BCOT Exam
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager? - Answer-
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate suspension or
revocation of the employees drivers license? - Answer-DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - Answer-arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice officer,
how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended? - Answer-3 years
,from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) - Answer-verdict or
finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees criminal
offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? - Answer-the certified officer is responsible to
ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - Answer-Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness,
wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - Answer-greek for "character" and latin for
"customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - Answer-oversees and conducts
administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are
fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT UNDUE
DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably know to
involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest - Answer-Obligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions - Answer-
Deliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - Answer-Undue Familiarity and Social
Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - Answer-peer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
,when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - Answer-prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - Answer-to solely protect state property or ensure
compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES - Answer-against a
misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - Answer-where there is
imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual? - Answer-
American Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
, messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - Answer-federal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - Answer-when an employee has
acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - Answer-prevent escape of an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional officer?
- Answer-Wilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - Answer-the degree of force, which would tend to result in death or serious
bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an Incident Report -
Answer-any time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do something by using any amount of force
(hands, chemical agent, baton)
what form is attached to the Use of Force Report by all witnesses? - Answer-DC-138B
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager? - Answer-
immediately upon returning to work or within 24 hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in immediate suspension or
revocation of the employees drivers license? - Answer-DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - Answer-arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a criminal justice officer,
how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended? - Answer-3 years
,from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) - Answer-verdict or
finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified employees criminal
offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? - Answer-the certified officer is responsible to
ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - Answer-Integrity is the putting on of armor, building completeness,
wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - Answer-greek for "character" and latin for
"customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - Answer-oversees and conducts
administrative investigations and administers the disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are
fair, consistent, technically accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and WITHOUT UNDUE
DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the know or should reasonably know to
involve corrupt or other criminal activity or conflict of interest - Answer-Obligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or omissions - Answer-
Deliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - Answer-Undue Familiarity and Social
Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - Answer-peer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
,when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - Answer-prevent escape of a convicted felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - Answer-to solely protect state property or ensure
compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES - Answer-against a
misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - Answer-where there is
imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and Reference Manual? - Answer-
American Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
, messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - Answer-federal court
when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - Answer-when an employee has
acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - Answer-prevent escape of an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a correctional officer?
- Answer-Wilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - Answer-the degree of force, which would tend to result in death or serious
bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an Incident Report -
Answer-any time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do something by using any amount of force
(hands, chemical agent, baton)
what form is attached to the Use of Force Report by all witnesses? - Answer-DC-138B
