Discrimination - ANSWER-Scapegoating A way of thinking and acting based on tradition. Learned behavior passed down from one generation to another. * Ethnicity Culture Identity Race - ANSWER-Culture Court Case that eliminated the building tender system, creating a vacuum of power. Gangs were able to step in and take control over other inmates. * Lamar v. Coffield Guajuardo v. Estelle Lamar v. Guajuardo Ruiz v. Estelle - ANSWER-Ruiz v. Estelle According to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the case of a death in custody, notify the Texas Attorney General within ____ from the time of death. * As soon as possible One week 30 days 24 hours - ANSWER-30 days The _________ shall appoint a grievance board composed of individuals (staff and/or civilian) who shall make an impartial and objective determination based upon the evidence presented. * TCJS Sheriff or sheriff's designee TCOLE Commissioner's Court - ANSWER-Sheriff or sheriff's designee High risk suicidal inmates shall be observed by staff? * Every 30 minutes Continuously and on an uninterrupted basis Every 15 minutes Every hour - ANSWER-Continuously and on an uninterrupted basis _______________ - Occurs when an employee is required to consent to unwelcome sexual advances to obtain employment opportunities or benefits, or when an employee is denied opportunities or benefits because (s)he refused to consent to such conduct. * Definition of Sexual Harassment Quid Pro Quo Hostile Work Environment Opportunity for advancement - ANSWER-Quid Pro Quo An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action; an urgent need for assistance or relief. * Definition of Riot Definition of Escape Definition of Emergency Definition of Disturbance - ANSWER-Definition of Emergency _______________: Investigates Sexual harassment cases on a State level. * Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) District Attorney's Office Texas Commission on Human Rights Internal Affairs - ANSWER-Texas Commission on Human Rights Family violence - department can hold for __ hours, ______ can detain for additional 24 hours, not to exceed ___ hours-CCP * 2, justice of the peace, 36 4, magistrate, 48 4, magistrate, 36 4, justice of the peace, 48 - ANSWER-4, magistrate, 48 TCJS 269.1 states that in the event of an incident whereby an inmate is injured, or threatened to be injured with serious bodily harm, the sheriff should be notified via written report within ____? * 30 days 24 hours As soon as possible One week - ANSWER-24 hours When transporting inmates try and: * Apply seat-belts, if possible Apply seat-belts, if possible and Prevent "positional asphyxia" Prevent "positional asphyxia" Use air conditioning - ANSWER-Apply seat-belts, if possible and Prevent "positional asphyxia" Remove __________ from the housing area and conduct a search. * One Officer One inmate at a time The Sergeant, so conspicuous things can occur, All the inmates - ANSWER-One inmate at a time The security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him? * Bond Bail Bail Bond Money - ANSWER-Bail Juveniles shall be separated by _____ from adults in accordance with the FC 51.12 * Severity of Charge Classification status Size and age Sight and Sound - ANSWER-Sight and Sound The examination of persons or property with the intention of finding evidence not in plain sight is the definition of? * Search Investigation Intake screening Harassment - ANSWER-Search The following are all of the requirements for inmate bathing in the correct order: * Make a bathing schedule, Issue necessary articles for bathing, Supervise bathing procedures, Document, and Collect all bathing supplies after shower. Make a bathing schedule, Document, Issue necessary articles for bathing, Supervise bathing procedures, and Collect all bathing supplies after shower Make a bathing schedule, Issue necessary articles for bathing, Supervise bathing procedures, Collect all bathing supplies after shower, and Document Issue necessary articles for bathing, Document, Supervise bathing procedures, Collect all bathing supplies after shower, and make a bathing schedule - ANSWER-Make a bathing schedule, Issue necessary articles for bathing, Supervise bathing procedures, Collect all bathing supplies after shower, and Document "A diminished capacity and inability to tell right from wrong." This is not a psychological term. The definition varies from state to state. It is generally used by the court with regard to an individual's competency to stand trial. * Insanity Mental Illness Abnormal Behavior Normal Behavior - ANSWER-Insanity A particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the common advantage of other citizens. * Right Privilege Common Sense Wealth - ANSWER-Privilege A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law for protection and benefit of a person. * Belief Earned tax income credit Law Right - ANSWER-Right A writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas", commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day or at a term stated in the writ. * Attachment Warrant Capias Pro Fine Capias - ANSWER-Capias How is Tuberculosis transmitted in most cases? * Through the air and close contact over short periods of time. Through airborne water droplets, close contact, and over extended periods of time. Through close contact and extended periods of time. All of the above - ANSWER-Through airborne water droplets, close contact, and over extended periods of time. Any group of inmates who pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or staff by virtue of the group's nature and activities is a : * Riot Disruptive Inmate Disruptive Group Chow time - ANSWER-Disruptive Group _____________ causes the inked impressions to be INDISTINCT. * Excessive perspiration Bandaged fingers Occupational blisters Fresh cuts - ANSWER-Excessive perspiration Rights given by regulatory agencies (both state and federal). * Constitutional Rights Statutory Rights Regulatory Rights Case Law - ANSWER-Regulatory Rights When recording a deposit all of the following should be included: record amount of deposit, type of deposit , date, depositor, name of inmate, ____________ and location of inmate. * Current balance Classification status SPN number Inmate Identifier - ANSWER-Inmate Identifier What type of Hepatitis is the rarest and most dangerous of the five types and can only occur with Hepatitis B. * Hepatitis E Hepatitis D Hepatitis A Hepatitis C - ANSWER-Hepatitis D Inmates shall be classified and housed in the _______ housing available without jeopardizing staff, inmates or the public, utilizing risk factors. * Safest Cruelest Most secure Least Restrictive - ANSWER-Least Restrictive Which of the following constitutes grounds for initiation of a grievance? * Violation of civil rights, criminal act, unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, and a prohibited act by facility staff Criminal act, unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, proposal for policy change, and a prohibited act by facility staff None of the above Violation of civil rights, criminal act, unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, and when an inmate is legitimately upset with the actions of an officer. - ANSWER-Violation of civil rights, criminal act, unjust denial or restriction of inmate privileges, and a prohibited act by facility staff Vehicles should be parked in _________, when transporting an inmate from a jail to the vehicle. * A county approved parking lot A location known by a supervisor A public area A secure area - ANSWER-A secure area Each facility shall report to the ____________ the release of an inmate who is receiving treatment for tuberculosis in accordance with Guidelines. * Texas Department of Health The Sheriff Texas Attorney General Texas Commission on Jail Standards - ANSWER-Texas Department of Health ________ shall be filled out on all incoming persons (TCJS 265.4(b) * Texas Uniform Health Status Update form Health Evaluation Medical File Booking Sheet - ANSWER-Health Evaluation TCJS 259.154 - Keys and locks for detention doors shall be manufactured especially for detention use and keys shall be ___________ type. * Large Mogul or paracentric Mogul Jagged - ANSWER-Mogul or paracentric If there is _______________ to inmates, mass movement or evacuation may be warranted. * a fire inspection a substantial risk of injury or death an inspection an inconvenience - ANSWER-a substantial risk of injury or death If an escapee is not located? * The escapee will be shot upon sight. A warrant for escape will be issued. The Criminal Investigation Division will be notified. The Criminal Investigation Division will be notified and a warrant for escape will be issued. - ANSWER-The Criminal Investigation Division will be notified and a warrant for escape will be issued. HIV/AIDS normally is- * A disease that effects the lungs. A disease that attacks the immune system. A disease that inflames the liver. A disease that is usually warded off by a healthy immune system. - ANSWER-A disease that attacks the immune system. Jail personnel are an inmate's __________. * Supervisor Executioner Lifeline Friend - ANSWER-Supervisor TCJS 265- After completion of booking, allow the inmate an opportunity to ______. * Make bond Make commissary Mail a letter Yell at his baby momma to put money on his books over the phone after completing two other phone calls. - ANSWER-Make bond TCJS 265.5 - _________ - which may identify the inmate as having special medical needs shall be noted in the inmate's medical record and brought to the attention of health personnel and/or the supervisor on duty. * Health Armband Mental health record Health Records Health tags - ANSWER-Health tags What is to be kept in the inmate's file, when inventorying an inmate's items? * A copy of the signed receipt. List of offenses Intake screening card The inmate's belongings - ANSWER-A copy of the signed receipt If there is a possible escape what actions should be taken? * Notify a Supervisor/Order inmates to housing/Conduct a regular count/Account for all personnel Notify a Supervisor/Contact dispatch with pertinent information and description of inmate Charge escapee with escape/Notify the Criminal Investigation Division/Place a warrant for escape Immediately call the media/Notify a Supervisor/Conduct a regular count - ANSWER-Notify a Supervisor/Order inmates to housing/Conduct a regular count/Account for all personnel When writing a report an officer should write the report: * In chronological order (order in which the event occurred). At the officer's discretion and the order they want to. Starting with the present to the beginning of the narrative. At the supervisor's discretion. - ANSWER-In chronological order (order in which the event occurred). Outgoing Privileged Mail may be opened or interfered with. * True False - ANSWER-False During the ___________ phase of the trail, the defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness. * Direct Examination Re-cross Examination Cross Examination Redirect Examination - ANSWER-Cross Examination Procedures for determining whether a religious request can be accommodated through the _________________ without presenting an undue burden or endangering the safety and security of the facility. * Least Restrictive means Department of Religion Commissioners' Court Safest Way - ANSWER-Least Restrictive means A written undertaking entered into by the defendant and his sureties for the appearance of the principal therein before some court or magistrate to answer a criminal accusation? * Money Bail Bond Bail Bond - ANSWER-Bail Bond What population of inmates within a jail requires the jail to formulate a plan for TB? * 100 or more. Less than 100. There is no required number, every jail must have a plan for TB. 1000 or more - ANSWER-100 or more To prevent disturbances, ____________ of the inmate population will be maintained at all times. * Proper Supervision Discipline Regular feeding times Beat Downs - ANSWER-Proper Supervision The status of inmates placed in administrative separation shall be reviewed and documented at least every ____for continuance of status. * 30 days Week 24 hours 30-90 days - ANSWER-30 days Magistrate's Warrant :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 _______________ to apprehend and bring the accused before him. * A peace officer or some other person specially named A peace officer Any peace officer of the State of Texas The Sheriff - ANSWER-A peace officer When there is broken or damaged equipment in a facility how should it be dealt with? * Write a report, order and ensure a prompt repair/replacement, and follow departmental policy. Report to a supervisor. Report to a supervisor and take immediate action. Find the inmate responsible and punish - ANSWER-Write a report, order and ensure a prompt repair/replacement, and follow departmental policy. TCJS 291.4 Indicate frequency of visitation periods; each inmate shall be allowed a minimum of _____ visitation periods per week of at least ___ minutes duration for each visit * Two/ 20 One/ 30 One/ 20 Two/ 30 - ANSWER-Two/ 20 During the ___________ phase of the trail and a following the cross examination by the defense attorney, the prosecutor may question the witness to clarify statements or answers given during the cross-examination. * Re-cross Examination Cross Examination Direct Examination Redirect Examination - ANSWER-Redirect Examination If you leave your vehicle (while transporting inmates), notify ________. * The officers at the destination that you were traveling to. District Attorney's Office The Sheriff Dispatch - ANSWER-Dispatch