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BASIC JAILERS COURSE TCOLE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
RESIVED ANSWERS 2024-2025
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: - answer-his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - answer-condescending
counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned
with - answer-Soap and water
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - answer-On
a regular and irregular basis
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a
warrant is placed in jail? - answer-sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? -
answer-Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are
the only access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. -
answer-False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following
EXCEPT: - answer-Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
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This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is
MISSING, and no fewer than 4 times a day. - answer-REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to
ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: -
answer-Ask the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of
prisoners: - answer-INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: -
answer-LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property
receipt? - answer--have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the
receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: -
answer-Firm 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. - answer-Roll call &
Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
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When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the
following except: - answer-discipline 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? - answer-BOTH 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) - answer-Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ - answer-One hour supervised physical exercise or
physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - answer-receipted
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 -
answer-Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - answer-
1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - answer-Nepotism
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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: - answer-Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - answer-
shut off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a
suicide risk? - answer-DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - answer-inmate
property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs
otherwise, should: - answer-Notify 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. - answer-open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - answer-With 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
BASIC JAILERS COURSE TCOLE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
RESIVED ANSWERS 2024-2025
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: - answer-his rights
_______ is a tactic used by defense attorneys. - answer-condescending
counsel
When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned
with - answer-Soap and water
Contraband searches of the entire facility area shall be done: - answer-On
a regular and irregular basis
Who has the responsibility of ensuring that a person committed to jail by a
warrant is placed in jail? - answer-sheriff
Which of the following is NOT an occupational risk of corrections? -
answer-Intravenous drug use
Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are
the only access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. -
answer-False
Keeping records of meals is important information for all of the following
EXCEPT: - answer-Determining what meals inmates like or don't like
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This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is
MISSING, and no fewer than 4 times a day. - answer-REGULAR
When verifying a warrant, you may use all of the following in order to
ascertain correct identity of detaining person and agency EXCEPT: -
answer-Ask the person their name
This type of count is done when receiving or returning a GROUP of
prisoners: - answer-INFORMAL
HBV, commonly known as Hepatitis B Virus, is a viral infection of the: -
answer-LIVER
What should you do if an inmate refuses to sign an inmate property
receipt? - answer--have another deputy witness the refusal and sign the
receipt
Concepts that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations include: -
answer-Firm 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. - answer-Roll call &
Numerical / Regular, Informal, Off Count / Regular
RC&N/R,I,OC/R^
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When officers are observing inmate work activity, they should do all of the
following except: - answer-discipline 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? - answer-BOTH 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) - answer-Discrimination
TCJS 285.1 Physical Exercise requires facilities inmates
_______________________ - answer-One hour supervised physical exercise or
physical recreation at least three days per week.
Money received through the mail system should be: - answer-receipted
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 -
answer-Disruptive group
Aryan Brotherhood was formed in Texas in the early ______. - answer-
1980's
Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice - answer-Nepotism
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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: - answer-Abuse of Official Capacity
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to: - answer-
shut off the water supply
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a
suicide risk? - answer-DAYLIGHT
According to the TCJS the intake file shall include: - answer-inmate
property inventory
During a disturbance or riot, a correctional officer, unless policy directs
otherwise, should: - answer-Notify 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. - answer-open ended
Privileged mail may be read: - answer-With 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
