HSCO EXAM 1 FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ List reasons for corrections training
Answer: 1) Mandated by state law
2) To acquire new knowledge and skills
3) To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks
while protecting the public
4) To standardize procedures
5) To increase efficiency
6) To build confidence and morale
7) To promote safety and survival skills
8) To reduce civil liability
9) To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards
◉ Describe the general standards set forth in corrections officer
codes of ethics and conduct.
Answer: 1) Emphasize the value of public service
2) Outline expectations for treating inmates and fostering
professionalism
3) Require that corrections officers ...
(a) Respect the civil and legal rights of all people
, (b) Refrain from any form of discrimination
4) Prohibit corrections officers from ...
(a) Using their positions for personal gain
(b) Accepting gifts or favors that might imply there is a
corresponding obligation that is inconsistent with professional
duties
◉ List external influences on behavior.
Answer: External:
-Relationships with friends and family
-Local citizens
-Local media
-Department regulations
-Interdepartmental politics
-Agency subculture
◉ List internal influences on behavior.
Answer: Internal:
-Officer's own ethical and moral beliefs and values
-Anger
-Greed
-Lust
-Internal rationalizations made prior to or after misconduct
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ List reasons for corrections training
Answer: 1) Mandated by state law
2) To acquire new knowledge and skills
3) To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks
while protecting the public
4) To standardize procedures
5) To increase efficiency
6) To build confidence and morale
7) To promote safety and survival skills
8) To reduce civil liability
9) To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards
◉ Describe the general standards set forth in corrections officer
codes of ethics and conduct.
Answer: 1) Emphasize the value of public service
2) Outline expectations for treating inmates and fostering
professionalism
3) Require that corrections officers ...
(a) Respect the civil and legal rights of all people
, (b) Refrain from any form of discrimination
4) Prohibit corrections officers from ...
(a) Using their positions for personal gain
(b) Accepting gifts or favors that might imply there is a
corresponding obligation that is inconsistent with professional
duties
◉ List external influences on behavior.
Answer: External:
-Relationships with friends and family
-Local citizens
-Local media
-Department regulations
-Interdepartmental politics
-Agency subculture
◉ List internal influences on behavior.
Answer: Internal:
-Officer's own ethical and moral beliefs and values
-Anger
-Greed
-Lust
-Internal rationalizations made prior to or after misconduct
