Basic County Corrections modules 1-6 Exam
Questions & Answers Latest Update
Terms in this set (329)
What is the name of the state regulatory Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
agency for local law enforcement and
county corrections systems within the
state of Texas?
In what year was TCOLE established? 1965
TCOLE has the responsibility to ______________ enact various training or licensing requirements that the legislature puts into law
T/F: Licensees must notify TCOLE of any True
Class C misdemeanor charges, name and
address changes, and of dishonorable
military discharges.
If a licensee has not been commissioned Two
with an agency for more than _____________
years, the license will become inactive
unless continuing education requirements
are met during that time frame.
Which agency oversees all county jails Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS)
and privately operated municipal jails in
the state of Texas?
In what year was TCJS established? 1975
TCJS has the responsibility of writing rules Minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies and technical
and procedures that establish assistance
___________________
Which type of facility design consists of linear
linear hallways bordered by cells,
typically joined to a centralized
administrative area?
In this design, cells form the perimeter podular indirect
around a common area, where staff are
located relatively close to the cells to
hear and observe what is occurring.
Which type of facility is being shown? Linear
Which type of facility is being shown? Podular Direct
,The National Law Enforcement Officers each spring
Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13)
The _______ jail design has more physical Podular indirect
barriers than the podular direct design.
(3.1.3)
_ _____ is the state regulatory agency for TCOLE
local law enforcement and county
corrections systems in the state of Texas.
(3.1.1)
The Occupations Code provides the TCOLE
statutory authority for_____ to
establish rules that law enforcement
agencies and corrections officers must
follow. (2.1.1)
Individuals first licensed after January 1, one
2011 must complete Basic Human
Trafficking course within how many years
of licensure? (2.1.7)
Who has the burden of proof in the Chief Administrative Officer
administrative court proceeding related
to contesting a termination report? (2.1.11)
An inmate supervision management style indirect supervision
in which jailer(s) are stationed outside a
housing unit is the definition of
_______________. (3.1.4)
The _______ jail design focuses on podular direct
enhancing interaction between staff and
inmates and on making the staff-inmate
ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3)
Which of the following descriptions Separation of licensee
relates to F5 Form? (2.1.6)
The two primary supervision styles direct/indirect
utilized in jails include ____________ and
________________. (3.1.4)
Which of the following forms relates to L3
the psychiatric health of a licensee? (2.1.6)
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative 229
Code Part 7 lists the requirements for
inclusion on the Memorial Monument?
(2.1.13)
Which of the following forms relates to L1
the appointment of a peace officer, jailer
and elected/appointed officials?
Which of the following forms relates to L2
the medical and drug screening a
licensee?
Podular direct
,Truth or misconception about ethics: Truth
ethics is something that concerns
everyone
Truth or misconception about ethics: truth
ethics must be considered in both
personal and professional settings
Truth or misconception about ethics: truth
personal ethical beliefs will affect
behavior and decision making
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
ethics is not something that good people
need to worry too much about
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
idealism is incompatible with realism
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
people concerned about ethics dismiss
every pleasure and are just "holier than
thou".
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
the principal focus of ethics is moral
problems, as opposed to the formation of
habits of good character
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
if other officers are not concerned, then a
behavior is acceptable
If it is necessary, it's ethical the end justifies the means
everyone lowers their standards in a spiral of unethical behaviors that leads to the
I am just fighting fire with fire
lowest common denominator
we tend to overestimate the cost of doing the right thing and underestimate the
the false necessity trap
cost of doing the wrong thing
officers who are overworked or underpaid rationalize that they should get a few
i deserve it
perks
, integrity
respect
loyalty
caring
trustworthiness
name the 12 pillars of character justice and fairness
accountability
promise keeping
responsibility
pursuit of excellence
civic virtue and citizenship
The three-step approach to ethical tell your story
decision making developed by the
Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute
of Law-Enforcement Ethics goes by the
acronym ACT, which stands for
Alternatives, Consequences, and:
What are some questions you should ask D. All of the above
yourself when making a decision?
A. Is it legal and will it withstand public
scrutiny?
B. How will I feel about myself?
C. Is it balanced and is my decision fair to
everyone concerned?
D. All of the above
Where can the Standards of Conduct for Government Code 572.051
State Employees be found?
T/F: The TCOLE Creed reads "Dignity, True
honor, personal integrity and at all times
fair dealings."
Principles included in the Corrections B, C, E, F, G
Officer's Code of Ethics include (select all
that apply):
A. expression of feelings
B. constitutional rights
C. an example to all
D. dutiful actions
E. courageous calm
F. self-restraint
G. honest in thought and deed
What are the following rules considered? Standards of Conduct for State Employees
- A state officer or employee should not
accept other employment or
compensation that could reasonably be
expected to impair the officer or
employee's independence of judgment in
the performance of the officer or
employee's official duties
- A state officer or employee should not
make personal investments that could
reasonably be expected to create a
substantial conflict between the officer's
or employee's private interest and the
public interest.
Questions & Answers Latest Update
Terms in this set (329)
What is the name of the state regulatory Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
agency for local law enforcement and
county corrections systems within the
state of Texas?
In what year was TCOLE established? 1965
TCOLE has the responsibility to ______________ enact various training or licensing requirements that the legislature puts into law
T/F: Licensees must notify TCOLE of any True
Class C misdemeanor charges, name and
address changes, and of dishonorable
military discharges.
If a licensee has not been commissioned Two
with an agency for more than _____________
years, the license will become inactive
unless continuing education requirements
are met during that time frame.
Which agency oversees all county jails Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS)
and privately operated municipal jails in
the state of Texas?
In what year was TCJS established? 1975
TCJS has the responsibility of writing rules Minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies and technical
and procedures that establish assistance
___________________
Which type of facility design consists of linear
linear hallways bordered by cells,
typically joined to a centralized
administrative area?
In this design, cells form the perimeter podular indirect
around a common area, where staff are
located relatively close to the cells to
hear and observe what is occurring.
Which type of facility is being shown? Linear
Which type of facility is being shown? Podular Direct
,The National Law Enforcement Officers each spring
Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13)
The _______ jail design has more physical Podular indirect
barriers than the podular direct design.
(3.1.3)
_ _____ is the state regulatory agency for TCOLE
local law enforcement and county
corrections systems in the state of Texas.
(3.1.1)
The Occupations Code provides the TCOLE
statutory authority for_____ to
establish rules that law enforcement
agencies and corrections officers must
follow. (2.1.1)
Individuals first licensed after January 1, one
2011 must complete Basic Human
Trafficking course within how many years
of licensure? (2.1.7)
Who has the burden of proof in the Chief Administrative Officer
administrative court proceeding related
to contesting a termination report? (2.1.11)
An inmate supervision management style indirect supervision
in which jailer(s) are stationed outside a
housing unit is the definition of
_______________. (3.1.4)
The _______ jail design focuses on podular direct
enhancing interaction between staff and
inmates and on making the staff-inmate
ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3)
Which of the following descriptions Separation of licensee
relates to F5 Form? (2.1.6)
The two primary supervision styles direct/indirect
utilized in jails include ____________ and
________________. (3.1.4)
Which of the following forms relates to L3
the psychiatric health of a licensee? (2.1.6)
Which chapter of the Texas Administrative 229
Code Part 7 lists the requirements for
inclusion on the Memorial Monument?
(2.1.13)
Which of the following forms relates to L1
the appointment of a peace officer, jailer
and elected/appointed officials?
Which of the following forms relates to L2
the medical and drug screening a
licensee?
Podular direct
,Truth or misconception about ethics: Truth
ethics is something that concerns
everyone
Truth or misconception about ethics: truth
ethics must be considered in both
personal and professional settings
Truth or misconception about ethics: truth
personal ethical beliefs will affect
behavior and decision making
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
ethics is not something that good people
need to worry too much about
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
idealism is incompatible with realism
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
people concerned about ethics dismiss
every pleasure and are just "holier than
thou".
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
the principal focus of ethics is moral
problems, as opposed to the formation of
habits of good character
Truth or misconception about ethics: misconception
if other officers are not concerned, then a
behavior is acceptable
If it is necessary, it's ethical the end justifies the means
everyone lowers their standards in a spiral of unethical behaviors that leads to the
I am just fighting fire with fire
lowest common denominator
we tend to overestimate the cost of doing the right thing and underestimate the
the false necessity trap
cost of doing the wrong thing
officers who are overworked or underpaid rationalize that they should get a few
i deserve it
perks
, integrity
respect
loyalty
caring
trustworthiness
name the 12 pillars of character justice and fairness
accountability
promise keeping
responsibility
pursuit of excellence
civic virtue and citizenship
The three-step approach to ethical tell your story
decision making developed by the
Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute
of Law-Enforcement Ethics goes by the
acronym ACT, which stands for
Alternatives, Consequences, and:
What are some questions you should ask D. All of the above
yourself when making a decision?
A. Is it legal and will it withstand public
scrutiny?
B. How will I feel about myself?
C. Is it balanced and is my decision fair to
everyone concerned?
D. All of the above
Where can the Standards of Conduct for Government Code 572.051
State Employees be found?
T/F: The TCOLE Creed reads "Dignity, True
honor, personal integrity and at all times
fair dealings."
Principles included in the Corrections B, C, E, F, G
Officer's Code of Ethics include (select all
that apply):
A. expression of feelings
B. constitutional rights
C. an example to all
D. dutiful actions
E. courageous calm
F. self-restraint
G. honest in thought and deed
What are the following rules considered? Standards of Conduct for State Employees
- A state officer or employee should not
accept other employment or
compensation that could reasonably be
expected to impair the officer or
employee's independence of judgment in
the performance of the officer or
employee's official duties
- A state officer or employee should not
make personal investments that could
reasonably be expected to create a
substantial conflict between the officer's
or employee's private interest and the
public interest.
