basic jailers course tcole Correct Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - ANSWERSOn a regular and irregular basis Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused, as the result of custodial interrogation, may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of: - ANSWERShis rights _______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - ANSWERScondescending counsel When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with - ANSWERSSoap and water Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is placed in jail? - ANSWERSsheriff Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - ANSWERSIntravenous drug use Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - ANSWERSFalse Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERSDetermining what meals inmates like or don't like This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is MISSING, and no fewer than 4 times a day. - ANSWERSREGULAR When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - ANSWERSAsk the person their name This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: - ANSWERSINFORMAL HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - ANSWERSLIVER What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? - ANSWERS-have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: - ANSWERSFirm but fair conduct ______________and ____________are considered appropriate procedures for conducting a head count. __________, __________and are the three most common types of head counts. The________________________ is the type of count that occurs no fewer than four times daily. - ANSWERSRoll call & Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular RC&N/R,I,OC/R^ When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the following except: - ANSWERSdiscipline inmates for not completing tasks on time According to CCP Article 2.19, what must the sheriff provide, on the first day of each month, to the District or County Attorney? - ANSWERSBOTH B&C A list of names of all inmates under supervision of the Sheriff The authority under which the sheriff is detaining the inmates To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit. (14th amendment) - ANSWERSDiscrimination TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________ - ANSWERSOne hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per week. Money received through the mail system should be: - ANSWERSreceipted and deposited into inmate's account Any group of inmates which pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or staff, by virtue of the group's nature and activities, is a - ANSWERSDisruptive group Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - ANSWERS1980's Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - ANSWERSNepotism A public servant commits an offense if, WITH INTENT to obtain a benefit or with intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or anything of value belonging to the government that has come into the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as: - ANSWERSAbuse of Official Capacity One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - ANSWERSshut off the water supply Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? - ANSWERSDAYLIGHT According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - ANSWERSinmate property inventory During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should: - ANSWERSNotify supervision and stand by at a safe distance until help arrives, while observing the actions of inmates. When interviewing an inmate with mental retardation use simple language and ask short _________ questions. - ANSWERSopen ended Privileged mail may be read: - ANSWERSWith authorization of a search warrant An inmate has been caught with a METAL SPOON, which has been filed to a point on one side, making a deadly weapon. Which of the following could he be charged with? - ANSWERSPossession of deadly weapon in PENAL institution Significantly SUB-AVERAGE general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and originates during the developmental period best describes... - ANSWERSOffender with MENTAL RETARDATION Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - ANSWERS48HRS Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may be known as: - ANSWERSadministrative segregation CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related services is the financial obligation of _________. - ANSWERSCounty or hospital district TCJS 291.1 Immediately after booking, but no later than 4 hours after __________, a person shall be permitted to make at least ____completed phone calls. - ANSWERSArrival, 2 After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all BUT.....______________. - ANSWERSLeave and have the bailiff be responsible for the inmate When taking fingerprints of inmates the degree of pressure takes practice and is best accomplished by allowing the inmate to assist, because he has a better feel of the pressure being used. - ANSWERSFALSE According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the following except: - ANSWERSStaffing plan Which of the following inmates does not present a security risk? - ANSWERSOne who had engaged in a jail rule infraction If an officer brings notes into court to refresh his memory, those notes are subject to examination in open court. - ANSWE