basic jailers course tcole
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - ANSOn 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: - ANShis rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - ANScondescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with - ANSSoap and
water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is placed
in jail? - ANSsheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - ANSIntravenous drug
use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access
available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - ANSFalse
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSDetermining 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. - ANSREGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct
identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - ANSAsk the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: -
ANSINFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - ANSLIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? - ANS-have
another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: - ANSFirm 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. - ANSRoll 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: -
ANSdiscipline 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? - ANSBOTH 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) - ANSDiscrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________ -
ANSOne hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per
week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - ANSreceipted 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 - ANSDisruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - ANS1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - ANSNepotism
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: - ANSAbuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - ANSshut off the water
supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
ANSDAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - ANSinmate property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should: -
ANSNotify 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. - ANSopen ended
Privileged mail may be read: - ANSWith 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? -
ANSPossession 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...
- ANSOffender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - ANS48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may be
known as: - ANSadministrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related
services is the financial obligation of _________. - ANSCounty 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. - ANSArrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________. - ANSLeave 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. - ANSFALSE
According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the
following except: - ANSStaffing plan
Which of the following inmates does not present a security risk? - ANSOne 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. - ANSTRUE
Defense attorneys will try to diminish an officer's credibility by doing which of the following? -
ANSBadgering - Belligerent
Friendly counsel
Condescending counsel
Correct Answer All of the above
According to TCJS 285, each inmate shall be allowed ______ of supervised physical
exercise or recreation at least ______ per week. - ANS1 hr / 3 day
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - ANSOn 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: - ANShis rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - ANScondescending counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with - ANSSoap and
water
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a warrant is placed
in jail? - ANSsheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? - ANSIntravenous drug
use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access
available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - ANSFalse
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSDetermining 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. - ANSREGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to ascertain correct
identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: - ANSAsk the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of prisoners: -
ANSINFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: - ANSLIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property receipt? - ANS-have
another deputy witness the refusal and sign the receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: - ANSFirm 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. - ANSRoll 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: -
ANSdiscipline 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? - ANSBOTH 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) - ANSDiscrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates _______________________ -
ANSOne hour supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least three days per
week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - ANSreceipted 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 - ANSDisruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - ANS1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - ANSNepotism
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: - ANSAbuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - ANSshut off the water
supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? -
ANSDAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - ANSinmate property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs otherwise, should: -
ANSNotify 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. - ANSopen ended
Privileged mail may be read: - ANSWith 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? -
ANSPossession 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...
- ANSOffender with MENTAL RETARDATION
Standard facility clothing shall be issued to all inmates held over: - ANS48HRS
Segregating "special" inmates from general population during recreational activities may be
known as: - ANSadministrative segregation
CCP 104.002. Expenses for an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related
services is the financial obligation of _________. - ANSCounty 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. - ANSArrival, 2
After transporting an inmate to a courtroom, the assigned officer should do all
BUT.....______________. - ANSLeave 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. - ANSFALSE
According to TCJS 287.1, the Education/Rehabilitation Plan should include all of the
following except: - ANSStaffing plan
Which of the following inmates does not present a security risk? - ANSOne 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. - ANSTRUE
Defense attorneys will try to diminish an officer's credibility by doing which of the following? -
ANSBadgering - Belligerent
Friendly counsel
Condescending counsel
Correct Answer All of the above
According to TCJS 285, each inmate shall be allowed ______ of supervised physical
exercise or recreation at least ______ per week. - ANS1 hr / 3 day
