ATLS POST Test 4 Latest Version Questions and Answers 2024

In Idaho, a Tort Claim against the government must be filed within _______ days of the date the claim arose. 180 days Which act requires inmates to exhaust administrative or state law remedies, in certain cases, before filing a section 1983 lawsuit? PLRA (Prison Litigation Reform Act) What impact has the utilization of Section 1983 had on jails, prisons, law enforcement, and correction agencies? - Made money damages available to those whose constitutional rights had been violated by someone acting under state authority. - May provide inmate remedies where state law is inadequate to do so - Made attorneys' fees available to those attorneys and law firms willing to take on the cases Consent decrees are agreements, approved by courts, to make certain improvements in the conditions of correctional facilities. (T/F) True Under certain circumstances, Detention Deputies can be held liable for failing to protect inmates from assaults from other officers. (T/F) True Qualified immunity is the type of immunity a peace officer is entitled to if he/she acts in accordance with clearly established law. (T/F) True Brady v. Maryland also brought about the term "Brady-Dead", which means if you are found to be untruthful you are no longer credible and your career will end. (T/F) True What must a plaintiff prove in order to prevail in a Section 1983 lawsuit? State action, violation, causation If a law enforcement officer is charged with a crime, the agency by which he is employed must reimburse the officer for expenses incurred in providing his own defense, no matter the outcome. (T/F) False In what instance would a governmental entity be allowed to refuse a defense, or pay a judgment against an employee? The employee's act or omission was not within the scope of the employment, or included malice or criminal intent. According to the Idaho Tort Claims Act a government entity is required, in almost all instances, to provide a defense to its employee against any claims brought against the employee. (T/F) True An officer that follows "Clearly Established" Federal Law does not have Absolute Immunity and can be sued for their acts or omissions in that specific case. (T/F) True Which federal statute is most commonly used to suit a state or local government entity or employee when the defendant feels their federal constitutional or statutory rights have been violated? 42 U.S.C § 1983 Detention Deputies may be liable if they fail to protect inmates from: - Other inmates - Themselves - OTher officers Which of the following list the four elements of a tort claim? Duty, breach, injury, proximate cause Which U.S. Supreme Court Case requires the "prosecution team" to disclose, to the defendant, all evidence that is material to either guilt or punishment? Brady v. Maryland A Tort claim is an action against an individual or entity for committing a civil wrong, resulting in a claimant suffer in loss or harm. (T/F) True Completion of task is vital to North Americans and is an indicator of the culture. (T/F) True An understanding of Cultural background makes it easier to accept there are differences between people (T/F) True The five steps of Cultural Competence are: Accepting there are differences, Self-Awareness, Celebrate the Dynamics of Differences, Gain knowledge of an individual's culture, Adapt the skills to be culturally aware Code of silence could be a powerful norm to deal with inside an agency. (T/F) True The correct order for the 4-Step Tactical Negotiation Plan is: Ask, Explain your legal purpose, Provide options, Choose the appropriate level of force Prejudice is a fixed or conventional notion or concept an over generalization based on little or no evidence. (T/F) False Of the following list, all are negative attributes of law enforcement with exception of one, which is? Optimistic Which of the following shows historical gender core values for men? Hierarchical, Competitive, Status Oriented Of the following, which is not a Red flag that could lead an agency to have concerns with an officer? Manages stress Acceptance and Self-Awareness are the first two steps to cultural competence. (T/F) True The Cultural Transmission Theory of Prejudice states a person is born with the thoughts of stereotyping and social distance, naturally transmitted to the child during pregnancy. (T/F) False The Values of the Ada County Sheriff's Office are: Integrity, Service, Dedication, and Attitude. (T/F) True The Mission Statement of the Ada County Sheriff's Office is: We make safer places for you to live, work, and play What are the four pillars of the Jail Services Bureau? (Select all that apply) - Safety of Staff - Security of the facility - Well Being of Inmates - Meet or Exceed Stakeholder expectations