Basic County Corrections Definitions
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Terms in this set (78)
Officers mere position of legal authority, which can initiate inmate cooperation. it
Command Presence consist of a routine supervision and an acceptance of the officers authority by the
inmates.
posture, gestures, and eye contact and tone of voice, volume, statements of fact,
Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
instructions, and warning.
use of physical strength and skills, should be used when words do not control an
Weaponless Strategies
inmate and when the use of a weapon is not appropriate or necessary.
Weapons Strategies the use of weapons in use of force.
Force that is method or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or
Deadly Force
intended use id capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury.
, Under arrest by a peace officer or under restraint by a public servant pursuant to
Custody
an order of a court of this state or another state of the United State.
The unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to custody following
Escape temporary leave for a specific purpose of limited period or leaving that is part of
an intermittent sentence.
An aggressive act committed by any person, which does not amount to an assault
Force
and is necessary to accomplish ones objective.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is a state regulatory agency for local law enforcement and county corrections
(TCOLE) system within the state of Texas.
provides the statutory authority for TCOLE to establish rules that law enforcement
Occupational Code
agencies and corrections officers must follow.
is a power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law for
Right
protection and benefit of a person.
is a particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the common advantage of
Privilege
other citizens.
Regulatory Rights Are given by both the Sate and Federal regulatory agencies
Case Law established by judicial decisions stemming from court cases.
Is deliberate or repeated sexual-based behavior that is not welcome, not asked
Sexual Harassment
for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender-based behavior.
the punitive striking of an inmate and the excessive use of force are both
Tort Liability
considered negligent, malicious, and intentional acts.
1st Amendment includes some of our most important freedoms, including religion and speech.
4th Amendment Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
5th Amendment Addresses double jeopardy, self-incrimination. and due process.
Double Jeopardy You cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Establishment course for legal proceeding designed to safeguard the rights of an
Due Process
individual.
Provides the rights to an attorney and provides the rights to be informed of the
6th Amendment
charges or the reason for being held.
addresses right to bail, fines, and provides the right against cruel and unusual
8th Amendment
punishment.
protects inmates from unreasonable segregation and provides for inmates' equal
14th Amendment
protection under law. No Discrimination.
Determine whether an inmate is being denied his freedom. its purpose is to test
Habeas Corpus the legality of the inmates detention or imprisonment and not to determine guilt
or innocence
Statutory Rights Rights given through the passing of laws by state legislatures.
Defined as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty
Ethics
and obligation.
Stakeholder is any person, organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do.
public office is a trust to be used only to advance public interest, not personal
Public Interest
gain.
Decisions made on the merits, free of partiality, or prejudice and unimpeded by
Objective Judgement
personal bias
Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, suitable, and honorably so that
Accountability
the public can make informed judgment and hold public officials accountable.
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Practice questions for this set
2 Left
3 Rear 4 Wrong
Terms in this set (78)
Officers mere position of legal authority, which can initiate inmate cooperation. it
Command Presence consist of a routine supervision and an acceptance of the officers authority by the
inmates.
posture, gestures, and eye contact and tone of voice, volume, statements of fact,
Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
instructions, and warning.
use of physical strength and skills, should be used when words do not control an
Weaponless Strategies
inmate and when the use of a weapon is not appropriate or necessary.
Weapons Strategies the use of weapons in use of force.
Force that is method or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or
Deadly Force
intended use id capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury.
, Under arrest by a peace officer or under restraint by a public servant pursuant to
Custody
an order of a court of this state or another state of the United State.
The unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to custody following
Escape temporary leave for a specific purpose of limited period or leaving that is part of
an intermittent sentence.
An aggressive act committed by any person, which does not amount to an assault
Force
and is necessary to accomplish ones objective.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is a state regulatory agency for local law enforcement and county corrections
(TCOLE) system within the state of Texas.
provides the statutory authority for TCOLE to establish rules that law enforcement
Occupational Code
agencies and corrections officers must follow.
is a power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law for
Right
protection and benefit of a person.
is a particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the common advantage of
Privilege
other citizens.
Regulatory Rights Are given by both the Sate and Federal regulatory agencies
Case Law established by judicial decisions stemming from court cases.
Is deliberate or repeated sexual-based behavior that is not welcome, not asked
Sexual Harassment
for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender-based behavior.
the punitive striking of an inmate and the excessive use of force are both
Tort Liability
considered negligent, malicious, and intentional acts.
1st Amendment includes some of our most important freedoms, including religion and speech.
4th Amendment Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
5th Amendment Addresses double jeopardy, self-incrimination. and due process.
Double Jeopardy You cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Establishment course for legal proceeding designed to safeguard the rights of an
Due Process
individual.
Provides the rights to an attorney and provides the rights to be informed of the
6th Amendment
charges or the reason for being held.
addresses right to bail, fines, and provides the right against cruel and unusual
8th Amendment
punishment.
protects inmates from unreasonable segregation and provides for inmates' equal
14th Amendment
protection under law. No Discrimination.
Determine whether an inmate is being denied his freedom. its purpose is to test
Habeas Corpus the legality of the inmates detention or imprisonment and not to determine guilt
or innocence
Statutory Rights Rights given through the passing of laws by state legislatures.
Defined as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty
Ethics
and obligation.
Stakeholder is any person, organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do.
public office is a trust to be used only to advance public interest, not personal
Public Interest
gain.
Decisions made on the merits, free of partiality, or prejudice and unimpeded by
Objective Judgement
personal bias
Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, suitable, and honorably so that
Accountability
the public can make informed judgment and hold public officials accountable.
