Basic County Corrections Modules 1-12 Study Guide

Basic County Corrections Modules 1-12 Study Guide 2023 Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument? - Ans-229 Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting a termination report? - Ans-Chief Administrative Officer ___________ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the State of Texas. - Ans-TCJS Staff-to-inmate ratio in a correctional setting is at most ___________. - Ans-1 to 48 Individuals first licensed after January 1, 2011 must complete Basic Human Trafficking course within how many years of licensure? - Ans-One Which of the following descriptions relates to F5 Form? - Ans-Separation of licensee Which of the following descriptions relates to L2 Form? - Ans-Medical condition declaration TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system. - Ans-False Which of the following forms relates to the psychiatric health of a licensee? - Ans-L3 Those holding a Basic Peace Officer Certificate are required to complete Cultural Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and ________________. - Ans-Crisis Intervention Training An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of _______________. - Ans-direct supervision TCOLE sets minimum standards for all of the following groups, except ___________. - Ans-emergency medical technicians Which of the following are methods to avoid a set-up? - Ans-Look and act professionally at all times Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior? - Ans-a. Lying b. Sexual harassment c. Cultural insensitivity d. Abuse of position e. All of the above A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes ___________. - Ans-firm but fair conduct Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns. - Ans-ethnicity Stresses for correctional officers are work-related and only occur in jails. - Ans-False Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons? - Ans-a. Feeling of superiority b. Others are strange and different c. Proprietary claims d. Fear e. All of the above A belief that a person/group is entitled to exclusive rights to due to membership in a group is ___________. - Ans-proprietary claims Which of the following is NOT a misconception about ethics? - Ans-Ethical beliefs will affect behavior The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. - Ans-podular direct People who believe their only duty is to themselves will behave differently than those who believe they have a duty to assist others. - Ans-True Why are inmates discouraged in manipulating medium jailers? - Ans-The process takes too long Understaffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress? - Ans-organizational The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. - Ans-TCOLE The three componenets of the Compromised phase of the set-up are ___________, The Lever, and The Sting. - Ans-The Shopping List Which of the following is a typical misconception about ethics? - Ans-If other officers are not concerned, then a behavior is acceptable ___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do. - Ans-Stakeholders Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice? - Ans-Nepotism Which is NOT one of the three components of communication? - Ans-Interpretation (How you look at it) ______________ techniques include deep breathing, deep muscle relaxation, and passive relaxation. - Ans-Physical relaxation Basic county corrections licensees must notify TCOLE if they ___________. - Ans-a. receive a dishonorable military discharge b. are arrested on Class C misdemeanor charges c. have name and address changes d. all of the above In an inmate set-up, what are some potential benefits for the winner? - Ans-Illegal contraband Which of the following is NOT a reason for inmates to play games? - AnsRapport/morale All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________. - Ans-ability to laugh at others Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________. - Ans-family relationships Impartiality requires that no person be treated ___________. - Ans-unjustly, unfairly, with prejudice What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? - Ans-a. Asking for special favors b. Offering gifts c. Improperly touching d. Trying to develop a personal relationship e. All of the above Which of the following behaviors would an observer look for in a jailer? - Ans-Plays favorites Law enforcement personnel are one of the most likely groups to seek help for PTSD. - Ans-False ___________ is the state regulatory agency for local law enforcement and county corrections systems in the state of Texas. - Ans-TCOLE CONTINUES...