TCOLE MODULE 3 STUDY GUIDE WITH FULLY SOLVED QUESTION TEST BANK –
VERIFIED EXAM
What is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
A state regulatory agency for law enforcement and county jailers in Texas.
What are the duties and responsibilities of TCOLE?
Developing and implementing curriculum, conducting research, prosecuting officer
violations, administering exams and certificates, evaluating academies and training
providers, maintaining officer records, providing intergovernmental assistance.
What are the programs provided for inmates in county and municipal jail facilities?
Rehabilitation, education, and recreation programs.
What are county and municipal jails operated under?
Vendor contract.
What are the three primary construction concepts of jails?
Linear, podular indirect, and podular direct.
Describe the linear design of jails.
Consists of linear hallways bordered by cells, requires more jailers for surveillance.
, Give an example of the linear design of jails.
Traditional 'cell block' with face-to-face observations.
Describe the podular indirect design of jails.
Cells form the perimeter around a common area, improved visibility compared to linear
design.
Give an example of the podular indirect design of jails.
'Dorm style' layout with jailer(s) outside of the dorm with direct view into the dorm.
Describe the podular direct design of jails.
Cells may form the perimeter around a common area, improved visibility compared to
linear design.
Give an example of the podular direct design of jails.
'Dorm style' layout with jailer(s) inside the dorm along with inmates.
What is the purpose of the podular indirect design?
To have improved visibility compared to the linear design.
VERIFIED EXAM
What is the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
A state regulatory agency for law enforcement and county jailers in Texas.
What are the duties and responsibilities of TCOLE?
Developing and implementing curriculum, conducting research, prosecuting officer
violations, administering exams and certificates, evaluating academies and training
providers, maintaining officer records, providing intergovernmental assistance.
What are the programs provided for inmates in county and municipal jail facilities?
Rehabilitation, education, and recreation programs.
What are county and municipal jails operated under?
Vendor contract.
What are the three primary construction concepts of jails?
Linear, podular indirect, and podular direct.
Describe the linear design of jails.
Consists of linear hallways bordered by cells, requires more jailers for surveillance.
, Give an example of the linear design of jails.
Traditional 'cell block' with face-to-face observations.
Describe the podular indirect design of jails.
Cells form the perimeter around a common area, improved visibility compared to linear
design.
Give an example of the podular indirect design of jails.
'Dorm style' layout with jailer(s) outside of the dorm with direct view into the dorm.
Describe the podular direct design of jails.
Cells may form the perimeter around a common area, improved visibility compared to
linear design.
Give an example of the podular direct design of jails.
'Dorm style' layout with jailer(s) inside the dorm along with inmates.
What is the purpose of the podular indirect design?
To have improved visibility compared to the linear design.
