Basic County Corrections Exam 2023

Basic County Corrections Exam 2023 The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1) - AnsTCOLE Applicants for a basic county corrections license have ___________ chances to pass the qualifying exam before being required to repeat training and obtain another endorsement. (2.1.3) - Ans-3 The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is updated how often? (2.1.13) - AnsEach Spring List the three primary jail concepts in Texas. (3.1.3) - Ans-Linear, podular indirect, and podular direct If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered to be inactive. This means ___________. (2.1.2) - Ans-the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam TCOLE is an acronym for ___________. (3.1.1) - Ans-Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system. (3.1.1) - Ans-False The written petition for contesting information in termination report must be received within ________________. (2.1.11) - Ans-30 days There are two _______ month periods in the training cycle. (2.1.7) - Ans-24 The two primary supervision styles utilized in jails include _________________ and ________________. (3.1.4) - Ans-Direct/ indirect Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument? (2.1.13) - Ans-229 The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. (3.1.3) - Ans-Podular Direct The legal ramifications of not updating a file can result in both criminal liability and civil liability. (6.1.5) - Ans-True Refusing to give your name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who has made a lawful arrest and request is a violation of Ch. 38.02 of the Penal Code entitled ___________. (6.2.1) - Ans-Failure to identify When describing an inmate's engagement ring during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - Ans-Gem Name Which of the following is a purpose of the Suicide Screening Form? (5.3.4) - Ans-- Triage those at risk for suicide - Identify inmates possibly in distress from psychosis - Assist with continuity of care of special needs inmates A ___________ is an order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and place in jail a person so committed. (6.1.1) - Ans-Commitment Advantages to objective jail classification include all of the following, except ___________. (7.2.5) - Ans-provides a subjective classification of inmates Female inmates shall be ___________ by sight and sound from male inmates. (7.2.2) - Ans-Separated If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the _________ category. (11.6.3) - Ans-Soft When completing fingerprinting, the option to submit to ___________ must be checked before clicking the submit button. (6.2.4) - Ans-DPS During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? (6.7.2) - Ans--Offer to notify the inmate's consular - Inform the inmate about you making the notification - Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes ___________. (3.1.6) - Ans-Firm but fair conduct When describing an inmate's watch during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? (6.4.2) - Ans-Estimated Value Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________. (4.5.5) - Ans-Family Relationships A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain a person in custody pending a fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is a ___________. (6.3.3) - Ans-Detainer A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? (7.2.3) - Ans-- Vocational and educational programs - Mental health programs - Work programs - Substance abuse programs Of the following, which is NOT one of the five principles of public service? (4.1.5) - AnsDetention All of the following are factors which may impact housing decisions except ____________________. (7.2.9) - Ans-Religious Beliefs If an offender escapes from custody, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards shall be notified within ______ of the escape. (6.3.3) - Ans-24 hours After the inventory form is completed, who should sign the receipt? (6.4.3) - Ans-- officer - inmate The custody level for inmates confined for lesser offenses, who possess a lower level of criminal sophistication and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4) - Ans-minimum In order to take advantage of the natural movement in making finger impressions, the hand should be rotated from __________ while fingerprinting. (6.2.4) - Ans-The more difficult to the easy position The ___________ shall carefully record and store the inmate's property as it is taken. (6.4.1) - Ans-Receiving officer The two types of impressions recorded on a fingerprint card are __________. (6.2.4) - Ans-Rolled and plain For which type of inmates is it important that their custody level does not exceed the construction level of the assigned housing? (7.2.2) - Ans-Federal and TDCJ inmates Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons? (4.3.4) - Ans-- Feeling of superiority - Others are strange and different - Proprietary claims - Fear After booking, phone calls are considered ___________ unless a religious leader or attorney is only available via phone. (6.3.5) - Ans-A privilege A custody reassessment or review is necessary to allow for changes over time in inmates' legal status and any disciplinary actions. (7.2.12) - Ans-True The status of inmates placed in administrative segregation shall be reviewed and documented every ___________. (7.2.12) - Ans-30 days The intake screening has to be conducted when? (7.2.3) - Ans-Immediately upon entering facility Inmates shall be classified and housed in the ___________ housing available. (7.2.2) - Ans-Least restrictive To obtain "plain" impressions, all fingers should be pressed ________ . (6.2.4) - AnsSimultaneously Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming ___________. (6.2.1) - Ans-Injury after booking During intake inventory, you should never refer to ___________ or ___________, by proper names in the description as those are among the most disputed items when it comes to civil liability claims. (6.4.2) - Ans-precious metals/gems Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to ___________. (6.2.2) - Ans-department policy If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2) - Ans-must be made regardless of inmate's wishes To determine whether an inmate is a juvenile, you should ___________. (7.2.18) - Ans-- examine the inmate visually and by asking him/her - contact the juvenile officer - contact the school district - examine identification Of the two dominant approaches to objective classification, in which one is there high precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category? (7.2.7) - Ans-decision tree After booking, who must inmates be allowed to contact upon reasonable request? (6.3.5) - Ans-Attorney What is a/are key component(s) of an objective jail classification system? (7.2.6) - Ans-- Housing plan consistent with classification system - Periodic formal evaluation to assess effectiveness According to TCJS, a copy of the facility's rules and regulations must be ___________. (6.7.1) - Ans-provided to each inmate or posted for all to view Inmates should not be required to work more than ___________ hours per week, except in ___________ circumstances. (7.2.16) - Ans-48 / emergency After an inmate has been booked, he/she will have up to ___________ to complete ___________. (6.3.5) - Ans-4 hours / 2 phone calls Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns. (4.3.1) - Ans-Ethnicity The custody level for inmates with serious offenses of violence, who possess an extensive level of criminal sophistication and who may or may not have demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting, is a ___________ custody level. (7.2.4) - Ans-Maximum Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics? (4.3.1) - Ans-Race When describing ___________, include the type of clasp. (6.4.2) - Ans-- necklaces - pins - bracelets Review and update a master roster of inmates during cell assignments ___________. (7.2.11) - Ans-Daily In an inmate set-up, what are some potential disadvantages for the loser? (11.6.1) - Ans-Face additional criminal charges During intake, obtain the correct departmental inventory form ___________ and use it as a guide ___________. (6.4.1) - Ans-to complete an inmate inventory / when questioning an inmate The formal process of separating and managing inmates is ___________. (7.2.1) - Ansobjective classification AFIS stands for ___________. (6.2.1) - Ans-Automated Fingerprint Identification System When photographing an offender during intake, which procedures should you use to photograph the offender? (6.2.2) - Ans-front and side with and without all accessories Which of the following need to be included when updating the inmate file? (6.1.5) - Ans- - Indictments/No bill, Dismissals, and Declines of prosecution - Convictions, Acquittals, Releases, and New charges - Bond information and Report as to prisoner's status The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is charged for writing rules and procedures to establish minimum standards for which of the following? (3.1.2) - Ans-- Inspection procedures - Technical assistance for the construction of jail facilities - Treatments of inmates - Rehabilitation, education, and recreation programs for inmates An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts is ___________. (4.3.1) - Ans-prejudice Which of the following are hooks? (11.6.4) - Ans-- We/They Syndrome - The Touch System Accountability, one of the five principles of public service, stands for which of the following? (4.1.5) - Ans-Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, and honorable To control by skillful, unfair, or insidious means, especially to one's own advantage is the definition of _____________. (11.6.2) - Ans-manipulation Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication? (4.5.8) - Ans-Destination Sources of officer's stress can be organizational, role-related, work-related, and stress from ______________________. (4.5.4) - Ans-outside the system Race, gender, age, personal preferences, sexual orientation, and national affiliation can be forms of prejudice. (4.3.5) - Ans-True Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice? (4.3.5) - Ans-Nepotism All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________. (4.5.6) - Ans-ability to laugh at others An officer may experience stress from which of the following sources? (4.5.4) - Ans-- role-related sources - outside the system - work-related sources - the organization One of the effects of improved staff-inmate relations is ___________. (3.1.6) - Ansimproved jail climates A/An ___________ prevents discrimination and stereotyping. (4.4.1) - Ans-meritocracy In an inmate set-up, what are some potential benefits for the winner? (11.6.1) - AnsIllegal contraband Under-staffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress? (4.5.4) - Ans-organizational Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior? (4.1.3) - Ans-- Lying - Sexual harassment - Cultural insensitivity - Abuse of position The three phases of the set-up are observation and selection, _________, and compromised. (11.6.4) - Ans-hooks ___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do. (4.1.6) - Ans-Stakeholders Why are inmates discouraged in manipulating medium jailers? (11.6.3) - Ans-The process takes too long... Continues...